- Dec 12, 2016
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btw you can tweak Kaspersky free by using the free trial of kiv changing settings and activating kfa again
I also read about some reg key you can delete that will get rid of the register nag
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Is it Safe to use Avast Free Antivirus or Kaspersky Security Cloud Free?
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I also read about some reg key you can delete that will get rid of the register nag
- Apr 1, 2020
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I would be glad to speak from the perspective of CEO of an early stage security product corporation finding new malware, but want to be careful not to be seen as selling. I guess, if someone with some type of authority on the site gives the green light, I'll step on the soapbox and give you all some context from my perspective (and, remember, I was a threat hunter for many years before realizing I needed to make products if we want to automate).
My choice is Kaspersky because it's the most consistent in almost every test with strong behavioral blocker
- You can add any extension for better webfilter alongside Kaspersky. You CAN'T do the opposite. Adding BD Trafficlight and WDBP for ultimate protection
- Use the EU version. It gives you more options to opt-out data collection
- BitDefender has changed their focus on web protection instead of signatures recently, as I can tell from my test. Their web component has improved significantly while their signatures have been pretty useless. I haven't seen any big improvement in their BB, the same for most other AVs
Kaspersky Free AV + BD trafficlight + WDBP = winning combo
- You can add any extension for better webfilter alongside Kaspersky. You CAN'T do the opposite. Adding BD Trafficlight and WDBP for ultimate protection
- Use the EU version. It gives you more options to opt-out data collection
- BitDefender has changed their focus on web protection instead of signatures recently, as I can tell from my test. Their web component has improved significantly while their signatures have been pretty useless. I haven't seen any big improvement in their BB, the same for most other AVs
Kaspersky Free AV + BD trafficlight + WDBP = winning combo
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- Mar 28, 2019
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You have to ask yourself: "Do I trust this company? I feel ok using this software?"
Of course, detection rates are important, but first of all you have to trust your data to that company, even basic data.
Of course, detection rates are important, but first of all you have to trust your data to that company, even basic data.
- Mar 19, 2020
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In terms of protection it's no doubt that Kaspersky is the best. But if we speak about Avast, don't you think it has a slight advantage with the Hardened Mode (Avast also has a BB like Kaspersky). No matter which AV I use, I always use SysHardener on every PC to disable all scripts and for browser protection I use MBBG and uBO.
- Aug 4, 2016
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I'm a bit of a privacy freak but believe Kaspersky is safe, they have gone to a lot of effort & expense to show they are safe - Of course we don't know who is selling / using our data & who isn't, but Kaspersky IMHO is way in front of some cheap / free VPN's that people use? Amazon, Facebook & Google know more than my other half does? 
- Mar 19, 2020
- 89
Don't get me wrong. I don't have any grudge towards BD. In fact I use it on my family PC and it's great for my elderly parents who wants an automated AV. Their web protection alongwith ATP does a great job of preventing threats. But lately it's signatures have fallen a bit behind Kaspersky and ESET. But then again no AV is bulletproof. Even Kaspersky (default settings) was defeated by a Chinese Ransomware a few days ago at the MT hub.
- Oct 31, 2014
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I prefer Kaspersky free. For 2020 is the best free protection. And Avast is very secure but need it many tweaks and syshardener combo.
- Feb 12, 2017
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In my opinion go for Kaspersky. It's a trustworthy company. They are crushing every test out there. If you decide to go for Kaspersky top it of with these settings by @harlan4096 (if I'm not mistaking) and your Antivirus is almost as strong as their premium product. Good luck
- Mar 19, 2020
- 89
I will give a try to KSC Free down the road. For the time being I settled with Avast Premier. I changed some settings regarding telemetry and I hope that it'll be for the good. Any suggestions on how to tweak Avast? And to make matters a bit more interesting the illegal license that I had still seems to be working.
- Oct 31, 2014
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Kaspersky tweaks of @Evjl's Rain
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Advanced Plus Security - Stefanos's Security Config 2020
So...is Avira the new Avast? The King of bloatware? :sick:
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- Mar 19, 2020
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Thank you my friend. Wish we could have a beer today sometime soon.Kaspersky tweaks of @Evjl's Rain
Advanced Plus Security - Stefanos's Security Config 2020
So...is Avira the new Avast? The King of bloatware? :sick:
- Oct 31, 2014
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I will give a try to KSC Free down the road. For the time being I settled with Avast Premier. I changed some settings regarding telemetry and I hope that it'll be for the good. Any suggestions on how to tweak Avast? And to make matters a bit more interesting the illegal license that I had still seems to be working.
Advanced Plus Security - Stefanos's Security Config 2020
Nice setup bro! Interested in the Oxynger Keyshield, any more info on this? ~LDogg
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- May 10, 2019
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I believe you're qualified to upgrade to the Premium Security version
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Now I have seen the screenshots. Lol a license valid for 20 years.
- Apr 28, 2015
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The only downside of KSCFree is the absence of Application Control, so better to pair it with NVT SysHardener and/or NVT OSA... or also apply some mitigations of Hard_Configurator...
- May 10, 2019
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@Wraith2020 In privacy settings, I would tick the first option, to share thread Data with Avast community.
- May 10, 2019
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For me, Application Control is the most powerful set of components in Kaspersky. I would stick with Avast free rather than KSC free
- Sep 5, 2017
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it is famous crack from years ago. i surprised that it is still working until now. (as for kaspersky there is trial reset which is working fine until now )
- May 10, 2019
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It is a license key. Avast has always been that way. They never blocked licenses for overuse, at least in my case.
- Mar 19, 2020
- 89
No it's not a crack. It's an Avast license file from years ago. Yeah I'm also surprised that it's working. Hush it's better to keep it under the wraps. You never know if Avast is spying on this thread and decides to block the license.
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