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Avast Premium Security builds on the company’s excellent free antivirus and firewall, which already provides broad protection against online threats. Malware, ransomware, network intrusions, compromised applications, shady websites and downloads—that’s just start of what gets blocked. This security suite also shields against webcam takeovers; malicious redirects for websites you visit (aka DNS hijacking); attacks through Windows’ remote desktop protocol; and unauthorized access to files with sensitive data (e.g., social security numbers). You can run programs and browse online within isolated

If purchased from Avast, you’ll pay a discounted price for the first year, then the standard rate thereafter. Interestingly, Premium Security costs more for its first year than another similar plan from Avast. Subscriptions bought through Avast come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and are automatically enrolled in autorenewal. Single-device plan (1 PC) $50 for the first year $78 per year thereafter 10-device plan (Multiple devices) $70 for the first year $100 per year thereafter Avast Premium Security includes Family Sharing, which lets you invite other users with separate accounts to sha

As a simple suite, Malwarebytes Premium Security costs $60 per year. New subscribers can sign up for a two-year package to save $15 ($105 total). Unlike most other antivirus vendors, Malwarebytes bills in monthly installments over a 12-month term, rather than charging the total cost upfront.  For its consumer products, the company offers a 14-day trial, and a 60-day money back guarantee. Single-device plan (3 devices) $60 per year (billed monthly over a 12-month term) Malwarebytes’ plan allows you to spread your device allotment over those running Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and even ChromeO

When you step up from Malwarebytes’ free version to a paid subscription, real-time monitoring for malware, email, web, and select network threats becomes active. (The free plan only scans if you initiate a manual check.) Overall, you’re protected against viruses, ransomware, and other malware, as well as other common attacks like phishing attempts, zero-day exploits on the web and over email, and suspicious apps. Choosing Malwarebytes Premium Security adds on access to the company’s VPN, which Malwarebytes advertises as a no-log service. As premium upgrades go, this one is simplistic—you don’t