[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Kaspersky antivirus users - what to do?

[Drew King]

Tracy,

I understand that it's a good idea to stop using Kaspersky antivirus and 
just take your loss.

I have been using the paid version of Malwarebytes anti-malware for many 
years, and I'm very happy with it.

Drew.

On 7/20/2024 10:16 PM, tracy--- via LCTG wrote:
> Folks -
> I renewed my Kaspersky antivirus/security system software earlier in 
> January and just learned this week that they're forced to leave the 
> U.S. (they're Russian) and their software will be on limited 
> funcitonality beginning in September. However, when I check My 
> Kaspersky, my subscription page says it's already on "limited 
> functionality" whatever that means.
>
> Given that one of my credit cards was compromised a week ago - one 
> that I've only used with Paypal (which has always been reliable) and 
> the library and never used outside my apartment -- I'm getting 
> concerned that my computer is unsafe. I had done a full system scan a 
> week ago but that was with Kaspersky --- and apparently they're 
> gradually stopping upgrading their databases.
>
> Does anyone have any more information about how safe they are now?
> Do you recommend I soon de-install them and get another 
> antivirus/security/firewall setup?
> If so, what do you believe is the most secure (and hopefully under 
> $100/year)
> I have Windows 11.
>
> I'm angry because I'm on a very very tight budget now due to an 
> ongoing medical condition and  have nearly six months left on my 
> subscription.
> Please email privately - unless others on this list also have 
> Kaspersky concerns.
>
> Tracy Marks
> p.s. I deleted last week's emails from this group unread due to 
> time-consuming crises the past week, so I apologize if the Kaspersky 
> situation has already been discussed.
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