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Hi, I am just looking for some direction on protecting my Laptop with regards to Anti-Virus Etc. My McAfee antivirus has just expired and i was wondering if anyone on here could recommend which is the best protection going forward, should I renew the current one or is there a better more secure one i should be using. Of course, using my laptop for sensitive information for Crypto related activity such as wallets, private keys etc. I want it to be as secure as possible.

Does it even matter what protection there is?

I am relatively new to this so I'm not just being ignorant or lazy I just value your opinion :)

Thanks in advance for any information.

One of the bests free antiviruses is Comodo. I have been using it for a year now and it is better than Avast, AVG etc.

I liked using Avast but it was a trial or perhaps was AVG now I can't remember it was only for 30 days. I would like to think it helps a lot but I honestly think it helps less than we think it does. Main thing to protect yourself is to not click fishy looking links those are how most computers get issues with key loggers, malware, spyware and the lot.

Why? What are the differences?

I using smadav  ;)

Smadav is not strong
For the better use AVG
I mean Smadav is just clean Chace.

I like to use avast antivirus

If your pc works on Windows 10, then you do not need an anti-virus. The Windows Defender is already a powerful shield.

For most security issues installing Linux instead of Windows will be the best approach.

I've been through a lot of testing of antivirus. For me, what works best, effective and without hassle is Avast Antivirus.
It's virus database is very powerful combined with its simple interface earns my five stars. And best of all, it's free!

just get any well known branded anti-virus within the range where you can afford it.

reason for this is because if you pc is going be to hacked, it will be hacked no matter what.
if not, then it won't be hacked even if you don't have any anti-virus stuff

Im using AVG it is a good antivirussoftware .

Avast Free Antivirus
Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition
Avira Free Antivirus
AVG Free Antivirus

Use Adblock, Noscript, and don't download random shit. Then keep your crypto stash on cold storage wallets and you won't really have to worry about an Antivirus or the like.

I use Eset nod32

Common sense does not work in this day and age. Sites get compromised, sketchy ads get through, sometimes people are tired and think an email is legit, etc. There's so many ways to get infected even if you're someone with years of IT experience. Personally I prefer Nod32.

Use McAfee, don’t watch naughty stuff or anything on your pc, but stream a little and watch streams. Rather be safe than sorry.

i use Windows Defender and really good
safe from malware etc, someday i received email from fake bounty manager who suggest me download wallet and i just donwload without find more info bout that  ::)  when downloaded 100% Defender auto delete that shit file,, almost lose my asset. lol

If you are using Windows 10 there is Windows Defender if not try Kaspersky Anti Virus or Avast.

You can use avast antivirus for your laptop/PC protection.

use ksperkey antivirus. it protect  your pc.

 Avast là phần mềm chống virus tôi thấy ok nhất

what abount 360 total security?

you can use AVG anti virus to sucure the laptop

I using Eset Antivirus guard  :)

Windows defender own antivirus. It works fine for me, You don't need any external software slowing down your PC in 2018.

Hi,

Buy another laptop just for your cryptocurrencies, it will maybe costs $200 or even less, put off wifi and bluetooth, install bitdefender, avast or whatever and connect only when trading or opening your wallets.

Don't print on a wireless wifi printer. Secure your mails, install google authenticator on your phone, don't download shit.

Buy a Ledger or Trezor to put the crypto you don't want to trade.

One Account = One mail (with strong passwords and 2FA)

Or just avoid floatware in general. No need for useless junk and Win10's standard antivirus is more than enough if one knows what they are doing online.

keep your system / apps updated, use Kaspersky antivir for protection

Just don't open too much-unrecommended site from the anti-virus program that you have and you will be safe, since they destroy your memories and battery.