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hlthe2b

(101,730 posts)
Tue Dec 31, 2019, 04:59 PM Dec 2019

Posting here for more input: What (if any) Internet Security Package (Security Suite) do you use?

Last edited Wed Jan 1, 2020, 10:27 AM - Edit history (1)

I've had a major "flame-out" with the major brand antiviral total security package I've used for four years with no prior issues and (previously) total confidence. Seems the pre-Christmas automated update corrupted both Foxfire & Chrome rendering them unable to open or even be fully uninstalled. That chain of events then ended in total corruption of Windows 10 and required a full 96 hours before I could FINALLY get things back (after uninstalling that security software). NO, I did not have any viral, trojan or malware infection that set this off. For now I have Malwarebytes Premium and Windows Defender protecting me until I can decide on a replacement.

Your input appreciated and I will post the ratings for 2020 that I found from my research of the leading tech sites-- once those who wish have had time to weigh in. Perhaps others are likewise considering a change. Oh, and if by chance you DON'T like your package please tell us why

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Bitdefender
1 (25%)
Norton
0 (0%)
Kaspersky
0 (0%)
McAfee
0 (0%)
Webroot
1 (25%)
Trend Micro
0 (0%)
Avast
2 (50%)
AVG
0 (0%)
Zone Alarm
0 (0%)
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Posting here for more input: What (if any) Internet Security Package (Security Suite) do you use? (Original Post) hlthe2b Dec 2019 OP
Footprint, Online backup vs Antivirus PoliWrangler Dec 2019 #1
I use Malwarebytes on ALL my puters. It's the best I've ever used. abqtommy Dec 2019 #2
Kick for further input! hlthe2b Jan 2020 #3
Malwarebytes Premium IcyPeas Jan 2020 #4
malwarebytes Kali Jan 2020 #5
eset smart security premium lillypaddle Jan 2020 #6
Malwarebytes AND Avast sakabatou Jan 2020 #7
I use both of those as well MuseRider Jan 2020 #8

PoliWrangler

(139 posts)
1. Footprint, Online backup vs Antivirus
Tue Dec 31, 2019, 05:18 PM
Dec 2019

Main thing we look at is the "footprint" of the AV. Does it take over everything (annoying) and cause an extra load on the system? Have liked mostly ESET (AV only) and Bitdefender. More important I think is a solid online backup that keeps versions of docs over time. That's the perfect thing to protect you from the encryption ransom attacks. Have seen them get past many AV apps.

IcyPeas

(21,747 posts)
4. Malwarebytes Premium
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 04:20 PM
Jan 2020

so far-so good. worth it for the peace of mind. also with one license you can use it on all your devices, so I have it on my desktop, my phone and my tablet.

Kali

(54,990 posts)
5. malwarebytes
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 04:26 PM
Jan 2020

I think it is a paid version, haven't "seen" it in a while if you know what I mean...don't do much on line so haven't had any problems in a long time *knocks on wood*

MuseRider

(34,060 posts)
8. I use both of those as well
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 09:38 PM
Jan 2020

and I have no problems. On my computer I also use Windows Defender, it works as well as any and is very quiet.

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