The most effective antivirus software will guard your devices from ransomware, malware, and phishing. It also protects against spyware that tracks your browsing history as well as your passwords, and can stop data breaches from destroying your personal data. But there are hundreds of software packages available that cost more than what you’d like to pay.
We’ve tested over 300 of them to find the most effective virus protection for the budget. We looked for a program that is user-friendly and durable, yet protects you without slowing your computer down or causing you to stop using it. We’ve also ensured that the software is updated with its malware database regularly.
Top packages include a full set of anti-malware tools, and also additional features such a VPN or password manager as well as parental controls. Some offer a dark-web monitoring service that determines if your email address, credit card number or other personal data has been accessed by a shady person.
Our top pick is Norton 360, which offers great all-round protection with excellent malware detection rates, as well as impressive extra features including a password manager and a VPN for protecting your privacy when you surf online. It also offers live monitoring of the dark web and cloud backups.
It’s one of the few security programs that are available for Macs (most other programs only cover Windows PCs). In tests conducted by the independent lab AV Comparatives, it performed well. It’s expensive at around PS2/month, but there’s a free trial.
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