74 TECH ADVISOR • MAY 2021GUIDE TO PC SECURITY
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ntivirus software is nearly as
crucial as a PC’s operating
system. Even if you’re well aware
of potential threats and practice extreme
caution, some threats just can’t be
prevented without the extra help of an
AV program – or a full antivirus suite.You need more than just prayer and luck to stay safe. IAN PAUL reports
Best antivirus software
You could, for example, visit a
website that unintentionally displays
malicious ads. Or accidentally click
on a phishing email (it happens). Or
get stung by a zero-day threat, where
an undisclosed bug in Windows, your
browser, or an installed program gives