Which Internet Security Should I Buy???

devmcc

Hi all.. Just looking for a bit of advice - use the PC for ebaying, here, online banking etc.... I have used F-Secure in the past as it is what the system came with but I had a bit of trouble with it and the support was shocking!! I know nowt about computers really so am looking for the best package out there - I have tried reading the which security do you use post but it is going WAY above my head!! Thanks for any help you can offer... :T

SemperFi

I have just started using nod32. It's not cheap, but comes really highly recommended. It's been trouble free so far for me and has picked up some threats that AVG left behind. (I only used AVG briefly while I did my research).

Millionaire

If your looking to buy I would recommend Eset Smart Security.

http://www.eset.co.uk/products/index.php

Very good antivirus (NOD32) and very lite on resources.

esuhl

Q: Which Internet Security Should I Buy???
A: You probably don't need to.

I'd go for...
Antivirus: either AVG Free or Avira Anti-Vir.
Firewall: Comodo (v3 "learns" which programs to allow automatically using its default settings. I'd either change the defaults (change to "Custom security level" immediately after installing and disable Defense+ or just use v2).
Anti-Spyware: Spywareblaster and Spybot S&D.

Just search Google or the forums here for more details, and BEWARE OF SPOOF WEBSITES!

As SemperFi says, NOD32 is also an excellent antivirus program (probably very slightly better than the two free ones above, but you've got to pay for it).

Just make sure you keep everything updated (including Windows itself).


Hope this helps...

jje_2

Comodo do both a firewall and AV product though AV is a beta product .Both free.
Superantispyware is free also.
Kaspersky labs do a 60 day free trial of internet security suite . They are also giving a how to stay safe online guide in plain english free .
If you do buy Kaspersky then look at the three user pack deal does not have to be the same household though twelve months starts from day of first activation .
I would try the trial of Eset or Kaspersky to see how you get on with them before buying .

jje

brunlea99

I can thoroughly recommend the Kaspersky Internet Security package (Anti-Virus, Firewall, Anti-Spam, anti-spyware etc). I had a major problem earlier in the week (on this forum and search for brunlea99) with virus and spyware. I had AVG anti-virus and ran Spybot/Adaware etc but they did not get rid of the issues. I downloaded the Kaspersky trial version and that cleaned everything in one scan. I've now purchased the 3 licence package direct (and I got a 50% discount online although I think that has now ceased).

jje_2

Presume you bought Kaspersky 7 . If so when Kaspersky 8 is released later in the year ( gone out of Beta and in RC1 at present ) Your key/serial should be valid for the new version .

As cheap as £11-46 single user OEM from here .
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Software/Security+&amp%3B+Anti-Virus/Kaspersky+Internet+Security+7.0+OEM+1yr?productId=28025

Far cheaper and even free AV are around you may never need anything but AVG or the like .me if i am going to have security i prefer to use a few tried and trusted products that came highly recommended and have never let me down .
jje

superscaper

I personally use Eset Smart Security.

robpw2

I would say NONE
there are so many good free options i use avast and it works fine you get a new code every year and it automatiocally updates

robt_2

You definetly should not be buying any, there are plenty of free ones.

PeteMc

Go with Eset or Kaspersky.