The Best Antivirus Software of 2024

Our team tested 40 antivirus software providers, and these were the ones that stood out.

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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
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