Self-termed the “front page of the internet”, Reddit is home to all sorts of useful information, and just as much useless info too. But Reddit has a long thread of discussions related to the most efficient antivirus software for Windows 10. Since the subject is of a wide interest, it’s always good to discover what the opinions of Reddit users are on it, especially when it comes to the different free antivirus software you’ll find covered by our reviews. Read More…
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Best Free Antivirus for Windows 10
Cyber threats are real. Even if you might not realize it, without a good antivirus your PC could get infected in a shortly after using the internet. This risks your personal data and could even making it impossible to boot the computer. Antivirus software not only defends your device against viruses and Trojans, but it also blocks spyware and it can provide efficient safety against adware or malware. And that’s a lot of protection to expect from free software. But which one should you choose with so many options on the market? Here is our list of best free antivirus solutions for Windows 10. Read More…
Seven Reasons Not to Use Expired Antivirus
Can antivirus software expire? Is it just another way to make antivirus vendors rich? The answers are yes and not really. If you look at things objectively, the world of digital threats is always evolving in its attempt to gain more victims. As this inevitably occurs, antivirus software naturally needs to evolve to keep up with the emerging threats. Hence, the need to update it. And yes, to pay for another subscription. Read More…
What Is Ransomware and How Can It Be Prevented?
“Blessed are the poor in spirit”. For theirs is the heaven of IT where they see or hear no evil such as ransomware attacks. But is this really the case? Can good old common sense habits protect us from this type of cybercrime? Ransomware attacks are known to have started in the early 2000s. In 2017 alone, they are estimated to account for more than $2.3 million in losses, just in the U.S. So, what exactly are ransomware attacks and how can they be avoided? Read More…
Why Updating Antivirus Is Important
Imagine a digital virus penetrating deep into your computer, rendering it into an inert piece of machinery that you have no control over, making your personal and business data unusable. Fortunately, this scenario is less likely if your antivirus is updated and if you find your device under the gentle protection of the safeguarding software. But why are antivirus software updates so important? Read More…
The Worst Computer Viruses of All Time
There’s always somewhere in the world suffering through a new flu season, so why not give you the rundown of the four viruses that have dealt the most damage. No, not to your health, but rather your computer. Much like the flu virus, a computer virus can replicate itself and can possibly travel from one system to another, with the digital equivalent having the ability to corrupt or destroy data on your device. Here are the worst viruses of all time… Read More…
Why You Should Replace Windows Defender
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Defender. It could very well be the headline for a happy-ever-after ménage a trois story, but is it really as happy as it seems from the outside looking in? Is the antivirus protection it provides really that worthwhile? In 2015, Microsoft released its latest operating system onto the market, and with Windows 10 came a built-in antivirus named Windows Defender. But does it actually have what it takes to protect you from all the ever-evolving cyber threats that there are? Read More…