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Computer viruses and other malware are ever-increasing threats to security and privacy. We lab test and review the latest software for Windows and Mac, including free software and Microsoft’s built-in Windows Defender, to help you find the best antivirus and internet security solution for you.

Our expert testers give every program a thorough workout to help find the ones that:

  • are best at protecting you from malware
  • are the easiest to set up and use
  • have the lowest impact on your device performance.

 

Use our antivirus software buying guide to decide which type of desktop internet security program you need.

Our interactive comparison tool helps you find out which brands provide key security features such as anti-phishing protection and parental controls, and our Recommended list will show you at a glance which programs come out on top.

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Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows
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Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows

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Avast One Individual
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Avast One Individual

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$71
Bitdefender Internet Security
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Bitdefender Internet Security

Renewal price 100
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$50
G Data Internet Security
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G Data Internet Security

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$84
Avast One Essential
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Avast One Essential

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Avast Free Antivirus
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Avast Free Antivirus

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AVG AntiVirus Free
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AVG AntiVirus Free

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Kaspersky Free
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Kaspersky Free

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Kaspersky Standard
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Kaspersky Standard

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$35
Norton 360 Deluxe
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Norton 360 Deluxe

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$70
AVG Internet Security
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AVG Internet Security

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$80
Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac
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Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac

Renewal price 50
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$30
ESET Internet Security
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ESET Internet Security

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$70
McAfee Total Protection Advanced
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McAfee Total Protection Advanced

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$140
Avira Free Security
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Avira Free Security

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Kaspersky Standard (Mac)
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Kaspersky Standard (Mac)

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$35
Avast One Essential (Mac)
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Avast One Essential (Mac)

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AVG AntiVirus Free for Mac
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AVG AntiVirus Free for Mac

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G Data AntiVirus Mac
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G Data AntiVirus Mac

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