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Topic: Best Anti-Malware and Anti-Virus software? (Read 1703 times)

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June 12, 2014, 04:53:04 AM
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Malwarebytes + HitmanPro
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I am using Kaspersky & Malwarebytes.
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I am using Norton 360, Malwarebytes and Zamana AntiLogger free.
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Avira is a good antivirus. Malwarebytes as anti malware.
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My old free program expired  Cry

I noticed many of you recommended kaspersky.
Is it free? If yes could I get trustworthy download link?
i buy paid version
i don't know if kaspersky has free version, maybe some trial version. you can download it in their official site
Kaspersky hasn't got a free version but it has got a 30 Day Trial
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it's a piece of software that sits between your ears. consumes lots of electricity. some are bright and others dull.

the bright ones happen to be immune to threats.
Anti malware and anti virus programs are still useful for shared computers and such. + You can never be too cautious. Anyone with a brain would take all necessary precautions.
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it's a piece of software that sits between your ears. consumes lots of electricity. some are bright and others dull.

the bright ones happen to be immune to threats.
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Malwarebytes.

All the way.
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MBAM, bought with BTC. Unbeatable!
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i used eset smart security!
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I use Microsoft Essentials because it's free and doesn't use too much resources, sometimes I check the system with Malwarebytes too, just to be safer.
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My old free program expired  Cry

I noticed many of you recommended kaspersky.
Is it free? If yes could I get trustworthy download link?
i buy paid version
i don't know if kaspersky has free version, maybe some trial version. you can download it in their official site
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Iam use kapersky for pc , save
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Is there life on Mars?
Malwarebytes is what i use, but just went off a recommendation. seems ok.
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MBAM pro, detects EVERYTHING and i have been using it for 6+ years now with no problems.
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Malwarebytes for me. Saved me on many occasions

Malwarebytes even has . It's real effective at what it does. And kaspersky for everything else. If you want to be even safer,get Adblock for your browser and if you're on Windows,MSE will do the rest for you.

I do have adblock, but only with chrome.
Is there adblock for firefox too?
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Malwarebytes for me. Saved me on many occasions

Malwarebytes even has . It's real effective at what it does. And kaspersky for everything else. If you want to be even safer,get Adblock for your browser and if you're on Windows,MSE will do the rest for you.
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Malwarebytes for me. Saved me on many occasions
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My old free program expired  Cry

I noticed many of you recommended kaspersky.
Is it free? If yes could I get trustworthy download link?
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AVG  Smiley
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Different programs are better for different purposes, most Anti-Virus programs are pretty lame at detecting Spyware / Adware / Malware, so you'll need something like Spybot or Malware Bytes for that purpose. Although AVG is popular, that doesn't make it good- not saying its bad, but people assume its good because a lot of other people use it, oh and its free.
Personally I use Kaspersky Internet Security (firewall & anti-virus) and Spybot.
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kaspersky, internet security version
i never get virus and malware since using this AV
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eset smart security
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Norton is good...but i think windows8 do not need any extra antivirus or firewall... windows defender and firewall both are good
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I use malwarebytes, but you should know malware can be "FUD". So i always use sysinternals process explorer to try and track down malware that cant be detected by the antivirus.
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I trust one and only kaspersky, i feel its best
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Assuming Dye's estimate is correct regarding their antivirus detection only has a 45% chance of detecting a virus on a PC, then they are selling a "false sense of security" product to the public.

 I don't know what you would consider good odds, but lets just say you will have better luck playing just-dice.com (49.5%) then detecting a virus.  And even if you stacked 5 or 6 virus detectors on your PC you would likely only improve your odds to 55%-60% because they mostly share the same virus database information.

I suspect the only way to stay somewhat safe is by using a closed architecture platform like Apple IOS or systems that sandbox apps.  It is really easy to disguise viruses so antivirus software doesn't detect their fingerprint/signature so I do believe the industry has a real challenge ahead.
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Antivirus is Dead, claims Norton antivirus maker:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2150743/antivirus-is-dead-says-maker-of-norton-antivirus.html.


"Dye told WSJ that he estimates traditional antivirus detects a mere 45 percent of all attacks. That's not good."



Hmm, not quite. They just to peddle their security appliances and other pieces of software to make people feel safe.

Security is like an onion. There's layers to it. End-point detection is just another layer. It's silly to say "oh, well, this layer's not super thick, let's remove it".
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Antivirus is Dead, claims Norton antivirus maker:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2150743/antivirus-is-dead-says-maker-of-norton-antivirus.html.


"Dye told WSJ that he estimates traditional antivirus detects a mere 45 percent of all attacks. That's not good."

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Check out this thread:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/--582635

Personally, I rock MSE, but if I feel like something needs scanned more, then if it's small, I use virustotal. If it's large, I just scan it with malwarebytes.

I have never had a problem with malware and virus not because I had which ever antivirus software installed. It is because I am extremely careful. But if I have to recommend a solution, I would choose ESET and malwarebytes.

Just because it doesn't seem like you're infected doesn't mean you aren't. Literally visiting a webpage could infect your machine (even if you're careful). For example, MSN.com and yahoo.com have both spread malware in the past due to hacks.

0day exploits happen in the wild fairly often, and even if you do have an AV, it's not gonna stop it. It'll just detect it 2 weeks later when the virus signature is finally detected.
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Eset Smart Security
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BitDefender because it ONLY slows the system at startup and doesn't affect speed when you're working with your PC. It detects most of the new viruses too and the interface is really simple and easy to use. Best of all, it features an autopilot mode which makes all decisions for you without having you click a single time.
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In holiday we trust
Kaspersky Internet Security and Malwarebytes Anti Malware... Both class
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I have never had a problem with malware and virus not because I had which ever antivirus software installed. It is because I am extremely careful. But if I have to recommend a solution, I would choose ESET and malwarebytes.
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Norton is "granddaddy" of anti-virus software. Most well-known IMO and are very convenient for set it and forget it solution xD
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Kaspersky Internet Security is pretty good. I'm using it for 4 years.
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Check this as well:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_antivirus_software#Microsoft_Windows

Good for comparing various available antivirus suites.
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Avast and nod32 use to be great and AVG.  Now I use malewarebytes and I use the bott technique, which is when you have to go in the command promt and use the CALCS command.
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Bitdefender
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Kaspersky or Malwarebytes. Both of them I highly recommend with the approval of computer security section of the scandinavian Flashback forum.
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Kasper. I am using it since 2010 and never ever had any issues.
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What do you think is the best anti-malware and anti-virus software around?
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