“Microsoft Defender is surprisingly effective for free antivirus software, and with a Microsoft 365 subscription, you get Defender apps for macOS, iOS, and Android.” Pros Good free antivirus software Good protection record in recent years 24/7 support It’s already installed Microsoft 365 plans have great value Cons VPN doesn’t help with geoblocking It’s only free … Read more
“Avira Internet Security and Avira Prime work just fine, but are priced too high for what they are.” Pros Good malware protection record Offers a monthly antivirus plan Includes a VPN Includes a password manager Cons Live chat availability is quite limited Free version lacks browser protection Monthly plans are expensive Renewing the annual plan … Read more
“While AVG has a solid free tier, the Ultimate paid version has some issues.” Pros Good malware protection record Bargain prices for the first year Many plans support 10 devices Good phone support Cons Anti-tracking glitched Live chat wasn’t available Big price increases on renewal Poor privacy history After the recent massive CrowdStrike outage, it’s … Read more
Avast One Gold MSRP $83.88 “Avast One has easy-to-use free and paid versions that offer impressive protection.” Pros Good malware protection record User-friendly app Customizable plans 24/7 live support Free app includes a VPN Cons Big price increases on renewal Poor privacy history Cybersecurity isn’t the most enjoyable aspect of technology, but Avast might be … Read more
McAfee and Norton are among the best antivirus software solutions. Since they share similar features and pricing, it can be hard to know which to pick to keep your computer safe from the ongoing threat from hackers. I recently reviewed Norton 360 Deluxe and McAfee+ Premium antivirus, so I can share some insights about ease-of-use, … Read more
McAfee+ Premium MSRP $49.99 “McAfee+ Premium antivirus software offers solid malware protection for an unlimited number of devices at a low starting cost.” Pros Good malware protection record Bargain prices for the first year Affordable unlimited device plans Lots of features Cons Big price increase on renewal Shares data with third-party advertisers No free version … Read more
Alan Truly / Digital Trends Antivirus software is like a safety belt — it’s protection that you rarely need, but skipping it can be disastrous. That’s why it can be tricky balancing the cost of more expensive plans with the extra security that comes at a premium. Thankfully, Malwarebytes and Norton offer low-cost options that … Read more
Alan Truly / Digital Trends If you need to upgrade your cybersecurity, Bitdefender and Malwarebytes both offer some of the best antivirus plans for your Windows computers. As hackers develop increasingly sneaky tricks to hide malware, choosing between these two antivirus companies is important. Although both services have their pros and cons, ultimately, Bitdefender offers … Read more
Malwarebytes Premium MSRP $45.00 “Malwarebytes is quick and easy to set up, and is known to catch security problems that Microsoft Defender misses.” Pros Good free antivirus scanner Low-cost real-time protection plans Quick and friendly support Easy setup Cons VPN costs extra Didn’t get a perfect AV-Test protection score In 2024, most people will need … Read more
While anti-virus programs used to be very made-for-purpose, modern anti-viruses include a suite of products that not only protect you against viruses but also against malware, ads, phishing scams, and a lot more. They also tend to give you multiple licenses to protect several devices, and while there are some good free options, going with … Read more
