Antivirus/Security software recommendations?
#31
The title is "Antivirus/Security software recommendation"
How does implying he get a Mac answer this question or provide advice on the question?
ps...sorry to OP for hijacking the post.
How does implying he get a Mac answer this question or provide advice on the question?
ps...sorry to OP for hijacking the post.
#32
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How does
"True. Plus, just endpoint protection and traditional AV or security (including firewalls etc.) doesn't really do the trick anymore."
Help answer the original question... it doesn't, but you're not wetting your pants about that quote are you.
Now can you please leave this thread, consider deleting your posts, as you've already recognised YOU are the problem here.
"True. Plus, just endpoint protection and traditional AV or security (including firewalls etc.) doesn't really do the trick anymore."
Help answer the original question... it doesn't, but you're not wetting your pants about that quote are you.
Now can you please leave this thread, consider deleting your posts, as you've already recognised YOU are the problem here.
#33
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How does
"True. Plus, just endpoint protection and traditional AV or security (including firewalls etc.) doesn't really do the trick anymore."
Help answer the original question... it doesn't, but you're not wetting your pants about that quote are you.
Now can you please leave this thread, consider deleting your posts, as you've already recognised YOU are the problem here.
"True. Plus, just endpoint protection and traditional AV or security (including firewalls etc.) doesn't really do the trick anymore."
Help answer the original question... it doesn't, but you're not wetting your pants about that quote are you.
Now can you please leave this thread, consider deleting your posts, as you've already recognised YOU are the problem here.
You came on here with some misleading bullsh1t that tried to make out Apple products, Macs this time, are somehow better than others.
Get back in your Apple shaped troll box
#35
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I did the same as you, enriched the thread with some additional comment related to IT Sec. I don't see a problem with your post and am flabbergasted by your suggestion that my post was in some way trolling, just posting true statements.
#36
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No point in tooing and froing on this with you, we all know your game (cue the "well what is my game?" comment from you, no point in me responding to that! lol)
Flabbergasted, lol.
This article is old, I know, but it does show how much of a troll/piece of crap line of advice you were giving: http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012...malware-study/
Righty, we are kinda killing tis thread, sorry Scoobywont. Kaspersky is a reasonable AV and cheap even if you can't get it for free. At the end of the day it's mostly about being vigilant, especially when fapping to **** or stealing digital content online (not that I'm saying you do either, lol).
Cybercriminals, fraudsters and cyberterrorists are getting pretty smart with their latest attacks so stay safe out there on ze interwebs!
#37
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Not misleading at all, I can guarantee you that you would be safer using a Macintosh and that was my advice. Nothing is 100% safe, but give someone a Windows PC and a Mac with no additional security software and see which is infected first.
I'm sat here right now using a 2006 iMac, every year or so I scan it, nothing detected, no doubt you'll try to tell me I'm somehow making that up and a Windows machine would be equally safe.
I'm sat here right now using a 2006 iMac, every year or so I scan it, nothing detected, no doubt you'll try to tell me I'm somehow making that up and a Windows machine would be equally safe.
Last edited by JackClark; 19 February 2014 at 11:54 AM.
#38
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Not misleading at all, I can guarantee you that you would be safer using a Macintosh and that was my advice. Nothing is 100% safe, but give someone a Windows PC and a Mac with no additional security software and see which is infected first.
I'm sat here right now using a 2006 iMac, every year or so I scan it, nothing detected, no doubt you'll try to tell me I'm somehow making that up and a Windows machine would be equally safe.
I'm sat here right now using a 2006 iMac, every year or so I scan it, nothing detected, no doubt you'll try to tell me I'm somehow making that up and a Windows machine would be equally safe.
Get back on topic please, what AV would be best? Not what machine...
#39
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I'd take your advice and change operating system.
#41
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Yeah, I hear a lot of people giving the thumbs up for Nod32, including those who dl and stream, that seems to be the winner of the votes so far.
Not sure if any use but this might help also:
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/buying-ad...s-for-windows/
#42
I have used Norton (was a nightmare as wormed its way into everything), kaspersky and AVG. Freeones were ok, to be fair. I now use Windows defender and just use my head regarding what I open via mail, websites etc.....
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Lol Well done Ali. :-)
MSE for me and a bit of common sense when surfing the net.
I often scan my PC very regularly, infact I won't even go into my online bank account unless I've scanned it with MSE and Malewarebytes first.
MSE for me and a bit of common sense when surfing the net.
I often scan my PC very regularly, infact I won't even go into my online bank account unless I've scanned it with MSE and Malewarebytes first.
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There's no substitute for sensible browsing/downloading.
I've got no real loyalty to any particular AV tool, but providing you've got a frequent scheduled scan combined with a real time scanner running - you're well on your way.
Mac owners are pretty vulnerable right now compared to users on an updated Windows 8 system, mainly because of their ignorance as they still think that nobody "writes virusus for Macs".
I've got no real loyalty to any particular AV tool, but providing you've got a frequent scheduled scan combined with a real time scanner running - you're well on your way.
Mac owners are pretty vulnerable right now compared to users on an updated Windows 8 system, mainly because of their ignorance as they still think that nobody "writes virusus for Macs".
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I always use AVG. I dont think I have ever paid for anti-virus software.
So, has Clarky finally gone? Jesus he was getting monotinious!
Forum user - Which new car shall I buy?
Jack Clark - Buy a Mac.
So, has Clarky finally gone? Jesus he was getting monotinious!
Forum user - Which new car shall I buy?
Jack Clark - Buy a Mac.
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I use NOD32 on one pc and paid for AVG on another, i use THIS also on both as a stand alone extra [read ****] bit of security, costs nothing and doesn't clog up the pc with bloated [norton] software.
Just lol at some of the arguments, really!!
Just lol at some of the arguments, really!!
#51
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Depends on how much **** you are watching/downloading. This is where most of the nasties lie
But in all seriousness stay away from Mcafee!, it's slow and crap and a pain to remove from your system.
But in all seriousness stay away from Mcafee!, it's slow and crap and a pain to remove from your system.
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#52
Good thread about antivirus software, but bad to see Jack Clark banned for something as petty as his Mac glorification in the context.
Anyway. I will try to get McAfee off and get Nod next time for my normal laptop.
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I don't think it was this thread that did it, but more many threads over a long period of time. This thread was probably the tipping point TBH.
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http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/deta...oval_tool.html
Listed for XP to Win7 so Windows 8 could be an issue if you have that.
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This may help
http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/deta...oval_tool.html
Listed for XP to Win7 so Windows 8 could be an issue if you have that.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/deta...oval_tool.html
Listed for XP to Win7 so Windows 8 could be an issue if you have that.
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