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Why ClickFix Scams Are Working So Well Right Now
ClickFix doesn't need to sneak malware past your antivirus. It just needs you to type it in yourself. Here's why that gap in how we're trained to think about security is so easy to exploit.
How Much Does Antivirus Software Cost in 2026?
Honest antivirus pricing guide for 2026 — what first-year prices actually mean, how renewal pricing works, and whether paid antivirus is worth the cost for your situation.
Do I Still Need Antivirus in 2026?
Short answer: it depends on who you are. Windows Defender has become genuinely good. But whether that's enough for you specifically depends on your habits, your hardware, and what you have to lose.
Steven Doan
Web developer. Managed 20+ WordPress sites, dealt with malware firsthand, ran self-managed VPS servers. I review security software the way a developer would — not a lab tester.