Security, antivirus, malware, etc., what do I really need?

[WesternGuy]

I have Norton/Symantec and have had it for years and have had no problems. I had a small problem and took it to my local "fix-it" shop and they said there was a "virus" and they were running Malwarebytes on my desk top. They suggested I install it and use from now on. My question is - what do I really need as Norton claims to detect malware as well as viruses? For those of us who are not really that technically literate, this presents a problem as to exactly what we do need. Any insight that anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

WesternGuy

 

[alto767]

Antivirus programs are efficient when it comes to classic online threats such as trojans, keyloggers, worms, and viruses while antimalware can detect sophisticated and newer strains of malware and remove them to strengthen the security of your device. I recommend using both programs because they complement each other when it comes to security. I also recommend extensions such as pop and ad blockers to avoid random pop-ups on your pc.

This makes a lot of sense and is sort of what I have done. I am running Norton for antivirus and Malwarebytes to cover a lot of the other stuff. I realize there may be a little overlap between the two, but that is okay as long as they don't start "fighting" each other. I also realize that they may not ultimately cover everything, but I don't know if that is even possible, given the rate at which these things evolve and mutate. I think I have the best for me at this time. Who knows what tomorrow will bring?

I would also like to add the fact that some viruses, are indeed evolving. So there is a chance (although that chance is small) that when you are infected with the same virus, your antivirus won't work so the best thing to do is to avoid it by using ad blockers. Also, you should avoid downloading suspicious files with .exe in them.

 

[WesternGuy]

Believe me. I don't download anything, regardless of its (dot) ending, unless I know exactly what it is.

 

[thunderforces2017]

Malwarebytes is now a single solution if you use the Premium version. Nothing else needed.

In the past I have used it and I dont know how happened but after first scan of it , I never connected net again and I had to format windows . may be ı am unlucky .

 

[WesternGuy]

That is very strange. Not something I have ever heard of happening before. I am now using both Norton and Malware Premium and have no complaints. So far, they seemed to have caught everything that has tried to infect my system.

WesternGuy

 

[spyguy]

Do any of you do a fresh os install when your AV stops a threat?

 

[WesternGuy]

No. This is not something I had ever thought of, nor would I bother doing. I am not sure why this should be necessary.

WesternGuy

 

[Sharmick]

I was using Malware Bytes and Avast. I never had a problem with websites or emails being stripped of their images, but I do now. Half my emails are stripped of any images and I don't know why. Some web sites won't load for some reason. i don't know why that's happening either. So now I don't know what to do. I uninstalled Avast. I might uninstall Malware Bytes. If that isn't the problem, I don't know what else to do. Anyone know why this is happening.

 

[Wolfshadw]

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