Most of the top-tier antivirus programs have some kind of a gaming mode in their internet security packages, but which ones are actually effective and which one do you need?
Gaming modes are specific antivirus engines designed to keep your computer secure without slowing down or interrupting gameplay. While most gaming modes are pretty similar, there are a few companies that offer extra features designed to heighten and improve the overall gaming experience (like cloud-based scanning, device cleaning, and Game Boosters).
I’ve tested over 50 cybersecurity products, and I have pretty high standards of what a good antivirus should and shouldn’t include. I also happen to be a pretty serious gamer. I tested 2020‘s top antiviruses for security, performance during gameplay, and overall value.
How I Picked the Top 5 Antiviruses for Gaming in 2020
Gaming computers have special needs that regular systems don’t. I need a strong Windows antivirus that won’t ruin my gaming experience with annoying notifications, CPU-intensive scans, or overprotective firewalls. Here is what I tested for:
- Optimization. These is my top criteria. Is this software going to slow down my rig? By measuring framerates and cross-referencing with other third-party performance tests, I placed the lowest CPU hogs at the top of my list.
- Protection. I want to keep my computer safe when I’m browsing when I’m online shopping, and when I’m deep in a battle royale. I looked at the depth of the malware database, the strength of the protection offered in different gaming modes, and the effectiveness of active scanning engines to find which programs are actually protecting me and which ones are just pretending to.
- Ease of Use. I’m trying to level up, not waste my time digging through endless menus. All the programs on this list have intuitive layouts, helpful customization options, and responsive tech support that can help when something goes wrong.
- Good Value. If I’m going to be diverting funds away from my Steam account, it’s going to be for a good reason. These antivirus programs all pack in a wide variety of features, they run across different operating systems, and paying for them is a simple, up-front process.
- Extra Features. Different antiviruses offer different things depending on what you’re looking for. Whether you’re gaming online or offline, using multiple screens on a dual boot Macbook, or streaming live to Twitch, there is an antivirus with features specific for your needs. I zeroed in on the programs which offered a wide variety of extra features to make sure all gamers can stay protected, regardless of specific requirements.
BullGuard maintains its reputation as the best antivirus for gamers looking to optimize performance without sacrificing protection.
There’s a reason this software outperformed the competition in all of my graphics and framerate testing — the Game Booster feature allocates processing to increase your entire rig’s speed. By optimizing memory usage and rerouting background apps, your games will actually play more smoothly with BullGuard running.
One cool thing is that I can create a custom game profile which automatically adjusts my settings depending on which game I’m playing. I can schedule updates, specify which folders to scan, and customize my firewall to keep certain ports open. BullGuard already has some custom game profiles set for many of the most popular games, rolling out updates alongside major releases.
What’s more is that everything I’ve come to expect from a premium antivirus is here:
- Extensive malware detection.
- Identity theft protection.
- A high-quality VPN.
- Customizable family settings.
Do You Need an Antivirus for Chromebook in 2020? Actually, Yes.
Google really likes to talk about how secure its Chromebooks are, and that’s because they are secure. Chrome OS executes every application in its own sandbox, which keeps programs from making any changes to the rest of your system. Chrome OS is also unable to run .exe files, so most malware can’t be installed on Chromebooks. Because of these security protections, it’s almost impossible to get viruses onto your Chromebook.
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Does this mean that Chromebook users are 100% protected from threats?
Not even close!
Chrome OS may keep viruses off of your physical device, but Chromebook users are not immune from spyware infections, phishing sites, and data breaches. Cybercriminals can compromise your personal information, steal your data, and hijack your online accounts.
There’s still (among other things):
- Fake Chrome extensions
- Scam Android apps.
- Data-stealing phishing sites.
- Website trackers.
- Unsecured public Wi-Fi.
Fortunately, there are a few high-quality antivirus programs to help keep Chromebooks protected. I’ve tested dozens of Chrome OS-compatible antivirus apps and browser extensions, as well as researched all of the latest threats facing Chromebook users.
There Are Dangerous Apps on the Google Play Store + Chrome Web Store
Chromebooks can install Android apps from the Google Play Store and also from third-party app stores. Third-party app stores are notorious for supplying deceptive and unsafe apps — you should avoid these unregulated app stores entirely.
However, the Google Play Store isn’t 100% safe, either.
