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from this two i would use Webroot. Its maybe the lightes out there with almost no system impact (prozessor,hdd/sdd and ram.) it is one of the rare one that use a advanced rollback funktion and any unknown prozess is being monitored. If later webroot find out its a malware,it rolls all actions from the prozess back. it was the first one that use something like this in just a advanced way.
- Jul 7, 2014
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Common Sense Internet Security. 
Not the best but...one of the best
Kaspersky for me
Kaspersky for me
- Mar 18, 2015
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There is no real "best" AV/AM software - it all boils down to personal preference. If you don't have common sense while surfing then nothing will be able to save you from infections.
That said, I prefer Emsisoft Internet Security. Fairly lightweight, effective (dual engine with inhouse tech and BD engine), excellent zero day protection, nice GUI, no unnecessary "bells and whistles", unmatched customer support.
That said, I prefer Emsisoft Internet Security. Fairly lightweight, effective (dual engine with inhouse tech and BD engine), excellent zero day protection, nice GUI, no unnecessary "bells and whistles", unmatched customer support.
Common Sense Internet Security.
Where do I get it ?
Meanwhile, in this long wait , use Qihoo TS , which to me is one of the best , including payment
- Dec 17, 2014
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for me eset smart security by far or trend micro titanium
- May 11, 2014
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Not Panda, they messed up big time a few weeks ago. People were locked out of their system(s) and their files quarantined. I would say Kaspersky 2015, excellent protection and generally a solid product.
Of the two that you include in your pole - Webroot and Panda - I would choose Webroot because of some of its advanced features.
However, those advanced features, e.g. "rollback," may function too late to protect your data. In other words, the malware may have transmitted data before rollback reverted your system to a pre-malware state.
Webroot is not going to protect the "click-happy."
For best security, create a default-deny protection scheme.
Currently, Kaspersky has the most user-friendly incarnation of default-deny. Next would be Comodo Internet Security.
Although one can achieve the same using softs designed specifically to create default-deny: NoVirusThanks Exe Radar Pro, AppGuard, VooDooShield, Faronics Anti-Executable... are the ones that come to mind.
Default-deny provides maximum protection in "lock-down" mode. Some users find this unacceptable since some apps won't work properly, or automatic updates will not work (no big deal really - very easy workaround), difficult to configure, etc.
Like I said, Kaspersky avoids virtually all of these issues.
NOTE: Beyond critical softs vulnerabilities, I consider malicious scripts to be the next most serious security problem. The only effective means that I have found to stop these sneaky little buggers - the ones not detected by signature - is default-deny.
Considering that malicious script detection via signatures is an exercise in utter futility - one can readily see the real advantages of default-deny.
Default-deny is not ideal for someone who likes to always install new softs; it works really well for someone who configures their system and makes few, if any, changes.
However, those advanced features, e.g. "rollback," may function too late to protect your data. In other words, the malware may have transmitted data before rollback reverted your system to a pre-malware state.
Webroot is not going to protect the "click-happy."
For best security, create a default-deny protection scheme.
Currently, Kaspersky has the most user-friendly incarnation of default-deny. Next would be Comodo Internet Security.
Although one can achieve the same using softs designed specifically to create default-deny: NoVirusThanks Exe Radar Pro, AppGuard, VooDooShield, Faronics Anti-Executable... are the ones that come to mind.
Default-deny provides maximum protection in "lock-down" mode. Some users find this unacceptable since some apps won't work properly, or automatic updates will not work (no big deal really - very easy workaround), difficult to configure, etc.
Like I said, Kaspersky avoids virtually all of these issues.
NOTE: Beyond critical softs vulnerabilities, I consider malicious scripts to be the next most serious security problem. The only effective means that I have found to stop these sneaky little buggers - the ones not detected by signature - is default-deny.
Considering that malicious script detection via signatures is an exercise in utter futility - one can readily see the real advantages of default-deny.
Default-deny is not ideal for someone who likes to always install new softs; it works really well for someone who configures their system and makes few, if any, changes.
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- Jun 20, 2011
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of the two I would choose Webroot is very light and has a good detection rate and a lot of features where you can set it yourself as the user wishes himself.
- Jul 28, 2014
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Protection wise i would go for kaspersky/bitdefender/ESET/Avira.
