Internet security - best one?

grumpycrab

mart44 wrote: »

...I suppose they may know what they are letting themselves in for when embarking on the road and not everyone would describe their efforts that way. Must be a bit soul-destroying if someone does though.

As a software writer you get used to "users" (and reviewers) providing "comments" but that doesn't mean there's still enjoyment in producing a working module/package/system etc. The good money helps alot too;) There will NEVER be a bad time to be a software engineer.

anotheruser

A few years ago, Norton was horrific to remove from computers.

I used to use ESET NOD 32, which was good, fast and low memory usage. However now I just stick to Microsoft Security Essentials, which is fine for me.

You should give it (or another free one) a go before paying for one.
Give it a trial of at least 2 months before making any choices. You may just be hesitant to leave a paid for variety because you have paid for so long so feel it is somehow better to justify the money you have spent.

mart44

BertieBark wrote: »

Yes you're right it's a bit harsh and I could have been a bit more constructive, but I doubt they take it personally. I'm a software developer myself and have created plenty of things that people slate (not the software itself, but the function of the software). For example, the software running the £2 drop off zones now at Stansted, Luton, Liverpool airport was written by me (single handedly, not in a team) and it gets nothing but abuse.

Perhaps harsh words don't matter too much then. It's just that a Son is a software engineer and I know the diligence he puts into the job. He had an interest right from being a young teenager. The reason I could never be too sharp with opinions about software is probably because I've seen the time and effort that goes into becoming a software engineer. Well done to all who do it!

I'm not beyond saying where I find problems with software on various manufacturers forums but always done in the politest of ways (I hope).

I should mention my own current set-up for louisec:

Windows Defender (Windows 8.1.1).
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Pro.
Sandboxie.

It's difficult to decide on a best set-up. What one person thinks is good, another doesn't. Reading opinions, reviews and test results will eventually help you to decide. Or it might be that one trusted opinion that tips the balance. There are those who have been giving security advice on this forum for ages. It might be possible to get a consensus from the many past posts.

walesrob

I've fixed many Windows systems that have been laden with viruses and malware, and what I am finding lately is malware is more of a problem than viruses. Hackers know that most people have AV on their systems, and also know that they probably don't have anti-malware, so this is where they are trying their luck. One recent job I did had no viruses but it had so much malware, it was almost a lost cause. Any AV, whether paid or not does the job protecting a system from viruses, but not all are good at detecting malware. This is where Malwarebytes shines, and I always install that, and suggest the client gets a pro-licence for the real time protection as well. I've seen Malwarebytes licences on eBay for just a few pounds (don't know if they are kosher or not), but even if you pay the full £20 for a pro licence, its far cheaper than paying £50 - £100 for a local computer shop to sort out the mess.

However, you can't account for users just ignoring all the warnings that any AV or malware software may throw up. I've seen this a few times, and they kind of look sheepish when they come back to me again asking to fix their laptop.

Oblivion

I really don't know why people continue to rubbish Norton products. They may have been shaky in the early days but I think the current offerings are superb. I have Norton on all 5 of our computers and never once had a virus or malware.

To the OP ... Norton 360 might be more than you need. I'd suggest Norton Internet Security at less than £20 for a 3 computer licence ..... http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EOHI0MK/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

jacobmarsh89

How about Immunet free antivirus program. Has anyone used it before?

louisec

Thank you all for your comments and advice. While i was browsing today i came across the free months trial for norton internet security, which seems to have the same properties as 360 but without the reporting funtions (and a few other bits i wont miss). I think i can also grt this for £15 if i buy after the trial. At any rate, i now have a bit of time to review the suggestions in this post.

Many thanks to all.

JJ_Egan

If bank with Barclay Kaspersky Internet Security is free .
http://chart.av-comparatives.org/awards_by_vendor.php?venID=9
Long term test results here .

DCFC79

Ive used Avira which did its job, Avast which again did its job and seemed faster than Avira and I jhave used Kaspersky which did its job but maybe a little slow, haventused Avira or Kaspersky for a while s may have changed.