antivirus
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
How to turn on Windows Defender
How to turn on Windows Defender
Find out how to turn on, or off, Windows Defender on Windows 10 and older versions of Windows
30 Sep 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
G Data Total Security review: Aptly named, but steeply priced
G Data Total Security review: Aptly named, but steeply priced
This security suite is bursting at the seams, but that doesn’t mean it’s good value
18 Aug 2021
Norton 360 Standard review: A dependable partner in security
Norton 360 Standard review: A dependable partner in security
It may be a little trigger-happy, but Norton 360 is a terrific deal for the price
16 Aug 2021
Avira Antivirus Pro review: Obnoxious and annoying
Avira Antivirus Pro review: Obnoxious and annoying
This antivirus tool does the job, but it’s expensive – and the in-app advertising really sticks in the throat
13 Aug 2021
Bitdefender Internet Security review: A solid suite at a fair price
Bitdefender Internet Security review: A solid suite at a fair price
Strong protection against viruses and ransomware make this a fine solution
6 Aug 2021
Avast Antivirus Free review: Our favourite free solution
Avast Antivirus Free review: Our favourite free solution
Excellent protection with minimal intrusions and a strong set of bonus features – and it doesn’t cost a penny
4 Aug 2021
Avast and Norton in talks over multi-billion dollar merger
Avast and Norton in talks over multi-billion dollar merger
The two competitors could join forces to become the biggest name in the consumer security market
15 Jul 2021
What is a botnet?
What is a botnet?
An in-depth look at the evolution of this highly effective method of cyber crime
14 Jul 2021
Antivirus creator John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison
Antivirus creator John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison
The software pioneer was awaiting extradition to the US on charges of tax evasion
24 Jun 2021
McAfee to refund customers following CMA auto-renew probe
McAfee to refund customers following CMA auto-renew probe
Investigation found that long-term users of the antivirus software were being charged higher prices than new customers
26 May 2021