Posted by Bonovox
Which is best Norton Security or AVG? At the moment i am using AVG which has been very good but someone said to me Norton is best and someone else said to me AVG. So which is really the better one overall? And is Mobile Wireless Broadband connections less or more at risk from viruses than fixed line? Thanks.
Posted by adnansanni
Risk are same. Bit-defender and Kaspersky also good. Avg isn't good enough.
Posted by gaming_guy
both are crap.
avira anti-vir is the best free a/v (with malwarebytes antimalware/comodo firewall for antimalware/firewalls)
and kaspersky internet security is the best paid suite (which you may be able to get free if you bank with barclays)
Posted by Angello
kaspersky is the best, yes
Posted by Dups!
Yep, I also say Karsperky. Used McAffee for years until last year when I switched to Karspersky and have no regrets whatsoever.
Posted by nicv27
i use Eset NOD32 and have never had any problems with it
Posted by Bonovox
Oh ok that makes different interesting reading. Can you get any of these free from the internet and i dont mean clicking on something fake or dodgy lol.
Posted by lukechris
Buy last month's pc advisor on the net and they had kapersky free for 6 months!
Posted by phatvenny
Don't forget that AVG is probably the best value for money as it's free
Or you could invest in a MAC!!!
Posted by Bonovox
Why do Macs have better security & makes it harder to hack them?
Posted by carkitter
Macafee is secure but annoying and obtrusive.
Windows 7 + Google Chrome is supposedly a winning combination...
BTW, did you know the M$ are binging out their own free anti virus software? It seems Microsoft wants to deal to virus' once and for all.
Posted by Bonovox
Is it true then that Google Chrome makes your browsing a little more secure? Its what it said when i downloded it
Posted by carkitter
"So what makes Chrome so secure? Previous Pwn2Own champion Charlie Miller says that although he did find a security hole in Google's browser, he was unable to exploit it because of Chrome's browser's sandboxing feature (which is a security mechanism that keeps running code isolated using a tightly-controlled set of virtual resources) and Windows 7 security measures which combined to prevented him from exploiting any Chrome weaknesses." source
This guy Charlie Miller is the guy who found the iPhone SMS vulnerability so he knows his stuff...
Posted by carkitter
On 2009-08-31 22:40:14, Bonovox wrote:
Why do Macs have better security & makes it harder to hack them?
Mac and Windows OS are not compatible so viruses for Windows won't work on a Mac. Therefore the hackers have to write two versions of code and why would you when one version will get you into 80+% of computers and the other will get you into 10%.
Posted by brys182
@all
what can you say about the security of Symantec Antivirus?
i'am using this for many years and it's really worth for your money.
Posted by senninha
On 2009-08-31 22:40:14, Bonovox wrote:
Why do Macs have better security & makes it harder to hack them?
there is nothing inherently better or more secure in the Mac OS. the only reason why there are hardly any viruses for the Mac is a simple case of economics. hackers and virus writers would rather spend their time writing code which targets 90% of the market rather than a measly 8%. that's really all there is to it.
for example, you may hit 1000 pc's and yet only get fruitful results from let's say 5 of them. if the success rate is that low, then you would be better off going for the larger population.
i am not in any way a virus writer writer or hacker. but i used to be a software developer, and it is a similar argument in that field as well: generally more fruits for your labor and investment with pc's over macs.
Posted by markphil
IE8, Safari and Firefox all fell victim to hackers on day one of the annual Pwn2Own contest, while Google's Chrome survived.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/tec[....]e.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=10563132
Posted by Dups!
So, how is Microsoft's anti-virus doing, anyone using it?
I'm wondering how good is it going to be considering they've seen quite a fair of viruses.
Posted by markphil
i use AVG (Was recommended even by professional IT geeks) and Common sense
->not infected by virus[ This Message was edited by: markphil on 2009-10-19 05:12 ]
Posted by jcwhite_uk
On 2009-10-19 00:18:57, markphil wrote:
i use AVG (Was recommended even by professional IT geeks) and Common sense
->not infected by virus
[ This Message was edited by: markphil on 2009-10-19 05:12 ]
Are you sure you dont have a virus? Just because AVG hasnt found any doesnt mean you dont have viruses.
I upgraded from AVG free to Kaspersky. As soon as it was live Kaspersky found viruses on my PC that AVG hadnt found.
[ This Message was edited by: jcwhite_uk on 2009-10-19 14:55 ]
Posted by lukechris
@JC exactly the same, AVG IMO is shit, I pay for Kaspersky and it keeps me right up to date, and has the best reviews in comparisons of all AV's
Posted by jcwhite_uk
Check here to get Kaspersky for free (legally): http://blogsolute.com/2009/07/kaspersky-2009-security-keys.html
Posted by lukechris
What is CBE though, does it work with Win 7?
