- Jan 14, 2021
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Hey guys, I recently got my laptop reinstalled, now which antivirus should I put? I care about security the most and I can afford to pay thats not a problem
Great list by @McMcbrad with free and paid options (under spoiler bonus content) here:After all my tests an reviews of last year's products, I am ready to give some of them an improvised award.
The first category is Best Free Protection.
Awarded are:
1. Microsoft Defender + ASR rules
This configuration not only provides free protection with no alerts and nags, but also features very effective behavioural-based/ML detection, quick reaction to new threats and reduces the attack surface to a minimum (in a home environment). It can easily be coupled with tools such as Malwarebytes Browser Guard or Bitdefender TrafficLight to reduce exposure to phishing and other malicious URLs.
The ASR rules can be enabled via @Andy Ful Configure_Defender.
2. Kaspersky Security Cloud Free
Kaspersky Security Cloud Free provides excellent protection at no cost and is quiet, with no alerts and nags. Though attack surface reduction is not available, effective detection and web antivirus will be sufficient to most users. Quick reaction time to new threats, large user and cloud base and vast amount of innovation behind every layer of defence make this product an excellent choice.
3. AVG Antivirus Free
The free AVG antivirus includes effective Web-Blocker (Web Shield), ransomware protection shield, Cyber-Capture and hardened mode to protect against unknown executables. However, the product displays more alerts than usual and this makes Microsoft Defender, and Kaspersky Security Cloud Free a much better choice.
Second category is Best Paid Protection:
Awards go to:
1. Kaspersky Internet/Total Security or Kaspersky Security Cloud
Kaspersky offers an unmatched level of protection coupled with high performance and ease-of-use. No area has been overlooked/over-developed on the account of others and this makes Kaspersky the perfect all-rounder.
Overall Rating: 5/5
2. AVG Internet Security
Together with the high detection already included in the free version, Internet Security features Password Protection Shield, Remote Connection Shield, Webcam Shield and Fake Wesbites Shield.
Though some of these are gimmicky, others like Password Protection and Sensitive Data protection can reduce the risk of exfiltration in the event of malware evading other layers. Very effective behavioural blocking, quick reaction time and above-average scripting protection render this product sufficient to protect a home user.
Overall Rating: 4/5
3. Bitdefender Total Security
The product shines with great performance and protection and large array of features. However, slower reaction to new threats than the other two opponents + hit and miss performance of ransomware remediation, place this product last with the lowest rating.
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Most Progressive & Loved for 2020:
1. F-Secure Safe
No bloatware, no hassle, huge improvements in performance area and privacy consciousness ensure this product the first place in this category.
2. ESET Smart Security
This is another product with no bloatware, great web-filtering , light on system resources. Effective signatures and machine learning keep ESET tough on threats and easy on users.
3. Trend Micro Maximum Security
Not too popular amongst users, but Trend Micro has greatly improved the performance of their products in the 2021 edition. The product is very easy to use, rarely shows any alerts and when it does, they don't require an action. There are not too many features that divert from the main purpose of protecting Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of data and Web-Protection is highly-effective.
likewise! thanks to @McMcbrad `s review i trust and use a very good product once again.Personally I would go for AVG internet security which offers decent protection. The hardened mode is also amazing.
One section of several I can highly recommend, is MTs malware Hubs statistic report section.Hey guys, I recently got my laptop reinstalled, now which antivirus should I put? I care about security the most and I can afford to pay thats not a problem
You can share your Computer Security Configuration, and edit as needed if or when you make any changes to it.Hey guys, I recently got my laptop reinstalled, now which antivirus should I put? I care about security the most and I can afford to pay thats not a problem
While AVG and Avast offer decent protection, I will no longer recommend them to people because of their privacy violations if I may say.Personally I would go for AVG internet security which offers decent protection. The hardened mode is also amazing.
Hey guys, I recently got my laptop reinstalled, now which antivirus should I put? I care about security the most and I can afford to pay thats not a problem