Antivirus software

I currently have AVG Ultimate but this is due for renewal soon, should i be looking at alternatives and if so what?

 

Malwarebytes no 1 option, Kaspersky no 2 option

 

I've done some research awhile back on this, and after using all sorts of different paid software, Norton, Bitdefender, etc.. I found out a very good combo, backed up by many others, in different articles and forums.

And that is. Windows Defender + Malwarebytes. I've been using this setup for about a year now, and I'm pretty happy with it.

 

The best alternative is already on your machine; it's called Windows Defender

Most anti-virus software is nothing more than a virus itself.

 

That's just nonsense

 

Best AV I use is Linux rather than Windows or MacOS.

 

There's always one.

 

Hi Chris and Alex, thanks for your replies, I currently use Malwarebytes on my home computer, free version, but looking for my business, its just for my laptop and mobile phone, do you use the home version or the business editions?

 

I have the premium version Home edition as now retired also have defender running, when I had a company used the business version for my network for many years and never had a hint of trouble and Bytes always found out dodgy emails etc first, Also never any interference with other software either on loading or running

 

I checked this out last year, and collective wisdom from those who know much more about the subject than I do suggested (for a couple of laptops):
Windows Defender is excellent. Microsoft objected to everybody buying expensive AV software that then caused problems for Windows so decided to make the best product and include it with Windows.
MalWare Bytes is a no-brainer.
Viruses are more likely to appear during surfing than normal office work. Choice of browser matters. Firefox (and its derivatives) was recommended, with Adblock Plus and NoScript and uBlock Origin, which seem pretty clever.
Tools are available to check/clear any viruses that get past that lot. CCleaner and Privazer seemed to be the recommended ones.

 

Decided i will get Malwarebytes when my present licence expires in a couple weeks backed up with Defender, thanks everyone for your help.

 

Depends how important security is to you. Top performers are Bitdefender and Kaspersky. I'd lean towards Kaspersky as having a slight edge with some of their tech. Windows defender and Malwarebytes are in the sub poor performing category and more aimed at entry level protection. They work but fail very quickly for unknown threats and fishing.

 

Agree - have used both and do find Kaspersky slightly has the edge and will have less false positives.

Using Windows Defender is very basic and I'd not want to trust all my security to it.

 

My concern is that Malewarebytes always chickens out when they do the testing benchmarks and refuses to take part. I'd use Malewarebytes only on a 2nd run for the jiggles.

 

If you use Windows, Windows Defender is the only solution.
Many years ago I used ESET NOD32 Antivirus + Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro after I had tried AVG, Kaspersky, Dr. Web, Malwarebytes, etc. But now Windows Defender provides a perfect protection.
Of course, if your device will be attacked by a hacker, you will need a special depatment to protect your data.

 

In what way? No virus protection is perfect.

 

Make that two

 

Of course, if your device will be attacked by a hacker, you will need a special depatment to protect your data.

 

Don't understand what you mean