Best Anti-virus software

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

What are some of the better antivirus software available? For years I used Norton but for the last few years I’ve been using Kaspersky. My subscription to kaspersky expired yesterday so should I renew it or go with another brand? I typically only ever use my laptop for doing work.

 

[blaseblah]

I'm about to cancel Norton. It keeps annoying me with popups and trying to get me to use it's other services. I just want antivirus software, nothing else. I don't want your stupid VPN service. It's just not worth it anymore.

 

[Ladder Master]

BitDefender Internet Security

 

[Senzo Tanaka]

Built in Windows Defender is good enough unless you are downloading and running a lot of suspect applications or browsing shady websites without ad and script blockers.

 

[Swing]

I also just use what's available in Windows 10. I haven't had an issue (that I've noticed) in years. I do make sure to update Windows frequently for new security essentials definitions.

 

[Valhoven]

What are some of the better antivirus software available? For years I used Norton but for the last few years I’ve been using Kaspersky. My subscription to kaspersky expired yesterday so should I renew it or go with another brand? I typically only ever use my laptop for doing work.

Malwarebytes Premium is solid, IMO. They've long addressed the semantics between terms antivirus and anti-malware from a cybersecurity perspective if that's a hang-up upon first glance. It only costs about 3€ monthly and inches up to a figure of less than 10€ for many devices. Good stuff. Install and go about your business.

 

[CaulderBorn]

Used webroot for years now, love them. Have never had an issue and it does not get in my way, or slow down my pc.

 

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

Any input @Madmick or @jefferz ?

 

[jefferz]

Any input @Madmick or @jefferz ?

I only use Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, and Pi-Hole.

Don't visit shady sites.

 

[kyokugen86]

Kaspersky

 

[Valhoven]

Which did you decide on, bud? @Law Talkin’ Guy

 

[GSP_37]

One of those detects if software tries to take screenshot, but it is from bad actor country... and is banned from being used by U.S. Gov't.