When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Malwarebytes Free aims to rescue you from those situations when a regular antivirus fails, and does a solid job of it. With no real-time protection, however, it’s not intended as your only defense.

Smartphones have become central to everyday life. They store our emails, banking apps, social media, and even work files. As a widely used open ecosystem, ...

I put Malwarebytes’ antivirus software and other cybersecurity tools through extensive hands-on testing and found them to be stellar performers.

Bitdefender vs. Malwarebytes: Which Antivirus Offers Better Protection? Malwarebytes is best known for its free malware cleanup tool, but its full-featured antivirus software is also worth considering ...

Malware can cripple a computer, steal personal data, and compromise security, yet protection doesn't always require paid software. By combining built-in tools, safe browsing habits, and free antivirus ...

In 2025, most devices feature built-in antivirus software that scans files you attempt to download, blocking anything it deems suspicious. Antivirus tools also perform automated scans to remove ...

Microsoft has released in Australia free anti-malware software, Microsoft Security Essentials. It requires no registration, trials or renewals and will be available ...

Malwarebytes offers the free Browser Guard security plug-in for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, whether you install the free or premium antivirus. In testing, it proved effective at steering the browser ...

Strong malware protection, a powerful VPN, and privacy tools in one affordable Mac security suite, but inconsistent ...