In image source the current escalating cyber-crime situation, a simple antivirus program is no longer sufficient to protect your devices. A good antivirus program should offer more than just basic protection against malware. It might include an VPN and performance-optimizing tools, and password managers. It’s also essential to find an antivirus that will work across all operating systems, and that does not consume resources or slow your computer.

The best antivirus software can detect and block a wide range of threats like viruses, trojans and worms, ransomware spyware as well as adware rootkits and keyloggers. They can also protect against phishing attacks by checking for the presence of malicious websites and identifying fake or insecure websites.

There’s a vast array of antivirus software and a majority of brands let you try their software with a no-cost trial or money-back guarantee. They also offer 24/7 customer service and a an extensive knowledge base online to help you fix any problems that arise.

Microsoft Defender is the most popular antivirus software for Windows (which is included in the latest Windows computers). It scores highly in tests conducted by independent labs such as AV-Test or AV-Comparatives and is quite light and unobtrusive in use but it’s not equipped with the same level of sophistication as premium standalone products.

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