Best antivirus software deals for August 2023: Norton, Bitdefender, and more

Keep your Mac or PC protected from viruses, identity thieves, hackers, and scammers.
By Dylan Haas  on 
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UPDATE: Aug. 19, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This list has been updated with the latest and greatest antivirus software deals across the web.

Featured picks:

Best antivirus deal for Macs
Norton AntiVirus Plus on laptop screen

Best antivirus deal for PCs
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The best antivirus software can protect you from online threats such as viruses, malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. Even if you think you're being as careful as you can possibly be, these cybersecurity tools provide extra protection as you surf the web. New threats are emerging every day, so take our advice: Get your computer set up with antivirus software ASAP. To help you secure your devices, here are the best antivirus software deals we found this week.

Best antivirus deal for Macs

Why we like it

Norton Antivirus Plus provides all the basics you need from a well-rounded antivirus software package, and it's super affordable at just $19.99 (for your first year, at least). With it, you'll get full malware, ransomware, and hacking protection, 2GB of cloud backup, as well as a password manager. There are other Norton packages that include VPNs, identity theft protection, and more, but this is a great option for Macs, which don't usually require a top-of-the-line security package.

Best antivirus deal for PCs

Why we like it

Bitdefender's one-year Antivirus Plus plan not only protects you in real-time from malware, ransomware, spyware, and adware, but it also sets you up with a secure VPN for safer internet browsing, as well as phishing and online fraud protection while you shop. At only $14.99 for your first year, its one-device tier is a steal.

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