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I just got a new mac and putting windows on hald of the HD. My question is what is the best antivirus to use? I have only used OSX until now. Thanks

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http://www.comodo.com/home/browsers-toolbars/browser.php

thanks! Also do you need anti spyware when using a virtual machine?

If the VM is going to connect to the internet yes.  Malware/Spyware is more common than viruses in most cases.  Malwarebytes is what I typically use.

http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1026504

Best anti-virus? Use linux  ;D.

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None, the best is not using window...

My personal favourite is MalwareBytes. It comes with a free version and the pro version is only £15

AVG 2013

CCleaner to clean the browser cache

NoScript addon for Firefox

COMODO as a firewall

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to scan infected computer

Spybot - Search & Destroy for trojan/keyloger

Most free antivus are good then : Avast, AVG, Avira, Panda Cloud, NOD32

I recommend NOD32.

I am using ecet nod 32. It works fine to me.

"Bitdefender" High Grade security.

Eset

COMODO works like shit. I always have to turn it off

Are you talking about the free version firewall only or the other crap that come with ?


The best antivirus is yourself :
Don't download shit and don't visit dodgy site !

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ESET NOD is the best,but the best free AV is Microsoft Security Essentials.
Its free and amazing (like NOD,but free  :D )

How You stop intrusion attempts?

Why would anyone try to intrude your computer at first ? Think about it.

It's not as easy as that though is it?

And define dodgy site? There are plenty of dodgy links on here.

To steal Your confidential information. Never seen a fake wireless access points?
If someone use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anony.wififinder to create near You a Hotspot with the same name and password, Your Data will be stolen.

You know it is dodgy when you are looking for dodgy stuff.


Honeypot. Why for god-sake would you connect to an unknown insecure WiFi ? You are asking for it.

If someone use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anony.wififinder to create near You a Hotspot with the same name and password and stronger signal, Your Data will be stolen.
(There are other anyone accessible programs to view access passwords to WIFI).

Again, define 'dodgy stuff' and how do you know a site or link you click is 'dodgy'?

Are you asking me to post links of dodgy website containing malicious code ?

No, I'm asking you to define what you mean by dodgy and how we can know something is dodgy.

Basically everything that contain illegal content especially illegal pornography, cracking software, key-generator,...
Also streaming websites are fucking dodgy. I keep saying it, don't watch streaming online for movies/series.

Every time money is involved, every time you are asked personal informations.
Facebook is dodgy. People should stop using that shit.

Some of those site may not appear dodgy. And you can get viruses that are from seemingly legit sites or sources.

My preference is for Kaspersky or F-Secure because they don't seem too memory or processor intensive. They both consistently perform well in customer views and the top consumer mags.

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The human brain.

I'm using the Comodo package at the moment and it seems to work great. Look into it.

Yes. That's what I'm saying.

I don't use av normally but whenever I do,  I use Comodo Internet security ( comes with anti-virus, firewall, sandbox, Comodo browser) or kaspersky pure and malwarebyets anti malware.

The human brain isn't always reliable.

i use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

there is no such thing as "the best antivirus" for example of course ESET nod is better then Avira but then again Avira is free and you have to pay for ESET (unless you're a pirate :D ) and ESET takes more of your RAM and processing power when Avira is so easy on your GPU :)

There are so many details on different antiviruses that every individual would probably have a different "best" for himself

Data protection is bigger issue, than virus/malware removal, after your Data is violated.

then the title should say best data protection antivirus ;)

People here are interested mostly, how to protect data wallet, and not how to removal "FBI WARNING"

I think ESET antivirus/internet security is the best :)

none, other than malware bytes.  bet you didn't know antivirsus programs can give your computer a virus.  ;)

ESET or Microsoft Security Essentials (you'd be surprised :) )

I'm being serious

can you get avg for mac.  ???

http://www.avg.com/in-en/avg-antivirus-for-mac

Also, obviously most viruses are written for Windows OS's, so a Linux distro with a AV and firewall would be best, but many of us don't want to use Linux on our home PC's (myself included).

I just switched to Kaspersky and I must say I am pretty impressed with the setup.

Free AVG is the best... cause its free..

Free Avast

Kaspersky  :P

I don't use any specific antivirus software, if i system infected i will just format it

I am using nod32. Works well comparing to other antivirus it does not hang my system.

I'm using free avg so far it is the best.

Nod32 or Bit defender and staying away from dodgy websites is best way to avoid any kind of attack.

When using windows throughout the years I've always found Malwarebytes anti-malware to be the best anti virus program.
It's free unless you want to pay for the 'full' version, but it doesn't get you much more than the free version.
Easy to use, both for protection and scanning. You can find them at; https://www.malwarebytes.org

It's not a anti-virus program, it only scans for malware. Make sure you also have a anti-virus software and of course a firewall too.

Whenever I've used it there has been a protection option avaliable, which actively detects sketchy websites and downloads, doesn't that qualify as a anti-virus?

Avast and MalwareBytes are a winning combo imo

Free avg...

Let's all just settle this with Eset NOD32. As loads of other people have also suggested this, it shows that it must be pretty damn awesome. Plus, when you're "far out" in the internet for a long time, you'll realise it's the best around.

If you want the top of the top get Sophos. It's an anti-virus made for companies.

But it scans these downloads for malware, it does not do the main function of an anti-virus software programm, which is to scan for and remove/quarantine viruses from your hard drive(s) and downloads. It just scans for malware.

yes! this is my favorite one...

Linux :P

avg is good actually and I use it and have never had a problem up to now.

+1

I use Eset Smart Security and Malwarebytes. If you update them regularly and are careful of what you do you should be okey.

Agree, I'm using Comodo on my win pc.