How to Protect Your Identity, Personal Data and Property By Paul Wagenseil published 19 October 18 Stumped by strange cybersecurity terms? Worried you'll be infected as soon as you log in? Here are computer-security basics you should know.
Panda Free Antivirus: Has Its Ups and Downs By Brian Nadel published 5 September 18 Panda Free Antivirus looks good and is easy to use, but its malware protection is unreliable.
Avira Free Antivirus: Not What It Once Was By Brian Nadel published 5 September 18 Avira Free Antivirus has a heavy system load while providing only so-so malware protection.
Windows Defender (Finally) Earns Top Antivirus Marks By Marshall Honorof published 30 July 18 The free, built-in antivirus software in Windows 10 performs just as well as -- or even better than -- many of its paid competitors.
Fearing U.S. Sanctions, Kaspersky Moves User Data Out of Russia By Paul Wagenseil published 15 May 18 Antivirus maker Kaspersky Lab will move software development and user-data servers from Russia to Switzerland to reassure Western customers.
U.S. May Ban Kaspersky Antivirus Software (Report) By Paul Wagenseil published 24 April 18 The U.S. government may ban the sale of Kaspersky Lab software as part of a larger package of sanctions against Russia, says a report.
Microsoft AV Software Finally Beats the Big Boys By Marshall Honorof published 30 March 18 AV-TEST awarded Microsoft top marks in keeping PCs safe, provided that you're still running Windows 7.
Don't Trust Google Play Protect to Shield Your Android By Marshall Honorof published 21 February 18 Google Play Protect bears the dubious honor of being the only Android program evaluated by AV-Test that doesn’t routinely protect its users.
Free App Fends Off Ransomware, Comes With Cloud Storage By Paul Wagenseil published 5 February 18 Acronis' free Ransomware Protection tool runs unobtrusively in the background but still gives you some control over what's blocked.
Avoid This Mac Antivirus Software By Marshall Honorof published 31 January 18 AV-Test evaluated nine Mac AV programs, and found that no matter which one you use, your system is probably safe (with one exception).
Which Bitdefender Is Right For You? By Henry T. Casey published 14 December 17 If you want to protect Windows PCs, Macs or Android devices, here's how all of the Bitdefender products compare in features and price.
Why Apple iPhones don't need antivirus software By Henry T. Casey published 14 December 17 Because Apple's iOS platform is designed with security in mind, it prevents apps from gaining the permissions they need to do any damage.
Kaspersky Russian Spying Rumors: Should You Use This Antivirus? By Paul Wagenseil published 16 November 17 Experts we spoke to had surprisingly similar opinions about the allegations that Kaspersky Lab may have spied for the Russian government.
PSafe DFNDR: Full-Featured, Fluctuating Protection By Sean Riley published 26 October 17 PSafe DFNDR is feature-rich and easy to use, but its malware protection is inconsistent and the free version has too many ads.
Bad Rabbit Ransomware: What It Is, What to Do By Paul Wagenseil published 26 October 17 A ransomware worm called Bad Rabbit spread across eastern Europe Tuesday, with reports that night of outbreaks in other parts of the world.
Malware Cleanup: What Works, What Doesn't By Marshall Honorof published 25 October 17 AV-Test took 17 different antivirus products and cleanup tools and tested how well each could clean up a malware infection after the fact.
Best Kaspersky Alternatives By Paul Wagenseil published 24 October 17 Kaspersky antivirus software is very good, but what if you don't want to use it? Here are several recommended products from other companies.
Google Play Protect Fails Android Antivirus Tests By Paul Wagenseil published 23 October 17 Google Play Protect performed miserably against other antivirus products, letting through twice as much malware as the next-worst product.
Kaspersky Needs to Come Clean About Russia Spying Accusations By Paul Wagenseil published 11 October 17 New allegations about Kaspersky Lab spying for Russia could sink the antivirus company -- unless it comes clean about everything.
Yes, It's Still Safe to Use Kaspersky Antivirus Software By Paul Wagenseil published 6 October 17 The U.S. government is worried about using antivirus software made by Russia's Kaspersky Lab. But you shouldn't be.
Also-Rans Catch Up in Latest Antivirus Tests By Paul Wagenseil published 2 October 17 All brands, even the usual laggards, did well in latest antivirus test results. Is it a real breakthrough, or a just a statistical fluke?
Avira Free Antivirus for Mac Review: You Can Do Better By Henry T. Casey published 18 September 17 Avira may not charge for its Mac protection, but other free options provide better malware detection, system impact and design.
AVG AntiVirus for Mac Review: Great Protection for Free By Henry T. Casey published 18 September 17 The free AVG AntiVirus for Mac's fantastic malware detection and design make it a solid option.
Mac Malware Reaches New Highs, Report Finds By Paul Wagenseil published 24 August 17 More new strains of Mac malware have been found in 2017 than in any previous year, but adware is still the biggest headache for Mac users.
One of the Best Antivirus Programs Is Now Free By Marshall Honorof published 27 July 17 Kaspersky Free provides award-winning antivirus service without the hefty price tag, and it will soon be available all around the world.
Surprise! Windows Defender Doesn't Suck in Latest AV Tests By Marshall Honorof published 25 July 17 Microsoft’s built-in Windows security is quickly becoming a viable option, although plenty of other programs can still protect you better.
See Which Mac Antivirus Protects Best (and Worst) By Marshall Honorof published 5 July 17 MacOS is susceptible to everything from Trojans to ransomware, and if you don’t get a security suite, you could be the next victim.
What to Do If You're Infected by Ransomware By Paul Wagenseil published 30 June 17 If ransomware hits your computer, don't panic. Here are several things you can do.
Malicious Web Ad Infecting Android Phones By Marshall Honorof published 8 June 17 A new malvertising campaign doesn't just redirect you to unsafe sites; it installs an Android app that can compromise your entire phone.
Avira, Kaspersky Top Windows 10 Antivirus Tests By Marshall Honorof published 24 May 17 Avira and Kaspersky Lab topped AV-Test's antivirus evaluations, but usual suspects Bitdefender, Norton and Trend Micro weren't far behind.