Despite Google’s best efforts, hundreds of malicious apps find their way into the Google Play Store every day. These fake apps can cause real damage, from tracking your browsing habits to stealing your credit card details.
Harmful browser extensions in the Chrome Web Store are also a common threat to Chromebook users. Malicious browser extensions can contain phishing links, spyware, and adware.
While Google’s algorithms keep a lot of sketchy extensions out of the Chrome Web Store, cybercriminals have found many ways to get malware past Google’s protections.
One of the most common methods is to disguise malware as an extension or an app that already has a good reputation. I almost installed a spyware imitation of Norton’s Safe Web extension while writing this article!
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So, How Do You Make Your Chromebook 100% Secure?
There aren’t very many programs out there that include everything you need to fully protect your Chromebook. I looked for apps with phishing protections, data breach scanning, app monitoring, VPNs, web tracker blocking, and Wi-Fi scanners. After testing every Chromebook antivirus I could find, these are the top 3 that I can safely recommend:
- Norton Mobile Security — the best overall internet security suite for Chromebooks. It includes a scanner that analyzes apps and extensions for suspicious behavior before you download them. When I was testing the app, Norton’s on-demand scanner flagged several sketchy apps in the Google Play Store, including an ad-blocker that was trying to track my location and a fake shopping app that was actually browser-based ransomware.
Norton Mobile Security is available for individual downloads, but it’s a much better deal if you get it as part of the low-cost Norton 360 Deluxe package, which provides coverage for multiple desktop computers and mobile devices (and has tons of features — VPN, password manager, cloud storage, parental controls, and a lot more).
- TotalAV — provides a lot of really useful features for Chromebook users. The real-time app monitor helps protect from malicious apps and extensions, including deceptive apps that wait until after installation to change their behavior and compromise your security. TotalAV’s VPN also really impressed me — it provides secure encryption, over 30 servers around the globe, and it barely slowed down my internet connection, even when I was accessing servers in Europe from my home in the US.
- Bitdefender Mobile Security — has an “Autopilot” mode which automatically scans all new apps on install. You can also run on-demand scans. During my testing, Bitdefender successfully identified several malicious apps in the Google Play Store. Bitdefender also offers a free VPN with 200 MB of daily data and automatically assigns you to the nearest server… and it’s not very good. But the premium VPN is great (which you can buy at checkout) — I was able to access geo-restricted streaming services like US Netflix from a variety of servers around the world without slowing down my internet connection.
Other Important Tips for Protecting Your Chromebook
In addition to using a good antivirus app, here’s what you can do to protect your data when using a Chromebook:
- Keep in mind that older Chromebooks can be vulnerable. Google stops supporting their Chromebooks after approximately 6 years. While your device can still have plenty of life left in it, without regular updates and security fixes, it will become more vulnerable each day. Your best option is to upgrade to a new device.
- Avoid downloading apps for your Chromebook from third-party app stores. A quick Google search will yield dozens of sketchy app stores, supposedly offering high-quality free versions of apps which cost money in the Google Play Store. When it comes to free stuff on the internet, if something seems too good to be true, then it probably is. These pirated apps are buggy at best, and will likely harvest your data, hijack your browser, and provide hackers access to your sensitive online accounts.
- Don’t enable Developer Mode. Developer Mode should always be disabled unless you really know what you’re doing. Developer Mode enables potential hackers to make changes to your Chromebook’s system, essentially negating all of Chrome’s built-in security protections. If an app asks you to enable Developer Mode before installing it, you better be 100% sure it’s coming from a trustworthy source.
5 Best Antiviruses with Internet Security in 2020
I tested the top 50 antiviruses to find the ones with the best internet security protections.
It wasn’t easy — many antivirus software only protects against viruses, and antivirus engines alone don’t do much to help guarantee a person’s online security in 2020.
That’s why a lot of internet security companies now include a wide range of advanced online protections alongside their antivirus engines.
- Anti-phishing — for blocking dangerous websites from stealing your info.
- Anti-spyware — for protecting your private data from leaking on the web.
- Anti-ransomware — for stopping ransomware from locking up your device.
- Firewall — for monitoring and blocking unwanted and suspicious network traffic.
- Password manager — for creating and storing strong passwords.
- VPN (virtual private network) — for browsing the web anonymously.
- Parental controls — for restricting your children’s access to unsuitable content.
