Well, maybe not. AV-Comparatives is an independent lab that regularly runs in-depth tests of all the best antivirus software. Most vendors submit their full-featured paid security suites to be sure they get good results, but Avast sends this edition, Avast Free Antivirus. That shows huge confidence, but it’s easy to…

Adding a password manager and supporting up to five devices, Trend Micro Maximum Security also expands to Mac, Android, and iOS devices, and Chromebooks. It will set you back by $49.95 during the first year, after which it charges $89.95. The top-of-the-line Trend Micro Premium Security supports ten devices and…

Malwarebytes Premium Security is a capable antivirus range with phishing protection, identity protection, and (at the top of the range) even a full and unlimited Mullvad-powered VPN (no restrictive ‘200MB a day’ limits here, you can use it as much as you like.) There are apps for Windows, Mac, Android…

The company has several plans for its home users – Panda Dome Essential, Panda Dome Advanced, Panda Dome Complete, and Panda Dome Premium – all building upon each other in terms of features, and each offering a firewall, Wi-Fi protection, online shopping security, a Dark Web Scanner, and at least…

Despite Total Protection still being available (and the fact that there’s some overlap between its features), the new iteration takes a different approach. Primarily, it adds a larger emphasis on advanced safeguards like identity protection and parental controls. So, choosing such a solution can often seem overwhelming and daunting. That…

Avast’s strong core protection engines block access to phishing and other malicious websites, for instance. Downloads and incoming emails are scanned for threats, ransomware protection shields files in your most sensitive folders, and a firewall helps to control which processes can access the web and which can’t. That already beats…

However, if you’re expecting more from a security suit, then Vipre can disappoint. Sure, it does offer more functionality on higher tiered plans, but if you’re looking to get the “best bang for your buck,” then competitors like Norton are a much better choice. With higher tier plans, you get…

Some of the add-ons with higher-tiered Avira offerings include a firewall, password manager, external drive scanning, and unlimited VPN. Each package features a sleek interface that’s easy to navigate, but there are some usability issues depending on the version. Plans and pricing Each of the four Avira’s antivirus products builds…

With Norton 360, you get its Secure VPN and dark web monitoring. This package protects a maximum of three devices and starts at $39.99 for the first year for one device, after which it increases to $94.99, depending on the package. Norton 360 Deluxe protects up to five different devices…

In 2004, ZoneAlarm, which was developed by Zone Labs, was acquired by Check Point Software Technologies, a major software and combined hardware provider for network, endpoint, mobile, cloud, and data security, as well as security management. Over the years, ZoneAlarm has changed and adapted its offering (as well as its…