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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
How computer viruses spread and how to avoid them

How computer viruses spread and how to avoid them
You know that computer viruses can be a nightmare; here's how they spread from one computer to the next
26 Mar 2021
UK watchdog takes Norton to court over auto-renewing contracts

UK watchdog takes Norton to court over auto-renewing contracts
The antivirus provider refused to provide information for the CMA's ongoing investigation
24 Mar 2021
McAfee to sell enterprise business to STG for £2.8 billion

McAfee to sell enterprise business to STG for £2.8 billion
The enterprise business will be rebranded, with McAfee focusing on personal security
9 Mar 2021
John McAfee charged with cryptocurrency fraud 

John McAfee charged with cryptocurrency fraud
The antivirus pioneer and his bodyguard allegedly made $2 million by laundering the Doge cryptocurrency
8 Mar 2021
Best antivirus for Android 2019

Best antivirus for Android 2019
Android phones need security protection, but which is best for you?
4 Feb 2021
Black Friday's best antivirus deals

Black Friday's best antivirus deals
IT Pro has curated the best deals, from Kaspersky to McAfee, for protecting your business
27 Nov 2020
John McAfee arrested and charged with tax evasion

John McAfee arrested and charged with tax evasion
The antivirus pioneer has been arrested at Barcelona airport and is facing extradition to the US
6 Oct 2020
Best antivirus for Windows 10

Best antivirus for Windows 10
Want to stay secure? Here's the best business-class protection around
30 Jun 2020
Microsoft to scrap Security Essentials when Windows 7 reaches end-of-life

Microsoft to scrap Security Essentials when Windows 7 reaches end-of-life
Businesses will have to seek out an alternative to the free antivirus platform by Jan 2020
13 Dec 2019
Trend Micro insider sells customer data to scammers

Trend Micro insider sells customer data to scammers
Scammers used stolen data to make fraudulent phishing calls
6 Nov 2019
Microsoft releases Tamper Protection for Windows Defender

Microsoft releases Tamper Protection for Windows Defender
The new feature 'locks down' the antivirus, preventing malware from making changes to core settings
15 Oct 2019