Posted by lukechris
Looks good but the RS link is dead, any chance of a kind upload?
EDIT: Found it here for anyone who wants it
[ This Message was edited by: lukechris on 2009-10-19 19:58 ]
Posted by Rookwise
I originally used NIS since 2003 but for the last 2 years all our computers are now running AVG Free. I've found that both products noticably slow down our computers. Sometimes even pausing them for a few seconds.
I'm with Barclays and have just been reading their free Kaspersky Internet Security offer for PC's and also Mobile phones. Soon as my laptop is charged again and I get some free time I'm gonna give it a try I think.
Posted by Bonovox
Is that just for smartphones the security for mobiles? Never thought a dumb phone would need it.
Posted by Rookwise
Don't know mate it doesn't say. AFAIK it's WM phones and maybe Symbian that can get virus's so its probably for those.
This message was posted from a C901
Posted by stephenmorph
Hello All,
I am using Symantec from 2.5 years and also AVG free. I did find that Symantec does make the PC slow. But if you get the Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition suite it should be a better option compared to AVG Free.
Posted by lukechris
@all, its symbian phones that use Kasperksy Mobile security. And its bloody good!
Posted by markphil
On 2009-10-19 15:54:47, jcwhite_uk wrote:
On 2009-10-19 00:18:57, markphil wrote:
i use AVG (Was recommended even by professional IT geeks) and Common sense
->not infected by virus
[ This Message was edited by: markphil on 2009-10-19 05:12 ]
Are you sure you dont have a virus? Just because AVG hasnt found any doesnt mean you dont have viruses.
I upgraded from AVG free to Kaspersky. As soon as it was live Kaspersky found viruses on my PC that AVG hadnt found.
[ This Message was edited by: jcwhite_uk on 2009-10-19 14:55 ]
yes im sure i dont have virus. Every month i install and run AVAST !!!!!!
Posted by phonecrzy
get a shiny worry free macbook like me!
Posted by mallaccra
Microsoft Security Essentials is one of the good choice
Posted by adnansanni
Yeah I'm using the Microsoft Security Essentials in my desktop pc with built-in firewall of vista with SP2. its works well.
Posted by markphil
When you open AVAST, you'll find two different interfaces, one for the average user and one for the more advanced user. The simple interface has the look and feel similar to that of DVD player software. Unfortunately, it is difficult to use and navigate. The options are not labeled, with the exception of a pop-up description when you hover over a button. The enhanced interface provides plenty of options to customize the program to fit your needs, however, it also suffers from oversimplification, especially regarding the buttons.
This software provides good protection with the on-demand scanner and the resident scanner, though these slow down the system while performing file transfers or opening programs. The email protection is adequate for POP3, SMTP and IMAP accounts.
AVAST did receive the West Coast Labs Checkmark level 1 and 2 as well as the VB100%. However, AVAST wasn't as effective as some of the other products reviewed. For better virus protection, refer to some of our higher-ranked products.
The AVAST update feature checks for product and virus definition updates at either a user-defined interval or manually. When you do a manual check for updates, you decide which updates to install. When the software automatically checks for updates, it can update the files at that time or at a time previously specified during setup.
This product is very easy to install and no problems were encountered.
The manufacturer offers online support with a knowledge base search and FAQs page. You can contact customer support through email. They responded to ours within 36 hours. The telephone support is only for commercial users.
http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
I'm switching to ESET smart security 4 NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YIKES!!!!!!!!
[ This Message was edited by: markphil on 2009-10-27 22:13 ]
Posted by markphil
HE HE HE HE HE I HAVE NOW ESET NOD32 SMART SECURITY 3 HE HE HE HE HE
Posted by markphil
LOOK LOOK how ESET NOD32 smart security Business Edition Block all incoming unwanted Viruses !!
[ This Message was edited by: markphil on 2009-10-28 08:51 ]
Posted by markphil
More Shot!
Overview
ESET's NOD32 is rapidly becoming one of the best pieces of antivirus software on the market today. ESET's NOD32 once again has delivered an excellent product that is highly effective, and now, easy to use. The strength and beauty of this software is its light footprint, relatively fast scanning and superior ThreatSense® Technology that detects malicious software before it has been reported. Its interface is intuitive and easy to use for the average home user, but can be configured and tweaked by the advanced user. The one-user, one-year package is priced at $39.99, which is the middle range of the antivirus software products reviewed.
