Antivirus software is an essential part of any PC owner’s arsenal. Staying safe from viruses, malware, ransomware, and phishing threats is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what a good antivirus software package can protect you from. Many …
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Bitdefender is offering its antivirus software for 60% off, the highest discount we’ve seen from them
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Not having antivirus software in 2018 is like not having a passcode on your phone in 2018 — it’s basically begging for you to lose your personal info. Yes, we know no one wants to pay to prevent something that only might happen, but spending the coin now is way better than dealing with the nightmare of a hacked account or friend computer.
Good news: Antivirus software Bitdefender is 60% off now until Sept. 7, and that’s the highest discount we’ve seen on it — ever. You’ll want to take advantage of this.
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Named an editor’s choice pick by PC Mag, Bitdefender remains one of the strongest players in the antivirus game. We’re talking accurate and fast scans, multi-layered ransomeware protection, consistently on-point AV tests, and a user-friendly, hands-off interface to make it accessible to everyone. Hackers learn more and more on the daily, and simply sticking to websites that you *think* are safe isn’t enough insurance at this point. Read more…
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Get a year of Norton security for up to 5 devices for under $20 — on sale thanks to Amazon Prime Day
For Prime Day, Norton Security Deluxe is available for only $19.99, $60 off its listed $79.99 price tag. The keycard provides a full year of Norton antivirus for up to five devices, including PC, Mac, and iOS/Android devices.
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Think your Mac doesn’t need antivirus software? Actually, it does.
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There’s a common misconception that Macs don’t need antivirus software. Unfortunately, that’s far from accurate these days.
Macs are generally more secure than PCs, thanks to a more secure operating system where certain aspects of its software are more locked down and harder to infiltrate by rogue software. Also, fewer people own Macs meaning fewer targets for criminals. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to get a virus on your Mac, or receive a suspicious piece of malware either.
A report from Malwarebytes found that Mac malware has seen an increase of over 270% between 2016 and 2017. That number is likely to rise in 2018 with new threats like OSX.MaMi and Dark Caracal cited in the article as significant ways of disrupting Mac owners. The more Macs are used, the more they’ll be targeted by cyber criminals. And everyone loves the must-have MacBook of the moment, right? Read more…
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View More Think your Mac doesn’t need antivirus software? Actually, it does.Kaspersky to move some core infrastructure out of Russia to fight for trust
Russian cybersecurity software maker Kaspersky Labs has announced it will be moving core infrastructure processes to Zurich, Switzerland, as part of a shift announced last year to try to win back customer trust. It also said it’s arranging for the process to be independently supervised by a Switzerland-based third party qualified to conduct technical software reviews. “By […]
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