AVG Internet Security

£49.99/year; £33.49 first year FROM avg.com

Why choose AVG’s paid-for product over its free antivirus? In addition to gaining protection from ransomware, you’ll also improve your web browser’s security against potentially malicious websites, as well as gain access to other anti-phishing tools.

When it comes to core protection, AVG performed well in all lab tests as well as effortlessly dealing with the malware samples we threw at it. A clear alert dialog made it obvious when items had been spotted, while the quarantine was easy to find and use, reflecting the overall slick, well-designed interface. That said, there was one major misstep; the app isn’t set to start with your Mac, so make sure you rectify that with a trip to its preferences.

Where AVG ultimately falls down is on price – it’s extremely expensive. Indeed, it would probably be better titled ‘AVG AntiVirus Pro’ given all you gain are tools to ensure it covers all the fundamentals like ransomware protection.

> VERDICT

Covers all your core needs Slick, easy to use interface Lacks extra security tools Expensive for what you get ★★★★★