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angah_krl

Jul 16 2008, 05:48 AM

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which antivirus and internet security so far the best in 2008,in term of pc slowdown,(virus ,spyware,adware) detection?

I've managed to install KIS 7,Eset Smart Security,AVG 8 but they were unable to protect my sys. from many adware and spyware..i've test them with latest update and full sys scan..

Bit defender is known for its high sys resource usage..

Eventually,now i'm using superantispyware and KIS 8 to protect my PC..
i'm quite impressed with superantispyware now..

can u suggest which is the best internet security for todays?

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eXPeri3nc3

Jul 16 2008, 07:26 AM

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http://www.av-comparatives.org/

Check the latest comparatives in the comparatives section.

There you have it the most reputable source available. I still haven't check it too.

bean_man

Jul 16 2008, 10:27 AM

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QUOTE(angah_krl @ Jul 16 2008, 05:48 AM)

which antivirus and internet security so far the best in 2008,in term of pc slowdown,(virus ,spyware,adware) detection?

I've managed to install KIS 7,Eset Smart Security,AVG 8 but they were unable to protect my sys. from many adware and spyware..i've test them with latest update and full sys scan..

Bit defender is known for its high sys resource usage..

Eventually,now i'm using superantispyware and KIV 8 to protect my PC..
i'm quite impressed with superantispyware now..

can u suggest which is the best internet security for todays?

Looking at what you have tested, i must add that having the best antivirus software won't stop malware from getting into your computer if you practice habits such as surfing porn, warez, cracks. Keeping your softwares such as Adobe Reader, Apple media player updated with latest security patch is also essential to prevent backdoor attacks or privilege escalation for virus execution. Having pirated software installed is already a security concern as most users don't update to the latest patch either because they can't or won't.

Matrix

Jul 16 2008, 10:42 AM

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One solution, use Virtual Machine to surf web. After each session, just reset your VM to virgin state...all virus dies...ha-ha.

But of course, if you use pirated software and run keygens (i'll say it's over 90% virus), sure kena lah.

angah_krl

Jul 16 2008, 11:13 AM

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u can test using the 30 days trial antiviruses to compare it yourself.. i did it..

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Zmir

Jul 16 2008, 01:09 PM

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Eventually,now i'm using superantispyware and KIV 8 to protect my PC..

whats kiv 8?
typo for kis 8 or something different?

and yeah, superantispyware beats the pants off ad-aware in terms of speed and detection (IMHO)

angah_krl

Jul 16 2008, 01:55 PM

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sorry, typing error should be KIS 8,updated above

beyond_99

Jul 16 2008, 03:13 PM

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QUOTE(bean_man @ Jul 16 2008, 10:27 AM)

Looking at what you have tested, i must add that having the best antivirus software won't stop malware from getting into your computer if you practice habits such as surfing porn, warez, cracks. Keeping your softwares such as Adobe Reader, Apple media player updated with latest security patch is also essential to prevent backdoor attacks or privilege escalation for virus execution. Having pirated software installed is already a security concern as most users don't update to the latest patch either because they can't or won't.

That is the main cause. But not all people who did that get virus.
One can also get virus from removable dive.