I recently came across a advertisement saying that "Norton #1 in internet security". I just wonder how secure that these softwares are. Don't they know that there are cracked version of their latest product in the underground. Even their software can easyly cracked. I feel like wasted my money in prescribing license for their internet security!!!!!!
Nearly any piece of software can be cracked so you don't have to pay for it. But you shouldn't use cracked/pirated software, and my main man MC Double Def DP will use his rad dance moves to tell you why in this hip, up to date video. Remember, don't copy that floppy!
I've always steered clear of Norton myself. Uses way too much resources. I use Kapersky myself.
Or just use one Free ones like AVG or Avast. I use Avast Home and I much prefer it to McAfree Enterprise that work forces on me.
I use my Wifi Router's Firewall and Windows Firewall.
Doesn't cost me a penny, no-one is been ripped off, and I prefer it to what any of the OTT software has to offer anyway.
Dave
Same here use Avira Free "nag screen removed" when you can get software for free that does the job why pay?
www.internetsecurityandmaintenance.blogspot.com something i threw together many moons ago
supersanj said:
I've always steered clear of Norton myself. Uses way too much resources. I use Kapersky myself.
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I have Norton & it does it's security job. But, it sucks the brains out of my PC. This will be the last year paying for it
i use Microsoft security essentials, its a good anti virus, and its free!
Avira free here + superantispyware + mbam(all free) +noads +o route a ton of pages to 127.0.0.1.On linux, half of that.
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i use Avast Antivirus, and it's free and no ads. I'm happy with Avast
Its funny how no one seems yo know about Bullguard. It's probably the best antivirus program i've ever used.
Started using it about 4 years ago. No a single virus since. The only times i get them is when i disable it to use cracks, and even when infested it removes everything!
Once a mate of mine had a virus. Avast, AVG free, Norton, Trend Micro and AVG paid didn't find anything.
Buklguard found to to 100 threats! It was able to remove it all but it was so deep in the registry we had to start over. But does show how well it is.
And best of all, also has a Mobile edition that takes near nothing in resources.
*forgot to tell, on my Win8 tablet with 2gb ram and 1 GHz processor, it usus less than 15% when scanning incoming downloads and less than 5% when in standby w/ real time scanning on.
Sensed 4 from my DHD
I use an old version of Norton that doesn't drain PC resources (It doesn't have all the bloated back up software. If I want to back up files I just do it manually to an external HD), but I still get the latest "Live Updates" anti-virus definitions, and that seems to work well.
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i use Microsoft security essentials, its a good anti virus, and its free!
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+1. This is what I've been using. If I wasn't too stingy to pay for a copy of ESET or Kaspersky, I'd pick up one of those. Until then, This is what I've been using for the past year or two.
Never had any resource issues with any version of Norton on any computer and a 3 licence version can be picked up for £20 or less if you know when in the year to go shopping.
Never trusted McAffee, not after having fun and games getting it to update on a friend's PC back in the 90s, and then when I worked at NTL it was their AV of choice, which merrily let nimbda work its way through all their PCs.
It was a contractor with Norton on his own laptop which highlighted the infection. Not impressed.
I have tested many antyviruses, but I prefer AVG Free.
Look there for AV tests : http://www.av-test.org/en/home/
+ for MSSE.
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I have Norton on my machine for years, and it hardly fail me at any point.
Several fake antivirus and Zero attack were thrown at NIS but it managed to block it all.
There is no real crack for for Norton. There is only a trial - reset for Norton, which need you disable the "Norton Tamper Protection", which need to be done by yourself, to allow access to the registry and files of Norton.
Without your command of disabling the Tamper Protection, it will not allow any access to the Norton Files. So you won't need to worry about Virus shutting down your Norton. Keep your Norton SONAR2 up and you will be fine.
It is a paid product, but it is hella cheap at some site.
I have been using Norton since 2009. Norton 2008 and earlier were craps.