Standout Features
* Effective antivirus protection (98%)
* Light footprint on your computer (34M)
* Excellent scanning speed
* Excellent proactive protection
* Is one of the few companies still offering products for legacy O/S's such as DOS and Windows 95, Windows 98, etc.
* Impressive Business Edition available
Ease of Use: Excellent
ESET's NOD32 is simple to use right out of the box (figuratively speaking … it’s a download) and requires little or no configuring for the average user. Yes, it’s an “install and forget program! The interface is clean and simple with enable/disable toggles and a configure option for those who are into tweaking their antivirus software. Unlike Kaspersky, which allows you to tailor their software based upon the perceived threat and the level of protection desired, advanced configuring NOD32 requires a bit more knowledge of your system. Fortunately, NOD32 works as it should in its default configuration and most users will never have to do anything but simply install this excellent software.
Effectiveness: Excellent
ESET's NOD 32 is among the most effective antivirus software products on the market today. Independent tests show that NOD32 removed about 98% of the virus threats it faced, putting it on par with BitDefender, “TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award” winner, and Kaspersky, “TopTenREVIEWS Silver Award” winner. In addition, NOD32 is certified by all the major independent testing laboratories the world over. Of the major antivirus software packages tested, NOD32 interfered less with our other computer operations than any of the other products reviewed. Its spyware protection is a little weaker than one might like, putting it on the same level as Kaspersky's 92%. Where NOD32 stands head and shoulders above its competitors is in its proactive detection and protection.
Most of the reputable antivirus software developers now include a heuristic engine that attempts to detect malware before it has been reported. Some refer to this as “Day Zero” detection because it is able to detect threats before their signatures is has been identified. The idea here is that when the software finds some code that looks malicious, it executes the software in the background to determine if it’s a threat to your machine. ESET has refined this technique like no other antivirus software developer with their ThreatSense® Technology.
This ThreatSense® Technology delivers an excellent detection rate while offering a very fast scan rate. Other antivirus packages offer similar detection rates, such as BitDefender and Kaspersky, but in both of those cases, the penalty you pay are slow scan rates. NOD32 is the only software package reviewed and tested that offered both high detection rates AND fast scan rates, indicating these folks know how to write efficient and effective code (according to the company, NOD32 is written in assembly language, a very efficient, low-level language). ESET could be the sleeper antivirus company ready to take this market by storm in coming years.
Updates: Excellent
Unlike Kaspersky and BitDefender, ESET's NOD32 only updates its virus signatures once a day. That's probably a short enough interval considering that ESET has the power to “push” updates to your computer in the instance of attack. Also, with ESET's highly effective heuristic, proactive engine, it is very likely that NOD32 will recognize malicious code before the signature is available. These two features make us more comfortable with the slightly longer update intervals than some of its competitors have.
Feature Set: Excellent
ESET's NOD32 is all about effectiveness AND speed. This software uses fewer resources than any of the packages tested and this is a thing of beauty. NOD32 is a breath of fresh air in a world of bloated software in that its code is efficiently written. From the perspective of the average user, this means this software has a light footprint and fast scans, both very good things. Its ThreatSense® Technology’s proactive defense is among the best heuristic programs on the market.
NOD32 offers several layers of protection including real time email scanning, antivirus protection, antispyware protection and rootkit scanner. The email scanner integrates easily and directly into MS Outlook or any other standard POP3 email client. Disappointingly, NOD32 did not have a Parental Control option where parents can block and control what sites their children are able to access online.
NOD32 is among the few antivirus products that still supports such legacy operating systems as DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98, etc. as well as Windows XP and Vista.
Ease of Installation: Excellent
Installation was prompt and easy. The package is just 34M making it among the lightest antivirus packages we have ever seen. We were disappointed, though, that ESET did not automatically remove the existing antivirus software on our system. Instead, NOD32 prompts you to remove any existing antivirus on your computer before installation.
ESET has made some excellent and necessary improvements in their interface with version 4, making the software far easier and more intuitive to use. Anticipating that the vast majority of people don't want to spend time messing with their antivirus software, but instead just want it to work, ESET crafted NOD32’s interface to be clean and simple. Most people can simply “install and forget” this software. The left-hand column features Protection Status, Computer Scan, Update, Setup, Tools and Help. The right windowpane is reserved for the active feature in use.
Although the features have an enable/disable toggle, the advanced user can simply click on “configure” in any of the features and find all of the advanced tweaks that anyone could ask for. Should you need to remove NOD32 from your computer, there is an uninstall option. After a reboot we found almost no evidence of the product on the machine.
