How can one minimise virus attacks to the computer? We seem to be having more virus attacks and they are becoming more lethal if not sophisticated? I have lost a good number of valuable documents when my note-book was recently found having a virus infection.
2007-06-23 01:26:31 · 12 answers · asked by Counsellor 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I've had good luck with the free AVG Avast product. It has a great balance between protection and interference.
2007-06-23 01:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by Steve C 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-21 13:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are all bad. Why? Because all antivirus software is 'reactive'. In other words, if a new virus comes out today, you could get infected and your virus scanner will *not* catch it until an update is released. While you do need a virus scanner, I certainly wouldn't pay for it. Try AVG free edition.
Your best defense against viruses starts with you, the computer user. People typically don't get viruses if they don't open attachments that aren't expected, keep their computers updated and patched, and don't download junk off the Internet.
2007-06-23 01:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by TECH 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no.1 is till now of course kaspersky internet security !
Kaspersky Lab’s flagship personal anti-virus solution that protects against viruses, Trojans, spyware, rootkits and other malicious programs, has received a double accolade from PC World, one of the world’s most influential and trusted computer magazines. The product was named the ‘Best Buy’ in a review of leading anti-virus solutions; and has been cited by the magazine as one of the ‘100 Best Products of 2007’.
June 2007
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 finished first place in a comparative test of 12 personal antivirus products, which was conducted by ComputerBild, a major European IT magazine. According to authors of the review, “Kaspersky Anti-Virus has demonstrated excellent ability to detect and disinfect both new and rare malicious programs.” ComputerBild experts emphasized that the Kaspersky Lab product treated infected files very carefully and did not damage a single file. The testing also showed record-fast updating of antivirus databases: it took an average of only 28 minutes after the appearance of new threats before receiving the necessary updates, according to the magazine’s testing specialists.
For the highly effective detection and removal of malicious programs, safe treatment of infected files and fast new threat response time, Kaspersky Anti-Virus received the prestigious ComputerBild Test Winner award.
2007-06-23 01:31:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hi,
I agree with TECH on the fact that users play a big role protecting their systems. You should know what you are downloading, what you are installing and what you're running. avoid visiting bad rated sites (you can install mcafee advisor for free, it will advise you about a site rating) can protect you very well.
You still need an antivirus and an antispyware in case you get a virus by chance. AVG free is not that good, so go to something like Avast, AOL virus shield, Avira free. Some antispyware programs like spyware terminator are not bad if installed with antiviruses.
well good luck
2007-06-23 01:48:55 · answer #5 · answered by peter_panda 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
use the following combination of antivirus, firewall, etc: AVG free, ZoneAlarm (firewall free), AD-Aware SE Pro, Ad-Watch SE Pro.
I've had the above programs for a long time and since then, i've had zero problems with my computer, considering that it's on usually 24/7 and has broadband connection. Plus many people use my computer (flash drives, etc.) and still I've had no problem.
2007-06-23 03:06:21 · answer #6 · answered by bAshIR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Norton Internet Security. I have used Norton for eight years and never had a virus slip by it. There is also a list of downloads to erase all known viruses.
2007-06-23 01:52:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I like Avast. www.avast.com.
It's legitimately free, updates for 14 months after you register, and has a much smaller hard drive and memory footprint.
I think it's shameful that the two major big-box electronics retailers push their so-called "security package" of *orton *py Sweeper, because those two programs together slow computers down terribly.
Just use Avast in concert with manual Ad-Aware and Spybot scans and you'll be fine.
2007-06-23 01:32:53 · answer #8 · answered by Aaron W 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Norton antivirus products are good. We have been using them from more than 7 years.
2007-06-23 01:33:32 · answer #9 · answered by Angel 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Definetly, the best antivirus,anti-spyware and all these is the Panda Antivirus.Its the best.The second best maybe its Kaspersky.McAfee is good too.
2007-06-23 01:31:50 · answer #10 · answered by kostantine 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