Zephin Livingston is a former staff reviewer at Forbes Advisor, specializing in testing and reviewing privacy and security software, like VPNs, antivirus software, password managers and more. Zephin ...

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We explore how Windows Security and Microsoft Defender protect your Windows 11 computer and why you might want to consider an alternative. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since ...

Over 300,000 new types of ransomware and other malicious software are discovered daily, according to the IT security research institute AV-TEST. Computer viruses can slow your devices, create a slew ...

What's the best antivirus software? For all PC-owners the best antivirus should be an important part of your repertoire. You don't want to have your save files corrupted, or your logins leaked so that ...

You don’t have to spend a lot of money for online security tools. In fact, you don’t have to spend a single cent to stay secure. There are a lot of great security ...

We know, it sounds too good to be true. Security isn't free, right? Well, in some cases it is. You can get everything from anti-virus to a firewall for less than a penny. In a pinch, it's a nice ...

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A recent Microsoft announcement throws users into a panic with the implication that Microsoft’s venerable antivirus tool is longer free. The truth is a bit more nuanced. When the IBM PC was new, I ...

Your device's built-in antivirus software might not be enough because cyber threats continue to evolve. While a tool like Apple's XProtect offers basic protection, it often lacks essential features ...

Google has done a great job of making Chrome OS lightweight, yet still secure against common computer viruses, which is one reason it’s a popular choice at schools. However, if you have a Chromebook, ...