But at least for now, we're removing Kaspersky from our "best for" lists. We've left the reviews in place, with a warning, since they provide useful information. The FCC labeled Kaspersky a national security risk.Īfter consideration, we can no longer recommend you purchase Kaspersky security tools. Governments and third parties are cutting ties with Kaspersky. However, the current war in Ukraine has raised the stakes. We at PCMag focused on the capabilities of the programs, not on the brouhaha around the company. What happened?įor years, Kaspersky has faced accusations and censure based on its Russian origins, though none of the accusations have come backed by hard evidence of malicious behavior.
This roundup used to include both Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security (which has been superseded by Kaspersky Plus).
Kaspersky's malware-fighting technology routinely earns perfect or near-perfect scores from independent antivirus testing labs around the world. Read on for our top picks, followed by everything you need to know about how to keep your devices free of malware. We’ve reviewed more than 100 programs designed to combat malware to identify the best ones here.