How do I choose antivirus software?

These days, you come across countless threats on the internet. Websites that are not secure, ad spam, phishing and, of course, not to mention spam emails you don't want. Ransomware is also a major threat to both private and business parties. With ransomware, your files are hijacked and locked until you pay money. And even if you pay money, it is not certain that you will get your files back.

Do you want to protect yourself and your devices from these online threats? Then we have written down three steps for you on how to choose an antivirus:

• Step 1: Count the number of devices you want to protect.
• Step 2: Choose the security level: go for more than just an antivirus.
• Step 3: Get the best deal.

Step 1. Count the number of devices you want to secure

A very important question: how many devices do you want to secure? If you want to secure the devices of the whole family, you will need a bigger package than if you only want to secure your own devices. Therefore, it is useful to count how many devices you want to secure. 

Don't forget to count mobile devices, because online threats also occur on a mobile! Especially your mobile is a prey for hackers because you have all your photos there, you use your mobile for online banking and finally, you probably have login details that you use on your mobile. It is precisely this data that hackers use to misuse your identity and cause damage. Therefore, choose the right antivirus package today so you can get back online without any worries.

In short; the idea is to secure ALL devices in the household. And that security should be optimal. That is precisely how you obtain maximum security.

Step 2. Choose the security level: go for more than just an antivirus

Do you really want maximum security? Then you need more than just a traditional antivirus. Because viruses have become more aggressive, your security should be too. Consider at least the following:

1. Multi-Device: security for your smartphones and tablets is included. Because say it yourself? Don't you also have all your photos and important data on your mobile these days?
2. A Password Manager: is the only way to secure your online identity. Make sure you use a unique password everywhere that fills in automatically and secure those passwords with a password manager. Even on your mobile.
3. A VPN: is the last step towards a secure and privacy-friendly connection. With a VPN, you block cookies and trackers, among other things. You make sure you cannot be followed and you secure your connection. Where an antivirus protects your device, a VPN ensures a secure connection.
4. Finally; arrange your backups! Because no matter how good your security is; ransomware remains the biggest threat at the moment. A good backup with a local backup location and an offsite backup in the cloud is the only really good way of backing up. Does a virus still get through to your PC? Or are your files encrypted by ransomware? Then you can easily restore your important photos, documents and programmes from the backup. We will be happy to help you explain how to make a good backup.

Step 3. Grab the best deal

Of course, price also plays a big role in choosing an antivirus. Therefore, it is useful to compare antivirus packages in terms of price. A package with more features is generally more expensive than a standard antivirus package. Which package best suits your needs is up to you. We can make choosing an antivirus a little easier for you with our top 5 antivirus software page. On this page, we show you the top 5 antivirus software that our specialists think is the best.

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