As I sat at my cluttered desk in Berlin, the familiar hum of my laptop faded into the background, replaced by the nagging unease of a software update that promised more than just performance upgrades. While sipping my lukewarm coffee, I couldn’t shake the feeling that digital security is something we often take for granted until we hear the latest horror story of a ransomware attack or phishing scam. It was this realization, bolstered by the increasing vulnerabilities highlighted during 2020, that prompted me to delve deeper into the world of antivirus solutions, an ever-evolving realm crucial for anyone who navigates the online landscape.