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

Apple launched its famous "Get a Mac" campaign in 2006 that was largely focused on presenting Macs as a better alternative to PCs. In one of the classic Apple commercials from the campaign, actor ...

Having some sort of antimalware protection is a must on Windows PCs, but if you're trying to pick between Bitdefender and McAfee, Consumer Reports may help.

AVG remains familiar in 2026, but performance varies. This review covers protection, system impact, and comparisons with Norton and McAfee across devices.

ZDNET tested the best antivirus software on the market, with support for multiple operating systems, VPNs, and robust protection.

One of the most overlooked vulnerabilities in the modern threat surface is the network layer. Every time you connect to the ...

Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

Contrary to popular belief, Macs are not immune to trojans and viruses. In the last couple of years, there’s been a significant uptick in the number, variety and sophistication of malware targeting ...

Back in 2023, we asked anti-virus expert Andreas Marx of AV-Test how so many infections escape antivirus software, even though it actually protects well. His answer: “Many programs successfully fend ...

If Security Center is turned off or missing, Windows cannot correctly show your protection status in the Windows Security app. This usually means the ...