Articles by Kate Davidson

Kate Davidson

Kate Davidson is a Chief Editor at SafetyDetectives. She has many years of experience as a journalist and communications professional, and has worked for media organizations, government agencies, and NGOs in multiple countries. Kate has always had a deep interest in cybersecurity, which has — together with her passion for crafting quality content — allowed her to bring complex topics about antiviruses, password managers, and overall online security closer to our readers. In her spare time, Kate enjoys spending time with her family, cooking Italian food, and doing yoga by the sea.

5 Best Antivirus Software for Laptops (Windows + Mac) in 2023
5 Best Antivirus Software for Laptops (Windows + Mac) in 2023
Short on time? Here’s the best antivirus for laptops: 🥇 Norton 360: Excellent real-time malware scanning along with tons of internet security features, including a firewall, web protection, a virtual private network (VPN), a pas...
Kate Davidson by Kate Davidson Updated on March 1, 2023
5 Best Free Online Virus Scanners & Removers for 2023
5 Best Free Online Virus Scanners & Removers for 2023
Short on time? Here’s the best free online virus scanner in 2023: 🥇SafetyDetectives Known Vulnerabilities Scanner: Secure online tool that alerts you to unsafe programs on your computer using the world’s largest database of know...
Can iPhones Be Hacked? [Secure Your iOS Device in 2023]
Can iPhones Be Hacked? [Secure Your iOS Device in 2023]
Short on time? Here’s the best iOS security app to protect your iPhone from hacks in 2023 🥇Norton Mobile Security — Intuitive iOS security app with anti-phishing protection, a secure VPN, spam text filtering, parental controls,...
5 Best (FREE) Antiviruses for Computers & Smartphones in 2023
5 Best (FREE) Antiviruses for Computers & Smartphones in 2023
Short on time? Here’s the best free antivirus in 2023: 🥇 Norton: Flawless virus and malware protection, plus heaps of useful extra features like an unlimited-data VPN, password manager, dark web monitoring, and parental controls...
5 Best Virus Removal Software in 2023: Get Protected Now
5 Best Virus Removal Software in 2023: Get Protected Now
Short on time? Here’s the best virus removal software in 2023: 🥇Norton 360 — Best overall virus removal software, with perfect malware and virus detection. Also includes excellent web protections, a smart firewall, a VPN with un...
Kate Davidson by Kate Davidson Updated on March 1, 2023
5 Best Antiviruses for Small & Large Businesses in 2023
5 Best Antiviruses for Small & Large Businesses in 2023
Short on time? Here’s the best antivirus for businesses in 2023: 🥇 Bitdefender: Bitdefender GravityZone antivirus business suites include endpoint protection, device and application control, a strong firewall, mobile protection,...
How Do Password Managers Work? Full Guide 2023
How Do Password Managers Work? Full Guide 2023
Short on time? Here’s the best password manager in 2023: 🥇1Password: It uses a combination of advanced security features to protect stored passwords, provides extra features like compromised password monitoring and password shar...
Kate Davidson by Kate Davidson Published on December 27, 2022
LastPass vs. Bitwarden [2023] — Is Open-Source Better?
LastPass vs. Bitwarden [2023] — Is Open-Source Better?
Short on time? Here’s the final verdict: 🥇LastPass — Winner in Basic Features, Extra Features, Ease of Use, and Customer Support. LastPass is secure, very easy to use, and comes with extras like password auditing, multiple recov...
Kate Davidson by Kate Davidson Updated on March 1, 2023
How to Cancel PC Matic Subscription (& Get a Refund) in 2023
How to Cancel PC Matic Subscription (& Get a Refund) in 2023
Short on time? Here’s how to cancel your PC Matic subscription and get a refund in 2023: 1. Cancel your PC Matic subscription. Log into your PC Matic account. Contact PC Matic customer service and tell them you want to cancel...
LastPass vs. KeePass — Is Local Data Hosting Safer?
LastPass vs. KeePass — Is Local Data Hosting Safer?
LastPass and KeePass are two of the most secure password managers on the market. Both offer very strong basic security,  include impressive extras, and have generous free versions. So I compared both products by multiple criteria...