Best anti virus?

[thedemoncowboy]

Whats affordable and the best overall?

[Fakmykak]

You don't really need one. Just don't click on shady advertisements on pron websites. 

[gbergeron]

2 minutes ago, thedemoncowboy said:

Whats affordable and the best overall?

Best anti virus is don't use internet at all.

 

Second best anti virus is a good and careful user

 

 third best anti virus are paid antivirus softwares (the only main advantage paid antivirus over free antivirus are : no ads, database updated quickly as soon as new virus are discovered

 

fourth best anti virus are free anti virus softwares (they get their database updated less quickly than paid antivirus, and have ads, )

 

fifth best anti virus is windows defender

[minibois]

Depends on what you're looking for. For most people an ad/script blocker + Malwarebytes (and a healthy dose of 'common sense') is all that is needed. But some need a more all in one solution.

 

To be frank though, you have to download some stuff from really weird places and give administrator rights to programs to get a good virus nowadays.

Other than that, making sure where you get your downloads from, being sure to double check if you're on your bank's site and not a scam site and just generally keeping your OS updated goes a long way.

[5x5]

1 minute ago, gbergeron said:

Best anti virus is don't use internet at all.

 

Second best anti virus is a good and careful user

 

 third best anti virus are paid antivirus softwares (the only main advantage paid antivirus over free antivirus are : no ads, database updated quickly as soon as new virus are discovered

 

fourth best anti virus are free anti virus softwares (they get their database updated less quickly than paid antivirus, and have ads, )

 

fifth best anti virus is windows defender

Actually I have to correct you - Windows Defender is now superior to many free AV software such as Avast and AVG.

[Fasauceome]

Avast is my internet condom, I use a lot of sites that are sure to get me a virus but avast blocks all kinds of downloads.

[5x5]

27 minutes ago, thedemoncowboy said:

Whats affordable and the best overall?

Best overall? Norton or Kaspersky.

 

Something actually usable? I'd say using Microsoft Security Essentials/Windows Defender is the bare minimum but you could go for something like Symantec or what-have-you.

 

MalwareBytes is a must have these days.

Avoid freeware ones - they're usually shit.

 

20 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

Avast is my internet condom, I use a lot of sites that are sure to get me a virus but avast blocks all kinds of downloads.

Avast itself is spyware. I'd suggest replacing it.

[gbergeron]

21 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

Actually I have to correct you - Windows Defender is now superior to many free AV software such as Avast and AVG.

That is possible. I am not a pro in anti virus as I never used one myself... I download shit tons of torrents and cracked games and never had a problem. If I am unsure of a cracked game I would just install it on a VM to test first. 

 

I have been in the game since 1990 so maybe I am not a good example as I would say I am a Super User or actually a computer technician by profession lol

 

That being said, OP --> If you consider yourself more than average user, just a windows defender and awareness and being careful should be enough for you

 

20 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

Best overall? Norton or Kaspersky.

 

Something actually usable? I'd say using Microsoft Security Essentials/Windows Defender is the bare minimum but you could go for something like Symantec or what-have-you.

 

MalwareBytes is a must have these days.

 

Avoid freeware ones - they're usually shit.

Not true.

 

Free anti virus are the same as the paid anti virus except their database are not updated as fast as the paid anti virus. Which is the only reason why someone would pay for an anti virus (except if it's for an organization then paid anti virus ahve lot more manageable options for scheduled scans and monitoring etc )

 

Also Norton  beuuurk horrible , kaspersky is ... okay...

 

20 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

Avast is my internet condom, I use a lot of sites that are sure to get me a virus but avast blocks all kinds of downloads.

Avast is horrible also you can't get virus by just browsing a site (it's possible but will most likely never ever face that situation even if you browse random sites for the rest of your life )

 

It's all about not executing that zlx.exe file that you been asked to download  or that britneyspearsnaked.exe file

[Fakmykak]

My parents know very little about computers, and are really bad when it comes to knowing what to not click. They have never ever gotten a single virus over the paste decade+. Common sense is all you need.

[5x5]

1 minute ago, gbergeron said:

Not true.

 

Free anti virus are the same as the paid anti virus except their database are not updated as fast as the paid anti virus. Which is the only reason why someone would pay for an anti virus (except if it's for an organization then paid anti virus ahve lot more manageable options for scheduled scans and monitoring etc )

 

Also Norton  beuuurk horrible , kaspersky is ... okay...

 

 

Norton and Kaspersky are both very resource-intensive but do a much better job than anything else on the market.

 

And no - freeware ones are horrid. AVG, for example, will totally destory your OS install when uninstalling it in an effort to trick you into thinking you need it  - what will follow is random odd behaviour.

[gbergeron]

Anti virus are not magic, all they do is maintain a database of virus names/files, and when you download/execute a file, it scans that file through their database to see if it recognize it as a virus. If yes, it will block it.

 

Thats all.

 

PAid anti virus are a bit better b ecause their data base are updated daily and faster

[RyzenDoctor]

My bro had Avast installed and it trashed windows update for him. I myself use windows defender along with common sense; hence why i'm on here on a mac XD .... all jokes aside, if you use common sense windows defender is decent enough; dont download shady stuff, dont go to shady websites, dont torrent anything, and dont click on ads.

[gbergeron]

2 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

Norton and Kaspersky are both very resource-intensive but do a much better job than anything else on the market.

 

And no - freeware ones are horrid. AVG, for example, will totally destory your OS install when uninstalling it in an effort to trick you into thinking you need it  - what will follow is random odd behaviour.

Not true again I did uninstall AVG not too long ago with zero problem. 

