Although some experts argue it is archaic, and tools like Kaspersky have recently increased security risks for users, 121 million Americans (46 percent) rely on antivirus technology.
Another 17 million plan to adopt in the next six months, leveraging both paid and free third-party antivirus software from providers like Norton and McAfee, among others.
Meanwhile, 54 percent rely on built-in antivirus protections (or none at all) on their devices, from the likes of Apple and Microsoft.
Security.org’s report also found:
- Seventeen percent of adults run antivirus programs on their mobile phones
- Americans aged 65 or older are twice as likely to pay for antivirus as those under 45
- Norton Antivirus remains the top choice for paying customers, while McAfee is the most popular free program
- About three percent of antivirus users were running Kaspersky software before the U.S. government banned sales last month
- Antivirus use for cryptocurrency transactions has increased in the past two years, while the need to secure remote working connections has dropped by half
To read the new annual antivirus report by Security.org visit: https://www.security.org/antivirus/antivirus-consumer-report-annual/
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17 Million Americans to Adopt Antivirus Software in Next 6 Months: Security.org
Although some experts argue it is archaic, and tools like Kaspersky have recently increased security risks for users, 121 million Americans (46 percent) rely on antivirus technology.
Another 17 million plan to adopt in the next six months, leveraging both paid and free third-party antivirus software from providers like Norton and McAfee, among others.
Meanwhile, 54 percent rely on built-in antivirus protections (or none at all) on their devices, from the likes of Apple and Microsoft.
Security.org’s report also found:
To read the new annual antivirus report by Security.org visit: https://www.security.org/antivirus/antivirus-consumer-report-annual/
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