DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANTIVIRUS AND INTERNET SECURITY

internet security programs include the same basic protections as antivirus software, but are a step up. If an antivirus program scored well in malware protection, the internet security program from the same developer will score the same.

The biggest difference between the two programs is the amount of additional, or advanced, security tools included. Antivirus tools tend to be basic without a lot of extras. Internet security programs, on the other hand, often include a personal firewall, password managers, a system vulnerability scanner, and banking or other online shopping protections. These additional tools give you added protections from hackers, keyloggers, identity thieves, and internet snoops that basic malware detections don't recognize.

Basis for Comparison	Antivirus	Internet Security
Meaning	Software that identifies and removes malicious programs from the system	Includes all the features of Antivirus and some additional features such as Firewalls, Antispyware, etc to provide complete protection to the user
Protection against	Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses	Phishing, Viruses, Spywares, Spam and email attachments
Firewall	Excluded	Included
Cost	Free or low-cost	Costlier than Antivirus
Parental Control	No