If You’re Not Using Antivirus Software, You’re Not Paying Attention

Stop tempting fate and take a look at our picks for the best
antivirus programs on the market today.

Every year there are billions of malware attacks worldwide. And
these threats are constantly evolving. So if you are not currently
using antivirus software, or you still rely on some free software
you downloaded back in 2017, you are putting your cybersecurity in
serious jeopardy.

Need help picking out antivirus software? Well, we’ve got you
covered. Below you can find our picks for the best antivirus
products of 2021. But before we get to that, let’s set a few things
straight so we’re all on the same page.

When we talk about antivirus products, we’re really talking
about anti-malware products. Malware is a catchall term
that refers to any malicious program created to damage, disrupt, or
take charge of a computer. Types of malware include not only
viruses but spyware, trojan horses, ransomware, adware, and
scareware.

Any good antivirus product in 2021 must be able to detect and
remove all forms of malware on your computer or server.
Meanwhile, additional features to look for include identity
monitoring and alerts, financial loss or identity theft insurance,
and some form of browsing protection, such as a VPN, malicious URL
blocking, website rating, and phishing protection.

With all that in mind, let’s take a look at those
recommendations…

Malwarebytes^[1]
is one of the most trusted names in malware protection, but for
years it was only an add-on program that assistedyour primary
antivirus software. Now that’s no longer the case. These days
Malwarebytes Premium is a full-blown antivirus program. And it’s
really good.

Malwarebytes offers top-of-the-line malware detection and
removal, very fast scans, and outstanding protection from phishing
sites and malicious URLs. If top-notch security and performance are
your biggest priorities, and you’re not interested in bonus
features like VPNs or password managers, Malwarebytes is an
excellent choice.

Click here to buy^[2].

Everyone knows Norton Antivirus^[3], and for good reason. It
is perennially one of the best all-around antivirus programs out
there.

Norton Antivirus Plus gives you top-notch malware detection and
removal that works on the latest viruses, spyware, and ransomware,
plus website ratings, malicious URL blocking, phishing protection,
and bonus features like a password manager and cloud backup.

For all that protection you do have to pay a premium price, but
right now Norton is running some pretty awesome deals on the first
year subscription price.

Click here to buy^[4].

McAfee^[5]
is another name that everybody knows. Their antivirus engine is
among the best in the business, and premium subscriptions come with
a ton of features, including a robust firewall, malicious URL
blocking, phishing protection, a password manager, a file shredder,
a VPN, and even identity theft monitoring.

Running a full scan can take a long time, but McAffee’s pricing
beats its closest competitors, and the base McAfee Plus
subscription includes protection for up to five devices.

Click here to buy^[6].

If you’re looking for the best mix of performance and value,
look no further than the Trend Micro Premium Security
Suite^[7].

They offer good multilayered protection against malware,
outstanding phishing protection, and malicious URL blocking, and
bonus features like a VPN and a password manager. But best of all,
with the Trend Micro Premium Security Suite you can protect up to
10 devices.

Click here to buy^[8].

Lookout Premium^[9]
offers pretty good malware and browsing protection, and these days
pretty good is a whole lot better than nothing.

But what really sets this product apart is its premium
identity protection. With Lookout Premium, in addition to
antivirus features, you get identity and financial monitoring, data
breach alerts, social media monitoring, lost wallet assistance,
24/7 identity restoration support, and a $1,000,000 identity
protection insurance policy.

And it’s all way cheaper than you would expect.

Click here to buy^[10].

If you want an antivirus product specifically designed for Macs,
MacKeeper^[11] is the way to go. Not
only does it offer fast and effective mac-specific malware
protection, but it also comes with an integrated VPN and
performance optimization features that declutter your computer.

The only problem with MacKeeper is that it is kind of pricey.
But if you own a Mac, you’re probably used to that.

Click here to buy.^[12]

Last but not least we have DefenceByte^[13]. While this product
doesn’t have a lot of bonus features, it does offer robust
protection against all forms of malware. And it is one of the
cheapest services that protects both individual computers as well
as servers and networks.

So if you’re running a business, this is one product you
definitely need to check out.

Click here to buy.^[14]