Anubis just held Fairlife hostage over 1 TB of data. Mac users mostly assume they are safe from ransomware, and that assumption is aging poorly. Seven ransomware protection apps for macOS we tested.
The FBI's recent Steam-malware case put phishing and drainer scripts back in front of PC gamers. Eight desktop apps we tested for locking down a Steam account and its downloads.
Infostealers grab saved passwords, browser cookies, and crypto wallets in seconds. These 8 apps stop that specific attack class on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
AntiVirus Sweep bundles a scanner with a cleaner, but the ads and unverified detection engine leave users looking elsewhere. These 7 Android antivirus alternatives protect without the bloat.
ViruSweep bundles antivirus and cleanup, but recent reviews point to shallow scans and heavy ads. These 7 ViruSweep alternatives cover real detection engines and full security suites.
CleanBoost promises simple junk cleaning but the ads and permission asks feel heavier than the job. Seven CleanBoost alternatives that free up storage without the pushiness.
Clean Master Ultra Security bundles password-leak checks and a WiFi scanner behind a widget nag. Seven Clean Master Ultra Security alternatives that skip the friction.
SmadAV is a lightweight second-layer antivirus focused on USB threats, but with no internet protection and startup upsells, many users need more. Seven SmadAV alternatives for Windows.
QR & Barcode Scanner Launcher rewrites your home screen just to scan codes. These seven alternatives scan QR and barcodes without hijacking the launcher.
A single USB drive can carry every diagnostic tool a technician needs. These seven desktop apps for portable PC diagnostics cover boot rescue, hardware profiling, disk health, and malware cleanup.
Signature-only scanners miss self-mutating malware. Seven behavior-based antivirus and EDR apps for Windows and macOS that judge processes on what they do.
JadePuffer is the first autonomous ransomware in the wild. Seven Windows apps that stop encryption attacks before they lock the drive.
Windows 11 shipped an AI agent framework with broad default permissions. Seven Windows apps that scope, log, or block agent file access on your own terms.
Antivirus detections tagged 'HappyMod' come from clone APKs far more than from the original client. What Play Protect, Bitdefender, and Malwarebytes actually catch, and why the verdict changes with the source.
Android 17 tightens the lock screen guess limit to 20. Here are 7 apps that add real protection above what Android ships by default, ranked.
The desktop apps that show what Task Manager misses on Windows 11 in 2026: process trees, file and registry calls, GPU load, and per-thread CPU.
Avast One bundles antivirus, VPN, and tune-up tools in one client, but Gen Digital ownership and the constant upsells push users elsewhere. Seven Avast One alternatives for Windows and macOS.
360 Total Security packs five antivirus engines and free tune-up tools into one Windows app, but the China ownership and bundled features push users to compare options. Seven alternatives that score as well without the baggage.
Cleaner Goal scans junk fast but the ad load and pushy notifications wear thin. Seven Cleaner Goal alternatives that free up space without the noise.
Seven Android mobile security apps tested for malware detection, APK scanning, false-positive rate, and how well they work without selling you a VPN you do not want.
