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Surfshark One review | Tom’s Guide

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Surfshark One: Specs

Malware protection: Very good
System impact, background: Low
System impact, scans: High
Windows compatibility: 7 through 11
Anti-theft: No
Backup software: No
File encryption: No
File shredder: No
Firewall: No
Game mode: No
Hardened/secure browser: No
Parental controls: No
Password manager: No
Performance scanner: No
Ransomware rollback: No
System optimizer: No
Webcam protection: No
Virtual keyboard: No
VPN: Yes
Wi-Fi scanner: No
Support options: 24/7 email, chat

A newcomer to the world of security software, Surfshark attempts to defend systems with a simple, no-nonsense suite that sticks to the basics. As others pile on the features, Surfshark One (opens in new tab) is understated in its approach with an emphasis on providing easy-to-use essential security. Sure, it lacks many of the things we expect – like webcam protection and file shredding and encryption – but it’s more than compensated for by Surfshark’s focused approach, simple interface and fast scanning. Its scanning is accurate but the program tends to put a large burden on the system. 

If that were all that Surfshark did, it would be a good deal at $48 a year. Rather than an expensive add-on, Surfshark One includes unlimited access to its VPN, a no-tracking search window and identity breach alerts. Surfshark One may be inexpensive but it is only available in five-packs. Still, with a price tag in line with competitor’s basic plans, Surfshark One delivers a lot more. Our Surfshark One review will help you decide if this is the best antivirus software for you and whether or not it delivers the right protection for your systems.

Surfshark One review: Costs and what’s covered

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Malwarebytes Mobile Security review | Tom’s Guide

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Malwarebytes Mobile Security: Specs

URL protection: Yes
PUA and malware scanning: Yes
Ad blocking: No
Remote data wipe: No
SIM card lock: No
VPN/Unlimited use: No/Yes (with Premium + Privacy version)
Anti-theft: Yes
Lost phone locator: No
PW manager: No
Wi-Fi Scanner: No
Call blocking: No
Text blocking: No
Guest mode: No
App advisor for app stores: Yes
App locking: No
Photo vault for sensitive images: No
Compatibility: Android version/Chromebooks/WearOS Version 5+/Yes/No
Free version/Cost: No/Premier: $40 per year/Premier + Privacy: $100

It may not have all the bells and whistles of some of the other best Android antivirus apps, but Malwarebytes Mobile Security delivers good protection against the worst the web has in store for your phone or tablet. More than 10 million people have downloaded the app and it has a 4.4 rating on the Google Play Store. There’s also a free version as well as a 30-day trial of the Premium app. 

While the Premium version protects with a combination of scanning, real-time analysis, website warnings and the ability to keep potentially unwanted apps off your system, the Premium + Privacy version adds access to the company’s VPN. Unfortunately, the VPN app is separate and lacks integration which is why you might be better off with one of the best VPN services instead. All told, Malwarebytes for Android is pricey considering what it includes but can protect a device from a web onslaught. Our Malwarebytes Mobile Security review will help you decide if this Android antivirus app provides the protection needed for your Android devices.

Malwarebytes Mobile Security review: Costs and what’s covered

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Dutch leaks, Peeping Toms, and researchers under fire • Graham Cluley

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Google warns security researchers that North Korean hackers are pretending to be their buddies, sensitive information connected to Coronavirus testing is available for sale in the Netherlands, and is a Peeping Tom at your home security provider spying on you through CCTV?

All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Maria Varmazis.




Hosts:

Graham Cluley – @gcluley
Carole Theriault – @caroletheriault

Guest:

Maria Varmazis – @mvarmazis

Show notes:

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Graham Cluley is a veteran of the anti-virus industry having worked for a number of security companies since the early 1990s when he wrote the first ever version of Dr Solomon’s Anti-Virus Toolkit for Windows. Now an independent security analyst, he regularly makes media appearances and is an international public speaker on the topic of computer security, hackers, and online privacy.

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