Best choice for Windows 8 Antivirus-Antispyware protection
January 30th, 2020
I’d probably say what you’re already using.
http://www.kaspersky.com/pure
Well, maybe instead of Windows Firewall, I think that you should use Comodo Firewall (only firewall, not Comodo AV or IS).
It is free.
Cheers
I personally use COMODO Firewall + Avast Antivirus (and have been doing so for quite some years) and it’s kept my PC clean so far.
I recommend you use Comodo (The standalone FW) and Avira Antivir for AV, Btw, The latest version of it (2014/14.0) no longer includes the popup nag after each update! MalwareBytes is unnecessary IMO (AVs detect spyware too!)
And as far as avast goes, I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone! I just don’t like their invasive collection of private information, Here’s a quote from their privacy policy:
avast! Free Antivirus, avast! Pro Antivirus, avast! Internet Security, avast! Free Antivirus for Mac, avast! Pro Antivirus for Mac, avast! Endpoint Protection, avast! Endpoint Protection Suite, avast! Endpoint Protection Plus, and avast! Endpoint Protection Suite Plus include the following features or collect the following types of information:
(1) avast! CommunityIQ: avast! CommunityIQ is a community-based service that provides Avast security experts with data taken from the actual web browsing experiences of Avast product users. Participation is voluntary. Data acquired by avast! CommunityIQ is used to update our databases of viruses and infected websites, and for other statistical purposes, and may include:
URLs of visited websites, together with the information on the nature of identified threats (e.g., viruses, Trojans, tracking cookies, and any other forms of malware) and URLs of several sites visited before the infection was identified. This information is collected to ascertain the source of the infection.
Information and files (including executable files) on your computer identified by the Avast software as potentially infected, together with the information about the nature of identified threats.
Information about the sender (not including personal information) and subject of emails identified by the Avast software as potentially infected, together with the information on the nature of identified threats.
Additional statistical information about threats detected by the Avast software.
Taken from here:
http://www.avast.com/privacy-policy
And this is enabled by default as far as I remember!
So you see, It might be “free” but does come at a cost!
I wouldn’t trust any AV that violates users privacy on such level.
Avast!, Avira, ESET, Kaspersky, MSE
Well, maybe instead of Windows Firewall, I think that you should use Comodo Firewall (only firewall, not Comodo AV or IS).
It is free. :)
Cheers
I totally agree with Tex. I have used this very same firewall since the old days of Sygate. The new version of COmodo Firewall does take a bit of getting used to tho. Also consider using Spyblaster http://www.brightfort.com/spywareblaster.html
Also you may want to look into using an anti-keylogger program
I use ESET Smart Security 7, it is light on resources and seems to do the job
I go with ESET NOD32 and Comodo Firewall.
http://www.kaspersky.com/pure
here is activation keys and method: http://www.google.com?t=18304672&highlight=
Why not comodo internet security (firewall + antivirus)? I used that software for more then two years and works good.
Basically you need endpoint security, The windows firewall is fine (for networks with http filtering and a NIPS) but for home networks you need that functionality provided by the computer.
You need http/https filtering to block dodgy websites and ads (best practice don’t even let the malware reach the av)
HIPS and firewall to block network based attacks
AV in case the above fails
Basically you need endpoint security, The windows firewall is fine (for networks with http filtering and a NIPS) but for home networks you need that functionality provided by the computer.What security are you used then?
You need http/https filtering to block dodgy websites and ads (best practice don't even let the malware reach the av)
HIPS and firewall to block network based attacks
AV in case the above fails
ESET
i’vd highly recommend BitDefender..
I use and recommend Kaspersky, Nod32, Malwarebyte, and Spybot. Scan my system every week while I am sleep. Never had any sort of problem. As for “free”. Your on
I use and recommend Kaspersky, Nod32, Malwarebyte, and Spybot. Scan my system every week while I am sleep. Never had any sort of problem. As for "free". Your on :twisted:
Hopefully your not running the 2 AV’s side by side together at the same time???
I run Nod32 7, Comodo Personal Firewall, SpywareBlaster ( gave up SpyBot as a bad joke, when I seen the resource it uses), Zemana Anti-keylogger, Trojan Hunter, Malwarebytes.
Yes, it’s a lot of programs, but all these work extremely well together & never had any conflict. I am not a fan of ANti-Virus multi program stuff, but prefer to use stand-alone programs designed to do the 1 job they were intended to do.
But, always remember, no matter what security prog you use, it is only as good as the updates you give it
+1 for ESET.
I have tried every single Antivirus Internet Security software. Here are the top 5. Bitdefender Total security, Vipre Internet Security, and Webroot Secure Anyware. I personally use Webroot Secure Anyware, because it uses no system resources, its all cloud based. Kaspersky Pure 3.0, F-Secure Internet Security. Stay away from Anything Norton’s.
If your looking for FREE Antivirus, Try 360 Total Security, AD Aware Free Antivirus or Bit Defender Free Antivirus, AVG Free Antivirus, Avast Free Antivirus, Comodo Internet security, or Avira Free Antivirus, any one of these is good for basic coverage.
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