Thanks for replying to my thread since year 2009. I have been using microsoft security essential (MSE) before and now comodo antivirus. They do their jod well. I would recommend MSE
Thank you.
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I have been using Norton since 2009. Norton 2008 and earlier were craps.
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I've been using Norton for quite some time now also, and prefer Norton 2006 to the latest edition Norton 360. I still get current "Live Updates" with Norton 2006. It has a simpler more streamlined user interface, and has not failed me yet.
Norton blows. Hard. Use avast. Its free, people contribute to the virus definitions and the database is updated almost daily.
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People say Norton eats resources because their computers suck.
Muahahhahaha
Actually Norton is #1 right now in picking up the most viruses. They do tests on that stuff, and I can have it for free by either taking a copy from the store I work at or doing 3 months trials. Forever.
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okay so,
is there any best free antivirus software for windows pc
Until recently used avast!, and spybot search & destroy, I didn't have any problems.
I 'upgraded' to norton, which slows my pc down a lot especially on startup, I did a full system scan and it found nothing.
I found a few reads from this link
As for antivirus i would recommend Avira Free Version:
http://www.free-av.de/
It is really fast, does not slow down your system so much, and the detection rate is very good.
However, for spyware you need to buy the full version or use another tool lile Spybot Search&Destroy.
Only annoying thing is the popup window when its downloading updates
Been using AVG Free for years: http://free.avg.com/
On one of my PCs, AVG clashed with one of my programs, so went with Avast instead: http://www.avast.com
Both seem to be as good as each other. The only problem with Avast is that you need to register every year to get a new code (but they don't block mailinator emails) and you need to remember to turn sounds off for each user on the PC or else you get annoying "Virus databse has been updated!"
Alongside either you need to run spybot for spyware: http://www.spybot.info
Wont say too much as you will see my choice in the 8 step cleaning guide http://internetsecurityandmaintenance.blogspot.com/
Avira Free Version
been using for 2-3 years now
never had a virus with this.....unlike avg....thats software sucks!
well AVG 7 was something but AVG8 just SUCKS! takes up too much memory, been running Avast for about a year now and love it
(plus it gives a warning sound which freaks small kids sitting besides my pc )
Hello,
I am using BitDefender for 5 years and till today I did not found any virus killing my pc, if found the BitDefender will delete it safely. From 1 week I am using eset for testing and looks good but the only problem is with autoupdate and there is no option to disable.
Best Regards
I've been using AVG for a few years now, along side with Windows Defender. Like Ather said, 8 really sucks, damn ads! I'm very skeptical when it comes to free software, even from CNET. But seems I have some new ones to check out!
I'd recommend Norton, but it's not cheap, subscription needs to be renewed, and interferes with too much. Although, it did have a nice feat of shutting my computer up about the user account control settings.
+3 Avira
I'll give more kudos to avira... you can add a patch that "subdues" the popup ads when updating. So far, it's the most lightweight and powerful free antivirus I've ever tried. I recommend it to my friends and family all the time.
I will admit though, as of lately, I've been using NOD32 and have almost forgot it's there... =) It isn't free though...
I use avast it's ok free
and handled itself very well in
both the secure tests
and not using that much system res when running tests
I think you can try downloading Avira...
I'm using Norton before but it slow down my computer. I decide to switch to AVG. I also install Spybot.
For surfing the net, I always use Firefox with WOT add on or Chrome. Using IE these days, can give you viruses just by opening a website.
WOT-addon and Spybot are awesome on rating sites, specially when you search in Google. It will warn you on dangerous sites.
Cheers.
Good old Antivir. Now called Avira. This free antivirus is among the best (see av-comparatives.org). Heck, read its fair wikipedia entry.
The only thing that most users would find to be an annoyance is the daily (daily for me because my updates are set to daily) popup that advertises their EXCELLENT paid version. There is a simple OK button at the bottom; click it and you're good, it's gone.
AVG had a better product a few years ago but recently they haven't been able to keep up. Avast is also a good, good-rated product.
