Malwarebytes recommended?

[CC268]

If I am just using Window Defender (Windows 10) and nothing else is it recommended that I also use Malwarebytes alongside it as well?

[Lethal Seraph]

I'm using Win10, Avast + AntiMalwarebytes. Makes me feel secured about viruses but not from MS spying on me though.

[Samfisher]

If I am just using Window Defender (Windows 10) and nothing else is it recommended that I also use Malwarebytes alongside it as well?

 

Yes.  MWB is one of the most trusted tools to keep nasties away.

[vanished]

I'm using Win10, Avast + AntiMalwarebytes. Makes me feel secured about viruses but not from MS spying on me though.

You're using 2 AV programs at once?  Not a good idea...

[abt]

Norton also works, but Malwarebytes is typically free and as a result, that's what people typically use.

[Lethal Seraph]

You're using 2 AV programs at once?  Not a good idea...

 

You are correct that malware is a very general term, however Malwarebytes' is not an antivirus, it is basically a program designed to detect and remove infections that most antivirus programs tend to miss or are unable to remove. You should absolutely have an antivirus software along with a good firewall and of course a good antispyware/antimalware app like Malwarebytes'. If you want programs that are low on resource usage some good AV's would be Kaspersky and Avira Antivir (just use one of course), and for antispyware/antimalware: Malwarebytes' (of course) and SUPERAntiSpyware. If you really wanted a "suite" or all-in-one solution, I can't say that I can recommend any of them, because if you think about it you're relying on one company, one group of investigators to positively identify every single piece of malware on the internet at any given time, and that just isn't going to happen, that's why I believe the layered approach is always better. I'm sure you've heard the old saying "jack of all trades, master of none", that's how I see all-in-one security suites, they just can't detect everything on any given day. -exile360 (source)

[TheKDub]

Norton also works, but Malwarebytes is typically free and as a result, that's what people typically use.

 

If you mean for slowing down your PC, then yes, norton does work..

 

 

I would highly recommend using Malwarebytes, Avast is a great anti-virus as well, though common sense is too.

[vanished]

You are correct that malware is a very general term, however Malwarebytes' is not an antivirus, it is basically a program designed to detect and remove infections that most antivirus programs tend to miss or are unable to remove. You should absolutely have an antivirus software along with a good firewall and of course a good antispyware/antimalware app like Malwarebytes'. If you want programs that are low on resource usage some good AV's would be Kaspersky and Avira Antivir (just use one of course), and for antispyware/antimalware: Malwarebytes' (of course) and SUPERAntiSpyware. If you really wanted a "suite" or all-in-one solution, I can't say that I can recommend any of them, because if you think about it you're relying on one company, one group of investigators to positively identify every single piece of malware on the internet at any given time, and that just isn't going to happen, that's why I believe the layered approach is always better. I'm sure you've heard the old saying "jack of all trades, master of none", that's how I see all-in-one security suites, they just can't detect everything on any given day. -exile360 (source)

Oh OK I didn't know Malwarebytes wasn't considered an antivirus program.  I just know you shouldn't try to have two of them since they will fight, but your idea of a layered approach with a few things all doing different things makes sense

[abt]

If you mean for slowing down your PC, then yes, norton does work..

 

 

I would highly recommend using Malwarebytes, Avast is a great anti-virus as well, though common sense is too.

I've used Norton for quite some time and it doesn't slow my PC down one bit lol