You have multiple well-rated — and no-cost — options to choose from, as PCMag’s latest ratings of free anti-virus programs illustrates. The publication tested and reviewed 17 free programs ...

With news this week of the “FruitFly 2” malware – which can remotely take control of a Mac’s webcam, mouse, or keyboards – and recurring ransomware attacks on PCs, free antivirus ...

Despite the name change, the software is still free, and that isn't the only reason that Mac owners looking to save some money on antivirus software should consider Avast Security for Mac.

Another free and open-source alternative to paid security suites is Armado Antivirus.What makes this one unique is that it’s multi-platform, meaning it works on Windows and Linux PCs and servers.

Getting a Web browser, e-mail program or photo organizer as free software on a computer is routine, but an anti-virus utility for Windows, the target of tens of thousands of viruses and worms?