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But the unfortunate truth is that cybercriminals are often lurking in the background, waiting for you to make a mistake so that they can
strike.Antivirus software is a great way to ensure that your personal information, financial details and devices are as secure as they can
The question now is, which solution is the right one?To be a worthy ally, an antivirus platform needs to have a few key features to keep
that there is a wide range of cyberthreats out there targeting computers, smartphones and tablets.A brief list of some of the main threats
around today puts this into perspective:VirusesMalwareRansomwareCryptojackingFormjackingSpywareAdwareWormsTrojansKeyloggersThe methods
cybercriminals use to infect devices and package up the cyberattacks for delivery can be just as confusing to keep track of, but some of the
main tactics include:Email hijacking and phishingFake websitesMalicious adsFree software hiding flawsVulnerabilitiesExploitsMalware apps on
software should be the first thing any new device owner does.Real-time scanningWhen it comes to what to look for in antivirus software,
latest tactics that cybercriminals are using
Unfortunately, not every solution is constantly scanning to see if those exploits are actually being used
The all-in-one platform brings real-time protection to devices against a wide range of ransomware, viruses, spyware, phishing and other
The tool is constantly monitoring and looking to block unauthorised traffic, helping to protect your private and financial information
whenever you go online.Real-time scanning can be the difference between a cyberthreat being on your computer for days, or it being quickly
detected and blocked before it even has a chance to install
the highest quality firewall that you can get.The Firewall for PC and Mac included in the Norton 360 platform helps block a wide amount of
known as drive-by downloads
than they did in years past
opportunity for cybercriminals to pass on viruses and other malware, with many users keen to download a file from someone they think they
As well as viruses and malware, this protection also protects against phishing by recognising common attempts and checking attachments for
viruses.Cloud backupCybercriminals are inventing and using new types of cyberthreats every day
a cyberattack to slip past security.Antivirus software should often be able to remove the virus or malware
Doing so ensures that important files and information stays available (in the case of ransomware) or can be recovered if the device has to
But getting your hands on an effective antivirus software will include cloud backup storage, meaning you can keep your important information
