Online security
SECURITY BASICS
Combat malware and strengthen passwords
You’ll need a premium account, $10 (about £7) per year to access Bitwarden’s tools to vet your passwords.
Even in its most basic (and free) form, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a powerful tool that can root out and remove infections.
Let’s start with the most fundamental aspect of security: installing anti-virus software. Skip to page 67 for a rundown of five of the best all-in-one solutions; you’ll also find plenty of free options available, starting with the free version of Avira Antivirus (avira.com), which provides real-time protection against viruses.
Avira’s free offering does leave some gaps, so install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (malwarebytes.com), which can root out infections missed by other anti-virus tools. It’ll install as a fully functional 14-day trial with real-time protection before reverting to a free version that enables you to manually scan your system and remove any nasties you find. Be sure to set yourself a reminder to run a regular weekly scan.