What's the Best Anti-virus?

[Joseph182]

Kaspersky no1,no system slow,almost protection,not each and everything scan but cool one

 

[UsernameIssues]

Kaspersky no1,no system slow,almost protection,not each and everything scan but cool one

http://www.sevenforums.com/security...sky-lab-scramble-fix-bugs-security-tools.html

 

[3Colors]

Hello everyone, I'm starting to use Android and wanted to know if it necessary to install an antivirus.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Hello everyone, I'm starting to use Android and wanted to know if it necessary to install an antivirus.

I don't think it makes much difference really I run Kaspersky and Malwarebytes for they are worth they have never picked up anything anyway. I do run SuperAntiSpyware on my machines which picks up a few PUP's all the time but it is something that will not download to my android.

To be honest from what I have read androids are just too easy to hack anyway and I think the security they say they come with is pretty flimsy. Like everything else if someone wants to hack you they will - just take a look at the news around at the moments if they can break into the FBI and CIA what chance us??

My concern is they can make my privacy non existent.

 

[A Guy]

Android malware is the fastest growing attack these days. Due to popularity, and mostly lack of protection. Unless it strongly impacts performance, I'd think it would be a good idea.

A Guy

 

[ThrashZone]

Yep with popularity comes threats
Windows is the original good example
Android is just the new kid on the block that is attractive to attack.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Android malware is the fastest growing attack these days. Due to popularity, and mostly lack of protection. Unless it strongly impacts performance, I'd think it would be a good idea.

A Guy

Yep I agree Bill anything is better than nothing but the Kaspersky I have on mine has very few settings an dis flimsy compared to what I have on my machines

 

[3Colors]

Avast and AVG have good ratings.There is an anti virus I did not know and it is very popular, is called 360 security. Kaspersky also seems a good option but it would be for a super tablet.

I think installing ESET but wonder the three mentioned have more stars.
(Playstore)

I did not know that there was also for android : https://www.av-test.org/es/antivirus/moviles/

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Yes well you couldn't gibe me AVG to be honest and Avast is good and this is something I post all the time - take your pick
Best Free Android Apps -Updated 2015 | Gizmo's Freeware

 

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Security wares like Kaspersky AV can make you more vulnerable to attacks

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Security wares like Kaspersky AV can make you more vulnerable to attacks

Yes well this discussion has gone on for as long as I can remember and really it does depend on who is typing thet stuff intot the machine because no AV is infallible simply because with 50K new malwares each day each one needs picking up and analyzing before it can be blocked and unless a staff member on the AV firm can move at near light speed then there will be a lot of stuff that goes merrily on it's way.

Personally I have had Kaspersky on six machines (and more ) over the last fives years and of course it misses stuff show me one that doesn't Those sites that do the testing would be using different techniques to find malware and anyone would always find differences in the results they put out. I go by AV Comparatives and Matousec simply because I find they are adequate and I really don't have the time or interest in chasing down the different testing sites.

Anyone who saw the recent documentary involving the Westboro church and Anonymous could plainly see nothing is safe even though we like to think so.

So really this is a topic that will have no actual outcome and it really has gone on for too long.

Again the only good AV is the user and when one sees what some do well iy really is no wonder we keep discussing this topic - in my link to Gizmo the sheer amount of AV stuff is staggering and there is still no absolute winner.

I would go on to ay that even Microsofy seem to have got in on the act now with Windows 10 and all that guff about privacy - so just how safe are you??

 

[skywarnbrian]

I am using Comodo internet security on my laptop now. used it before on my old desktop before I got an apple for my desktop and it never caused any problems and the system was always clean. asked a friend which av he would suggest for this laptop and he asked me which one I was thinking about, told him Comodo internet security and he said that is his first choice, recommends it to his customers and installs it on all the machines he sells

 

[allant]

I use Microsoft security essentials,

I also run CCleaner to remove problem files etc.

Then I run malwarebytes free version and have had no problems with virus or other bugs etc.

I cant see why anyone pays for security.

 

[rubyrubyroo]

I use Microsoft security essentials,

I also run CCleaner to remove problem files etc.

Then I run malwarebytes free version and have had no problems with virus or other bugs etc.

I cant see why anyone pays for security.

Perhaps you will one day. I sincerely hope not, even though I don't know you from Adam. But your habits are far more reasonable than many peoples! I suggest that one is familiar with the shortcomings and strengths of their particular anti-malware, as well as the options available to them. This is actually FAR more important than the specific software that is being used in most cases. I do like CCleaner, although it's not a perfect program. They are not privy to all the updates that Microsoft decides to release and I have seen systems crash from running it (rarely) because of this.
If you read the details of any such software before simply relinquishing full control to it, then you will benefit more than someone that chooses the best AV-software but is clueless as to the settings or other details of what it's doing at any given time.

Sincerely,
Mike

 

[Laith]

My personal recommendations are Microsoft's own antivirus Microsoft Security Essentials and Kaspersky Internet Security 2015. But, if you can be patient for a scan that takes like 3 hours Avira is for you. It's great, it has picked up a ton of viruses other antiviruses hasn't. This made me quite intersted, i might make a video about several antiviruses picking up like 50-100 viruses(I have quite a nice collection of viruses).

I would like also to say Malwarebytes Anti-Malware but this isn't the appropriate thread.

 

[Dallas 7]

I ran Kaspersky Internet Security for a couple years, it's an excellent product. I'm currently trying out Bitdefender Internet Security, and so far I've been pleased with it also, and they both consistently rank high with AV Comparatives.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

I would like also to say Malwarebytes Anti-Malware but this isn't the appropriate thread.

No Laith that is a fair comment as it is a much used one here mate along with a few other add ons to the main AV's.

Personally I use three MBAM SAS and ADWCleaner if I am really concerned plus the Emsisoft Emergency kit is quite good too

 

[Laith]

I haven't tried Emsisoft Emergency but i'll look into it.

I've tried SAS and ADWCleaner, both great products, i would also recommend SuperAntiSpyware, greaaaaat product.

 

[A Guy]

I scan with Avast (my active AV program), then Avira (no active guard, just on demand), then Malwarebytes Premium, then SAS Pro, then Emsisoft free (you can get 30 day free trial, but I choose to just use it free from the beginning, that way no nags as the 30 days run out https://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/antimalware/). Then I make my weekly Acronis images. A Guy

 

[rubyrubyroo]

I scan with Avast (my active AV program), then Avira (no active guard, just on demand), then Malwarebytes Premium, then SAS Pro, then Emsisoft free (you can get 30 day free trial, but I choose to just use it free from the beginning, that way no nags as the 30 days run out https://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/antimalware/). Then I make my weekly Acronis images. A Guy

Two Dewclaws up in my books, A Guy! I've use almost the identical setup on many Win7 systems. Catches pretty much everything in my experience. Have you had anything slip by (that you know of) yet using this setup?