There's no BEST antivirus software. But I've been using McAfee for two years now. It's simply a good program. Worth the money to buy. You have to buy to get something good, like buying a good theft protection alarm for your car.
i think there is no one good for now(for me)
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Good old Antivir. Now called Avira. This free antivirus is among the best (see av-comparatives.org). Heck, read its fair wikipedia entry.
The only thing that most users would find to be an annoyance is the daily (daily for me because my updates are set to daily) popup that advertises their EXCELLENT paid version. There is a simple OK button at the bottom; click it and you're good, it's gone.
AVG had a better product a few years ago but recently they haven't been able to keep up. Avast is also a good, good-rated product.
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i think for now there are no antivirus that can resolved my problem,,AVG=too sensitive,,he deleted my *.doc(were infected) also..so it was not safe..
avira=sensitive just for macro viruses(not for local)and also other antivirus..there were no good enough..
Just curious.. If you get a virus what are the chance of getting that bad boy out without reformatting? I haven't got a virus for about 3 years now but just curious can these anti-virus programs actually work in removing? Or are they there just to detect?
flexilis
If you go to flexilis.com ,get invited, you canget flexilis which is a free anti-virus & back up from microsoft. I use it on my 800's & they report to you every week. You set the time you want the activity, manual or daily. I like it. Even if you forget to reload after a HRS they'll let you now you're not activated. I figure Micro. still has to make things to stay alive 'ya Know?
First off, good chose going for free ones and not the paid ones. Why pay when we get the same power for free . Here is a list of the best available ones
skipser.toolsbysk.com/p/2/p/best-free-antivirus-softwares.html
Personally, I would also recomment AVG for it's better interface and silent operation. Have been using it for 2 years now.
Microsoft Security Essentials. Not only free but better than the paid for alternatives!
Ok so i just formatted my pc, got windows 7 64bit.
just going about installing stuff, and
not sure what virus scanner to install.
whats the best one, i like a nice quiet scanner that does its job and never pops up.
ideas?
o price isnt a problem, so dont care how expensive.
previously i been using the free windows virus protection
I have avira antivir personal. It's free and works great on my laptop. There's also a premium version but I don't now how much it is.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831802&highlight=virus
here ya go
I used to use kaspersky antivirus but it makes my computer as slow as hell, so I go on solo
Here is a great result with voting from members
I´m quite ok with Kaspersky Internet security 2011, no lags or slows and a very aggressive protection
brilliant cheers
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Ok so i just formatted my pc, got windows 7 64bit.
just going about installing stuff, and
not sure what virus scanner to install.
whats the best one, i like a nice quiet scanner that does its job and never pops up.
ideas?
o price isnt a problem, so dont care how expensive.
previously i been using the free windows virus protection
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AVAST works great and its free
Been using Microsoft Security Essentials since 1 year. Running very good. No attacks from virus even though I have used many virus full pen drives. Many of my friends come to me for cleaning virus on the pen drives. Not even a single virus danced in my pc, they were kill as soon as detected.
Its free too!
Was using Bitdefender and Norton before but they really slow down my pc since they are heavy Softwares.
I've never used Anti-virus Idk why always had good luck lol
Microsoft Security Essentials. Microsoft knows how to take care of their own operating system.
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AVG is great, full protection including real time protection.
Real men go solo
I use Microsoft Security Essentials. It's one of the better free ones I've found throughout the years, and I use it to protect all my computers (6+)
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I've never used Anti-virus Idk why always had good luck lol
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I guess you are using linux so no need of any antivirus.
I use symantec corp. antivirus.
I use a Mac.
I use avg free and malwarebytes both are free, most people confuse malware with viruses. Malware is malicious software on ur PC like that windows anti virus that takes control of your whole computer!
I use AVAST Home Edition - free and you can set it so you never see a pop-up unless you get hit.
But - a non - free version is malwarebytes.com - which nowdays is a must-have for all computers. It's 30.00 bucks for a years sub but I can't say enough good things about it.
