Uninstalling Kaspersky Internet Security?

[AlanAlan]

Should I Uninstall Kaspersky? After hearing about the news, the company works with the Russian Government. I have about 2 months left on my subscription. Should I remove it and get another brand? What brands are the best replacements for kaspersky. Something that is not too heavy but still offer good protection.

[Changis]

4 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

Should I Uninstall Kaspersky? After hearing about the news, the company works with the Russian Government. I have about 2 months left on my subscription. Should I remove it and get another brand? What brands are the best replacements for kaspersky. Something that is not too heavy but still offer good protection.

Windows defender?

[gnomik]

I wouldn't bother switching, but i use Symantec. Microsoft security essentials are also good, and light weight.

[AlanAlan]

4 minutes ago, Changis said:

Windows defender?

 

2 minutes ago, gnomik said:

I wouldn't bother switching, but i use Symantec. Microsoft security essentials are also good, and light weight.

What do you guys think about trend micro?

[gnomik]

3 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

 

What do you guys think about trend micro?

Not familiar with it.

[RileyTheFox]

18 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

Should I Uninstall Kaspersky? After hearing about the news, the company works with the Russian Government. I have about 2 months left on my subscription. Should I remove it and get another brand? What brands are the best replacements for kaspersky. Something that is not too heavy but still offer good protection.

I really don't care about what they do. If it stops my PC from being infected by all the new and scary malware, I don't care. Used them since 2013 and haven't had a single problem with it. You're just being too paranoid. 

[Changis]

5 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

 

What do you guys think about trend micro?

microsoft security essentials was rebranded to defender i think, it's the same scanner at any rate, it's lightweight, it's built in to windows 10 and it's totally free.

not sure how symantec is now, but i have experiences with the consumer version being very resource heavy for an AV.

i don't think paying for consumer grade antivirus is better than using the free built in defender, you usually pay for alot of extra, like "outlook mail scanning" and "webfilters" etc, if that is what you want, then google around for the latest antivirus reviews and find the one you find to be the best, otherwise, if you're careful and just want the extra protection antivirus provides, go for windows defender

[Changis]

Just now, EvilCat70 said:

I really don't care about what they do. If it stops my PC from being infected by all the new and scary malware, I don't care. Used them since 2013 and haven't had a single problem with it. You're just being too paranoid. 

you can easily get malware that antiviruses won't pick up.. say you install java.. if you just press "next" through til finish, you have also installed ask toolbar.. 

and i'm not sure many if any antiviruses detects the crypto locker viruses...

it's a false safety to believe that the antivirus keeps your computer completely clean from malware

[RileyTheFox]

Just now, Changis said:

you can easily get malware that antiviruses won't pick up.. say you install java.. if you just press "next" through til finish, you have also installed ask toolbar.. 

and i'm not sure many if any antiviruses detects the crypto locker viruses...

it's a false safety to believe that the antivirus keeps your computer completely clean from malware

Watch Techquikies's video on Anti-Virus vs Anti-Malware. I know the differences. But it offers lots of features that many AVs don't. I've never had a problem with them. I don't recommend running an AV by itself, always get an Anti Malware like Malwarebytes (which I also use).

 

Pretty sure Java doesn't include an Ask toolbar. Even if it did, anti viruses protect against VIRUSES, not a human blindly clicking next. 

[Changis]

1 minute ago, EvilCat70 said:

Watch Techquikies's video on Anti-Virus vs Anti-Malware. I know the differences. But it offers lots of features that many AVs don't. I've never had a problem with them. I don't recommend running an AV by itself, always get an Anti Malware like Malwarebytes (which I also use).

 

Pretty sure Java doesn't include an Ask toolbar. Even if it did, anti viruses protect against VIRUSES, not a human blindly clicking next. 

you didn't specify you were talking about anti malware.. kaspersky, is an antivirus program..

[captain_to_fire]

28 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

Should I Uninstall Kaspersky? After hearing about the news, the company works with the Russian Government. I have about 2 months left on my subscription. Should I remove it and get another brand? What brands are the best replacements for kaspersky. Something that is not too heavy but still offer good protection.

It's up to you. I got myself a one year subscription of Kaspersky and I'm pretty much satisfied. It was able to block malware from infecting my PC from a friend's flash drive. 

 

Look at Eugene Kaspersky's response: https://eugene.kaspersky.com/2017/07/12/how-bloomberg-just-edited-an-agricultural-newspaper/ 

 

https://eugene.kaspersky.com/2015/03/20/a-practical-guide-to-making-up-a-sensation/

[Changis]

7 minutes ago, EvilCat70 said:

Watch Techquikies's video on Anti-Virus vs Anti-Malware. I know the differences. But it offers lots of features that many AVs don't. I've never had a problem with them. I don't recommend running an AV by itself, always get an Anti Malware like Malwarebytes (which I also use).

 

Pretty sure Java doesn't include an Ask toolbar. Even if it did, anti viruses protect against VIRUSES, not a human blindly clicking next. 

i see they have made it more obvious now instead if "hiding" it withint the installation pages and it seems the toolbar has finally been removed. but it still sets up yahoo for homepage and default searching

 

Java has done this for many years now, basically after microsoft and apple dropped built in support for it

sorry for the strange looking window, i think my dpi scaling is messing it up

 

Edited July 25, 2017 by Changis
some corrections

[GreenZombie]

If and when you remove Kaspersky, you could make a sensible solution and switch to Linux and if you know you need antivirus, then clamAV will take care of it.

 

https://www.clamav.net/

 

 

Works even in Windows (unpleasant, but true)

[AlanAlan]

how about this? Is it good?

https://www.amazon.com/Webroot-Internet-Security-Antivirus-Subscription/dp/B00FZ0FK0U/ref=lp_2251987011_1_3?s=software&ie=UTF8&qid=1501010550&sr=1-3

[AlanAlan]

On 7/25/2017 at 8:34 AM, Changis said:

Windows defender?

 

On 7/25/2017 at 11:36 AM, GreenZombie said:

If and when you remove Kaspersky, you could make a sensible solution and switch to Linux and if you know you need antivirus, then clamAV will take care of it.

 

https://www.clamav.net/

 

 

Works even in Windows (unpleasant, but true)

 

On 7/25/2017 at 9:01 AM, hey_yo_ said:

It's up to you. I got myself a one year subscription of Kaspersky and I'm pretty much satisfied. It was able to block malware from infecting my PC from a friend's flash drive. 

 

Look at Eugene Kaspersky's response: https://eugene.kaspersky.com/2017/07/12/how-bloomberg-just-edited-an-agricultural-newspaper/ 

 

https://eugene.kaspersky.com/2015/03/20/a-practical-guide-to-making-up-a-sensation/

 

On 7/25/2017 at 8:56 AM, EvilCat70 said:

Watch Techquikies's video on Anti-Virus vs Anti-Malware. I know the differences. But it offers lots of features that many AVs don't. I've never had a problem with them. I don't recommend running an AV by itself, always get an Anti Malware like Malwarebytes (which I also use).

 

Pretty sure Java doesn't include an Ask toolbar. Even if it did, anti viruses protect against VIRUSES, not a human blindly clicking next. 

Is this a legit website to purchase software?

https://www.smartfinds.com/products/trend-micro-maximum-security-2017-download-3-user-1-year-protection?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI77-O-uSs1QIVBgoqCh2VsghGEAkYBSABEgLzb_D_BwE