Antivirus Software Reviews
We’re less impressed by the platform support: Bitdefender Antivirus Free is strictly Windows only, a problem when Avast and Avira have free products for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. But if the focus on Microsoft isn’t a problem, could Bitdefender Antivirus Free be the best malware removal and protection suite…
Rather than leading with threat counts and detection percentages, Moonlock frames itself as security software that treats users like adults, explaining what malware is, why it matters, and what to do next, instead of firing off opaque alerts. The marketing centers on a ‘care, not scare’ approach, essentially promising to…
And while its free version doesn’t actively scan for viruses – that’s reserved for the paid Home and Professional versions – it still does a decent job of finding and fixing adware, malware, and spyware. Indeed, Spybot’s offering arrives in three versions for consumers – Free, Home, and Professional –…
There are still plenty of restrictions. Browsing protection is limited to browser add-ons, for instance. The VPN doesn’t allow you to choose your location, and it only offers a tiny 500MB data a month (yes; a month.) But does Avira Free Security really give you enough core protection layers to…
Indeed, Sophos Home Premium is an unusual(ly basic) Windows and Mac antivirus solution that focuses on simplicity, yet still manages a decent feature list. These include real-time and on-demand virus protection, anti-ransomware, anti-phishing, parental control-type content filtering, keylogger protection, and more. There’s no mobile app per se, but users can…
To this already powerful security bundle, F-Secure Total adds an imposing collection of additional features. They include a personal unlimited VPN, Wi-Fi protection, password management with auto-fill, online identity monitoring, breach alerts, and identity theft assistance. Plans and pricing F-Secure Total offers the same service for all of its subscribers,…