Tech Optimizer
April 6, 2026
- 78% of US adults currently own a personal laptop, with HP (32%) and Apple (26%) being the most popular brands.
- 54% of laptop owners have encountered potential malware on their devices in the past year.
- 88% of those who reported seeing potential malware took action, while 12% did not respond.
- 68% of proactive laptop owners either deleted the suspicious file or closed the website or pop-up.
- 37% of laptop owners received phishing emails in the past year.
- Many modern devices come equipped with built-in antivirus solutions, such as Microsoft Defender for Windows 11 and XProtect for Mac users.
- 60% of users who acted upon encountering potential malware manually deleted files or closed suspicious websites, while 35% initiated antivirus scans.
- Antivirus software alone cannot safeguard against data breaches or identity theft; a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy involves various tools and practices.
- Recommended tools for online security include Bitdefender for antivirus, Aura for identity theft protection, Bitwarden for password management, and ExpressVPN for VPN services.