Do you use : No Antivirus , FREE Antivirus , or PAID Antivirus and why?

[vesp3r]

Thanks the torrent solution sounds nice but then id have to teach everyone in the shops how to get their files... and trust me they are like.... well lets just say they are afraid to do anything else than using the computer as typing machine

 

[Willie0]

No, I just use the Window's one.

Because most of the others are crap / crash / slow the system down and die when you get infected anyway. So whats the point in paying for one

And this has already been discussed / posted in here

I'm with you Paul. Whats the point paying for one. Roll on Free antivirus

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

No, I just use the Window's one.

Because most of the others are crap / crash / slow the system down and die when you get infected anyway. So whats the point in paying for one

And this has already been discussed / posted in here

I'm with you Paul. Whats the point paying for one. Roll on Free antivirus

I would only pay AV and AM if their service allows me to pay for a lifetime and if they only allow me to pay 60 dollars a year or every 3 years or something I would not waste 150 dollars+ paying every year or every 2-3 years just to have an antivirus on your computer and rather just get a free one instead or good one that allows me to pay a certain amount of money once for my whole computer span.

I would not Recommend MSE, unless you are a very careful user..Too many low detection rates according to many reports

 

[Skylyne]

Thanks the torrent solution sounds nice but then id have to teach everyone in the shops how to get their files... and trust me they are like.... well lets just say they are afraid to do anything else than using the computer as typing machine

Well, torrent's are very easy to use. I don't think it's that difficult for anyone. I could actually write up a one page instructional model for you, and no one should have a problem getting used to it. The only downside to it is if you're exchanging files that are constantly updated, since that would likely change the hash value, and that means a new torrent would be created every time it's updated. In that case, something like FTP would be best. But if it's mostly sharing of stock files, templates, and such, then torrents might be a great solution.

PM me if you want any help or details. Always happy to help.

I would only pay AV and AM if their service allows me to pay for a lifetime and if they only allow me to pay 60 dollars a year or every 3 years or something I would not waste 150 dollars+ paying every year or every 2-3 years just to have an antivirus on your computer and rather just get a free one instead or good one that allows me to pay a certain amount of money once for my whole computer span.

I would not Recommend MSE, unless you are a very careful user..Too many low detection rates according to many reports

Well, if you're not adverse to paying $60 a year, that comes out to $180 every three... which is more than paying $150 for three years... Still not a lump sum up front, and you can switch without losing out early, so makes sense. But you can buy AVs and AMs for cheap. Newegg always seems to have deals going on, and software companies seem to enjoy putting a chunk out for cheap to stimulate buyers. I paid less than $10 for a year of Webroot AV, even though I practically never use it. I've seen a number of other AVs on there for under $10 a year too, and some are top tier in my books; just takes a little patience.

Also, even paying retail for ones like Bitdefender isn't too terrible for a yearly price. Personally, I don't find it worth paying for, but I'm also a more advanced user. But, for just under $7/month, for a yearly fee, that's pretty decently priced. Pair that with a quality VPN, which you can get at under $5/month at a yearly rate, and you're definitely sitting pretty good.

Pick your battles wisely, is really what I'm getting at.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

I torrent my Linux Distros because I can shave off 5-10 minutes...
The md5 tells you if the file was altered, yes. If it changes from what was given to you, something went wrong

 

[Willie0]

I use avast.. it has less pop ups and notification

 

[vesp3r]

...worst part when i have to clean infected computers - when there are pseudo AV thats on chinese ><

 

[Skylyne]

The worst part for cleaning the computers I've had the misfortune of working on... they install one of the most common AVs, and tell me they don't have a virus... when they have more than just a virus, and they've done everything possible to make their AV stop working. And then there are the people who have an AV, but it's slowing down their computer to a crawl, yet it's keeping the majority of malware from taking over. Most of the time, I wish I could just do a clean install, but they ALWAYS insist on just cleaning it by hand. For some reason, they'd rather have me take a full week to clean their computer, and give it back to them still slow as shit due to registry problems, instead of returning it to them at factory speeds, in only a couple days.

