Remember that even though it's harder for hackers to sneak under the radar today, they can still compromise your security through social engineering – that is, tricking you into voluntarily installing dodgy apps and giving away information that you really shouldn’t be fooled into clicking or opening. A strong antivirus program - including the ones mentioned below - can save you when you’re about to make a dangerous mistake, or deceived into making one. As ever, there’s no telling where the next outbreak will come from, or what form it will take. A few years ago, there was a sudden explosion of ransomware, and while security suites were quickly updated to block the threats, a heavy price was paid (often literally) by individuals and businesses who assumed that the malware threat was a thing of the past. You know what they say about prevention being better than cure. Antivirus programs today are much cheaper than they were before and many - like the ones below - are often available at rock-bottom discounted prices for a limited time.