Best Antivirus Software Reviews – Consumer Reports Reviews

Antivirus for Windows (18)

Free antivirus programs do not cost anything to install or maintain, though you may have to re-register yearly. Fee-based antivirus suites offer additional features, some of which may improve protection. If you buy an antivirus suite, know that they require yearly renewal.

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Recommended Antivirus for Windows

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Antivirus for Mac (9)

Everyone should have an anti-malware program running and a firewall enabled on their computers. We tested all the products using Chrome as the browser, since it is the most popular one in the U.S.

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Recommended Antivirus for Mac

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Antivirus Software Buying Guide

Our evaluations, performed in conjunction with International Consumer Research & Testing, an association of independent, not-for-profit organizations, turned up free antivirus programs that should adequately protect all but the most at-risk Internet users from malware—viruses, spyware, and other online threats.