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IDShield combines Trend Micro’s device-level security with a thorough identity and privacy monitoring system, including expert identity theft remediation assistance.

By Neil J. Rubenking
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McAfee and Norton are two of the biggest names in digital security. Which of these iconic brands is better? We break them down by price, features, and test scores to determine a winner.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Norton vs McAfee
3.0

Trend Micro Maximum Security provides licenses for many devices and comprehensive Android and iOS protection, but its core Windows security is weak.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Trend Micro Maximum Security
2.5

Trend Micro Internet Security falls short of its Maximum Security sibling, and even shorter of competing security suites.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Trend Micro Internet Security
4.5
Editors' Choice

Bitdefender Ultimate Security combines an award-winning security suite with comprehensive identity theft detection and remediation.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Bitdefender Ultimate Security
4.5

Bitdefender Premium Security combines award-winning security with a simple password manager and a no-limits VPN.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Bitdefender Premium Security

What's the top security software to keep your PC safe? We've tested, reviewed, and rated more than 40 apps to help you choose the best security suite to protect your devices and data.

By Neil J. Rubenking
The Best Security Suites
4.5
Editors' Choice

Bitdefender Total Security combines a bonanza of security components and bonus features in a single top-rated mega-suite that offers protection for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Bitdefender Total Security

Bitdefender Internet Security has just about everything you could want in a security suite except longevity—the company plans to prune it from the product line later this year.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Bitdefender Internet Security
4.5
Editors' Choice

In addition to providing thorough, cross-platform security, Norton 360 With LifeLock helps you detect identity theft and recover from its crippling effects.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Norton 360 With LifeLock
4.5
Editors' Choice

In addition to cross-platform security, hosted online backup, and many other security features, Norton 360 Deluxe offers a no-limits VPN and a full-featured parental control system, making it a high-security bargain.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Norton 360 Deluxe

If your business needs robust protection from cybersecurity threats, these are the companies you should shortlist when selecting a VPN or security suite.

By Eric Griffith
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Identity theft can empty your bank account, destroy your credit rating, and leave you struggling with debts you didn’t incur. These are the best services to prevent, detect, and remediate identity theft.

By Neil J. Rubenking
 The Best Identity Theft Protection Software
3.5

Surfshark One offers a useful collection of components, including antivirus, identity protection, and VPN, but it falls a bit short of more robust security suites.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Surfshark One
2.5

Avira Internet Security upgrades some components of Avira Free Security to their Pro equivalents, but others still require a separate purchase. It’s just not a big improvement over Avira's own free suite.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Avira Internet Security
3.5

Avira Free Security goes beyond basic antivirus with dozens of security-related utilities, but many require payment for full functionality.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Avira Free Security
4.0

With McAfee+, the company's top-tier security suite, you get protection for all your devices, guaranteed expert help for identity theft remediation, and innovative options to reduce your online exposure.

By Neil J. Rubenking
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3.5

McAfee Total Protection offers security, VPN, and password management on all popular platforms, but unlimited device licensing is off the table, as are a variety of expected features.

By Neil J. Rubenking
McAfee Total Protection

Bitdefender takes point on digital security so you can focus on growing your company.

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Check Point's ZoneAlarm Extreme Security NextGen combines firewall, malware, and ransomware protection from its other products with security for Android and iOS, but it fails to impress compared with leading suites.

By Neil J. Rubenking
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security NextGen