No more junk/popups/trojans that try and sneak past your A/V and I've never had it hurt my resources on my CPU's at home.
do u guys use anti virus?? if yes, which one?
if no, why no?
Is it virus free coz its based on linux?
I see absolutely no point in using antivirus on Android. I've sideloaded ton's of apk's from various websites and never ran into any problems. Pointless IMO.
Used it for about but also see no point of a anti virus on phones its those pesky advert that pop up in the status bar I want to completely stop
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If you're not viewing dodgy sites and not downloading dodgy apps, there is no need. It is a waste of battery and resources imo
As the average new virus and the average 0-day is able to keep hidden for up to a year I see no point for anti virus at all! Heuristics almost never work correctly, and the number of possible security holes on a computer is so vast that it's unlikely they ever will :-\
Oh, and that time span is not my personal opinion, it stems from a study made by an employee from Norton Security (IIRC).
I've only installed avast for the anti-theft module.
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Its not as though you have Terabytes of data to protect. At the most I imagine you would want to protect photos, sms/mms, music and perhaps app settings and highscores.
All of these can easily be backed up to a pc or cloud storage and its a good habit to get into because in my opinion flashing roms, radios ,kernels, hboots, etc has a much higher probability for data loss than a virus threat.
Ran lookout for a few weeks earlier in the year but have since binned it off. Ive never ran into any probems
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Opinions differ. Tbh most antivirus use such a small amount of resources that I always think it's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. I use Dr Web Light. Works for me.
If I ever happen apon a site stricken with malicious ad's and software that self installs. What applications (suite if you will, doesn't have to be all from the same company) should I use. For instance I use Avast!(antivirus), and Spybot Search & Destroy (anti spyware, malware, registry startup, etc).
Smart browsing habits will always be more effective than any software. At least that's my opinion on the matter. Combined with MS Essentials and a decent firewall I haven't had any issues in years.
I don't use Anti-Spyware or Anti-Virus apps. I am not ignorant. Just to lazy to buy one. It's about 1 and half years since I stopped buying Anti Virus and I was doing absolutely great.
Avast Home here.
Sometimes your ISP will have antivirus included in the service if wanted.
We have Xfinity here they're pretty good about blocking crap not 100% however.
Avira and malwarebytes but i barely use them.
Chrome with every adblocker installed+CommonSense Anti-Virus 2013 is a great combo
(for those who don't get it the CommonSense was a troll , but seriously use common sense when browsing)
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I have various software I use, here's a list:
AdBlock for no advertisements
CCleaner to clean caches and extensive history
KeePass for macro logins, avoids my typing on the keyboard
Malwarebytes for the passive website blocking
Microsoft Security Essentials for the most basic anti-virus
Spybot Search & Destroy for malware protection coupled with hosts protection
Most software won't be any help if the user doesn't know what they are doing, therefore smart web browsing will help keep you the most safe. As the old saying goes, a tool is only as good as the skills of the craftsman using it
I'm suprised nobody has said it but using iinux can protect you from most viruses. Largely because i dont think anyone writes viruses for linux.
But truly the best defence is not visiting dodgy websites.
Let's all be honest. The only reason you need an anti virus on a PC is because of torrents.
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LoopDoGG79 said:
Let's all be honest. The only reason you need an anti virus on a PC is because of torrents.
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And insecure research (ahem) sites . . .
LoopDoGG79 said:
Let's all be honest. The only reason you need an anti virus on a PC is because of torrents.
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...and FBook!
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...and FBook!
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Fbook!? I don't think you can get a virus thru Fbook.
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The one that comes with Windows 8, Windows defender. And also the CommonSense antivirus like GuyInTheCorner
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Fun story
My buddy at work was looking at pictures of pitbulls since he is looking to buy one. He clicked on an image from google images and his computer went crazy lol it got infected bad.
