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With a great user interface and reliable malware protection, Avast is once again our favourite free anti-virus program
It may be a little trigger-happy, but for the price Norton 360 is a terrific deal
A solid security choice, with perfect malware protection, a fully functional VPN and more
CyberGhost VPN review
Even though performance is not flawless, we like CyberGhost VPN’s innovative interface and cheap long-term pricing
Norton 360 Standard review: Superb virus protection
Trend Micro Internet Security: A suite with character
Clever features set Trend Micro apart from the crowd, but protection and performance scores are unexceptional
Malwarebytes Premium: Supremely simple virus protection
An exceptionally clean and effective antivirus solution, but accuracy is a concern
The best and most secure password managers you can buy
Our pick of the best password managers to beef up your online security and help you to enjoy quicker, easier browsing
The best antivirus programs to protect your PC
Protect your PC and other devices with our updated picks of the best antivirus programs this year
Bitdefender review: Multi-layered internet security
Not the speediest security solution around, but Bitdefender’s clever features provide wide-ranging protection
Eset Internet Security review: Protection for power users
A highly effective yet lightweight suite, with some advanced features that help justify the relatively steep price
McAfee Total Protection: Quick, effective and affordable
G Data Total Security: Feature-packed and premium-priced
This monster security application is stuffed with tools and features; the question is, do you need them all?
BullGuard Internet Security: An affordable security solution
It isn’t fresh or innovative, but BullGuard Internet Security 2021 is a solid choice for tinkerers with multiple devices to protect
Avira Antivirus Pro: Good protection but not much else
This lightweight suite provides strong protection and good performance, but the bonus features are disappointingly slim for the price
AVG Internet Security review
If you’re fed up of free security tools, AVG’s internet security is an affordable upgrade but gives you minimal additional protection
Microsoft Windows Security: Good protection but nasty to use
Microsoft’s in-house security software offers top-notch protection but it’s horrible to use
F-Secure SAFE review: Superb for all-round protection
A highly protective security suite that has minimal system performance impact
Avast Antivirus Free review
Avast Antivirus Free provides the best protection of any of the free antivirus offerings
Kaspersky Internet Security review: great protection
Kaspersky delivers a rounded selection of security tools and top-notch protection
1Password review: A top-security password manager
A great choice for the paranoid, with bonus points for families and travellers
McAfee Total Protection review
This likeable suite didn’t excel in our latest tests – but it’s so cheap you might be willing to overlook that
BullGuard Internet Security 2020 review
While Bullguard offers good protection at a low price, its impact on system performance is hard to swallow
