ZDNET’s key takeaways
- Bitdefender Total Security bundles antivirus and anti-malware with other digital privacy tools for $109.99 per year for individuals and $139.99 per year for a family of up to five, though Bitdefender often runs promotions on its annual plans. (At the time of writing, subscriptions were discounted to $49.99 and $69.99, respectively.)
- Bitdefender offers solid protection against threats across platforms through a collection of clean, user-friendly apps and extensions.
- Bitdefender is significantly more robust on Windows than on MacOS, and the included VPN is too limited for most users on desktop.
A good antivirus and anti-malware solution can supplement your device’s privacy and security features to fight against evolving digital threats, including ransomware and phishing. Bitdefender Total Security offers multiple layers of protection and prevention across platforms within user-friendly apps and browser extensions.
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