My shop computer has avast free anti virus should i upgrade to a paid version of avast.. My son gets viruses every now and then and i want something a little better at home also. Is the avast paid version good? My office computer was hacked twice and i need a little more privacy so what should i do?
Avast Free Anti Virus Should We Upgrade ?
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If you're ready to pay for AV, I'd highly reccommend some of the better players in the AV realm.
Namely, I'd recommend Kaspersky and ESET. Normally you can get some sweet deals on Newegg.
Here is Kaspersky Multi-Device Internet Security, covers 5 Mac/PC/Android devices for 1 Year. Comes to $20, after rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832355083
The deals change all the time on Newegg. Some might complain that I'm only suggesting two and that X, Y, and Z has worked good for them.
In my experience, only two major AV vendors have repeatedly shown minimal/no infections when doing system maintenance, Kaspersky and ESET... and I'm not just talking about home user, I'm also referring to corporate users.
Namely, I'd recommend Kaspersky and ESET. Normally you can get some sweet deals on Newegg.
Here is Kaspersky Multi-Device Internet Security, covers 5 Mac/PC/Android devices for 1 Year. Comes to $20, after rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832355083
The deals change all the time on Newegg. Some might complain that I'm only suggesting two and that X, Y, and Z has worked good for them.
In my experience, only two major AV vendors have repeatedly shown minimal/no infections when doing system maintenance, Kaspersky and ESET... and I'm not just talking about home user, I'm also referring to corporate users.
ESET NOD32 is where you want to be if paid AV is your next move. Consistent top-performer (pretty much for the last decade).
Avast free is all you need, no need to pay for an AV. If you are getting viruses that often, you are probably clicking on the wrong things.
Originally Posted By: ClutchDisc
Avast free is all you need, no need to pay for an AV. If you are getting viruses that often, you are probably clicking on the wrong things.
I agree!
I haven't used an antivirus in years,thanks to sandboxie. Before that,I used only free antivirus programs,never got infected.It's all about your browsing habits and learning your operating system,no need to be shelling out money for antivirus programs.
Avast free is all you need, no need to pay for an AV. If you are getting viruses that often, you are probably clicking on the wrong things.
I agree!
I haven't used an antivirus in years,thanks to sandboxie. Before that,I used only free antivirus programs,never got infected.It's all about your browsing habits and learning your operating system,no need to be shelling out money for antivirus programs.
Avast and most other pure AV no longer provides sufficient protection RE: modern computers, for most of the malware or PUA came from browers, such as XSS vulnerabilities, malformed scripts with trojans or malwares, freewares that came loaded with backdoors, etc.
Gator no longer the biggest talks in town these days, more like wajam, conduit, etc.
in addition to AV subscriptions, I now also install paid versions of malwarebytes to protect both my work machine and my parent's home machine (where my son also uses it to play online games).
all other flavours, I typically install noscript on firefox to filter pop-ups, pop-unders (or overs) and malicious javascripts from coming in from suspicious sites. I only conditionally allow (partially allow) sites that are deemed safe, incl. BITOG.
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Gator no longer the biggest talks in town these days, more like wajam, conduit, etc.
in addition to AV subscriptions, I now also install paid versions of malwarebytes to protect both my work machine and my parent's home machine (where my son also uses it to play online games).
all other flavours, I typically install noscript on firefox to filter pop-ups, pop-unders (or overs) and malicious javascripts from coming in from suspicious sites. I only conditionally allow (partially allow) sites that are deemed safe, incl. BITOG.
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No, you don't need to upgrade to paid.
If you have been truly hacked, that is mainly to do with your network security and/or bad decisions online, or your son.
Most likely someone clicked on, plugged in a friends USB, or opened/changed something they shouldn't.
The best thing is to be smart when online.
You can also change settings and password lock Avast, your computer admin account and create a guest account with limited accessibility for anyone else.
Keep the computer and AV up to date, use a secure browser, use network WPA2-PSK security with strong passwords not using your name,business or anything related. The passwords should include CAPITAL and lower case letters with numbers. Change the base admin router login and ensure that your firewall is up with the correct settings.
One of the best ways to cut down on network issues is also to be hard wired into your router and forgo the wireless altogether.
What operating system are you using?
Cheers,
If you have been truly hacked, that is mainly to do with your network security and/or bad decisions online, or your son.
Most likely someone clicked on, plugged in a friends USB, or opened/changed something they shouldn't.
The best thing is to be smart when online.
You can also change settings and password lock Avast, your computer admin account and create a guest account with limited accessibility for anyone else.
Keep the computer and AV up to date, use a secure browser, use network WPA2-PSK security with strong passwords not using your name,business or anything related. The passwords should include CAPITAL and lower case letters with numbers. Change the base admin router login and ensure that your firewall is up with the correct settings.
One of the best ways to cut down on network issues is also to be hard wired into your router and forgo the wireless altogether.
What operating system are you using?
Cheers,
xp on my home computer.
would i be a little more secure if i had the paid avast?
How about malewarebytes?
How about malewarebytes?
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Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
would i be a little more secure if i had the paid avast?
How about malewarebytes?
If you are going to pay for something just get a NOD32 subscription.
would i be a little more secure if i had the paid avast?
How about malewarebytes?
If you are going to pay for something just get a NOD32 subscription.
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
would i be a little more secure if i had the paid avast?
How about malewarebytes?
I recently bought a lifetime license for Malarebytes from Newegg for $15 with a Promo Code, and that makes Malwarebytes free to become Malwarebyted PRO which runs real-time and has other features.
Malwarebytes PRO has in the last week blocked about 6 or 7 websites as it said those sites may be malicious. So yes, Malwarebytes can do real-time malware protection.
If you want to see if you can still get that deal, try to get the current Promo Code (maybe someone here knows it) since the one I used ended 4/14/14.
Malwarebytes PRO w/Lifetime License for 1 PC
would i be a little more secure if i had the paid avast?
How about malewarebytes?
I recently bought a lifetime license for Malarebytes from Newegg for $15 with a Promo Code, and that makes Malwarebytes free to become Malwarebyted PRO which runs real-time and has other features.
Malwarebytes PRO has in the last week blocked about 6 or 7 websites as it said those sites may be malicious. So yes, Malwarebytes can do real-time malware protection.
If you want to see if you can still get that deal, try to get the current Promo Code (maybe someone here knows it) since the one I used ended 4/14/14.
Malwarebytes PRO w/Lifetime License for 1 PC
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