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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">I finally found the url I used to actually make the purchase. Here it is:</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><a href="https://www.bitdefender.com/pages/consumer/en/new/cl-offer-opt/pcmag?pid=50offer&force_country=us&cid=aff%7Cc%7Cir&dclid=CKC0_JeVuYcDFd5aRwEdK-IBJQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bitdefender.com/pages/consumer/en/new/cl-offer-opt/pcmag?pid=50offer&force_country=us&cid=aff%7Cc%7Cir&dclid=CKC0_JeVuYcDFd5aRwEdK-IBJQ</a></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><a href="https://www.bitdefender.com/pages/consumer/en/new/cl-offer-opt/pcmag?pid=50offer&force_country=us&cid=aff%7Cc%7Cir&dclid=CKC0_JeVuYcDFd5aRwEdK-IBJQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" class="">https://www.bitdefender.com/pages/consumer/en/new/cl-offer-opt/pcmag?pid=50offer&force_country=us&cid=aff%7Cc%7Cir&dclid=CKC0_JeVuYcDFd5aRwEdK-IBJQ</a></div><div><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"> Lori<br></div><div><br></div>
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<div><div id="ydp2b64e93fyiv4353520952"><div><div>Lori,</div><div>FYI, no url in the message (or else I can’t find it). </div><div>-steve </div><div><br clear="none"><div class="ydp2b64e93fyiv4353520952gmail_quote"><div id="ydp2b64e93fyiv4353520952yqt51380" class="ydp2b64e93fyiv4353520952yqt2744050198"><div dir="ltr" class="ydp2b64e93fyiv4353520952gmail_attr">On Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 12:24 PM loriparkinson--- via LCTG <<a shape="rect" href="mailto:lctg@lists.toku.us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lctg@lists.toku.us</a>> wrote:<br clear="none"></div><blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;" class="ydp2b64e93fyiv4353520952gmail_quote"><div><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div dir="ltr">Hi Tracy,</div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr">I found a half-price ad for Bitdefender in PC magazine. The url is attached. I don't know how long it will last, but I would grab it. I just snagged it to put it on my friend's devices. Some versions work simultaneously on both Windows and Mac (both tablets, computers, and phones) Also on Android phones. Some versions will cover up to 5 computers/devices.</div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr">I have used it for maybe 8 years and it has kept me safe. It talleys (sp?) all the threats it captures on an ongoing basis and also protects against ransomware and crypto mining. It also does vulnerability assessments.</div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr">Check it out. </div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr">Regards, Lori Parkinson<br clear="none"><blockquote style="padding-left:10px;border-left:2px solid #0f69ff;margin-left:20px;"><div></div><div></div></blockquote><div><br clear="none"></div></div><div></div>
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<div><b>From:</b> jjrudy1 via LCTG <<a shape="rect" href="mailto:lctg@lists.toku.us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lctg@lists.toku.us</a>></div><div><b>To:</b> Drew King <<a shape="rect" href="mailto:dking65@kingconsulting.us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dking65@kingconsulting.us</a>>; "<a shape="rect" href="mailto:tracy@windweaver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tracy@windweaver.com</a>" <<a shape="rect" href="mailto:tracy@windweaver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tracy@windweaver.com</a>>; "<a shape="rect" href="mailto:lctg@lists.toku.us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lctg@lists.toku.us</a>" <<a shape="rect" href="mailto:lctg@lists.toku.us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lctg@lists.toku.us</a>></div><div><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 08:56:08 PM MDT</div><div><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Kaspersky antivirus users - what to do?</div>
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<div><div id="ydp2b64e93fyiv4353520952m_-2672347622594305545ydp71a96c58yiv1207293525"><div><div>Abd microsoft provides defender for free</div><div><br clear="none"></div><div><br clear="none"></div><div><br clear="none"></div><div id="ydp2b64e93fyiv4353520952m_-2672347622594305545ydp71a96c58yiv1207293525composer_signature"><div style="font-size:12px;color:#575757;">Sent from Samsung Galaxy smartphone.</div></div><div><br clear="none"></div><div><br clear="none"></div><div id="ydp2b64e93fyiv4353520952m_-2672347622594305545ydp71a96c58yiv1207293525yqt88751"><div align="left" style="font-size:100%;color:#000000;"><div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Drew King via LCTG <<a shape="rect" href="mailto:lctg@lists.toku.us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lctg@lists.toku.us</a>> </div><div>Date: 7/20/24 10:35 PM (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: <a shape="rect" href="mailto:tracy@windweaver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tracy@windweaver.com</a>, <a shape="rect" href="mailto:lctg@lists.toku.us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lctg@lists.toku.us</a> </div><div>Subject: Re: [Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Kaspersky antivirus users - what to do? </div><div><br clear="none"></div></div>
<p><font size="5">Tracy,</font></p>
<p><font size="5">I understand that it's a good idea to stop using
Kaspersky antivirus and just take your loss.</font></p>
<p><font size="5">I have been using the paid version of Malwarebytes
anti-malware for many years, and I'm very happy with it.</font></p>
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<div>On 7/20/2024 10:16 PM, tracy--- via
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<blockquote type="cite">Folks -
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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.
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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.
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Does anyone have any more information about how safe they are now?
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Do you recommend I soon de-install them and get another
antivirus/security/firewall setup?
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If so, what do you believe is the most secure (and hopefully under
$100/year)
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I have Windows 11.
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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.
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Please email privately - unless others on this list also have
Kaspersky concerns.
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Tracy Marks
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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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