Our computers store a lot of important information about us, including our addresses, passwords and credit card information. Viruses and other malware can be used to steal this data, slow down our devices or even […]
Dianna Gunn
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Our phones aren’t just tools for calling each other anymore. For many of us, they’re also the hub of our online lives, core work devices, and repositories of precious photos and personal information. Cyberattacks can […]
Ads and spyware There’s a saying: “If you aren’t paying for the product, you are the product.” In other words, if a company isn’t selling you something, they’re making their money by selling your attention […]
McAfee Antivirus Score Breakdown Performance 8/10Security 9/10Customer Support 9/10Usability 9/10Value 8/10Features 10/10 Pros Unlimited device coverage Online account cleanup tool Identity monitoring and insurance are available internationally Cons Outrageous resource usage during scans No email […]
James Martin/CNET Your entire life relies on your devices staying safe, which makes it important to choose the right antivirus. If you’re choosing antivirus software bundled with other services like identity monitoring, it’s even more […]
Avira Antivirus Score Breakdown Performance 8/10Security 7/10Customer Support 5/10Usability 8/10Value 7/10Features 8/10 Pros Excellent device optimization tools Higher-tier suites include privacy and dark web monitoring Cons Uses enormous resources during active scans Customer support representatives […]
Malwarebytes Antivirus Score Breakdown Performance 8/10Security 9/10Customer Support 4/10Usability 7/10Value 5/10Features 9/10 Pros Low resource usage, including during active scans Comprehensive cybersecurity coverage, including identity theft protection for international users Windows optimization tools to improve […]
Norton Antivirus Pros Extensive parental controls available on some plans Cloud backups for your most sensitive data High-quality safe browser Cons Identity theft protection features are only for US-based users Higher resource usage than most […]
AVG Antivirus Score Breakdown Performance 9/10Security 7/10Customer Support 7/10Usability 9/10Value 7/10Features 7/10 Pros Robust protection from both online and offline threats Resource-light scans TuneUp makes it easy to improve device performance Variety of safe browsing […]
Bitdefender Antivirus Score Breakdown Performance 9/10Security 10/10Customer Support 9/10Usability 10/10Value 9/10Features 10/10 Pros Uses minimal computer resources, including during active scans Comprehensive collection of digital security and, for US users, identity theft protection tools Intuitive […]