Best Anti Virus

Discussion in 'Networking and Security' started by Tsing Tao, Apr 8, 2012.

  1. Comodo is the best I've used and I've tried quite a few over the years. Just keep it up to date and do a weekly scan and you'll be grand.



     
    #51     Oct 14, 2012
  2. Is Norton still one of the top anti-virus programs or are these free programs comparable?
     
    #52     Oct 15, 2012
  3. Mr_You

    Mr_You

    You want Microsoft Security Essentials. Anything else is a waste of money and computing resources.
     
    #53     Oct 15, 2012
  4. although i've said this before, it can't be repeated often enough:

    MSE + firefox (or chrome) + adblock + noscript = elimination of 99.9 repeating% of problems.

    remember the PICNIC acronym - problem in chair not in computer

    seriously there are enough expenses in trading - you shouldn't pay for AV when MSE plus the other ones listed above are just as good.

    and don't even get me started on norton.
     
    #54     Oct 16, 2012
  5. +1

    LOL Norton
     
    #55     Oct 16, 2012
  6. a5519

    a5519

    Good advice!
     
    #56     Oct 16, 2012
  7. volente_00

    volente_00

    #57     Oct 18, 2012
  8. Thank you Volente,

    I also only download software from cnet. I was referring to a website which you can upload a file to be scanned online and it uses multiple security programs.

    At the time of my post, I recalled using one in the past which was recommended by an individual I trusted, but had forgotten the name of the site. Was hoping one of the trusted ET tech guru's may have been able to make a recommendation.

    Didn't receive any response, and after some minor googling found two sites which appeared safe

    http://www.virscan.org/
    https://www.virustotal.com/

    McAfee siteadvisor stated they were tested.
    http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/virscan.org/summary/
    http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/virustotal.com/summary/

    Google acquired Virustotal, so feel confident in using it
    http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/09/07/google-buys-virustotal/

    Just an update to my inquiry in the event someone else was also interested
     
    #58     Oct 18, 2012
  9. Emsisoft is the best without question.
    Low CPU usage, updates daily, catches everything.
     
    #59     Oct 29, 2012