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3.5

Malwarebytes for Teams combines an effective antivirus, a VPN with no bandwidth limits, and priority business-focused support, but it omits many typical suite components.

By Neil J. Rubenking
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4.0

When your company outgrows a consumer security suite, Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security offers effective protection with enhancements such as remote management of company PCs and monitoring the dark web for abuse of company assets.

From $132.99 — Covers up to 25 members or 50 devices for 1 year
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By Neil J. Rubenking
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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.

McAfee+ Plans Start at $4.17 Per Month for Unlimited Device Coverage
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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 and a variety of expected features are excluded.

$44.99 - 10 Devices For 1 Year
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By Neil J. Rubenking
McAfee Total Protection

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
4.0

Malwarebytes Ultimate is a handy bundle that combines an effective antivirus, a VPN with no bandwidth limits, and a familiar identity protection service, though it doesn't include some other expected security suite components.

Starts at $239.99
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By Neil J. Rubenking
Malwarebytes Ultimate
3.0

K7 Ultimate Security expands on K7's entry-level Windows suite and extends protection to multiple platforms. Its low price may be attractive, but you’ll do better with a top-notch competitor.

$19.00
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By Neil J. Rubenking
K7 Ultimate Security
3.0

K7 Total Security includes all the features you’d expect in an entry-level security suite and then some, but the quality of those features ranges from excellent to poor.

$16.20
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By Neil J. Rubenking
K7 Total Security
3.0

The pricey UltraAV suite aims to replace Kaspersky for US users, and while it offers a broad range of features, it falls short of the top competitors.

$3.99 Per Month
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By Neil J. Rubenking
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In an age of constant data breaches, protecting your identity is more important than ever. Bitdefender and Norton are our top-rated security suites with ID theft protection, but which one should you use? After testing both, I'm here to tell you.

By Neil J. Rubenking
 Bitdefender Ultimate Security vs. Lifelock by Norton

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 we've tested to prevent, detect, and remediate identity theft.

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

AVG Internet Security defends your devices with powerful antivirus tools and protects against ransomware, but its extra security tools may not be enough to lure away users of the company's free version.

$46.68 For 1st Year - 33% Off Until Jan. 3rd
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By Neil J. Rubenking
AVG Internet Security

Organizing your W-2s and receipts safely and securely is just one way 1Password can keep you safe.

Family using 1Password
3.5

While its entry-level security suite is a bit thin on features, F-Secure Total adds VPN, password management, and identity protection, with competitive pricing for multi-device subscriptions.

Starts at $59.99 Per Year
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By Neil J. Rubenking
F-Secure Total Security
3.0

An F-Secure Internet Security subscription lets you install security software on just about any device, but it lacks features compared with the best cross-platform competitors.

$49.99 Per Year
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By Neil J. Rubenking
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3.5

Webroot Total Protection offers a broad range of competent security-related components, but some of them could use more work.

$179.99 Per Year
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By Neil J. Rubenking
Webroot Total Protection

While tax season can be daunting, these three expert security tips from Bitdefender will ensure that filing your taxes stays fear-free.

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3.0

Webroot Premium combines the company's antivirus with identity protection, but competing services offer more in both areas.

$90.99 for 5 Devices on 1 Year Webroot Premium Plan
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By Neil J. Rubenking
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4.0

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

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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