 

Free anti virus are the exact same as paid anti virus except database is updated every 2-3 days instead of every 3-4 hours for paid anti virus. thats all. ah yeah free anbti virus have ads which is annoying..

 

To me, any antivirus is annoying.  

[5x5]

14 minutes ago, gbergeron said:

Anti virus are not magic, all they do is maintain a database of virus names/files, and when you download/execute a file, it scans that file through their database to see if it recognize it as a virus. If yes, it will block it.

 

Thats all.

 

PAid anti virus are a bit better b ecause their data base are updated daily and faster

It's not as simple - you have to separate actual AV software from malicious/promotional ones (which most free distributed ones are) - actually decent free AV software is usually a heavily cut-down version of the paid one. But it's typically so cut-down it's worse than MSSE

 

14 minutes ago, RyzenDoctor said:

My bro had Avast installed and it trashed windows update for him. I myself use windows defender along with common sense; hence why i'm on here on a mac XD .... all jokes aside, if you use common sense windows defender is decent enough; dont download shady stuff, dont go to shady websites, dont torrent anything, and dont click on ads.

Avast is typically less of an issue than AVG but it's still useless - I've never actually seen most freeware options work, like, legit stop or clean an infected system.

[Guest]

Well... I use Gdata and am very happy with it on Win10...

 

As for what is the "best". Define "best" first

[DaveTech]

Well on android I use Norton mobile but for PC I stick with Windows defender but without any antivirus on them just don't click shady links or downloads

[Fasauceome]

16 minutes ago, gbergeron said:

Avast is horrible also you can't get virus by just browsing a site (it's possible but will most likely never ever face that situation even if you browse random sites for the rest of your life )

 

It's all about not executing that zlx.exe file that you been asked to download  or that britneyspearsnaked.exe file

Oh trust me, going to skeevy websites does in fact initiate downloads automatically, without asking. Gotta pirate anime somewhere tho

[BiG StroOnZ]

Basically all I use frequently:

 

• Windows Defender
• SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition
• Malwarebytes Free

On the off chance that I have to clean someone's system, or my own, due to an infection; I may also use the following:

 

1. Junkware Removal Tool
2. RogueKillerX64
3. AdwCleaner 
4. TDSSKiller

But realistically, if you use uBlock Origin and Privacy Badger with your Internet Browser, coupled with Windows Defender. You really shouldn't have any issues as long as you are browsing responsibly by using common sense. I like to run SUPERAntiSpyware because there will always be trackers that make their way through, even with extensions like uBlock Origin. Malwarebytes is mostly a second defense to Windows Defender, but I wouldn't have it running in the background. Only one you should keep on all the time should be Windows Defender. Otherwise, run SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes once a month, and update the definitions beforehand. 

 

The other programs/software I mentioned are more or less if you are absolutely sure that you are infected, and/or yearly maintenance. 

[DaveTech]

1 minute ago, fasauceome said:

Oh trust me, going to skeevy websites does in fact initiate downloads automatically, without asking. Gotta pirate anime somewhere tho

I was safer without Avast that I was without any antivirus

[thedemoncowboy]

29 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

Best overall? Norton or Kaspersky.

 

Something actually usable? I'd say using Microsoft Security Essentials/Windows Defender is the bare minimum but you could go for something like Symantec or what-have-you.

 

MalwareBytes is a must have these days.

Avoid freeware ones - they're usually shit.

 

Avast itself is spyware. I'd suggest replacing it.

Ive seen this Malwarebytes by alot of people, they seem to like it. 

[DaveTech]

38 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

Best overall? Norton or Kaspersky.

 

Something actually usable? I'd say using Microsoft Security Essentials/Windows Defender is the bare minimum but you could go for something like Symantec or what-have-you.

 

MalwareBytes is a must have these days.

Avoid freeware ones - they're usually shit.

 

Avast itself is spyware. I'd suggest replacing it.

Yea Avast is shit

[ryao]

Either no antivirus or your operating system developer’s santivirus.

[thedemoncowboy]

1 hour ago, Fakmykak said:

You don't really need one. Just don't click on shady advertisements on pron websites. 

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[Kenpachi1985]

1 hour ago, 5x5 said:

Best overall? Norton or Kaspersky.

 

Something actually usable? I'd say using Microsoft Security Essentials/Windows Defender is the bare minimum but you could go for something like Symantec or what-have-you.

 

MalwareBytes is a must have these days.

Avoid freeware ones - they're usually shit.

 

Avast itself is spyware. I'd suggest replacing it.

Windows Defender just took top scores in the last tests.

There are a couple free anti virus solutions that are perfectly fine, even being on par with any other paid ones.

Avast ist totally fine.

How did you manage to write so much false info in one post?

43 minutes ago, DaveTech said:

Yea Avast is shit

No, its not.

[AngryBeaver]

1 hour ago, thedemoncowboy said:

Whats affordable and the best overall?

So there is no best answer to this really. So in general most of the AV's are pretty close to each other in what they detect, but even the best AV only detects in the 80-85% range and have very limited protection against zero day attacks.

 

If I had to recommend a solution based on price, detection rate, and overhead I would just suggest you use Windows Defender (if on windows) and then something like malwarebytes to do a scan every week or so... or even the premium service with active protection. This should get your coverage to around 95% or so outside of a zero day attack.

 

I won't go in to really great detail here, but security is a layered approach. So you need a solid perimeter firewall, a host firewall, a host AV solution, and then the biggest factor in all of this an educated end user. The biggest weakness in security is normally the end users. So just educate yourself on basic security practices and keep up on things to look for. The more educated you can make yourself the more secure you will be as a whole. Just make sure you are helping educate others in your household.