Just a little over a week ago, the US government announced a ban of Kaspersky antivirus software—which will soon leave its remaining users without a functional program. Starting July 20, Kaspersky must discontinue sale to…
Norton 360 antivirus protects you out of the box, automatically blocking malware and even preventing suspicious-looking programs from accessing your webcam without your permission. Those are just basic security features, though. Some of Norton 360’s…
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good user interface Easy to scan external volumes such as flash drives on the fly Good trial period Cons Lets a fair amount of malware through if the Bitdefender…
In 2017, Russia-based Kaspersky Antivirus Software was deemed an unacceptable risk to US national security, thus fully barred from use by federal agencies in 2018. Then, in 2022, Kaspersky earned a spot on the US…
Do Macs get viruses? Do Macs need antivirus software? The answers to these questions aren’t as simple as they might seem. In this article, we look at the dangers faced by Mac users, and the…
Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus program on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, your PC is using it right now. The good…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Strong antivirus protection Essential protection against major online threats Simple, straightforward features Cons Performance impact on some PCs User interface would benefit from consolidation Upselling of additional services Our…
Today’s antivirus programs are full security suites packed with extra features. Many of the best antivirus programs often include a built-in password manager. That makes sense, as a password manager is an essential online security…
Modern antivirus programs aren’t just antivirus tools. They’re often big security suites, bundling additional security features along with malware protection. Many of the best antivirus suites we recommend include a built-in virtual private network (VPN)…
Upgrading from Windows’ built-in antivirus tools can cost a pretty penny at full price. Fortunately, you can get top-notch protection at more affordable prices if you know where to look—like PCWorld’s own software store, which…