NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new industry analysis released by Software Experts has identified Webroot as the top-performing platform for fast threat detection and lightweight PC security ...

Avast Premium Security expands the protection of the company’s already excellent free antivirus software by leaning harder into safeguarding your PC. That can be a boon for those who don’t need (or ...

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 ...

Implying all-around, full-circle protection, Symantec’s Norton 360 combines comprehensive PC protection, backup services and PC optimization capabilities. The product is designed for people who use ...

According to recent research, 1 in 5 Americans has been a victim of a ransomware attack, while there were also a massive 2.8 million encrypted malware attacks. Whether that’s on a personal or work ...

Every time I've had the pleasure of troubleshooting a slow computer, I've discovered that viruses were sapping the PC's performance—and that's included my own. However, you don't have to start pricing ...

Turns out there is a mechanism in Windows Defender that can protect your files from ransomware. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Ransomware is quite dangerous, as hackers use it to hold your important files hostage until you pay them a high price. There are many ways to protect yourself against this, but it turns out that ...

Some PC users have reported cases whereby the Security Intelligence Update for Microsoft Defender Antivirus fails to work on their Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer and in Windows Security app. Under ...

With Windows 10 no longer receiving support, it has become an easy target for hackers. That doesn't mean you have to upgrade ...

I’m a Windows user, and after looking at third-party antivirus tools for my PC with the release of Windows 10, I abandoned them. Many big-name third-party antivirus tools can get complicated, and they ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...