Tech Optimizer
July 2, 2024
- 46 percent of Americans use third-party antivirus software on their computers
- 84 percent of respondents purchased antivirus software due to fear of malware
- Norton, McAfee, and Malwarebytes are the most popular brands among paying users
- Paid third-party security software is more commonly used by the over-65 age group compared to the under-45s
- Windows users are most likely to have third-party security software at 43 percent