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Craig McCart

Craig McCart stands as a leading expert in cybersecurity , antivirus and VPN technology, boasting over a decade of rich, hands-on experience in the realm of corporate cybersecurity. His tenure at Comparitech has been marked by leveraging this deep reservoir of knowledge, ensuring that his insights in content creation are both insightful and practically grounded.

Immersed in the dynamic field of cybersecurity, Craig meticulously tracks and analyzes the latest developments, translating complex technical concepts into user-friendly VPN guides, comprehensive comparisons, and insightful reviews. His work is tailored to demystify the intricacies of cybersecurity, making it accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

When he's taking a break from being a Comparitech word-wizard, he spends time playing games with his baby (his power-hungry gaming PC).

His typical go-to titles are God of War, New World, and the occasional Metal Gear Solid speedrun (the best game ever, in his opinion).

When he's not gaming, he's with his family (with actual non-gaming computer babies!), enjoying days out and the occasional trip abroad.

Articles by Craig

The comparison we've all been waiting for is here: ESET vs. Microsoft Defender. Stay with me as I put both providers head to head to see which antivirus comes out on top.
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on May 10, 2024
McAfee vs. Emsisoft: the internet security giant comes up against a rapidly growing protection suite. Which will win? Stay with me as I put both providers to the ultimate test.
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on October 13, 2023
Kaspersky or Avira? Which one offers the better value, top-notch malware scanning, and features? All will be revealed in my in-depth comparison - check it out below.
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on April 22, 2022
What happens when you put Norton and Emsisoft up against each other in an in-depth comparison? Let's find out and decide who comes out on top. 
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on April 22, 2022
McAfee offers a variety of feature-rich cybersecurity packages to suit every requirement. But how do they compare with Trend Micro? Check out my side-by-side comparison to find out.
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on June 18, 2024
Bitdefender and Malwarebytes are two reputable antivirus products, but which excels as the best software for consumers? Find out in my in-depth comparison.
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on May 11, 2022
Malwarebytes and Kaspersky are two very different internet security suites, but both strive to achieve the same goal. In my in-depth comparison, I'll show you which is the better performer.
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on May 22, 2024
Malwarebytes vs. Avast: the contest of two internet security providers serious about protecting users from cybersecurity threats. But which will be crowned as the champion? Read on to find out.
By Craig McCart in Antivirus on April 1, 2022
With cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated year on year, ensuring the correct implementation of encryption is more paramount than ever. Check out 15 of the most eye-opening encryption statistics.
By Craig McCart in Information Security on March 29, 2022
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