I'm sick of the AV business... too many crappy ones, and too many people with their heads in the sand, preaching how well their AV works... meanwhile, I'm spending over 40 hours cleaning it up, just so they can go buy a new one in a month because their old one is "slow."

AVs piss me off lol

 

[vesp3r]

The worst part for cleaning the computers I've had the misfortune of working on... they install one of the most common AVs, and tell me they don't have a virus... when they have more than just a virus, and they've done everything possible to make their AV stop working. And then there are the people who have an AV, but it's slowing down their computer to a crawl, yet it's keeping the majority of malware from taking over. Most of the time, I wish I could just do a clean install, but they ALWAYS insist on just cleaning it by hand. For some reason, they'd rather have me take a full week to clean their computer, and give it back to them still slow as shit due to registry problems, instead of returning it to them at factory speeds, in only a couple days.

I'm sick of the AV business... too many crappy ones, and too many people with their heads in the sand, preaching how well their AV works... meanwhile, I'm spending over 40 hours cleaning it up, just so they can go buy a new one in a month because their old one is "slow."

AVs piss me off lol

That was my case when i posted my previous comment. A virus installed Baidu on the laptop along with registry cleaner and system booster (process killer). He also didnt want the laptop reinstalled. Normally i would reinstall as last resort but when the cleaning process will take 3x the time to do fresh install...
Anyways i ended up reinstalling it because that Baidu thing wouldnt let go

 

[Headzyy]

Malwarebytes and avast - REASON: They are better than nothing and free

 

[nokturrduk84]

Eset smart security + malwarebytes + adblock plus extension in browser =

 

[vesp3r]

thumbs up for Adblock Plus!
Really cool way to prevent unaware people from clicking on every banner saying "Congratulations! You won iPhone 6!"

A little update on my side: I recently switched to Panda and im really happy from it, occasionally running scans with MWB and adwcleaner/hitman pro

 

[Skylyne]

Malwarebytes and avast - REASON: They are better than nothing and free

HAHA and Avast sucks at keeping any computer clean... holy hell, that gave me a good laugh. BD's free AV is far superior, and even that AV isn't the greatest. If you pay for it, it's in the top five, but the free one is probably the best for paying nothing... I'll give BD's free AV credit for being effective, but it really needs some work to avoid false positives, and to make you think it's actually working.

thumbs up for Adblock Plus!
Really cool way to prevent unaware people from clicking on every banner saying "Congratulations! You won iPhone 6!"

A little update on my side: I recently switched to Panda and im really happy from it, occasionally running scans with MWB and adwcleaner/hitman pro

Adblock is for people who don't know how to do anything outside of googling something basic, and pressing the "I'm feeling lucky" button. Adguard is the best AIO ad blocker, even though a handful slip through it by using other techniques. Still, there's a huge list of ones that AB won't ever catch without making a custom blacklist.

As far as Panda, just keep an eye on it. It's a really paranoid AV; and although it catches a lot of really interesting things are definitely suspicious, even if they're harmless, you do get to learn a lot due to its paranoid heuristics.

I might come across a bit irritated, but that isn't what I meant. Just picture me chuckling the whole time... that's how it was written lol.

 

[Theminecraftaddict555]

Malwarebytes and avast - REASON: They are better than nothing and free

HAHA and Avast sucks at keeping any computer clean... holy hell, that gave me a good laugh. BD's free AV is far superior, and even that AV isn't the greatest. If you pay for it, it's in the top five, but the free one is probably the best for paying nothing... I'll give BD's free AV credit for being effective, but it really needs some work to avoid false positives, and to make you think it's actually working.

thumbs up for Adblock Plus!
Really cool way to prevent unaware people from clicking on every banner saying "Congratulations! You won iPhone 6!"

A little update on my side: I recently switched to Panda and im really happy from it, occasionally running scans with MWB and adwcleaner/hitman pro

Adblock is for people who don't know how to do anything outside of googling something basic, and pressing the "I'm feeling lucky" button. Adguard is the best AIO ad blocker, even though a handful slip through it by using other techniques. Still, there's a huge list of ones that AB won't ever catch without making a custom blacklist.

As far as Panda, just keep an eye on it. It's a really paranoid AV; and although it catches a lot of really interesting things are definitely suspicious, even if they're harmless, you do get to learn a lot due to its paranoid heuristics.

