Think your Mac doesn’t need antivirus software? Actually, it does.

Think your Mac doesn't need antivirus software? Actually, it does.

BEST DEALS ON ANTIVIRUS FOR MAC THIS WEEK:

  • Bitdefender Total Security for Mac (3 devices) — $71.99 (save $18)

  • Webroot Internet Security for Mac (3 devices) — $29.99 (save $30)

  • Norton 360 Premium (10 devices) — $34.99 (save $65)

  • Kaspersky Internet Security (1 device) — $24.99 (save $35)

  • McAfee Total Protection (3 devices) — $19.99 (save $60)


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.  Read more…

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BEST HANDS-OFF ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

Norton Security for Mac

Norton runs in the background, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity or threats to your system, without any need for interaction from you.

  • One Mac: $39.99/year
  • Up to five Macs: $49.99/year
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BEST FOR SECURITY SOFTWARE

McAfee Total Protection

McAfee offers extra tools like digital document shredding and anti-spam protection that help it rise above the rest.

  • One device: $24.99 (first year)
  • Five devices: $39.99 (first year)
  • Ten devices: $29.99/month (first year)
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FASTEST ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

Bitdefender Total Security 2019 for Mac

A little cheaper than its competitors, it’s a strong opening gambit for a company that’s more well known among tech savvy folks than the average consumer.

  • Up to 5 devices: $49.99.(first year)
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BEST FOR OLDER COMPUTERS

Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus for Mac

Webroot Antivirus for Mac stores all its anti-malware protection information on the cloud, meaning it’s speedy and has a small footprint on your Mac.

  • One device: $29.99 (first year)
  • Three devices: $44.99/month (first year)
  • Five devices: $59.99/month (first year)
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BEST FOR MAC-ONLY SOFTWARE

Intego Mac Internet Security

Intego does a fantastic job of detecting anything thrown at it, albeit a little slower than with some antivirus protection.

  • One device: $39.99 (first year)
  • Three devices: $54.99 (first year)

7 of the best antivirus software for Android smartphones and tablets

7 of the best antivirus software for Android smartphones and tablets

BEST DEALS ON ANTIVIRUS FOR ANDROID THIS WEEK:

  • McAfee Total Protection (5 Devices) — $24.99 (save $65)

  • Norton 360 Deluxe — $29.99 (save $60)


We hate to kick off this in such a negative fashion, but we feel obligated to alert all you Android users that your smart phones are vulnerable. While Android’s customization is great, the fact that they have an open platform makes them easier to hack and attack. And this can result in anything from lost photos and contacts to stolen credit card numbers and malware that bricks your phone, rendering it unusable and unrepairable. Fortunately, you can protect your Android by downloading an antivirus app. (Exhale deep sigh of relief now.) Read more…

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BEST OVERALL

Bitdefender Mobile Security

Amazing protection with minimal effect on performance.

  • Size: 20M
  • Free Version: Yes
  • Premium Version: Yes ($14.99/year)
  • In-app Products: Up to $44.99
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BEST FOR EASE OF USE

Norton Mobile Security

  • Size: 26M
  • Free Version: Yes
  • Premium Version: Yes ($22/year)
  • In-app Products: Up to $39.99
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BEST FEATURES

Avast Mobile Security

A popular app that provides unparalleled protection.

  • Size: 28M
  • Free Version: Yes
  • Premium Version: Yes ($2.99/month or $11.99/year)
  • In-app Products: Up to $79.99
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BEST ANTI-PHISHING FEATURES

Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus

  • Size: Varies with device
  • Free Version : Yes
  • Premium Version: Yes ($14.95/year)
  • In-app Products: Up to $19.99
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BEST FOR PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

McAfee Mobile Security

  • Size: 21M
  • Free Version: Yes
  • Premium Version: Yes ($29.99/year)
  • In-app Products: Up to $19.95
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BEST FREE APP

Sophos Antivirus and Security

An easy and affordable way to ensure security.

  • Size: Varies with device
  • Free Version: Yes
  • Premium Version: No
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BEST MINIMALIST INTERFACE

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

  • Size: Varies with device
  • Free Version: Yes
  • Premium Version: Yes ($1.49/month or $11.99/year)
  • In-app Products: Up to $11.99

7 of the best antivirus software options

7 of the best antivirus software options

BEST ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE DEALS THIS WEEK:

  • Webroot Internet Security for PC (5 devices) — $39.99 (save $40)

  • Norton 360 Premium (10 devices) — $34.99 (save $$65)

  • Kaspersky Internet Security (1 device) — $24.99 (save $35)

  • McAfee Total Protection (3 devices) — $19.99 (save $60)


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 manufacturers now take a holistic approach to keeping your data safe, tackling more than just the odd suspicious file that might end up on your system.  Read more…

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BEST VALUE

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

Bitdefender Antivirus Plus has a great reputation for detecting viruses, malware, and pretty much all other nasties you might need to spot. It’s inexpensive too.

