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Antivirus apps protect your PC's personal information, data, bank accounts, and other sensitive information. We've tested more than two dozen utilities to help you choose the right antivirus for your needs.
1 month, 3 weeks
McAfee has been around forever. Malwarebytes started life as a favorite cleanup tool when other antiviruses failed. How do these two antivirus powerhouses stack up against each other? I've tested both and there’s a winner, but not by a huge margin.
1 year
Malwarebytes earned its stripes cleaning up already-infected PCs, and Norton has been defending systems since the DOS days. Which one leads the charge in 2025? I've tested both and am here to tell you.
1 year, 1 month
Malwarebytes is best known for its free malware cleanup tool, but its full-featured antivirus software is also worth considering. Here, I compare it with Editors' Choice winner Bitdefender to show you how they compare in features, performance, price, and more.
1 year, 1 month