Point is well there is no point
But back to topic, from my years of experience I'd say common sense and no torrents will keep you safe
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I've known so many people who have problems and are oblivious (that is, until it's too late or until they finally get a virus that causes FUBAR) that I don't see an excuse NOT to have anti-virus when it's FREE.
I have Avast on my phone and tablet, AVG on my desktop computer (but may switch back to Avast) and I have Malwarebytes, SuperAntiSpyware, and CCleaner on the computer as well.
I've almost gotten a virus from a Google Image search once or twice - so I don't see why I should NOT use these free tools. It's not like I even notice they're there.
The wife gets so much spam from trying to get Farmville freebies that I won't help to de-crap her laptop anymore.
She is actually looking to buy another craptop now because of this.
Funny thing is she has worked for HP, NEC, Renesas and Telefunken and knows better.
Just amazes me...
using spybotd !
I have malwarebytes' (amazing!!) Microsoft security essentials and spybot s&d and ccleaner but I mostly just use that to clear caches etc when space gets low..
Also: why use an anti-Virus when you dual boot Mint & Win 7? Not me!
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So I know as long as I use trusted sources and don't really side load any apps I should be pretty safe. I am also aware that many people don't believe that Antivirus does anything other than use resources. With that said I do wish to be secure and with my classes I am taking in college (cyber security) have become a bit paranoid. So I would like people's opinion on four available products
Lookout
Already pre-installed with T-Mobile
Seems to do an ok job
Bitdefender
AV-TESTS ranked #1
Works with my Moto360 watch
Kaspersky
I use this on my personal PC and has updates frequently
Has a ton of features
ESET (Nod32)
Most Android features
Supposedly very light on system resources
Given this list has anyone had experience with any on the list and would recommend one over the other?
I've used Bitdefender.
I liked it.
I have a good friend who works as a programmer for lookout it's a good program. But in reality if you are flashing ROMS regularly you wipe out most viruses and Spyware on your own.
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ShrekOpher said:
I have a good friend who works as a programmer for lookout it's a good program. But in reality if you are flashing ROMS regularly you wipe out most viruses and Spyware on your own.
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Problem is I just have finally gotten my ROM the perfect way I like it. Until Lollipop comes out I don't think I will be flashing anymore.
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Given this list has anyone had experience with any on the list and would recommend one over the other?
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I use Kaspersky on all of my PCs, laptop, two tablets, and two phones. It does have great features and I don't notice a performance hit. You should look for the "Kaspersky Internet Security - Multi-Device" version. The five license pack allows you to install it on any mix of five computers and/or mobile devices and gives you a year of updates. Also, something unique about Kaspersky, as long as you have a valid license, product updates are free (including major updates like v2014 to v2015).
If you keep an eye on the technology deal sites, you'll often see the five license pack on sale for free after rebate. I can tell you from my experience, the rebates take forever but they do come. I've redeemed several.
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I use Kaspersky on all of my PCs, laptop, two tablets, and two phones. It does have great features and I don't notice a performance hit. You should look for the "Kaspersky Internet Security - Multi-Device" version. The five license pack allows you to install it on any mix of five computers and/or mobile devices and gives you a year of updates. Also, something unique about Kaspersky, as long as you have a valid license, product updates are free (including major updates like v2014 to v2015).
If you keep an eye on the technology deal sites, you'll often see the five license pack on sale for free after rebate. I can tell you from my experience, the rebates take forever but they do come. I've redeemed several.
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Marty, Thanks. I currently use Kaspersky, and it will be expiring soon. However I do find that on my Galaxy Note 10.1 it slows down the system to a crawl. I am currently going to wipe the table to Hyperdrive, but still, the app seems to be a bit "bloated" for me compared to the Lookout that I am using. I was looking for something that is a bit lightweight but yet effective.
Still thank you for everything.
Update
For anyone curious or doing a search on what the results are. I was able to find this on the XDA forums today.
Thanks go to @Utini for making this http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-little-guide-to-security-privacy-t3042460
Please remember to thank him for his work on that thread.