Antivirus: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

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Splashtop Shield lets tech-savvy users remotely fix family PC issues with ease, but actual virus protection tanked in my hands-on security tests.

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The 'ShieldBreak' flaw can let an attacker use Windows Defender to escalate their privileges on the OS. Microsoft previously threatened legal action against the researcher, Nightmare Eclipse.

ESET blocks malware, ransomware, and phishing attempts with minimal impact on your system's performance. And right now, it's only $20 for a whole year!

The Mac version of Panda Dome Essential costs the same as its more powerful Windows equivalent but offers little more than antivirus and a limited VPN.

Panda Dome Essential includes all antivirus essentials and goes beyond the basics with some suite-level features, but its performance in testing doesn’t match its good looks.

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

Despite what you may have heard, your Apple computer isn't immune to malware. We've tested the top programs to identify the best antivirus protection for Macs.

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.

Android is the world’s most widely used mobile OS—and a major target for malware. These are the top Android antivirus apps we've tested to protect your phone or tablet.

Microsoft Defender isn't enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though—just use one of the top free antivirus apps we've tested.

Panda Free Antivirus offers an attractive interface and a few useful extras, but inconsistent protection, the lack of web and phishing defenses, and weak ransomware performance hold it back.

Official support for Windows 10 has ended, and its security certificates are expiring. Your system is at risk, and Microsoft wants you to upgrade. But an extra year of extended support can grant you some extra time.

All the bargain-priced hardware in the world isn't worth a dime if viruses and malware get into it. Luckily, Prime Day brings savings on PC protection as well.

Backed by excellent lab scores and robust real-world protection, Avast One Premium offers a comprehensive security experience for Mac owners willing to invest in extra features.

Avast One Free combines excellent malware protection, cross-platform support, and an impressive collection of security and privacy tools, making it one of the best free antivirus solutions.

We wouldn't recommend a car without first getting behind the wheel, and we can't rate antivirus software without testing it. Here's how we get the malware we need to do our real-world tests.

Avast One Free delivers top-tier Mac malware protection and strong lab-tested security for free, but many of its most useful privacy and system tools are locked behind paid upgrades.

Which security products do the best job of keeping you and your devices safe? To find out, we put them through a series of rigorous tests.