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Bitdefender’s 60% off discount is a great antivirus offer to protect your new tech

It’s a sad fact of Christmas that once the thrill of unwrapping your presents subsides and you look at the shiny new tech you’ve just luckily received, your thoughts then need to turn towards antivirus and how to protect them.Unfortunately, cybercriminals and scammers don’t take the Christmas holidays off and so it’s no surprise that…

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Bitdefender’s 60% off discount is a great antivirus offer to protect your new tech


It’s a sad fact of Christmas that once the thrill of unwrapping your presents subsides and you look at the shiny new tech you’ve just luckily received, your thoughts then need to turn towards antivirus and how to protect them.

Unfortunately, cybercriminals and scammers don’t take the Christmas holidays off and so it’s no surprise that the demand for antivirus software shoots through the roof from December 26 onwards. We’ve reviewed all the best (and worst) security software from the web andBitdefenderis the one we’d recommend the most.

What’s more, Bitdefender currently has a massive 60% discount on all three of its premium packages, meaning you can get online peace of mind for effectively only $2 a month. And that’s for up to three computers, too – monthly coverage for your family’s laptops for less than the price of a coffee.

The limited time offer (it’s scheduled to end on New Year’s Eve) includes the provider’s trio of 2019 consumer plans. So there’s Antivirus Plus (our favorite), Internet Security or the all singing all-dancing Total Security to choose from – the latter covering Macs, Android and iOS as well as Windows PCs. There are more details on each below:

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2019| 3 Windows PCs |$59.99Now $23.99 (around £18.50)
Our #1 rated antivirus. With multi-layered protection from viruses and malware, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2019 is the security software we most recommend to keep your PC secure.
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Bitdefender Internet Security 2019| 3 Windows PCS |$79.99Now $31.99 (around £24.50)
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  • Malware uses legitimate Avast Anti-Rootkit driver to access kernel level
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