Your antivirus protects you from more than just viruses. Here's everything you need to know about the various threats your security software should detect and neutralize.
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Viruses, Malware, or Spyware: What's More Dangerous?
Fact: A proper antivirus program should defend your device(s) against all kinds of malware, not just viruses. We’re talking spyware, trojans, ransomware, scareware, and more. But what’s the difference between these various threats, which one is the most dangerous, and what can you do to stop them in their tracks? We have all of those answers and more below.
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