You can avoid malware threats If you take care to keep your software up-to-date, use strong passwords, and stay away from suspicious links on online messaging and apps. It is still essential to have antivirus protection. It’s also recommended that you choose a product which monitors other types of digital threats, such as spyware and ransomware. The best software shields your from these threats as well as safeguarding your security, preventing sensitive data theft and also ensuring that hackers can’t gain remote access to your computer or smartphone.
Microsoft Defender is a free software that is available on every Windows PC starting with Windows 8. It doesn’t score excellently in independent lab tests however it’s very easy to use and almost invisible while it’s running, only occasionally it will announce itself with a brief message or an alert. ESET Cyber Security Pro, for example, offers numerous preferences controls that let you fine-tune the behaviour of the program. It is also less intrusive with regards to background performance.
AVG Internet Security is a solid free antivirus that has been improved by a user-friendly interface and reasonable pricing ($60 for 10 devices in the first year). It’s worth recommending as it adds just enough to AVG’s free antivirus. Its Essential tier is stripped-back and covers malware, ransomware and attacks on phishing. The Premium version adds the ability to connect a VPN to your Mac and adds additional features such as a password manager. All versions scored high marks from AV-Comparatives for protection and scored very low in regard to impact on PC performance.
