Malware can cripple a computer, steal personal data, and compromise security, yet protection doesn't always require paid software. By combining built-in tools, safe browsing habits, and free antivirus ...

Compare the best free antivirus tools for Windows 10 in 2026, including real-time malware protection, phishing defense, ...

Do you still need third-party antivirus on your Windows PC?

Microsoft is pushing out a fix to a bigger number of affected computers, but your PC may need your help to receive them.

Microsoft Defender offers great protection from malware -- but there are other online threats you might want to consider, too ...

Malwarebytes earned its stripes cleaning up already-infected PCs, and Norton has been defending systems since the DOS days. Which one leads the charge in 2025? I've tested both and am here to tell you ...

Malwarebytes vs. McAfee: Which Antivirus Offers Better Protection in 2025? McAfee has been around forever. Malwarebytes started life as a favorite cleanup tool when other antiviruses failed. How do ...

Official support for Windows 10 has ended, and its security certificates are expiring. Your system is at risk, and Microsoft ...

PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Excellent overall malware protection ・Outstanding Email Guard feature ・Good VPN ...

Antivirus software used to hunt for known malware, but now it’s predicting suspicious behavior before an attack fully lands.