Of course, all cybersecurity packages differ greatly in the quality of protection offered, the usefulness of its extra features, and the overall value of the product.
But after several weeks of testing, comparing, and analyzing, I was able to narrow down my list to the top 5 — the ones with the best security, the best features, and the best overall value.
Here’s what I found out.
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- Norton 360 Deluxe — Best Internet Security Suite in 2020
Norton 360 Deluxe has one of the best antivirus engines on the market — combining known malware databases with artificial intelligence and machine learning, Norton scored 100% detection rates on all of my tests.
Norton is my favorite choice for complete protection (on all operating systems), not just because of its excellent malware scanner, but also because of the easy-to-use internet security features it has.
All Norton 360 packages come with:
- Firewall — blocks dangerous incoming and outgoing internet traffic.
- Password manager — generates and stores complex passwords.
- PC SafeCam — makes sure no one can access your PC’s webcam.
- Dark web monitoring — notifies you the moment your private data ends up on the dark web.
- Cloud backup — lets you store up to 50 GB of data.
- VPN (unlimited data) — offers secure connections in over 25 countries.
I particularly like Norton’s VPN — it’s fast, highly encrypted, has a strict “no-logs” policy, can access lots of geo-restricted content, and currently ranks as the #1 best antivirus with a VPN in 2020. And the fact that the VPN comes with unlimited data (even on the cheapest 360 plan) makes it even better.
Norton 360 Standard covers just 1 device and comes with 10 GB cloud storage. Norton 360 Deluxe covers 5 devices (across all OS) and comes with 50 GB cloud storage and parental controls. And Norton’s parental controls are really good — app and website supervision, time limits, location tracking, and a lot more.
- McAfee Total Protection — Best for Wi-Fi Network Protection
McAfee Total Protection is a well-rounded internet security package — it has everything you need to build and maintain a strong online defense in 2020.
For starters, McAfee’s real-time antivirus engine scored a perfect 100% detection rate against all of my test malware. And there are also some great extra features.
All Total Protection plans have:
- Home Network Security — protects Wi-Fi networks from cyber attacks.
- Safe Web — browsing extension which blocks potentially dangerous websites.
- VPN (unlimited data) — securely connects to 22 countries.
- File encryption — secures sensitive files behind 256-bit AES encryption.
- File shredder — permanently deletes files.
My favorite feature is Home Network Security. It gives you full control over all the devices connecting to your Wi-Fi network, and it further reinforces your firewall against malware attacks. I also like McAfee’s VPN, which had almost no impact on my browsing speed, even when I connected to servers in Asia from my home in the USA.
If you’re in the US, McAfee’s Multi-Device plan (5 devices) and Family plan (10 devices) also come with identity theft protection, which includes credit monitoring, SSN tracing, and identity restoration insurance (up to $1 million).
The one thing I don’t like is McAfee’s password manager. Total Protection only includes a limited version of True Key — not only is True Key not very good, you don’t even get the full version. That said, McAfee is cheap enough that even after getting another password manager, it’s still one of the best value internet security packages out there.
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How I Rated the Best Internet Security Suites of 2020
Malware protection. I only recommend products that can protect against known and emerging threats in real time — viruses, trojans, spyware, ransomware — and anything in between.
Internet security features. Internet security suites include a lot of extra features, but not all of them are genuinely useful. I thoroughly tested each feature to figure out whether or not it worked as promised and whether or not it was actually useful.
Ease of use. I ranked each product based on the number of steps it took to download, open, and get started, as well as how easy it was to use, troubleshoot, and customize each feature. Bonus points are given for helpful in-app instructions and exceptional customer support.
Value. When ranking products on my top list, I took into account how many extra features they offered, how many devices they covered, and whether or not they offered free trials or money-back guarantees. I also checked the prices for the standalone products included in a package in order to determine whether or not the combo provided good value.
Why is internet security important?
Internet security is important because of the huge amount of valuable data most users keep online, and the increasing number of hackers targeting unprotected online accounts.
There’s a growing number of hackers on the internet, and most of them are using increasingly sophisticated malware and social engineering tactics to get access to financial information, online logins, and browsing data.
Without proper internet security protection, you could fall victim to one of these hacks, leaking banking info and credit card numbers, compromising social media accounts, and ultimately becoming a victim of identity theft and fraud.
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