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3.5

With a straightforward user interface, ClamXAV sticks to the basics of macOS malware protection.

By Neil J. Rubenking
ClamXAV for Mac

Every security suite sends data back to its home base to check for malware and keep you safe. But you'd be surprised how much other information they collect and share. Here's what you need to know.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Is My Antivirus Spying On Me?

More phones run Android than any other mobile OS, and there's a correspondingly large variety of malware. Our testing shows these are the best Android antivirus apps to keep your devices safe.

By Neil J. Rubenking
The Best Android Antivirus

Antivirus apps for your PC protect your personal information, data, bank accounts, and much more. We've tested more than two dozen utilities to help you choose the best antivirus for your needs.

By Neil J. Rubenking
The Best Antivirus Software

Award-winning cybersecurity that protects your most valuable personal information doesn’t have to cost a small fortune.

By Jade Chung-Lee
Best Antivirus Deals

We've tested more than 100 anti-malware apps to help you find the best malware protection and removal software for all your devices.

By Neil J. Rubenking
The Best Malware Removal and Protection Software
3.5

Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac comes with numerous bonus features, including privacy and utility tools, but the testing labs no longer certify its core antivirus capabilities.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac
3.0

Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security goes beyond basic antivirus with plenty bonus features, but poor scores in both lab tests and our hands-on tests suggest its core antivirus needs some work.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Trend Micro

Microsoft Defender isn't bad, but it's still not enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though. We’ve tested and ranked the best free antivirus apps.

By Neil J. Rubenking
The Best Free Antivirus Software

Despite what you may have heard, your Apple computer isn't immune to malware. We've tested the top programs to identify those that offer the best antivirus protection for Macs.

By Neil J. Rubenking
The Best Mac Antivirus
2.5

There are better free antivirus apps than TotalAV Free Edition, which scans for malware on demand or schedule but offers no real-time protection and relies instead on Microsoft Defender.

By Neil J. Rubenking
TotalAV Free Edition
3.5

TotalAV Antivirus Pro includes the real-time protection component missing from its free edition. Bonus features include online backup, ad blocking, system cleanup, and more.

By Neil J. Rubenking
TotalAV Antivirus Pro
4.5
Editors' Choice

With excellent antivirus lab results and a feature collection that puts many full security suites to shame, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is our top pick for protecting your PC.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
4.5
Editors' Choice

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus for Mac gets high marks in our own hands-on testing and from independent labs. You can set it, forget it, and have confidence that your Mac is protected.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac
4.0

Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows offers the same core technology found in the commercial version, focusing on the essential task of antivirus protection with minimal add-ons.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows

Take care of your cybersecurity on Cyber Monday with massive exclusive PCMag reader discounts on top-rated software from Bitdefender, McAfee, and Norton.

By K. Thor Jensen
Black Friday 2024 Antivirus Deals

Massive savings on the absolute best cybersecurity software on the market are here, but these deals could disappear before you finish clicking, so claim your 90% discount.

By K. Thor Jensen
Black Friday 2024 Antivirus Deals

Keep all of the new tech you're going to buy on Black Friday and Cyber Monday safe from black hats with deep discounts on the industry's leading antivirus solutions. Better safe than sorry, especially with these big sales!

By K. Thor Jensen
Three antivirus products on a green background

After polling thousands of PCMag readers about their antivirus, security, and VPN software, these are the services they recommend (and the ones they don't).

By Eric Griffith
Credit: René Ramos, Bob Al-Greene

Malware hidden inside a fake NFT game ignores two-factor authentication and gains access to a victim's Google account via a malicious Chrome Extension to steal your money.

By Kate Irwin
Man in business attire sitting with hands on a Windows laptop.