What is the best antivirus?

When considering downloading an antivirus, this is the # 1 question. However this is in itself not an easy question to answer. Because there is no "one size fits all option". You have to take into consideration factors like the type of device, compatibility, ease of use and budget just to name a few. To sum it up, it depends on what the customer is need of and by customer , I mean YOU! Due to this, everyone goes into it prioritizing some attribute over another because that's what is most important to them. On this site, we are no different because for us the antivirus that is designed for your OS is what will perform best.

Each OS has it's own issues:

OS Specific Threats

Every OS has specific vulnerabilities that are inherent due to it's design and architecture. Windows because of its large user is mostly targeted by malware MacOS is used to a lesser degree but every day its becomes more attacked by trojans and supply-chain attacks Linux is the least used and thus less attacked but more targeted on servers than on desktops

OS Features by Version

More robust features on Windows (e.g., firewall integration, exploit protection, ransomware rollback) Lighter versions for macOS (due to tighter system restrictions) Command-line or server-focused tools for Linux Using a version designed for your OS ensures maximum compatibility and protection.

Performance and Compatibility

• Less or more resource heavy
• Runs faster
• Less bugs

OS is not the most important factor. You can add in gaming compatibility, privacy and data protection practiced by the vendor, independent lab results(AV-Comparatives) and other things. However we do believe it is a primary factor when that #1 question comes to mind. I mean , why protect against a threat your OS is NOT inherently exposed to ?