I swear this looks like one of those fake malware like antiviruses.
[t]http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XrvaMSVsmuZTWEXaf74dA-650-80.png[/t]
This is a well-done article. I'm impressed that they went out of their way to cite all the major antivirus testing sites.
I recommend Avira to everyone wanting a free AV, it's great.
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One thing, though, is this:
[quote]There’s also the question of whether you even need to run third-party security software. Windows Defender is free and it’s built into Windows 10. The advantage of running a security suite is that it bundles a more comprehensive solution into a tidy package. And of course the disadvantage is that they cost money. That is, unless you’re willing to piece together your collection of security software and utilities.[/quote]
I don't think Windows Defender is worth it when free AVs like Avast! and Avira have better protection scores and lower system impact.
The only thing I don't like about avira is they put the game mode behind the paywall.
[QUOTE=TheJoker;51224305]The only thing I don't like about avira is they put the game mode behind the paywall.[/QUOTE]
It seems smart enough to know to not give you popups when full-screen apps are running; it's never happened to me, but this is, of course, anecdotal.
[QUOTE=SGTNAPALM;51224312]It seems smart enough to know to not give you popups when full-screen apps are running; it's never happened to me, but this is, of course, anecdotal.[/QUOTE]
Does Game Mode just do that? Simply disable the pop-ups?
They only show up once in day iirc, unless the first thing you do as soon as you boot your pc is play games it shouldn't bother
[QUOTE=RaTcHeT302;51224281]I swear this looks like one of those fake malware like antiviruses.
[t]http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XrvaMSVsmuZTWEXaf74dA-650-80.png[/t][/QUOTE]
Shit's pushed by Best Buy heavily. This plus Malwarebytes makes my computer nigh-invincible
[QUOTE=RaTcHeT302;51224281]I swear this looks like one of those fake malware like antiviruses.
[t]http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XrvaMSVsmuZTWEXaf74dA-650-80.png[/t][/QUOTE]
Malwarebytes looked like it was fake at one point too.
[QUOTE=FlakTheMighty;51224525]Malwarebytes looked like it was fake at one point too.[/QUOTE]
I was actually going to mention that. It really bothered me for a while, I even managed to find a thread about some other people who were bothered by the new look.
[t]http://cache.filehippo.com/img/ex/3126__malwarebytes3_260614.png[/t]
What it (mostly) used to look like.
[t]https://alt2-dist3.azurewebsites.net/dist/s/dc4913bf-6d59-4a3b-b48b-b9c7f50756e9_5_full.png?format=jpg&width=1600&height=1600&mode=min&upscale=false[/t]
Gradients = Malware :v:
Common Sense 2017 is out now. I always get it updated every year.
seriously though I like avira. if I bothered to buy antivirus I would buy eset nod32
I'm not sure what people think of it now, but avast! (along with NoScript and AdBlock for my browser) seems to have done me well enough for the past couple years.
I use Avast! free and Malware bytes (yearly paid for) myself
really worth it tbh
additionally I use this
[url]http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/[/url]
and Ublock, scriptblock, virus total, and just about that.
However even all of these tools combined are 100% safe. They're just tools you can use to try and be more secure. They aren't a blast shield, just a wall.
"the best anti-virus" is literally not a thing that exists. Some are the best out there but they still have weaknesses.
[editline]18th October 2016[/editline]
[QUOTE=chemo;51224773]I'm not sure what people think of it now, but avast! (along with NoScript and AdBlock for my browser) seems to have done me well enough for the past couple years.[/QUOTE]
[video=youtube;tgxhdHdNE3Q]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgxhdHdNE3Q[/video]
I miss this :v:
-nvm-
[QUOTE=chemo;51224773]I'm not sure what people think of it now, but avast! (along with NoScript and AdBlock for my browser) seems to have done me well enough for the past couple years.[/QUOTE]
Avast! is still really good, and is leagues better than Windows Defender, but Avira is (marginally) better according to most tests.
Stick with what you know, if you like Avast!, you're covered.
[editline]18th October 2016[/editline]
[QUOTE=J!NX;51224787]I use Avast! free and Malware bytes (yearly paid for) myself
really worth it tbh
additionally I use this
[url]http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/[/url]
and Ublock, scriptblock, virus total, and just about that.
However even all of these tools combined are 100% safe. They're just tools you can use to try and be more secure. They aren't a blast shield, just a wall.
"the best anti-virus" is literally not a thing that exists. Some are the best out there but they still have weaknesses.
[editline]18th October 2016[/editline]
[video=youtube;tgxhdHdNE3Q]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgxhdHdNE3Q[/video][/QUOTE]
Exactly this. Security isn't a thing you just place down and are done with, it's a mindset. It requires multiple layers of security. Antivirus, antimalware, adblockers, scripts. Things can slip through one or more of the layers, but the likelihood of something slipping through all the layers is very minimal.
I used AVG for like 10 years but finally had to give it up because I was sick of daily advertising notifications in the Corner of my screen
Nothing beats good ol MSE
[QUOTE=patq911;51224580]Common Sense 2017 is out now. I always get it updated every year.
seriously though I like avira. if I bothered to buy antivirus I would buy eset nod32[/QUOTE]
Surely you know about drive-by malware right?
And while adblock/noscript/etc are good, they're only able to stop threats they know about - and companies like PopAds are constantly trying to circumvent them.
And then you've got instances like the [url=http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/11/20/esea_gaming_bitcoin_fine/]ESEA Client[/url], legitimate software that has been stealthily loaded with malware.
Just being careful what you visit may have been viable at the start of the Millennium but there's too much shit to rely on it now. 'Common Sense' dictates you have to have an anti-virus.
I used Avast for like 7 years until they added that thing that injects their little graphic advertisement into your outgoing emails. I know I could turn it off, but I don't like the precedent it set.
I switched to Avira after that and haven't had any issues.
I use Windows Defender, premium Malwarebytes, Ublock Origin, and ~~~common sense 2:downs:17~~~
Works pretty well for me. Unless I end up with a program getting a hacked, fake update (like puush did that one time), I'll probably be good for years.
No Nod32? I am disappointed.
[QUOTE=subenji99;51225472]Surely you know about drive-by malware right?
And while adblock/noscript/etc are good, they're only able to stop threats they know about - and companies like PopAds are constantly trying to circumvent them.
And then you've got instances like the [url=http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/11/20/esea_gaming_bitcoin_fine/]ESEA Client[/url], legitimate software that has been stealthily loaded with malware.
Just being careful what you visit may have been viable at the start of the Millennium but there's too much shit to rely on it now. 'Common Sense' dictates you have to have an anti-virus.[/QUOTE]
I think he was joking about that.
After usigg a fiuckload of Nod32, switched to 360 Total Security. Insanely lightweight, free, no ads, and IMO works better than Nod (mileage varies)
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