The best antivirus software 2021: Free antivirus and paid options tested By Paul Wagenseil Here are the best paid and free antivirus programs available, based on each program's malware detection, impact on system performance and extra features.
The best internet security suites in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil There's nothing better than a premium internet security suite to stop malware, manage your passwords, secure your connections and shield you from identity theft on all your devices.
The best Windows 10 antivirus software in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil To keep your PC well protected against malware, phishing scams and other online dangers, use one of the best Windows 10 antivirus programs.
The best Mac antivirus software in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil Bitdefender still makes the best Mac antivirus software, but Norton and Avast aren't far behind.
McAfee Mobile Security review By Sean Riley McAfee Mobile Security offers a lot of free features, but its malware protection is only average and its paid plan is pricey.
The best Android antivirus apps in 2021 By Paul Wagenseil Bitdefender Mobile Security is the best Android antivirus app, but Norton Mobile Security runs a close second.
NortonLifelock merging with Avast — what does this mean for you? By Paul Wagenseil NortonLifeLock plans to merge with Avast, and the combined company would have 25% of the market. Could it use its dominance to kill free antivirus software?
This Mac malware breaks through Apple's defenses — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil The latest strains of the AdLoad Mac malware punch right through Apple's built-in defenses, reports a security firm.
How to turn off Windows Defender By Billy Givens Windows Defender (aka Microsoft Defender) is an excellent free antivirus program, but sometimes you need to turn it off in Windows 10. Here's how.
Avast Security for Mac review By Sean Riley Avast offers excellent antivirus protection and minimal performance impact making it a perfect solution for those just looking for basic malware protection.
Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review By Sean Riley Editor's Choice Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac delivers excellent malware performance and a solid array of features at an affordable price.
Norton 360 Standard (for Mac) review By Sean Riley Editor's Choice Norton 360 Standard offers flawless malware protection, extensive features and support for macOS, Windows and mobile platforms.
Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac review By Sean Riley Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac offers flawless malware protection but does little to stand out from the crowd.
Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac review By Sean Riley Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac delivers excellent malware protection, but the weak extra features hold it back.
Norton 360 antivirus review By Brian Nadel Norton 360 Standard, Norton 360 Deluxe and Norton 360 with LifeLock include the most complete antivirus-software and identity-protection-service combinations you'll find today.
Norton just added crypto mining to its antivirus programs — here's how it works By Paul Wagenseil NortonLifeLock is adding a cryptocurrency miner and wallet to its flagship Norton 360 antivirus program, and early adopters can start using it today.
Bitdefender vs. Kaspersky: Which antivirus is better? By Henry T. Casey How do two of the best antivirus programs stand up in a head-to-head matchup? One may be very good, but the other is just a bit better.
Which antivirus software has the least system impact? By Paul Wagenseil If you want antivirus software to not slow you down, these are the programs to buy (or avoid).
Do you really need to pay for antivirus software? By John R. Quain You can get plenty of good antivirus software for free, but paid antivirus products, with their more elaborate system behavior monitors, are more likely to pick up on new threats.
Intego Mac Internet Security X9 review By Sean Riley Intego Mac Internet Security X9 shines brightly in a couple of areas, but it ultimately doesn't compare to the best Mac antivirus apps.
How to buy antivirus software By Paul Wagenseil The right antivirus protection can shield your Windows PC, Mac or Android device from malware. Use these tips to help you pick what you need.
ESET 2021 antivirus review By Brian Nadel ESET's security software is fast, accurate and thorough. It lacks some extra features we take for granted but has a very light impact on your system performance.
Trend Micro 2021 antivirus review By Brian Nadel Trend Micro offers solid malware protection, but you'll see a slowdown during scans
Sophos 2021 antivirus review By Brian Nadel Sophos Home Premium provides decent protection against malware for a fair price but lacks many commonplace antivirus features.
McAfee 2021 antivirus review By Brian Nadel McAfee's 2021 antivirus lineup provides decent malware protection, but some other brands do it better.
Bitdefender 2021 review By Brian Nadel Bitdefender's Windows antivirus software offers excellent protection along with a slew of features meant to secure your family's systems and identities.
Kaspersky 2021 review By Brian Nadel Editor's Choice Kaspersky's 2021 Windows antivirus lineup offers close to complete coverage without slowing down your computer much, although the least expensive program doesn't offer many extra features.
Best antivirus deals in February 2021 By Paul Wagenseil Our top antivirus brands are having big sales this month.
Best Black Friday password manager deals By Paul Wagenseil Most password managers aren't having Black Friday sales, but we found a few that are.
The iPhone just got a super secure new browser By Nicholas Fearn iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users can now download Avast’s Secure Browser to stay secure when browsing the web.