If you're talking about the AV being user friendly I think Avast is one of the most user friendly that I know of, and on top of that it also has decent protection as long as you don't go crazy on the clicking.
Between webroot or panda I cannot give an opinion because I've only used Panda, and in my usage I didn't get any issues but relying heavily on cloud is not something I trust due to inconsistency issues. I've heard about webroot being light on the system but their detection is only average. The roll back feature is cool if the malware hasn't already stolen all your information, encrypted all your files and locked you out of your system. There is only so much the roll back can do and I wouldn't rely too much on it.
If you're talking about the AV being user friendly I think Avast is one of the most user friendly that I know of, and on top of that it also has decent protection as long as you don't go crazy on the clicking.
Between webroot or panda I cannot give an opinion because I've only used Panda, and in my usage I didn't get any issues but relying heavily on cloud is not something I trust due to inconsistency issues. I've heard about webroot being light on the system but their detection is only average. The roll back feature is cool if the malware hasn't already stolen all your information, encrypted all your files and locked you out of your system. There is only so much the roll back can do and I wouldn't rely too much on it.
- Mar 15, 2011
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Hello and welcome to MalwareTips!
Which IS (internet suite) is the best?
Well these depends on their known unique characteristics and so far it follows:
Kaspersky, a very good suite and one of the top performer from the test conducted and reviews since it blends well on optimizing the protection and removal capabilities alongside of Application Privilege which can blocked programs prior on user configuration/heuristic analyze.
ESET: Fast/rapid on delivering the database from latest threat as possible alongside if anyone wanted to activate HIPS for adjusting the ruleset configuration.
Likely for install and forget then Norton Internet Security, well since its component mainly focuses through cloud then its pretty strong on analyzing the files well.
Which IS (internet suite) is the best?
Well these depends on their known unique characteristics and so far it follows:
Kaspersky, a very good suite and one of the top performer from the test conducted and reviews since it blends well on optimizing the protection and removal capabilities alongside of Application Privilege which can blocked programs prior on user configuration/heuristic analyze.
ESET: Fast/rapid on delivering the database from latest threat as possible alongside if anyone wanted to activate HIPS for adjusting the ruleset configuration.
Likely for install and forget then Norton Internet Security, well since its component mainly focuses through cloud then its pretty strong on analyzing the files well.
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NJH905, welcome! Thank you for becoming a member, and thank you for starting out with a poll garnering so many responses. The (2) choices from the poll I've not tried (yet), though I have heard many positive comments about Webroot, and also read about it here on MT. As it is one of the few AVs that's been said to be able to be used together with another realtime protection, I've fascinated over this and would someday like to try it.
Panda conjures such a cute image; and yes, I am as vulnerable to 'cute' images as the next member. For this reason I'll keep reading, and look out upon the Free Giveaway horizon for both your considerations.
Of the two, I'd probably choose Webroot.
My opinion: Rather than a suite (AV + Firewall) choose an AV to use with Windows Firewall instead. This will be better discussed when you post a configuration thread here: http://malwaretips.com/forums/security-configuration-wizard.12/
Another option would be to test drive the afore mentioned recommendations of your choice, offered up amongst members' responses. There is no clear guarantee what works smoothly for someone, even with the same operating system as yours, will perform equally well on yours, but it is a good place to start.
The (2) choices from the poll I've not tried (yet), though I have heard many positive comments about Webroot, and also read about it here on MT. As it is one of the few AVs that's been said to be able to be used together with another realtime protection, I've fascinated over this and would someday like to try it.Panda conjures such a cute image; and yes, I am as vulnerable to 'cute' images as the next member.
For this reason I'll keep reading, and look out upon the Free Giveaway horizon for both your considerations.Of the two, I'd probably choose Webroot.
My opinion: Rather than a suite (AV + Firewall) choose an AV to use with Windows Firewall instead. This will be better discussed when you post a configuration thread here: http://malwaretips.com/forums/security-configuration-wizard.12/
Another option would be to test drive the afore mentioned recommendations of your choice, offered up amongst members' responses. There is no clear guarantee what works smoothly for someone, even with the same operating system as yours, will perform equally well on yours, but it is a good place to start.
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