Question 1

Are free antiviruses good enough to get rid of viruses on Chromebooks?

Accepted Answer

The plain answer is no.

The wordy answer is that free antivirus apps on Chromebooks usually lack the power to detect dangerous apps. A free antivirus app may happen to catch your virus, but it’s a gamble. You’re always better off with an investment in a good premium antivirus (like Norton) that can both reliably destroy any virus on your Chromebook and keep it safe in the future.

Question 2

How do I get viruses on a Chromebook?

Accepted Answer

The main way you get a virus on Chromebooks is through malicious browser extensions. Without real-time protection and reliable browser protection, you can install virus-riddled extensions without even realizing it. You can also get a virus through an app, but that’s typically less common on a Chromebook.

However, if it got there, you’ll want to get rid of any malware on your Chromebook. Remove the suspicious browser extension, install a quality antivirus suite (hint, Norton), and run a full scan of your Chromebook. If your antivirus flags a dangerous app or extension, you can safely remove it.

Question 3

Can Chromebooks use antiviruses?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Newer Chromebooks can download apps from the Google Play Store just like a phone or a tablet. While in the past, Chromebook users couldn’t download an antivirus suite, now it’s as simple as opening up the Play Store and installing the one you want.

The only thing that’s worth noting — you’ll be using the mobile versions of the antivirus suites, rather than the desktop counterparts. What’s more, because ChromeOS is not the same as Android, some features won’t work on Chromebooks. Luckily, the core security features of every antivirus on this list worked on my Lenovo Chromebook.

Question 4

How do I recognize a malicious Chromebook extension?

Accepted Answer

There are a few tell-tale signs that your Chromebook extension is malicious. A few of the more obvious signs are that your homepage has changed, your device is suddenly running slowly after installing the extension, or you’re being bombarded by pop-ups and ads.

There are other subtle hints you should always look out for. Make sure you can verify the authenticity of the developer, look for misspellings or grammatical mistakes in the description, and keep an eye on scammers impersonating legitimate companies.

Tyler Cross

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