Anti-virus software

swimsfast99 · 02-March-07, 12:17 PM

So while im at school I have to use McAffre antivirus software so i can log on to the school network. Anyway my question is what do you pimps feel is the best antivirus software out there??

cipher_nemo · 02-March-07, 03:43 PM

AVG Free anti-virus works fine for me and I keep it because it's free and has semi-daily updates. Paying for anti-virus protection is a joke. Best defense is possible without antivirus:

Use a browser like Firefox with extensions you can download and install, such as NoScript to block unknown sites for any scripting, and FlashBlock to block unknown flash in sites.
Don't ever trust any P2P downloads. If you want P2P, know the risks you run.
Don't trust documents from friends (have them e-mail it to you in a webmail system that checks for viruses in attachments). In other words, either don't let anyone copy files to or from your PC via a flash drive unless you have anti-virus software.
Disable services you don't use such as the File Sharing "Server" service and "Remote Connection".
Run at least a firewall and configure it properly if you host any web content on your PC or a server on your network. This is also a good idea if you play any online games where your IP{ is shown. Best defense is an Intrusion Detection system, but those either cost a bundle or require a seperate Linux/*nix box and working knowledge of the intrusion detection software. Typically only businesses would consider an Intrusion Detection system.

Master Yunk · 02-March-07, 03:53 PM

AVG is a great free antivirus.

I also use Avast! (Also Free), and Norton (Free from the school).

PurpleDiamond · 02-March-07, 04:09 PM

Symantec corporate edition 10.2

As long as it is up to date it's bulletproof.

Reza · 02-March-07, 04:51 PM

AVG Free Edition - never lets me down!

EvilClown · 02-March-07, 05:53 PM

I have no use for it myself, but I recommend ClamWin. Free and open source under the GPL.

Slaymate · 02-March-07, 06:30 PM

I've been using AVG :-)

lAnonymousl · 02-March-07, 06:47 PM

I use Avira AntiVir. Came upon it while reading this:
Mega Antivirus Test

And love it.

02-March-07, 12:17 PM		#1 (permalink)
swimsfast99 Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Anti-virus software So while im at school I have to use McAffre antivirus software so i can log on to the school network. Anyway my question is what do you pimps feel is the best antivirus software out there??

02-March-07, 03:43 PM		#2 (permalink)
cipher_nemo Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Re: Anti-virus software AVG Free anti-virus works fine for me and I keep it because it's free and has semi-daily updates. Paying for anti-virus protection is a joke. Best defense is possible without antivirus: Use a browser like Firefox with extensions you can download and install, such as NoScript to block unknown sites for any scripting, and FlashBlock to block unknown flash in sites. Don't ever trust any P2P downloads. If you want P2P, know the risks you run. Don't trust documents from friends (have them e-mail it to you in a webmail system that checks for viruses in attachments). In other words, either don't let anyone copy files to or from your PC via a flash drive unless you have anti-virus software. Disable services you don't use such as the File Sharing "Server" service and "Remote Connection". Run at least a firewall and configure it properly if you host any web content on your PC or a server on your network. This is also a good idea if you play any online games where your IP{ is shown. Best defense is an Intrusion Detection system, but those either cost a bundle or require a seperate Linux/*nix box and working knowledge of the intrusion detection software. Typically only businesses would consider an Intrusion Detection system.

02-March-07, 03:53 PM		#3 (permalink)
Master Yunk D.O.A. Tournament Champion	Re: Anti-virus software AVG is a great free antivirus. I also use Avast! (Also Free), and Norton (Free from the school).

02-March-07, 04:09 PM		#4 (permalink)
PurpleDiamond Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	Re: Anti-virus software Symantec corporate edition 10.2 As long as it is up to date it's bulletproof.

02-March-07, 04:51 PM		#5 (permalink)
Reza Apex Elite Expert Tech	Re: Anti-virus software AVG Free Edition - never lets me down!

02-March-07, 05:53 PM		#6 (permalink)
EvilClown Evil 'Tweaking' Clown	Re: Anti-virus software I have no use for it myself, but I recommend ClamWin. Free and open source under the GPL.

02-March-07, 06:30 PM		#7 (permalink)
Slaymate PCApex Reviewer From Hell	Re: Anti-virus software I've been using AVG :-)

02-March-07, 06:47 PM		#8 (permalink)
lAnonymousl The Who? Hoe	Re: Anti-virus software I use Avira AntiVir. Came upon it while reading this: Mega Antivirus Test And love it.

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