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Avast One Essential review: A great free antivirus solution with some tempting extra features

Avast One Essential review: A great free antivirus solution with some tempting extra features
If Microsoft Defender isn’t doing it for you, Avast has you covered with strong protection in a user-friendly package
20 May 2022
Panda Free Antivirus review: A free security tool with a personality all of its own

Panda Free Antivirus review: A free security tool with a personality all of its own
There's plenty to like here, including excellent malware protection, but this security package has some notable shortcomings
12 May 2022
Microsoft uses sinkhole to thwart Russian state-backed Fancy Bear attacks

Microsoft uses sinkhole to thwart Russian state-backed Fancy Bear attacks
Also known as APT28 or Strontium, Fancy Bear is one of the most active APT groups in the world
8 Apr 2022
Is Kaspersky still safe to use?

Is Kaspersky still safe to use?
Western nations have, once again, warned against using the Russian cyber security firm's products, but how reasonable are their claims?
1 Apr 2022
NCSC warns businesses against using Kaspersky products

NCSC warns businesses against using Kaspersky products
Critical infrastructure companies, as well as organisations aiding Ukraine or criticising the Russian government, are at the highest risk of being com…
30 Mar 2022
Kaspersky declared threat to US national security

Kaspersky declared threat to US national security
Kaspersky was added to the FCC's blacklist alongside China Mobile International and China Telecom
28 Mar 2022
NortonLifeLock and Avast merger could reduce competition, CMA warns

NortonLifeLock and Avast merger could reduce competition, CMA warns
The watchdog will launch a phase two investigation into the merger unless NortonLifeLock and Avast address its concerns within five days
16 Mar 2022
MWC 2022: Ukrainian protesters call for Russian tech boycott

MWC 2022: Ukrainian protesters call for Russian tech boycott
The protestors are urging AWS to “shut down” servers being used by Russian entities
1 Mar 2022
Almost a quarter of all spam emails were sent from Russia in 2021

Almost a quarter of all spam emails were sent from Russia in 2021
Last year's spam emails mostly centred around money and investment, Bond and Spider-Man movie premieres, and the pandemic
11 Feb 2022
How to turn on Windows Defender

How to turn on Windows Defender
Find out how to switch on Windows Defender in Windows 10 and older versions of the OS
14 Dec 2021
Microsoft Defender review: Effective, effortless protection for zero cost

Microsoft Defender review: Effective, effortless protection for zero cost
The interface is clunky in places, but Windows 10’s built-in protection is amazingly effective
3 Dec 2021
The best antivirus deals for Black Friday

The best antivirus deals for Black Friday
From McAfee to Kaspersky, we've rounded up the best software security bargains for all your devices
26 Nov 2021
RATDispenser evades nine in ten anti-virus engines

RATDispenser evades nine in ten anti-virus engines
Stealth malware deploys key loggers and information stealers
24 Nov 2021
Best free malware removal tools 2021

Best free malware removal tools 2021
Worried your device is infected? Here are the tools you need to get rid of malicious software
19 Nov 2021
F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection review: A strong business-oriented security solution

F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection review: A strong business-oriented security solution
Cloud management, excellent protection and great mobile support, all for an affordable price
16 Nov 2021
Avast Antivirus Free review: Our free favourite for older Windows PCs

Avast Antivirus Free review: Our free favourite for older Windows PCs
Effective free antivirus that’ll work on operating systems all the way back to Windows 7
9 Nov 2021
McAfee Total Protection review: Expensive at full price

McAfee Total Protection review: Expensive at full price
Protects your PC and includes a decent firewall, but costly and less effective than some rivals
2 Nov 2021
F-Secure Safe review: Simple security struggles to outdo Defender

F-Secure Safe review: Simple security struggles to outdo Defender
F-Secure Safe doesn’t have the protection or features to stand out against its rivals.
25 Oct 2021
Kaspersky Internet Security review: Powerful, highly configurable protection

Kaspersky Internet Security review: Powerful, highly configurable protection
Easy to use, efficient and accurate malware defense for users who want to personalise their protection
19 Oct 2021
What's the difference between antimalware and antivirus?

What's the difference between antimalware and antivirus?
We help you navigate the worlds of antimalware and antivirus
17 Sep 2021
Over 90% of IT teams feel pressure to compromise security

Over 90% of IT teams feel pressure to compromise security
Organizations reject attempts to update security
9 Sep 2021
Microsoft Windows Security review: Minimum effort

Microsoft Windows Security review: Minimum effort
It’s the easiest security solution imaginable – but these built-in protections aren’t without their foibles
25 Aug 2021
AVG Internet Security review: Money for nothing

AVG Internet Security review: Money for nothing
An ostensible upgrade from the free Avast package – but there’s very little here to justify the cost
20 Aug 2021