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Follow these easy tips to protect the security of your devices, your data, your internet traffic, and your identity.

By Neil J. Rubenking
4.0

Offering more than just the basics, G Data Antivirus includes a spam filter and components designed to fight ransomware and other malware types.

By Neil J. Rubenking

Most people never come face-to-face with malware, but having tested security software for decades, we're not most people. Let's take a deep dive into the dark web to show you what malware actually looks like.

By Neil J. Rubenking

Award-winning cybersecurity that protects your most valuable personal information doesn’t have to cost a small fortune.

By Jade Chung-Lee
3.0

G Data Antivirus for Mac removes any malware present on your Mac and prevents future attacks, with no added embellishments.

By Neil J. Rubenking

Antivirus software protects your personal information, data, bank account, and much more. We've tested more than 40 utilities to help you choose the top antivirus for your needs.

By Neil J. Rubenking

Despite what you may have heard, your Apple computer isn't immune to malware. We've tested the top contenders to identify those offering the best Mac antivirus protection.

By Neil J. Rubenking
2.5

The Mac version of Panda Dome Essential costs as much as its more powerful Windows equivalent but offers nothing more than antivirus and a limited VPN.

By Neil J. Rubenking
4.0

Upgrading from Avast’s free antivirus to Avast One for Mac eliminates VPN restrictions and adds useful features such as blocking browser fingerprints, monitoring breaches for your data, and freeing up disk space.

By Neil J. Rubenking

We've tested more than 100 anti-malware apps to help you find the top malware protection and removal software for all your devices.

By Neil J. Rubenking
4.0

Avast One Basic for Mac gives you effective antivirus protection at no cost, along with a feature-limited VPN and a substantial collection of bonus security and privacy features.

By Neil J. Rubenking

More phones run Android than any other mobile OS, and there's a correspondingly large variety of malware. Based on our testing, these are the top Android antivirus apps for keeping your devices safe.

By Neil J. Rubenking
4.5
Editors' Choice

The free and expansive Avast One Basic offers antivirus protection and more for all your devices, with top lab test scores on Android, macOS, and Windows.

By Neil J. Rubenking

Microsoft Defender isn't bad, but it's still not enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though. We’ve tested and ranked the top free antivirus apps.

By Neil J. Rubenking

Updating our security testbeds is a massive undertaking. We explain what goes into the decision of making the move to Windows 11 for our hands-on testing of antivirus apps.

By Neil J. Rubenking

The ESET NOD32 Antivirus 2024 Edition brings decades of award-winning technology to its multilayered antivirus solution.

Deep discounts on productivity and creativity software that gives you all the tools with none of the subscription costs.

By K. Thor Jensen
2.0

Quick Heal Total Security for Mac costs more than competitors—a lot more if you want multiple licenses—and it made a poor showing in our hands-on tests.

By Neil J. Rubenking
3.0

Quick Heal AntiVirus Pro boasts a broad range of security features, but its core antivirus protections score poorly in testing.

By Neil J. Rubenking

The FTC made undercover purchases of Restoro and Reimage antivirus software, and alleges they're scamming customers out of tens of millions of dollars.

By Kate Irwin