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McAfee antivirus review
Tech Optimizer
September 27, 2024

McAfee antivirus review

McAfee+ Ultimate provides antivirus solutions for PCs, Macs, and mobile devices, with a 30-day free trial available. The product lineup includes five levels of protection: Basic, McAfee+, McAfee+ Premium, McAfee+ Advanced, and McAfee+ Ultimate, with prices starting low for the Basic plan. The Ultimate plan features three bureau credit monitoring, million in identity theft insurance, and ransomware recovery assistance. McAfee's offerings support multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Chromebook. The antivirus products utilize cloud-based machine learning for threat detection and provide remote cleaning services. Recent testing showed McAfee scored 100% for existing malware detection but had some false positives. Security features include phishing protection, a password manager, and an advanced firewall. The software's performance slightly impacts system speed, but quick scans are efficient. The user interface is designed for ease of use, and installation is quick, with 24/7 support available.
Microsoft reveals CrowdStrike outage could have a surprising long-term impact on everyday users
Tech Optimizer
September 20, 2024

Microsoft reveals CrowdStrike outage could have a surprising long-term impact on everyday users

On July 27, Microsoft released a security report regarding the CrowdStrike crash, which was caused by a malfunctioning driver and affected millions of Windows devices. The incident has sparked controversy in the gaming community over kernel-level anti-cheat programs, which are seen as potential threats to privacy and security. Despite the risks, game developers are reluctant to abandon these solutions due to challenges in preventing cheating. The CrowdStrike incident may prompt a shift away from kernel-level access, leading Microsoft to explore alternative methods, such as AI-driven "Human Behavior Detection" techniques, to address cheating without requiring kernel-level permissions. The effectiveness of AI solutions as alternatives remains uncertain, but AI is expected to play a significant role in Microsoft's research following the outage. Kernel-level software has previously caused Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crashes, highlighting the need for safer alternatives that do not pose critical system failure risks.
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