Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What’s up S’mores! I’m Shannon Morse, and welcome back to Day 12 of my 30-Day Security Challenge, where we make your tech smarter, safer, and way less stressful to manage! Today we’re diving into something that isn’t exactly glamorous… but oh wow, is it important: antivirus and malware protection in 2025.
Malware hasn’t slowed down. It’s evolved - and in 2025, attackers are using everything from phishing to spyware to AI-powered ransomware to break into devices. So today I’m breaking down what YOU need on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS… plus the simple hygiene steps that make the biggest difference.
Important Links Mentioned
Malwarebytes Premium
malwarebytes.com/premium
Avast Free Antivirus
avast.com/free-antivirus-download
Windows Defender
microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-defender
Windows Safety Scanner
microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/products/scanner
Bitdefender for Mac
bitdefender.com/solutions/antivirus-for-mac.html
Why Antivirus Still Matters in 2025
00:18 - What’s Up S’mores + Day 12 Intro
01:02 - What Malware Is and Why It’s Sneaky
02:03 - Step 1: Do You Need Antivirus on Windows?
03:22 - Step 2: What About Macs?
04:28 - Step 3: Anti-Malware on Android vs iOS
06:03 - Step 4: My Antivirus Recommendations
07:35 - Step 5: Security Habits That Actually Work
09:18 - 2025 Update: AI-Powered Malware Detection
10:14 - Wrap-Up + Day 13 Sneak Peek
10:45 - Patreon Shoutouts + Question of the Week
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What’s up S’mores! I’m Shannon Morse, and welcome back to Day 12 of my 30-Day Security Challenge, where we make your tech smarter, safer, and way less stressful to manage! Today we’re diving into something that isn’t exactly glamorous… but oh wow, is it important: antivirus and malware protection in 2025.
Malware hasn’t slowed down. It’s evolved - and in 2025, attackers are using everything from phishing to spyware to AI-powered ransomware to break into devices. So today I’m breaking down what YOU need on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS… plus the simple hygiene steps that make the biggest difference.
Important Links Mentioned
Malwarebytes Premium
malwarebytes.com/premium
Avast Free Antivirus
avast.com/free-antivirus-download
Windows Defender
microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-defender
Windows Safety Scanner
microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/products/scanner
Bitdefender for Mac
bitdefender.com/solutions/antivirus-for-mac.html
Why Antivirus Still Matters in 2025
00:18 - What’s Up S’mores + Day 12 Intro
01:02 - What Malware Is and Why It’s Sneaky
02:03 - Step 1: Do You Need Antivirus on Windows?
03:22 - Step 2: What About Macs?
04:28 - Step 3: Anti-Malware on Android vs iOS
06:03 - Step 4: My Antivirus Recommendations
07:35 - Step 5: Security Habits That Actually Work
09:18 - 2025 Update: AI-Powered Malware Detection
10:14 - Wrap-Up + Day 13 Sneak Peek
10:45 - Patreon Shoutouts + Question of the Week
Becoming a Morse Code Member by checking out the perks linked here!:
youtube.com/channel/UCNofX8wmSJh7NTklvMqueOA/join
Editor: @ColleenEdits
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BUY ME A COFFEE 💛 buymeacoffee.com/snubs
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SPRING SHOP 💛 morsecode.creator-spring.com
ACTIVE COUPON CODES 💛 shannonrmorse.com/support
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FOLLOW THE SOCIALS THINGS
THREADS 🌸 threads.net/@snubs
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YOUTUBE 🌸 youtube.com/ShannonMorse?sub_confirmation=1
WEBSITE 🌸 morsecodecreative.com
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TECH I USE AND RECOMMEND
My Kits, Builds, and Must Haves ✨ kit.co/ShannonMorse
My Amazon Influencer Page ✨ amazon.com/shop/shannonmorse
My LiveStreaming Software ✨ streamyard.com/pal/d/6029725427957760
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MY OTHER SHOWS
Shannon Travels The World 🌙 youtube.com/@ShannonTravelsTheWorld/featured
Sailor Snubs 🌙 youtube.com/@SailorSnubs/featured
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GET IN TOUCH
Mail ✈
shannonrmorse.com/contact
Email for Business and Sponsorship Inquiries ✈ Shannon@ShannonRMorse.com
My Media Kit ✈ shannonrmorse.com/work-with-me
Sponsor This Channel ✈ shannonrmorse.com/shannon-morse
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