02 Oct What to Look For in the Best Antivirus Suite
In the current growing cyber-crime environment, a basic antivirus program is no longer enough to safeguard your devices. A quality antivirus suite will offer protections that go beyond malware detection, including a VPN and performance optimization tools and password managers. You should also consider an antivirus that can be used on all operating systems and won’t slow down or hog your system resources.
The best antivirus software can effectively block and detect various dangers, including viruses trojans, worms, ransomware, spyware, adware, keyloggers and rootkits. They can also protect your computer from phishing attacks by identifying fake links and malicious websites.
There’s a huge range of antivirus programs to choose from and the majority of them will allow you to try their software for free or with a money-back guarantee. They also offer 24/7 customer support and a comprehensive online knowledge base to help you fix any issues that arise.
If you’re looking for a solid antivirus program for Windows the most well-known choice is Microsoft Defender (which comes preinstalled on the newest Windows computers). It scores well in tests by independent labs like AV-Test and AV Comparatives and is comparatively light and non-intrusive to use but it’s not equipped with the same quality as premium standalone products.