Yes — antivirus software is still essential in 2025. New malware variants are created at a rate of 450,000 per day (AV-TEST Institute). UK cybercrime costs individuals and businesses billions annually. Windows Defender alone misses up to 5% of threats that top-rated antivirus products catch.
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The Scale of Cyber Threats in 2025
- 450,000 new malware samples detected globally every day
- 79% of UK businesses experienced a cyber attack in the past year
- Identity theft affected 4.4 million UK adults in 2024
- Average ransomware payment: £2,300 for UK individuals
- Phishing attacks increased 58% in the UK in 2024
Why Windows Defender Isn’t Enough on Its Own
- Windows Defender scores 95–98% in detection tests vs McAfee’s 99–100%
- No VPN for public Wi-Fi protection
- No password manager
- No identity monitoring for data breaches
- No customer support if you’re attacked
What Antivirus Protects You From
- Viruses and worms that spread through email and downloads
- Ransomware that encrypts your files and demands payment
- Spyware that steals passwords and financial data
- Phishing sites that mimic banks and shopping sites
- Adware that hijacks your browser
McAfee Provides Protection Beyond Antivirus
- VPN encrypts your internet connection on public Wi-Fi
- Password manager creates and remembers strong unique passwords
- Identity monitoring alerts you to data breaches involving your email
- Firewall controls which programs access the internet
Get McAfee protection today. Questions? Call +44-800-066-8910.
