The Wirecutter editors and writers working on this guide realized which layers they had neglected in their own setups. These tips aren’t just for the tech-averse, or those starting over after a malware event-this guide is for everyone who uses a computer. The best protection consists of setting up and maintaining layers of security on your devices: keeping your operating system, browsers, and software updated, paying for decent but not overbearing virus and malware protection, installing browser extensions for Web privacy and security, and getting into smart security habits. After interviewing information security experts and experienced online-security journalists, we learned no single app can protect you from an ever-changing array of new malware.
