'People use smartphones more but invest less in their security': New report claims McAfee and Norton remain the most loved antivirus brands as users ditch lesser-known security products for free tools like Microsoft Defender or Apple Xprotect

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‘People use smartphones more but invest less in their security’: New report claims McAfee and Norton remain the most loved antivirus brands as users ditch lesser-known security products for free tools like Microsoft Defender or Apple Xprotect

by Security News May 10, 2026

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Smartphone usage dominates daily life, but most users avoid paying for security, relying instead on built-in protections and limited awareness