To help you figure out what components are most important — as well as necessary for your situation — we’ve broken down the most common elements of today’s antivirus software.

(MoneyWatch) Using up-to-date anti-virus software is the cornerstone of computer security, not to mention simple common sense. Or perhaps not. A recent study by security research firm Imperva ...

My personal recommendation is that most home users really do not need to pay for antivirus or security software. Microsoft and Apple provide built-in antivirus solutions.

ZDNET tested the best antivirus software on the market that supports multiple operating systems, VPNS, and robust protection.