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AVG is a Czech antivirus program and a former competitor of Avast.
Acquired by Avast in 2016, the software has become an exact copy of its former competitor. Because AVG is clearly just Avast... under a different name!
Anyway, let's see how it performs.
Interface :
AVG's interface has reverted to its previous design, which sets it apart from Avast.
But that's it! Everything else (the engine, detection, even certain options like Hardened Mode) comes from Avast.
AVG also repeatedly prompts you to upgrade to its paid version (such as in Smart Scan, which identifies issues to push the sale... a tactic I hate coming from Avast).
Malware URL : 12/12
All malicious links have been blocked by AVG.
Malware Pack : 17 out of 162 threats remain
AVG has a very up-to-date antimalware engine; it was able to detect very recent malware.
In terms of performance, AVG also does very well here; it successfully avoided several traps (including the antimalware’s detection of payloads, blocking of malicious sites, and even its IDS’s response to certain malware!).
The machine is performing well, with only a few traces remaining (and ConnectWise—but many antivirus programs miss that one...).
Final scan :
AVG : 0
Symantec : 5
KVRT : 8
Final opinion:
AVG provides excellent protection for free.
Its web filtering and antimalware engine are excellent, capable of blocking dangerous malware.
Its IDS is also a major asset, successfully intercepting various infection attempts.
It isn't perfect—there are a few traces left behind—but nothing serious.
Highly recommended.
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Acquired by Avast in 2016, the software has become an exact copy of its former competitor. Because AVG is clearly just Avast... under a different name!
Anyway, let's see how it performs.
Interface :
AVG's interface has reverted to its previous design, which sets it apart from Avast.
But that's it! Everything else (the engine, detection, even certain options like Hardened Mode) comes from Avast.
AVG also repeatedly prompts you to upgrade to its paid version (such as in Smart Scan, which identifies issues to push the sale... a tactic I hate coming from Avast).
Malware URL : 12/12
All malicious links have been blocked by AVG.
Malware Pack : 17 out of 162 threats remain
AVG has a very up-to-date antimalware engine; it was able to detect very recent malware.
In terms of performance, AVG also does very well here; it successfully avoided several traps (including the antimalware’s detection of payloads, blocking of malicious sites, and even its IDS’s response to certain malware!).
The machine is performing well, with only a few traces remaining (and ConnectWise—but many antivirus programs miss that one...).
Final scan :
AVG : 0
Symantec : 5
KVRT : 8
Final opinion:
AVG provides excellent protection for free.
Its web filtering and antimalware engine are excellent, capable of blocking dangerous malware.
Its IDS is also a major asset, successfully intercepting various infection attempts.
It isn't perfect—there are a few traces left behind—but nothing serious.
Highly recommended.
@nickstar1 request
