Best kick a** current anti virus?

[kickinindian]

LOL, you wish. Apple's implementation of security is a joke




back to the op, av's will only catch the most stupid of shit. if there is a worm or something out there, it will be packed so it won't have the same detectable signature as the av is looking for. run avast, and check with malwarebytes occasionally.
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same thing i do

[AndrewBird]

I've run AVG Free for a long time now, but recently looked into other software to see if there was anything better. From what I read, AVG is among the top, along with AdAware and a few others. I tried AdAware, but it used WAY more resources than AVG ever did, so I switched back to AVG.

I haven't had a virus on my computer in probably close to 10 years. Then again, I ran no antivirus for a while and still didn't get any viruses. In the end, it really come down to smart browsing and downloading on your part.

[Bglad]

I go bareback.

I just wipe it and start over if I get anything.

[dustyperez]

Webroot, is where its at. super light, not actually installed. can clean about anything as well

[george graves]

I go bareback.

I just wipe it and start over if I get anything.

Ummmmm. Joking right?!?!

You don't always know you have a virus/trojan. Don't be lazy...run MS Security.

The rest of us don't need to be paying for bank fraud on your accounts.

[Victell]

Webroot, is where its at. super light, not actually installed. can clean about anything as well

Isnt that cloud based? Do you need a connection to run it?

[dustyperez]

Isnt that cloud based? Do you need a connection to run it?

Yes it is cloud based and you need a connection for it to do its full potential, but if you didnt have a connection then why have it? But YES, you can scan your pc without a connection. I just did it to check

[slammin.e28]

I'd like to quadruple Microsoft Security Essentials.

It's....essential!

[dirtbag30]

my cousin, who is a huge nerd (does CGI work for 20th century fox) has always used avast. if its good enough for him its good enough for me. i just paid for a year because i was sick of updating it. i dont have any complaints.

[august125]

LOL, you wish. Apple's implementation of security is a joke




back to the op, av's will only catch the most stupid of shit. if there is a worm or something out there, it will be packed so it won't have the same detectable signature as the av is looking for. run avast, and check with malwarebytes occasionally.

Or run linux, your call

The security inherent to Mac OS X's FreeBSD/Unix underpinnings is not a joke. Linux is practically the same thing.


That said,

Microsoft Security Essentials for a good free AntiVirus,

Kaspersky if you want to pay,

MalwareBytes for cleaning infections,

and ComboFix for cleaning infections so bad that you should probably just wipe the hard drive.

[Lodsin]

I go bareback.

I just wipe it and start over if I get anything.

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Haven't had Antivirus in nearly 7 years, haven't had any issues.

The best way to keep your information safe on the web, is not to use it.

[gtdragon980]

Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes. All you need to keep the computer clean from all the pr0n viruses.

[Thizzelle]

Free avg works. Where are you guys going that you need a fucking crazy ass anti-virus software? Learn how to internet. I've had one virus ever and that was like 7 years ago, set restore points and blast back to them if you have to.

[dirtbag30]

Free avg works. Where are you guys going that you need a fucking crazy ass anti-virus software? Learn how to internet. I've had one virus ever and that was like 7 years ago, set restore points and blast back to them if you have to.

im just paranoid i guess. i do alot of online car parts shopping. hate to have someone get my card info. its happened to people i know and acquaintances. i delete my history and cookies any time i order something online. lol

[Tamataz]

Kasperksy definitely. Ive had several anti viruses and kaspesky has been the best for me.
Pair that up with a free software mentioned that's called Malwarebyte, and you've got some good protection. :nice: