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Bitdefender deal takes 50% off our favorite antivirus software
By Louis Ramirez published
Keep your PC protected. These Bitdefender deals take 50% off Bitdefender's powerful security suites.
28 antivirus products share nasty flaw that can brick your PC: What you need to know
By Paul Wagenseil published
Many antivirus programs can be tricked into deleting their own files or critical system files, researchers showed.
Windows 10 bug reportedly cripples built-in antivirus: What to do
By Kate Kozuch published
Windows Defender, the antivirus component of Windows 10, is skipping files during security scans for no apparent reason.
Malwarebytes Free review
By Brian Nadel published
Malwarebytes Free doesn't replace antivirus software, but it works alongside it to keep your system clean.
Should you still pay for antivirus software?
By Emily Long published
Now that Windows Defender is so reliable, what's the point of paying for antivirus software? There are still a few good reasons.
It's official: Avast will no longer share your data with advertisers
By Paul Wagenseil published
Avast announced that it and its subsidiary AVG would no longer share user browsing data with advertisers, following reports that detailed the practice.
Avast and AVG collect and sell your browsing history: What you need to know
By Paul Wagenseil published
Avast and AVG's free antivirus software collects your browsing history and sells it, but there are ways to opt out.
Google admits it can't fight Android malware by itself
By Paul Wagenseil published
Google announced an alliance with three mobile-security firms to fight Android malware, a tacit admission that the tech giant needs help in that department.
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