best antivirus

Discussion in 'Networking and Security' started by r.miner, Feb 24, 2010.

  1. Gcapman

    Gcapman

    PC Tools Spyware is pretty good -- and free.....
     
    #31     Mar 21, 2010
  2. I think what you need is a multi-layer defense system.

    The first layer is the firewall. Then, as internal defense you can use antivirus sofware, anti spyware, filters, good web browsers, good e-mail clients, DropMyRights…

    If your firewall and settings are good enough, your antivirus will seldom find a virus on your computer…

    You can start here: http://asap.maddoktor2.com/charter.html
     
    #32     Mar 24, 2010
  3. JKBFaith

    JKBFaith

  4. Thanks for the reply, acronym :)

    Thanks to other posters also for their informative and interesting replies plus the links provided too. :)
     
    #34     Apr 2, 2010
  5. On your trading rig, you should not use any antivirus; just from time to time scan the pc with a couple of online scanners.
     
    #35     Apr 2, 2010
  6. It's not an antivirus, but for malware try malwarebytes....unless somebody has a suggestion for a better free anti-malware?
     
    #36     Apr 2, 2010
  7. JKBFaith

    JKBFaith

    #37     Apr 4, 2010
  8. Maximum PC has a great comparison of anti-virus in the May issue. ESET Smart Security won.

    The article isn't online yet, but will be on the PDF archive site within a few weeks.
     
    #38     Apr 7, 2010
  9. Yup, as I recommended earlier in the thread. Best for security and resource efficiency.

     
    #39     Apr 7, 2010
  10. Also of note is Mircosoft Security Essentials came in second.
     
    #40     Apr 7, 2010