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The Microsoft Defender Antivirus, aka Windows Defender, logo on the display of a laptop sitting on a table or desk.

Is Windows Defender good enough for my new laptop?

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published

Microsoft’s Windows Defender antivirus software now ships with all Windows 10 and Windows 11 laptops. But is it good enough?

best internet security suites

The best internet security suites in 2022

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published

The best internet security suites stop malware, manage your passwords, secure your connections and protect you from identity theft.

Best Windows 10 antivirus

The best Windows 10 antivirus software in 2022

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published

Keep your Windows PC protected against malware and other cyberthreats with one of the best Windows 10 antivirus programs.

Best Android antivirus

The best Android antivirus apps in 2022

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published

Keep your Android devices running smoothly and free from malware with one of the best Android antivirus apps.

Best Mac antivirus

The best Mac antivirus software in 2022

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published

The best Mac antivirus software can help keep your MacBook, Mac mini, iMac and other Apple machines virus free.

Best antivirus software

The best antivirus software 2022: Free and paid options

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published

These are the best paid and free antivirus programs available based on their ability to detect malware, impact on system performance and extra features.

Google Play Protect logo

Google Play Protect review

By Brian Nadel published

Google Play Protect may be free, but it’s not as effective mobile security as some third-party options.

A product box of Kaspersky Internet Security on a store shelf.

FCC lists Kaspersky as a national security threat

By Alan Martin published

Kaspersky joins China Telecom and China Mobile International on the FCC’s list of entities posing an 'unacceptable risk to US national security'.

Which antivirus software has the least system impact?

By Paul Wagenseil published

If you want antivirus software to not slow you down, these are the programs to buy (or avoid).

A product box of Kaspersky Internet Security on a store shelf.

Germany tells Kaspersky users to uninstall Russian antivirus software — should you?

By Paul Wagenseil published

The German government warned against using Kaspersky antivirus software because it could be weaponized by the Russian government.

Bitdefender review

Bitdefender antivirus review

By Brian Nadel published

Bitdefender's Windows antivirus software offers excellent protection along with a slew of features meant to secure your family's systems and identities.

Norton installation screen.

Norton 360 antivirus review

By Brian Nadel published

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.

Kaspersky Security Cloud Free review

Kaspersky Security Cloud Free review

By Brian Nadel published

Editor's Choice

Kaspersky Security Cloud Free combines excellent malware protection, plenty of extra features and a very light system-performance impact.

Kaspersky review

Kaspersky antivirus review

By Brian Nadel published

Editor's Choice

Kaspersky's 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.

Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition review

Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition review

By Brian Nadel published

Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition runs on autopilot and offers no extras or customization options, but it's ideal for anyone who doesn't want to fuss with antivirus software.

Norton 360 Deluxe

Cyber Monday sale: Norton antivirus software up to 83% off

By Paul Wagenseil published

Norton antivirus software is up to 83% off for Cyber Monday, but you'd better act fast.

Box art of Kaspersky Total Security along with a tag identifying this as a Black Friday deal.

Kaspersky Black Friday sale knocks 70% off its security suites

By Paul Wagenseil published

Kaspersky is discounting its top-selling security suites by as much as 70% for Black Friday, starting now.

Bitdefender Total Security box art next to Black Friday badge.

Heads up! Bitdefender antivirus software is 70% off, starting now

By Paul Wagenseil published

Bitdefender's Antivirus Plus, Internet Security and Total Security suites are marked down by 70% from today through at least Black Friday.

Bitdefender Mobile Security

Bitdefender Mobile Security review

By Sean Riley published

Editor's Choice

Bitdefender Mobile Security is the best overall choice for paid antivirus apps.

McAfee Mobile Security

McAfee Mobile Security review

By Sean Riley published

McAfee Mobile Security offers a lot of free features, but its malware protection is only average and its paid plan is pricey.

The Avast and Norton 360 app icons side by side on a Google Pixel smartphone.

NortonLifelock merging with Avast — what does this mean for you?

By Paul Wagenseil published

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?

MacBook Pro 2021: Why I will finally replace my 6-year-old MacBook Pro

This Mac malware breaks through Apple's defenses — what you need to do

By Paul Wagenseil published

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

How to turn off Windows Defender

By Billy Givens published

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

Avast Security for Mac review

By Sean Riley published

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

Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review

By Sean Riley published

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)

Norton 360 Standard (for Mac) review

By Sean Riley published

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

Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac review

By Sean Riley published

Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac offers flawless malware protection but does little to stand out from the crowd.

Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac

Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac review

By Sean Riley published

Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac delivers excellent malware protection, but the weak extra features hold it back.

A cryptocurrency mining farm with racks and racks of graphics cards churning away.

Norton just added crypto mining to its antivirus programs — here's how it works

By Paul Wagenseil published

NortonLifeLock is adding a cryptocurrency miner and wallet to its flagship Norton 360 antivirus program, and early adopters can start using it today.

Digitally created image of a ghostly digital lock being touched by a human hand.

Bitdefender vs. Kaspersky: Which antivirus is better?

By Henry T. Casey published

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.

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