Best Antivirus Software of 2022

[M4RT1NE2]

Latest ranking as of May 16, 2022

https://www.usnews.com/360-reviews/privacy/antivirus

 

[blackice]

Their reviews are good enough for non-tech people. Their car reviews were incredibly helpful last time I was car shopping. No F-Secure on the list, though. Probably should replace Webroot.

 

[Anthony Qian]

Their reviews are good enough for non-tech people. Their car reviews were incredibly helpful last time I was car shopping. No F-Secure on the list, though. Probably should replace Webroot.

Last time Webroot caused BSOD when scanning files. Never use Webroot again...

 

[Shadowra]

The first 4 of the ranking is fine for me.
But after that...
I wonder what their testing protocol is, because if it's just scanning a pack, that explains Avira being second to last.....

Anyway, I don't give any credit to this kind of test!
I prefer my own, or those of my Hub colleagues.

 

[M4RT1NE2]

The first 4 of the ranking is fine for me.
But after that...
I wonder what their testing protocol is, because if it's just scanning a pack, that explains Avira being second to last.....

Anyway, I don't give any credit to this kind of test!
I prefer my own, or those of my Hub colleagues.

Generally I don't pay much attention to such tests.
But I wanted to show you.
Currently I have Avira and I do not care that it is in last place.
Avira is a good product. I trust more the tests made here on the forum.
They are more reliable and certainly not sponsored

 

[Moonhorse]

Avast #5 , avg #10

 

[M4RT1NE2]

Avast #5 , avg #10

Exactly. This is kind of weird. Why such a discrepancy? I understand that they differ in name. But the rest is the same. Maybe small nuances are

 

[Shadowra]

Avast #5 , avg #10

The "tester" currently looking at our comments

 

[M4RT1NE2]

Does AVIRA Free Security have protection against ransomware ?
According to this program description Avira does. But it seems to me that the free version does not have this feature. Unless I'm mistaken.

Quote:

https://www.usnews.com/360-reviews/privacy/antivirus/avira

Avira Free Security

Avira’s free version is a software suite that includes antivirus protection, anti-ransomware protection, and more. It is available for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS:

• A full system virus and malware scan
• Quarantine of suspicious or high-risk files
• Firewall to block online attacks
• Ransomware protection
• Software updated to ensure your apps have the latest security patches
• Blocking of browser trackers to stop ads and unwanted software downloads
• A VPN for anonymous browsing
• A password manager that generates and stores login credentials
• A startup optimizer and disk space cleaner

 

[blackice]

Avast #5 , avg #10

This is my favorite meme. It got taken from the video years later, but I watched it live back in the day. The golden age of Giant Bomb.

 

[M4RT1NE2]

Does AVIRA Free Security have protection against ransomware ?
According to this program description Avira does. But it seems to me that the free version does not have this feature. Unless I'm mistaken.

Quote:

I just got official confirmation from Avira that the free version of Avira Free Security does not have ransomware protection. This option is available in the paid version of Avira.

So on the website they erroneously stated that it has ransomware protection