The best free alternatives to microsoft defender

Modern security software packs in countless features, and we cover these as part of each review. But never forget that the key feature you’re looking for is protection against malicious software. That

Avast and AVG use the same malware detection engine and tools, wrapped in different desktop clients. We’ve chosen to review Avast, as AV-Test data shows its client to have less of an impact on system

Avira is part of international cybersecurity giant Gen Digital, which formed in 2022 after US-based NortonLifeLock merged with Czech anti-malware company Avast. Still headquartered in Germany, Avira w

Based in Finland, F-Secure is one of a handful of antivirus firms, along with Eset and Bitdefender, that is based in the EU. F-Secure uses a combination of malware detection engines, including its in-

Maximum Security is an apt name for this suite. Rather than let any misbehaving file escape its clutches, it’s twitchy to the point of paranoia: in AV-Comparatives’ test, it picked up a shocking 52 fa

Norton is part of the Gen Digital group, making it a sibling company of Avast, AVG and Avira, but while Avast and AVG share detection engines, Norton and Avira continue to be developed independently.