Overview The best antivirus software of 2025 provides real-time protection, malware removal, and cross-device ...

Antivirus has become these days a catch-all term. It doesn’t just mean blocking literal computer viruses, trojans, and other bits of malicious code meant to attack your PC. When you opt to go beyond ...

We've all heard the phrase "you get what you pay for" but what about when it comes to antivirus? Do we always have to purchase software packages rather than protecting yourself for free? We don't ...

A recent Microsoft announcement throws users into a panic with the implication that Microsoft’s venerable antivirus tool is longer free. The truth is a bit more nuanced. When the IBM PC was new, I ...

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This is an important one. Some free antivirus software programs claim they will offer real-time monitoring when you use them. This means that as you scroll on your phone or computer, or download items ...

Time’s running out—Kaspersky antivirus finishes its US shutdown at the end of the month. In June, the Russia-based company was classified as a risk to national security, resulting in a ban on ...

If you’re new to using a computer or new to Microsoft, or on the flip side, very, very experienced you might be thinking: Do I really need an antivirus program for my Windows 11 computer? The short ...

Windows' built-in security software just doesn't keep you as safe as the best antivirus. We examine the need for third-party protection in this week’s edition of SecurityWatch. I review privacy tools ...