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

[Stan Rose]

PC Magazine review of AV software:

https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-antivirus-protection

Stan
stan_rose at alum.mit.edu


On Sat, Jul 20, 2024 at 10:16 PM tracy--- via LCTG <lctg at lists.toku.us>
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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