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How to choose an antivirus app

Apple and the FBI are tussling over access to an iPhone, because there’s no backdoor: Apple can’t get in, governments can’t get in, hackers can’t get in. Arguably, the biggest threat to iPhones is users who don’t lock their phones, lose them, or aren’t careful about app permissions. Windows and Android, on the other hand, are more open to attack. The good news is, apps abound for protecting your PC, tablet, and phone. But is a free antivirus app good enough? Is it worth buying or subscribing to get smarter malware detection, a password manager, or a VPN? Read our tips on how to choose desktop antivirus and what to look for in an Android security app. Read more »

Julie Wildhaber

Managing Editor

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