Help/Support: Excellent
ESET's NOD32 provides extensive, context-sensitive help files similar to Kaspersky and this feature by both firms should be applauded. It’s about time the other software developers include similar help files. It’s simple and quick for the user and doesn't require much development cost for the software publisher. Online, ESET provides a fairly thorough 32-page PDF file manual for download, plus online FAQs for NOD32, links to an active user forum dedicated to the software, and a web form for contacting ESET customer support. While there is live telephone support offered, the call is not toll free and is available only during business hours, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.
Summary:
ESET's NOD32 offers the antivirus software buyer one more excellent choice. It sets itself apart from the competition with its scanning speed and light footprint on your computer resources. Its proactive approach to virus and other malware detection is among the best in the world, its virus detection is excellent, and now with an easy to use interface, this software ranks among the best available.
[ This Message was edited by: markphil on 2009-10-28 08:54 ]
Posted by adnansanni
@markphil:
Remaining Trial Period: 24201 days???
Posted by markphil
Yeah!!!!!!! 24,201 DAYS BEFORE IT EXPIRED. Why?
Posted by fatreg
That's 66 years, Eset only sell 3 year licenses..
Posted by lukechris
Date hack me thinks
Posted by Evil Eye
kaspersky is awesome.. try it, you won't regret..
Posted by mallaccra
On 2009-10-28 11:53:38, markphil wrote:
Yeah!!!!!!! 24,201 DAYS BEFORE IT EXPIRED. Why?
owh, what will be my age at the end of the 24,201 days starting from today, my lappy and i will look so ancient.....counting
[ This Message was edited by: mallaccra on 2009-10-28 17:25 ]
Posted by markphil
My ESET virusdata base is now
Update 4553 (20091028)
2009-10-28 20:26
BAT/Agent.BC (3), BAT/FormatAll.NAC, BAT/KillAV.NAZ, SWF/Exploit.Agent.AU (2), Win32/Adware.Agent.NMG, Win32/Agent.QGL (2), Win32/AutoRun.IRCBot.CX, Win32/AutoRun.IRCBot.DI, Win32/Bifrose.NEL, Win32/Delf.OOR (3), Win32/Dialer.NGB, Win32/HackAV.CZ, Win32/Kryptik.AZA, Win32/LockScreen.CN, Win32/LockScreen.CP, Win32/Peerfrag.DR, Win32/PSW.OnLineGames.NMP (2), Win32/PSW.OnLineGames.NNU (6), Win32/PSW.OnLineGames.ODJ, Win32/PSW.OnLineGames.ONN, Win32/PSW.OnLineGames.OOS (4), Win32/Spy.Banker.QYF, Win32/Spy.Banker.RSI, Win32/Spy.Delf.NDZ (2), Win32/Spy.Delf.NEN, Win32/Spy.Silon.AA (3), Win32/Spy.Zbot.JF, Win32/Spy.Zbot.UN, Win32/Spy.Zbot.VM, Win32/TrojanDownloader.Agent.PNE, Win32/TrojanDownloader.Bredolab.AA (6), Win32/TrojanDownloader.FakeAlert.AHS, Win32/TrojanDownloader.FakeAlert.ALZ, Win32/TrojanDownloader.FakeAlert.ANE, Win32/TrojanDownloader.FakeAlert.ANH, Win32/VB.AQT, Win32/Zuten.AH
Posted by nicv27
I use ESET's NOD32 and havent had any problems much better than avg i used previously.
Posted by markphil
KASPERSKY internet security 2010 is a HEAVY PROGRAM !!!!!
Posted by lel0uch
Believe it or not. I have researched all anti-virus products and the best anti-virus protection is Kaspersky. Kaspersky is the best all-round anti-virus program. NOD32 is just as good if not better, it runs faster and has less software conflicts but may be more difficult to use. Personally, I use NOD32.
Recent tests prove Kaspersky and NOD32 are better than the best sellers Norton and McAfee (av-comparatives.org). Norton is notoriously bloated and takes forever to perform full systems scans.
Trend Micro Antivirus is a viable alternative if you're having a lot of trouble with software conflicts. Trend Micro rounds out the top three. BitDefender is very good as well, but gives a high number of false alarms.
The most popular free anti-virus programs (AVG and Avast) have poor detection rates (82.82%, 87.46% respectively). If you want a free anti-virus Avira has higher detection rates than AVG or Avast! (94.26%).
Source(s):
http://www.kaspersky.com/
http://www.eset.com/
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/softwa…
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
Posted by perxolan
Eset nod32 is good, my company use it. But should be updated daily....