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Should you still pay for antivirus software?
By Emily Long published
Now that Windows Defender is so reliable, what's the point of paying for antivirus software? There are still a few good reasons.
It's official: Avast will no longer share your data with advertisers
By Paul Wagenseil published
Avast announced that it and its subsidiary AVG would no longer share user browsing data with advertisers, following reports that detailed the practice.
Avast and AVG collect and sell your browsing history: What you need to know
By Paul Wagenseil published
Avast and AVG's free antivirus software collects your browsing history and sells it, but there are ways to opt out.
Google admits it can't fight Android malware by itself
By Paul Wagenseil published
Google announced an alliance with three mobile-security firms to fight Android malware, a tacit admission that the tech giant needs help in that department.
Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus review
By Sean Riley published
Kaspersky Mobile Security works well, but its feature set lags behind the times.
Pitfalls to look out for when choosing your antivirus software
By Rob Hall published
From the downsides to free antivirus, to software that slows you down.
Free or Paid-For: The Pros and Cons of Your Antivirus Software Choices
By Rob Hall published
We all like to save money...but is it too much of a risk? Discover whether free antivirus is worth going for over paid-for software.
What Are ‘False Positives’ and How to Avoid Them?
By Rob Hall published
Stay positive - it's easy with antivirus software, which will vanquish the threat of false positives on your laptop or mobile.
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