In the current climate of increasing cybersecurity, it’s no longer enough to secure your devices with a simple antivirus program. A premium antivirus suite should provide more than just basic protection against malware. It may include a VPN, performance optimizing tools, and password management. It’s also important to find an antivirus that works across your different operating systems, and that does not consume resources or slow your computer.
The best antivirus software can effectively block and detect various threats, such as viruses, trojans, worms and spyware, as well as adware, rootkits and keyloggers. They can also protect against phishing attacks by checking for the presence of malicious websites, as well as identifying fake or unsafe links.
A majority of brands offer a trial trial of their software or a money-back guarantee. Many offer 24/7 customer service and a vast knowledge base online to help you solve problems.
If you’re in search of a reliable antivirus program for Windows the most well-known choice is Microsoft Defender (which comes preinstalled on the latest Windows computers). It is a top performer in tests by independent labs like AV Test and AV Compare and is comparatively light and non-intrusive however it’s not at the same level of sophistication as the top standalone antiviruses.
