[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Antivirus software
Evie
et8686 at gmail.com
Tue Mar 23 20:21:32 PST 2021
Hi all,
Info to share.....
I did more digging, and found out "Window Defender" has 2 parts; Window
Defender firewall (network security) and Window Defender.
Someone described as " *Windows Defender is essentially an anti-malware
scanner.* But in Windows 10, it has firewall capabilities through the
Windows Defender Firewall, which is the updated version of the classic
firewall built into the world’s most popular operating system." Anyone
could explain this more clearly??
Bjorn Johansson <https://www.safetydetectives.com/author/bjornjohansson/>,
published below article on *January 1, 2021*
*Is Windows Defender Good Enough in 2021? (You Won't Like the Answer)*,
https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/windows-defender-vs-antiviruses-is-defender-enough-for-you/
.
He actually has done detailed and rigorous tests on Window Defender and
other antivirus software, then ranked them on malware detection rates,
system performance, scan speeds, overall internet security protection, and
customer support.
Apparently, he concluded that Window Defender is very good and it's free,
but to really protect your computer, especially, if you store valuable data
and information, you should have more protection!
Evie
On Sat, Mar 13, 2021 at 2:01 AM Robert Primak <bobprimak at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Agreed that an update on the current state of antivirus programs is a
> good topic, possibly for a potpourri meeting.
> As has been the case for many years, the Top Ten or so antivirus products
> shuffle around and have specific strengths and weaknesses, but generally
> remain in the Top Ten. The main change has been that Windows Security
> (Windows Defender) has been rated in the Top Ten or so for the past few
> years in most AV rankings.
> Also, two of the testing labs have gone out of business in the past couple
> of years. There are now at least four testing labs which release
> comparative results periodically. And the PC Mag Roundups each year.
> -- Bob Primak
>
> On Friday, March 12, 2021, 03:59:10 PM EST, john rudy <
> jjrudy1 at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I am sometimes a simple person and like to take advantage of research done
> by others..
> The Computer Group depended on a presentation that Gary Patrick provided
> about every 9 months. At the time the products were frequently changing
> and
> one that was #4 one time might be #1 the next time. In general, if one
> chose one of the top group they remained near the top for years.
>
> At his last such presentation, maybe two years ago, he said that Defender,
> which was free, was excellent, and so I started using it. In addition
> there
> are some products which one should run periodically such as Malwarebytes.
>
> It has been a while since this subject has been discussed at the group and
> maybe we will add it in to an upcoming potpourri
> John
>
> John Rudy
> 781-861-0402
> 781-718-8334 (cell)
> John.rudy at alum.mit.edu
>
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LCTG <lctg-bounces+jjrudy1=comcast.net at lists.toku.us> On Behalf Of
> Evie
> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 3:10 PM
> To: Lex Computer Group <LCTG at lists.toku.us>
> Subject: Re: [Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Antvirus software
>
> Hi Bob,
>
> You have done it again; always provide useful analysis!
>
> By the way, how would you test antivirus software and determine which one
> is
> good or bad?
>
> Evie
>
> On Fri, Mar 12, 2021 at 3:03 PM Evie <et8686 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Good information in such a short time; thanks for sharing, appreciate
> > ya all!
> > Never too much good information though!.......Keeps them coming, please!
> >
> > I used Kaspersk for a while, a few years ago; stopped using it because
> > it's developed by a Russian company based in Russia (too many scary
> > stories about security hacking by Russians).
> > I also could not tell how good/bad the performance of Kaspersk is
> > while using the free version; never see any reports/notices posted,
> > and wondered if it works at all.
> >
> > I agree with you, Denise; I used McAfee and Norton before/a while ago,
> > and did not like them too much (don't remember exactly why, but I
> > think it was useability issues).
> > I will do more research and learn more on Avast, AVG, Window PC
> > Defender, Malwarebytes (paid version, it's on sale now, 80% off or
> $19/year).
> >
> > Evie
> >
> > On Fri, Mar 12, 2021 at 2:04 PM David Lees <joeoptics at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I use the paid Malwarebytes on systems that I use frequently. And I
> >> use AVG free version or paid McAfee on the others. I like
> >> Malwarebytes best, but nothing is perfect in terms of protection.
> >> It's still a case to be vigilant.
> >>
> >> David Lees
> >> From Pixel 3 XL
> >>
> >> On Fri, Mar 12, 2021, 1:26 PM Evie <et8686 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I have been using free Malwarebytes for 3 months, and looking for a
> >>> good antivirus/virus protection software (prefer free version, but
> >>> understand that free version provides only the basics).
> >>>
> >>> I found a list of the *Top 10 Best Free Antivirus Software (2021)*,
> >>> https://www.antivirussoftwareguide.com/best-free-antivirus;
> >>>
> >>> 1. Total AV
> >>> <https://www.antivirussoftwareguide.com/visit/totalav>
> >>> (a
> >>> 10-employee GB/England company)
> >>> 2. PC Protect
> >>> <https://www.antivirussoftwareguide.com/visit/pcprotect
> >>> >
> >>> 3. McAfee <https://www.antivirussoftwareguide.com/reviews/mcafee>
> >>> 4. Bitdefender
> >>> <https://www.antivirussoftwareguide.com/reviews/bitdefender>
> >>> 5. Norton <https://www.antivirussoftwareguide.com/reviews/norton>
> >>> 6. Avast <https://www.antivirussoftwareguide.com/reviews/avast>
> >>> 7. ScanGuard <
> https://www.antivirussoftwareguide.com/visit/scanguard>
> >>> 8. AVG <https://www.antivirussoftwareguide.com/reviews/AVG>
> >>> 9. Kaspersk
> >>> <https://www.antivirussoftwareguide.com/reviews/kaspersky
> >>> >y
> >>> (a Russian company)
> >>> 10. Malwarebytes
> >>>
> >>> <https://www.antivirussoftwareguide.com/reviews/malwarebytes-review>
> >>>
> >>> Does anyone have any good/bad experience, 2-cent, analysis on these
> >>> antivirus softwares, or other recommendations??
> >>>
> >>> Thanks
> >>> Evie
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