I might come across a bit irritated, but that isn't what I meant. Just picture me chuckling the whole time... that's how it was written lol.

IMHO I think I feel protected with Avast free with Hardened mode on...But again everybody has different views of the usage with Avast...Though when it comes to cleaning crap out its not good for that

 

[vesp3r]

Malwarebytes and avast - REASON: They are better than nothing and free

HAHA and Avast sucks at keeping any computer clean... holy hell, that gave me a good laugh. BD's free AV is far superior, and even that AV isn't the greatest. If you pay for it, it's in the top five, but the free one is probably the best for paying nothing... I'll give BD's free AV credit for being effective, but it really needs some work to avoid false positives, and to make you think it's actually working.

thumbs up for Adblock Plus!
Really cool way to prevent unaware people from clicking on every banner saying "Congratulations! You won iPhone 6!"

A little update on my side: I recently switched to Panda and im really happy from it, occasionally running scans with MWB and adwcleaner/hitman pro

Adblock is for people who don't know how to do anything outside of googling something basic, and pressing the "I'm feeling lucky" button. Adguard is the best AIO ad blocker, even though a handful slip through it by using other techniques. Still, there's a huge list of ones that AB won't ever catch without making a custom blacklist.

As far as Panda, just keep an eye on it. It's a really paranoid AV; and although it catches a lot of really interesting things are definitely suspicious, even if they're harmless, you do get to learn a lot due to its paranoid heuristics.

I might come across a bit irritated, but that isn't what I meant. Just picture me chuckling the whole time... that's how it was written lol.

IMHO I think I feel protected with Avast free with Hardened mode on...But again everybody has different views of the usage with Avast...Though when it comes to cleaning crap out its not good for that

Every AV is either paranoid or [bad] (my opinion). Avast for instance... we had that one on all computers in our network and few of the most common "viruses" were running amok through all pc`s w/o the AV being able to do anything. (Im talking about it stopping the Autorun.inf. Again... Its just my point of view

AB plus do need a bit tweak on its black list thats true, i always do it and if i see anything that dont get blocked i add it to the black list. It did help me keep alot of computers cleaner. Panda does get paranoid sometimes for me too... especially when i try to install and config remote access program so i can control that pc from distance. However i never stay with same AV for more than 4-5 months. keeping your computer clean is like keeping yourself healthy - if you take same pills for long time they will just stop being useful to you. Thats why i always look for another good AV to try out

[Curse word removed through moderation]

 

[123andrew]

Hi

Yes, I do use an antivirus software because I feel it is very important for my system. What I mean to say is when a user browse he/she click on various links some of which may be a spam also when some software is downloaded many different kind of virus may get an oppourtunity to enter the system, using an antivirus restricts such threats and keep system clean and safe.

 

[spooky2th]

Kaspersky Finds New Nation-State Attack—In Its Own Network

a case of the watchers watching the watchers who are watching them

http/www.wired.com/2015/06/kaspersky-finds-new-nation-state-attack-network/

 

[spooky2th]

Kaspersky warns hackers can takeover your car with access to the brakes, throttle,steering and locks

06/13/2015

Security experts at Kaspersky have noted that modern-day cars which are semi-autonomous can already be hacked, raising security concerns for future self-driven vehicles.

With the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming a steady reality, connected cars are already a reality while autonomous self-driven cars are right around the corner. With the automotive industry increasingly depending on technology, there are threats to be addressed and according to Kaspersky Labs, the threats are entirely likely, with vulnerabilities already present in modern day cars.

The threat is already here

more here:
http/govtslaves.info/kaspersky-warns-hackers-can-takeover-your-car-with-access-to-the-brakes-throttlesteering-and-locks/

 

[fkr]

I have tried most every ant-virus over the years.

currently use ghostery and as block

currently use comodo internet security premium (it is free) great firewall and anti-virus.

kaspersky was always a favorite but it is not free

 

[TheLoneWolf989]

I've used most free anitvirus programs and Qihoo 360 is the best, nothing can come close to its abilities. Combine that with Malwarebytes etc. and you have a very secure PC.