A few Questions about security...

[outlawstar15a2]

Right now my PC is running good, I've been keeping up on updates and everything, but I want to keep modern, keep frosty in regards to newest threats. So my current focus is the new wave of ransomware right now I am using Avast and I newly installed COMODO's firewall. Now I locked down a few ports supposedly associated with WCry but I was curious on a few things:

1.) Some people here seem to favor Avira as the current best AV. Should I switch from Avast to Avira? Not having any problems with Avast but I like to keep current and Avira does have a few features I like and want badly.

2.) Does the free version of Crypto Prevent provide any protection against the newer ransomware? Or do I have to pay for the premium version? Which leads me to...

3.) Other then Crypto Prevent what other software can I use to further lockdown the system against newer ransomware?

4.) What are the ports and protocol WCry comes in on? I read a article that listed a few but I want to make sure it was all the ports and right ones.

PS: I love you Microsoft! Your KB4012212 update fixed my gameguard issue for Blade and Soul! WOOOT!

 

[USAFRet]

1. Avira, Avast, BitDefender, etc, etc....all are 'good'. There is no concept of "This one is the one and only, forever and ever!"
Whichever is 'best' this week may change next week.
I use BitDefender

2. The recent ransomware is defeated simply by the Windows update that was released 2 months ago.

3. See #2

4. See #2

5. The unasked question, or possibly part of #1....the best AV is that grey goo that exists between your ears.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I use to prefer Avast Free , but now recommend Avira FREE Security Suite.