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Eight antivirus mistakes to avoid

A PCMag reviewer says they've spent four decades reviewing security tech and installed 1,000-plus antivirus apps.

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A PCMag reviewer says they've installed 1,000-plus antivirus apps over 40 years and encountered a wide range of blunders. Their opinion piece offers advice on eight mistakes to avoid so readers get the protection they paid for.

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PC PCMag@PCMag 7:00 AM · Oct 18, 2026
After four decades of reviewing security tech for PCMag, I've encountered every antivirus blunder imaginable. Here's how to ensure you're actually getting the protection you paid for.
PCMAGI've Installed 1,000+ Antivirus Apps in 40 Years. Don't Make These 8 MistakesAfter four decades of reviewing security tech for PCMag, I've encountered every antivirus blunder imaginable. Here's how to ensure you're actually getting the protection you paid for.