Well, we’re both saying the same. I was talking about computers only, not about the whole spectrum of devices 
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This is a little off-topic, but the thread has already wandered a bit, so I think it’s OK.
I was interested to read this article yesterday, about new types of ransomeware which can evade at least some Windows security warning systems.
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I have used virusvanish antivirus in system .
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Are you promoting that AV?
Is it a new brand? Because it’s not included in reviews I found or listings/comparisons like: https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/
But I’ve found some spamming about it, e.g.: http://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/how-to-remove-this-mouse-moving-virusmalware/
and two forums that banned members for it, e.g.: Raichel121 at http://www.pchelpforum.com/member.php?u=54747
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Looks like it, because they haven’t even got round to replacing all the “lorem ipsum” text on their website.
How not to look like a credible product.
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Avast Free use boring you sir, virus scanning forever and never see, I use antivirus bkav very efficient cloud computing technology the world’s leading anti-virus to help it…
I am using Avira and satisfied
I’m using McAfee for my website
Anti-virus for your website? How does that work?
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There are many antiviruses like MacAfee, AVG etc. available and you can use any but remember do not use free versions as these days our sites are so vulnerable to threats and free versions don’t protect completely and against high-end threats.
Hi, William17, You have a point there.
Are you using any AV and perhaps why that?
I recommend software called Linux. Easily prevents infection with 95% of viruses out there.
I am using Kaspersky from last five years, and not a single problem found
Way more security holes and vulnerabilities in Linux than in Windows (where almost all the security holes have already been patched).
The only thing where Linux is safer is that most viruses target Windows and so don’t affect you when you are running Linux. The virus writers rely on Linux to keep spreading their Windows viruses as Windows computers are now fairly good at blocking them.
If people running Linux were to install an antivirus then most viruses would disappear as they would no longer have Linux computers to serve as a carrier for them continuing to exist until they can find another unprotected Windows computer to infect.
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Hi friend! The top 5 AV are the following:
- McAfee
- Norton/Symantec
- Avast
- AVG
- Kaspersky
I am currently using Norton Security Premium (latest version) with 1 year subscription.
If you’re using Avast, then I suggest you go for a premium version… My sister has Avast in his PC and it works great. You just need to update what you have from time to time as lots of viruses and malwares are also created everyday… And one more thing, be sure not to use 2 different AV’s in one device because it will make you more prone to infection…
Hope this helps!
You should have it set to update automatically as soon as new upgrades become available - this still doesn’t provide fuill protection but at least it keeps the time between the virus being released and your antivirus being able to detect it to a minimum.
I have my AV set to upgrade ASAP and still see emails that look suspiciously like viruses that don’t start getting detected by the AV until an hour or so after I first spot the virus.
Can you recommend a Linux anti-virus?
, joke of the year.
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I’ve been running Clam-AV for years, on the “protect you Windows-using friends” basis. In all that time, it has detected just two threats, both on the same day, in the kind of Spam e-mails I would never even have opened, never mind forwarded to anyone. Somehow, I don’t have the impression my Linux set-up is the main threat facing Windows users.