Antivirus software packages advice guides

Do you need to pay for internet security software, or is a free antivirus download enough? And what if you have an Apple Mac? Our expert advice will help you locate the ideal package for your computer.

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Best antivirus for 2024

Get our expert pick of the best free and paid for antivirus and advice on whether to opt for free or paid

26 March 2024

Best Mac antivirus

Our lab tests reveal the best antivirus for Mac to help keep your Apple MacBook or iMac secure, and we tell you all about the Mac firewall

26 March 2024

Best free and paid-for mobile antivirus apps

Do you need mobile antivirus to protect your phone and, if so, are free versions good enough? Use the results of our mobile antivirus tests to find out

20 March 2024

How to choose the best cloud storage service

Is it worth paying for cloud storage, or could you get away with a free service for your files? Our tech experts explain what you need to know

5 February 2024

Ransomware: what it is and how to stop it

Ransomware is a nasty online threat that hijacks your computer and holds it to ransom. Learn more about the ransomware virus and how to prevent it.

5 January 2024

How we test antivirus

Our antivirus test is seriously tough. We use thousands of strains of malware and online nasties to find out which antivirus is good enough to protect your computer

1 October 2023