Microsoft has announced that its anti-malware protection is becoming available for users of macOS. Previously known as Windows Defender, the software has been renamed more broadly as "Microsoft ...

Bitdefender is one of the largest names in the antivirus software industry. The company offers everything from a free antivirus for personal use to enterprise security packages for hundreds of users.

Microsoft Defender isn't bad, but it's not enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though. We’ve tested and ranked the best free antivirus apps. When the IBM PC was new, I served ...

In the cybersecurity space since 1988, Avast — that’s us — knows a thing or two about keeping you safe. We’ve become recognized industry leaders and that’s why our antivirus software is trusted by ...

You may not be receiving top-tier protection offline from Microsoft Defender, according to new data. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Over the past few years, consumers and enterprises alike have become more aware of the importance of adequate cybersecurity hygiene and the need to be able to recognize common threats online.

Microsoft's free AV software that comes with Windows scored high marks at AV-Test. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I stopped ...

We’ve all loved to hate Microsoft’s free Windows Defender software—it’s been so mediocre that it’s been considered the baseline metric in third-party tests. But recent independent tests show it’s ...

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 ...

The internet can be a bad place. I know for the most part you likely exist in a carefree state as you browse brownie recipes or discuss how to deal with 30-50 feral hogs, but if you make that one ...

Why it matters: A lot of people opt for Microsoft Defender as their default antivirus software, given that it comes as part of the Windows OS. But according to a new assessment of several different ...

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