The Best Antivirus Software of 2024

TotalAV automatically updates malware definitions and lets you schedule scans, which is why it's our favorite antivirus software.

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst & Gabe Turner Gabe Turner, Chief Editor
The Best Antivirus Software of 2024
1,500+ research hours
40+ antivirus tested
200+ malware removed
20+ hours of total scan time
10 antivirus recommended
Citations
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