Antivirus

What is antivirus software?

Put simply, antivirus software are applications which run on your computer and actively scan for malicious code, viruses, malware, and other security threats which have the potential to compromise your personal information, prevent your computer from functioning properly, or even control the device.

Once these threats have been identified, the antivirus software will then block or remove the threat, or ask you what you'd like to do next.

Do I really need antivirus software?

Although the most common operating systems such as macOS and Windows have robust built-in antivirus protections, it is also advisable to install additional software in order to increase your computer's threat protection coverage.

Below we suggest several proven antivirus solutions, both free and paid. 

Browser Extensions

There are also browser extensions available which can block online advertisements and potentially harmful popups while you are browsing the internet.

Please consider using a browser extension to further secure your web browsing experience.

*Note: browser extensions may accidentally block certain websites or programs from running. You may need to disable your browser extension temporarily in order for them to work!