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How to know if my Antivirus is really necessary?
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<blockquote data-quote="ForgottenSeer 72227" data-source="post: 823618"><p>It's a very fair question!</p><p></p><p>I agree with [USER=51905]@Evjl's Rain[/USER] , better safe than sorry.</p><p></p><p>I think there's a few reasons for this.</p><p></p><p>1. Windows security as whole, especially with the advent of Windows 10 has improved quite a bit. That doesn't mean it's perfect, but it's far better than what it use to be.</p><p></p><p>2. Browsers and such have also improved their overall security and are helping alot with the overall security of our systems. Especially with extensions like adblocker and stuff.</p><p></p><p>3. Hackers in general have changed their approach. Home users really aren't the target anymore. Hackers IMO are being more selective and their primary focus is to attack and infect businesses and governments. While home users can still get infected, its largely due more to poor habits than anything. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Overall my experience is pretty much the same as yours. I havent been infected in lord knows how long. I very uses many different AV/suites over the years and like you they really havent done much other than try to scare me into renewing, false positives and general annoyances. It's the reason why I have moved to WD maxed out on W10 and use companion apps like VS ,OSA, etc instead, as it has not only improved both on protection/performance, but also usability and less annoyances. </p><p></p><p>Now I'm not saying that one shouldn't use 3rd party products, even to this day I still tinker around with them and I still have a few of my favorite 3rd party programs that I would be happy to use/recommend.</p><p></p><p>For you and others in your situation I would personally just use what's built into Windows 10, like WD, etc... and maybe add something like VS, OSA, syshardener, etc along side it.</p><p></p><p>Keep in mind your habits are what has kept you safe more than anything, along with the overall improvements to security in Windows, browsers and the fact hackers just don't care about home users anymore. If you aren't comfortable with WD, then use another free program just like [USER=51905]@Evjl's Rain[/USER] has said. For me personally, I've stopped worrying and stressing out about security. I don't follow the fear and paranoia anymore, nor should anyone IMO. Do what makes you more comfortable overall, but there's no need to stress out about it. In my experience since using more of what's built into W10, I can tell you that I've had far less issues than when I tried 3rd party AV/ suites. It's not entirely their fault, but due to the way they have to hook into Windows and browsers to do their job, its unfortunately causing more and more issues as time goes on. MS and the browser makers are doing their own improvements, but it is conflicting with what security vendors are doing.</p><p></p><p>Overall I think to have an AV is still handy to have, but as long as you keep things upto date, backup and practice safe habits, you probably don't need those big suites IMO.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite110" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ForgottenSeer 72227, post: 823618"] It's a very fair question! I agree with [USER=51905]@Evjl's Rain[/USER] , better safe than sorry. I think there's a few reasons for this. 1. Windows security as whole, especially with the advent of Windows 10 has improved quite a bit. That doesn't mean it's perfect, but it's far better than what it use to be. 2. Browsers and such have also improved their overall security and are helping alot with the overall security of our systems. Especially with extensions like adblocker and stuff. 3. Hackers in general have changed their approach. Home users really aren't the target anymore. Hackers IMO are being more selective and their primary focus is to attack and infect businesses and governments. While home users can still get infected, its largely due more to poor habits than anything. Overall my experience is pretty much the same as yours. I havent been infected in lord knows how long. I very uses many different AV/suites over the years and like you they really havent done much other than try to scare me into renewing, false positives and general annoyances. It's the reason why I have moved to WD maxed out on W10 and use companion apps like VS ,OSA, etc instead, as it has not only improved both on protection/performance, but also usability and less annoyances. Now I'm not saying that one shouldn't use 3rd party products, even to this day I still tinker around with them and I still have a few of my favorite 3rd party programs that I would be happy to use/recommend. For you and others in your situation I would personally just use what's built into Windows 10, like WD, etc... and maybe add something like VS, OSA, syshardener, etc along side it. Keep in mind your habits are what has kept you safe more than anything, along with the overall improvements to security in Windows, browsers and the fact hackers just don't care about home users anymore. If you aren't comfortable with WD, then use another free program just like [USER=51905]@Evjl's Rain[/USER] has said. For me personally, I've stopped worrying and stressing out about security. I don't follow the fear and paranoia anymore, nor should anyone IMO. Do what makes you more comfortable overall, but there's no need to stress out about it. In my experience since using more of what's built into W10, I can tell you that I've had far less issues than when I tried 3rd party AV/ suites. It's not entirely their fault, but due to the way they have to hook into Windows and browsers to do their job, its unfortunately causing more and more issues as time goes on. MS and the browser makers are doing their own improvements, but it is conflicting with what security vendors are doing. Overall I think to have an AV is still handy to have, but as long as you keep things upto date, backup and practice safe habits, you probably don't need those big suites IMO.;) [/QUOTE]
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