Best antivirus possible.

[Betthehouse]

I have the Microsoft security essentials antivirus (Free) and the Malwarebytes (Paid). They protect me from many attacks but still get trojans or some stupid viruses here and there. The latest being "Wrl3064.tmp".

I googled it and there were advice on how to delete it but too complicated for me.


What is the best antivirus protection out there. I am willing to pay.


PS. Those stupid porn sites do get to me, ever youporn and jizzporn which they sat to be virus free attack me.


Need some help dudes.

 

[papasmerf]

I am a huge trend micros fan

 

[Chunky]

I am a huge trend micros fan

Top 10 recommended. But where is Oddball?.

https://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ppc-index.html?cmpid=4554

 

[Boing]

I am a huge trend micros fan

Papa, you watch porn :shock: :shock: :gasp:

 

[Betthehouse]

+1
Also, have heard good things about Panda, but no experience using it.

I have Windows 7 on my laptop and desktop. On both machines I have installed Sun's VirtualBox. This allows me to install a version of XP or another Win 7 OS. I use this virtual OS for anything online. If any infection occurs it is only on this virtual copy which can be restored to an earlier snapshot that is clean. Or wiped altogether. I know this is more than what you're asking, but it might be something to consider.

I have windows vista, also use internet explorer, google crome and firefox. How can I find out if I have windows 7 and when I install Sun's VirtualBox, which one should I log in?.

Thanks, Oddball.

 

[Betthehouse]

Also should I waste my money on chunky's top 10 list?.

https://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ppc-index.html?cmpid=4554

 

[mishi]

The truth is they all have strengths and weaknesses, and they tend to leapfrog each other daily/weekly with the protections they offer, so there's no complete answer. My real suggestion... and I know there will be many who will disagree, but... buy a MAC. I've never installed any sort of AV product on my MAC in the 2 years I've owned it, and I've never had a virus or a trojan, or any other type of malware.

 

[Wino]

The truth is they all have strengths and weaknesses, and they tend to leapfrog each other daily/weekly with the protections they offer, so there's no complete answer. My real suggestion... and I know there will be many who will disagree, but... buy a MAC. I've never installed any sort of AV product on my MAC in the 2 years I've owned it, and I've never had a virus or a trojan, or any other type of malware.

That was the good old days, Mishi. Mac is now getting attacked. Check it out, these fuckers don't care how bad gates was. Now they are going after Steve, even though he is sick.

 

[tboy]

yeah Mishi, count yourself lucky. I've heard many stories about apple products being hacked and getting virus' etc.

Whatever the OP does, don't go anywhere Norton anything. Unless of course you are thinking of upgrading to a 6 core processor and expanding your ram 2 fold....norton is a HUGE resourse hog.....If you have a duo core processor 1.5 of those cores will be consumed by norton. Kind of silly to install norton since it doesn't leave much room for actual computing......

 

[peace]

I need to renew my virus protection...according to chunkys website, BitDefender Antivirus Plus is the best one out there. I ve never heard of it. Tboy's recommendation is to avoid norton. SO ....which protection should i buy then? I have a pc laptop computer which i recently purchased 2 mths ago.

Thanks for the help...and hugs lol

 

[a 1 player]

yeah Mishi, count yourself lucky. I've heard many stories about apple products being hacked and getting virus' etc.

Whatever the OP does, don't go anywhere Norton anything. Unless of course you are thinking of upgrading to a 6 core processor and expanding your ram 2 fold....norton is a HUGE resourse hog.....If you have a duo core processor 1.5 of those cores will be consumed by norton. Kind of silly to install norton since it doesn't leave much room for actual computing......

I have found the same thing. It is a monster.

 

[Luvasian]

I have only used Kaspersky online scanner which has helped me out on a lot of jams, never bought a copy for personal use, but I am willing to bet it should be #1! I have bought and used Trend Micro, very good product, liked how easy it was to install and use! Very good product, my copy expired but for one year I was virus free!
BTW I used Kapersky on line scanner before I had Trend Micro, in case you were wondering lol

 

[Archie]

I need to renew my virus protection...according to chunkys website, BitDefender Antivirus Plus is the best one out there. I ve never heard of it. Tboy's recommendation is to avoid norton. SO ....which protection should i buy then? I have a pc laptop computer which i recently purchased 2 mths ago.

Thanks for the help...and hugs lol

So is BitDefender the best?. Yes don't touch Nortons, they suck.

 

[tboy]

Oh, just wanted to mention I used McAfee for years until antivirus came with my bell service up here.....never had a problem with McAfee and they had a REALLY good spam filter.......

 

[Ang]

I am a huge trend micros fan

Me too, for years now

 

[treefort]

... buy a MAC. I've never installed any sort of AV product on my MAC in the 2 years I've owned it, and I've never had a virus or a trojan, or any other type of malware.

I have to agree with that.

As Tboy and Wino correctly point out that there have been some vulnerabilities and viruses/infections targeting OSX (Mac's OS) but these are very, very, very few compared to Windows aka "Microsoft Bullseye". I've been running this iMac for five years and scanning with ClamXav (free) every month or so always with the latest definitions and it's never found anything. And yes I do surf porn sites on occaision. There are some commercial anti-virus product made by Norton, McAfee etc. but seem to not be worth the "cumbersomeness" when weighed against the actual risk of infection. That could change of course.

I'm not what's referred to as an "Apple fanboi" but there's no doubt that OSX (which is "UNIX with a pretty face") is currently a "safer" platform than Windows.

 

[SiNbaD]

You should all download this.

You are welcome.

https://www.mywot.com/

 

[Luvasian]

I have to agree with that.

As Tboy and Wino correctly point out that there have been some vulnerabilities and viruses/infections targeting OSX (Mac's OS) but these are very, very, very few compared to Windows aka "Microsoft Bullseye". I've been running this iMac for five years and scanning with ClamXav (free) every month or so always with the latest definitions and it's never found anything. And yes I do surf porn sites on occaision. There are some commercial anti-virus product made by Norton, McAfee etc. but seem to not be worth the "cumbersomeness" when weighed against the actual risk of infection. That could change of course.

I'm not what's referred to as an "Apple fanboi" but there's no doubt that OSX (which is "UNIX with a pretty face") is currently a "safer" platform than Windows.

The reason Mac has none or few virus s is because there is not enough of them to waste time attacking! Up until now Mac had about 10% of the operating systems. That number is growing! As that market share gets bigger so do the chances of attack! Btw Mac tries to hide stats on how many virus attacks there are, google it!

 

[treefort]

The reason Mac has none or few virus s is because there is not enough of them to waste time attacking! Up until now Mac had about 10% of the operating systems. That number is growing! As that market share gets bigger so do the chances of attack! Btw Mac tries to hide stats on how many virus attacks there are, google it!

There's no doubt some truth in that there are less "targets" out there. Here's an article (albeit four years old) that I believe explains the difference between Windows and OSX security-wise.

https://seekingalpha.com/article/52722-the-mac-os-x-malware-myth-continues

Even if any of the above article can be challenged, and although Mac infections are on the rise, I think it's fair to say that they are at present drastically less than Windows. So until the Mac Malware writers catch up with Windows, I'll stick with OSX.

disclaimer - I left Windows long ago so my only recent experience now is with supporting Windows7 for a family member.

 

[HFH Spa]

I've been an AVG fan for many years. grisoft.com