App Review [Battle Test] Qihoo 360 Total Security vs ESET Smart Security (Manzaitest)

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Qihoo: Very good detection, but one Trojan infects the system.
NPE detects 2 trojans, the archive file in memory and dropper .

ESET: Very good detection like Qihoo.
1 trojan comes into memory. But it's inactive (I suspect Eset's Firewall block the connection).
NPE detects only 2 keys at startup, not dangerous.

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MikeV

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1. The banner says 360 Internet security, not Total
2. Qihoo settings are almost default(plus no engines enabled) while Eset is modified.

However i enjoyed the test but i cannot consider Eset the clear winner.
Keep on rockin my friend ;)
 

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Qihoo: Very good detection, but one Trojan infects the system.
NPE detects 2 trojans, the archive file in memory and dropper .

ESET: Very good detection like Qihoo.
1 trojan comes into memory. But it's inactive (I suspect Eset's Firewall block the connection).
NPE detects only 2 keys at startup, not dangerous.

@MikeV requests


@Manzai Great review! Thanks both are my favorite AV's and my current favorite is no doubt ESET Smart Security;)
 

Adhit Prakosho

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I think, people should try AV their options and compare which one is better for their use (Therefore companies Antivirus gives the trial period). and everyone has a different view. Your review is very helpful for those who are choosing between Qihoo 360 Total Security and ESET Smart Security.
btw nice review, good job! brother. :)
I'll tell Manzai to see this review, Ups Manzai who making this review :D Peace :)
 

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I use ESET SS V8 with firewall set to Interactive Mode, and "IDS and advanced options" edited as well. I have HIPS set to "Smart mode", added some basic rules to it as well, and I'm impressed how good it performs. Having control over which windows services ESET allows to access the internet gives you a lot of power. Little things I find hard to do with other AV solutions, that's why the best AV is the one who best adapts to your needs.
 

GabiCRX

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Great review!
Between a chinese software, who just use the work of other AV companies and it's selling your privacy for money, i prefer something original like ESET.
 

MikeV

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Bitdefender and Avira engines - only will increase FP and load of system

NOT with internet security version. I use it for long time WITH bitdefender enabled and never had not even a single false detection....
False positives in Total Security comes from Avira engine in my opinion (The same problem happens with Baidu if Avira is enabled)
 
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Terry Ganzi

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How can this test be fare Qihoo 360, Windows Firewall & Eset Internet Security.What am i missing?:confused:
 
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tonibalas

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i believe all of you are missing the point which is that both products did very good in protecting the system so whatever any of us choose won't go wrong;):D.
Manzai as always great review and i enjoyed watching it.Keep up the fine work you are doing :)
 
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