  • One year (up to three devices): $34.99
  • Two years (up to three devices): $67.49
  • Three years (up to three devices): $89.99
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BEST FOR FAMILIARITY

Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic

A familiar name, Symantec Norton AntiVirus Basic will make the majority of its users feel safe and protected, even if the options are a double edged sword.

  • Norton AntiVirus Plus: $19.99 (annual)
  • Norton 360 Standard: $39.99 (annual)
  • Norton 360 Deluxe: $49.99 (annual)
  • Norton 360 with LifeLock Select: $99.99 (annual)
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BEST FOR MULTIPLE PCS

McAfee AntiVirus Plus

McAfee AntiVirus Plus isn’t perfect at eliminating all threats, but it’s a bargain for those with multiple systems to protect.

  • One year (up to 10 devices): $44.99
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BEST FOR AGING SYSTEMS

Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus

If your PC is rapidly ageing, Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus is an ideal solution that won’t slow it down any further. Even if it is a somewhat unknown quantity at times.

  • One year (up to three devices): $37.49
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BEST FOR ADVANCED USERS

Avast Pro Antivirus 2019

Avast Pro Antivirus 2017 is a great antivirus tool that doubles as a security suite, but many of its best features are available in the free version.

  • One year (up to three PCs): $59.99
  • Features: Plenty of options, URL blocking, network checker, secure browser
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BEST FOR REMOTE MANAGEMENT

Sophos Home Premium

If you’re the tech support for all the family, Sophos Home Premium is a convenient way of controlling their security, wherever you are. Its features are too advanced for some, though.

  • One year (up to 10 devices): $45
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BEST FOR GAMERS

Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security

If you need to be able to pause your security protection, such as when gaming, this is a great option.

  • One year (for one PC: $29.95

‘Jagged Little Pill’ on Broadway has a lot on its mind. Maybe too much.

‘Jagged Little Pill’ on Broadway has a lot on its mind. Maybe too much.

Meet the Healys, Broadway’s newest dysfunctional family. 

Behind the Healys’ Christmas card-perfect Connecticut exterior lurks some serious darkness — a mashup of just about every hot button issue and buzzword you can think of in 2019. First up is mom Mary Jane (a stellar Elizabeth Stanley), who is battling a secret pill addiction; Dad Steve (Sean Allan Krill) is a workaholic who spends more time watching hardcore pornography than with his children; daughter Frankie (Celia Rose Gooding) is a black teen activist who feels out of place in her all-white family; and brother Nick (Anastasia‘s Derek Klena) is the All-American athlete who has a dark secret. Read more…

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Airbnb gets serious about kicking rowdy guests off its platform

Airbnb gets serious about kicking rowdy guests off its platform

Bring on the crackdown. 

Following a deadly Halloween mass shooting at an Airbnb rental in Orinda, California, the company announced it would issue new guidelines meant to keep both guests and hosts safe. Well, it looks like Airbnb followed through. 

In a lengthy Dec. 5 blog post, the company’s vice president of trust, Margaret Richardson, detailed all the ways the platform is going to change. Perhaps most importantly, as of early 2020 guests will be held to a stricter set of standards. 

Specifically, according to the blog post, the new rules cover “Excessive noise,” “Unauthorized guests,” “Unauthorized parking,” “Unauthorized smoking,” and “Major cleanliness concerns requiring excessive cleaning after checkout.”    Read more…

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Malware, crypto scams, and boner pills: Facebook’s had enough

Malware, crypto scams, and boner pills: Facebook's had enough

Facebook is going to court. 

The social media company most often associated with the abolition of privacy wants you to know that, if nothing else, it truly cares about your ad experience. So much so, in fact, that it’s taking a Hong Kong-based advertising company to court over allegations that for three years it ran an elaborate ad-fraud scheme pushing everything from counterfeit goods to boner pills on unsuspecting users. 

A lawsuit filed Thursday by Facebook in California courts accuses ILikeAd Media International Company Ltd., Chen Xiao Cong, and Huang Tao of a scam starting in 2016 that began with tricking Facebook users into installing malware onto their computers. Then, with the malware ready to go, the defendants allegedly were able to compromise Facebook users’ accounts.  Read more…

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