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January 08, 2018, 01:13:28 PM
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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 Smiley

Thanks in advance for any information.

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January 09, 2018, 11:09:22 PM
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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.
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January 09, 2018, 11:26:00 PM
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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.

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January 09, 2018, 11:32:47 PM
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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.
Why? What are the differences?
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January 10, 2018, 12:13:07 AM
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I using smadav  Wink

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January 10, 2018, 12:49:09 AM
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I using smadav  Wink
Smadav is not strong
For the better use AVG
I mean Smadav is just clean Chace.
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January 10, 2018, 01:03:08 AM
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I like to use avast antivirus
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January 10, 2018, 01:04:40 AM
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If your pc works on Windows 10, then you do not need an anti-virus. The Windows Defender is already a powerful shield.
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January 10, 2018, 02:59:37 AM
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For most security issues installing Linux instead of Windows will be the best approach.
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January 10, 2018, 04:47:20 AM
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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!
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February 07, 2018, 08:39:10 AM
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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
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February 07, 2018, 10:55:02 AM
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Im using AVG it is a good antivirussoftware .
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February 07, 2018, 11:13:49 AM
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Avast Free Antivirus
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February 07, 2018, 11:52:12 AM
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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.
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February 07, 2018, 12:15:50 PM
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I use Eset nod32
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February 07, 2018, 12:33:34 PM
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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 Smiley

Thanks in advance for any information.



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.
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February 07, 2018, 12:33:56 PM
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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 Smiley

Thanks in advance for any information.



Use McAfee, don’t watch naughty stuff or anything on your pc, but stream a little and watch streams. Rather be safe than sorry.
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February 07, 2018, 12:34:18 PM
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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  Roll Eyes  when downloaded 100% Defender auto delete that shit file,, almost lose my asset. lol

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February 07, 2018, 12:51:58 PM
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If you are using Windows 10 there is Windows Defender if not try Kaspersky Anti Virus or Avast.

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February 07, 2018, 01:20:07 PM
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You can use avast antivirus for your laptop/PC protection.
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