antivirus
How computer viruses spread and how to avoid them
How computer viruses spread and how to avoid them
You know that computer viruses can be a nightmare; here's how they spread from one computer to the next
26 Mar 2021
UK watchdog takes Norton to court over auto-renewing contracts
UK watchdog takes Norton to court over auto-renewing contracts
The antivirus provider refused to provide information for the CMA's ongoing investigation
24 Mar 2021
McAfee to sell enterprise business to STG for £2.8 billion
McAfee to sell enterprise business to STG for £2.8 billion
The enterprise business will be rebranded, with McAfee focusing on personal security
9 Mar 2021
John McAfee charged with cryptocurrency fraud
John McAfee charged with cryptocurrency fraud
The antivirus pioneer and his bodyguard allegedly made $2 million by laundering the Doge cryptocurrency
8 Mar 2021
Best antivirus for Android 2019
Best antivirus for Android 2019
Android phones need security protection, but which is best for you?
4 Feb 2021
Black Friday's best antivirus deals
Black Friday's best antivirus deals
IT Pro has curated the best deals, from Kaspersky to McAfee, for protecting your business
27 Nov 2020
Best free malware removal tools 2020
Best free malware removal tools 2020
Worried your device is infected? Here are the tools you need to get rid of malicious software
17 Nov 2020
John McAfee arrested and charged with tax evasion
John McAfee arrested and charged with tax evasion
The antivirus pioneer has been arrested at Barcelona airport and is facing extradition to the US
6 Oct 2020
Best antivirus for Windows 10
Best antivirus for Windows 10
Want to stay secure? Here's the best business-class protection around
30 Jun 2020
What is a botnet?
What is a botnet?
An in-depth look at the evolution of this highly effective method of cyber crime
10 Jun 2020
Microsoft to scrap Security Essentials when Windows 7 reaches end-of-life
Microsoft to scrap Security Essentials when Windows 7 reaches end-of-life
Businesses will have to seek out an alternative to the free antivirus platform by Jan 2020
13 Dec 2019
Trend Micro insider sells customer data to scammers
Trend Micro insider sells customer data to scammers
Scammers used stolen data to make fraudulent phishing calls
6 Nov 2019
Microsoft releases Tamper Protection for Windows Defender
Microsoft releases Tamper Protection for Windows Defender
The new feature 'locks down' the antivirus, preventing malware from making changes to core settings
15 Oct 2019
Five steps to an effective layered defence strategy
Five steps to an effective layered defence strategy
Analysing weak spots in an IT system can be challenging, which is why a layered approach is important
2 Oct 2019
Carbon Black execs reveal post-acquisition plans
Carbon Black execs reveal post-acquisition plans
Security firm's CEO and CTO talk integration, growth and Gelsinger
28 Aug 2019
Kaspersky extends Office 365 protections to OneDrive
Kaspersky extends Office 365 protections to OneDrive
Move will help protect users from malware spread through shared drives, security firm claims
23 Aug 2019
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced review
Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business Advanced review
Excellent device protection for modern businesses
1 May 2019
McAfee Internet Security 2019 review: Redemption at last
McAfee Internet Security 2019 review: Redemption at last
The old dog has finally learnt some new tricks
8 Mar 2019
Panda Free Antivirus review: Bamboo-zle the hackers
Panda Free Antivirus review: Bamboo-zle the hackers
Panda remains our top choice for free AV protection, with a fresh look and less pushy reminders
6 Mar 2019
Avast Free Antivirus review: Capable but annoying
Avast Free Antivirus review: Capable but annoying
A feature-packed offering, but prepare to be peppered with prompts to upgrade
28 Feb 2019
Bitdefender Internet Security 2019 review
Bitdefender Internet Security 2019 review
We miss the Autopilot mode, but otherwise this 2019 update sticks to Bitdefender’s core strengths
22 Feb 2019
Kaspersky Internet Security 2019 review: Unbeatable value
Kaspersky Internet Security 2019 review: Unbeatable value
Old reliable does it again, with supreme effectiveness, extensive features and minimal performance impact
12 Feb 2019
Avast pulls latest CCleaner update following privacy outrage
Avast pulls latest CCleaner update following privacy outrage
Version 5.45 made changes to data collection and removed privacy settings from its free version altogether
6 Aug 2018