Antivirus

Malware threats are everywhere — even devices you think are “safe” can be compromised. It’s not a question of if, but when. Having the right antivirus software is a critical layer of defense. With so many options out there, selecting the one that suits your needs can be overwhelming. We base our recommendations on independent tests: software that scores 99.5%+ detection and keeps false positives under 5 in real-world conditions.

• AVG
• AVIRA
• BitDefender
• F-Secure

Windows Defender (built into Windows 10 and 11) provides strong, reliable protection and consistently scores near the top in independent lab tests — often reaching perfect scores for malware detection and usability.

While Defender is an excellent baseline, no antivirus is flawless. Some advanced or targeted threats may still slip through, so pairing it with safe browsing habits or an additional security layer can provide extra peace of mind.

It is recommended to run the program Malwarebytes on top of any antivirus suit as well. This is a lightweight program that does an excellent job. Their free version is more than sufficient if running with an antivirus suit.