What Antivirus Do the Staff Use Right Now?

[phyniks]

There are topics about AVs on the users' system....but Maybe it would be nice to seen what AVs use right now....So Please every staff tell us about his security config.

Thanks in advance

 

[MrExplorer]

Most of them are using Windows 8.1 Built in Security.

WINDOWS DEFENDER + WINDOWS FIREWALL + SMART SCREEN + UAC​

 

[phyniks]

So strange MrExplorer....I ve had the same conclusion on Wilders.Experts are using one of the most vulnerable AV.
Let's see...

 

[MrExplorer]

@MrXidus @Huracan @Littlebits @BoraMurdar @Jack @TwinHeadedEagle @Malware1 @exterminator20 @MalwareDoctor @Umbra Polaris
I guess i invited all the Staff Members.

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Microsoft Security Essentials (in plan to install ESET)
MalwareBytes Anti-Malware PRO
MCShield
Adblock

 

[EmiLLiaN]

So strange MrExplorer....I ve had the same conclusion on Wilders.Experts are using one of the most vulnerable AV.
Let's see...

It's not that simple. What an expert do and want, it's to have his own secure configuration, and with the W8 Built in Security, you can do it. Is as simple as that.

 

[BoraMurdar]

I am using :

• ESET Smart Security 7 with potentially unwanted and unsafe apps ON, Firewall on Interactive mode.
• Windows Smart Screen
• Windows User Account Control.

Which all can be seen from my signature

 

[Chromatinfish 123]

So strange MrExplorer....I ve had the same conclusion on Wilders.Let's see...

Experts prefer built-in security as it's sufficient enough for them. I used to use nothing but Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Defender (Spyware-Only), User Account Control, Windows Firewall, .exe run warnings, you get the idea; no installation (except for MSE) and it worked for me, no viruses, spyware, or adware! However, now I use ESET NOD32 because it has more sufficient security and better performance than MSE. Other than that everything else is still built-in.

Nothing beats nice ol' Windows Firewall, third-party ones are very annoying with popups and/or offer very little protection without them. The only quality firewall you can get now is intelligent ones like Kaspersky's built-in firewall or Norton's.

No need for anti-exe like Appguard, UAC is already preinstalled and all you need to do to verify is to check the publisher, no fuss, no tampering!

 

[Moose]

Greeting

Not Staff but here you go:

> Emsisoft Anti-Malware
> Shadow Defender
> Malwarebtyes Anti-Malware Thinking about replacing?
> Gary Utilities 5
> Adding AppGuard
> Thinking about adding Kapspersky Internet Security and removing Malwarebytes!
And keeping Emsisoft in my setup!

Thoughts? Any Suggestions?

 

[MrExplorer]

Microsoft Security Essentials (in plan to install ESET)
MalwareBytes Anti-Malware PRO
MCShield
Adblock

I am interested to know why are you planning to Install ESET.

 

[software182]

maybe Common Sense Total Security ?

 

[TwinHeadedEagle]

I am interested to know why are you planning to Install ESET.

First, I like ESET, Nod32 was my first antivirus. Second, because it is light on resources and I would like to test latest version. Third because MSE is leaky.

 

[MrExplorer]

First, I like ESET, Nod32 was my first antivirus. Second, because it is light on resources and I would like to test latest version. Third because MSE is leaky.

Yeah ESET NOD32 is awesome AV.
Why NOD32, ESET Smart Security is also too good & Firewall can be modified as you want.

 

[Malware1]

None.

 

[Malware1]

@MrXidus @Huracan @Littlebits @BoraMurdar @Jack @TwinHeadedEagle @Malware1 @exterminator20 @MalwareDoctor @Umbra Polaris
I guess i invited all the Staff Members.

@bogdan @Fiery
Not sure what's going on with them.

 

[MrExplorer]

@bogdan @Fiery
Not sure what's going on with them.

They used to be one of the best staff member but don't know where they are.

 

[nissimezra]

3 pc's ESET until license expired, i would never by AV these days

3 MSE

1 360IS for now its for testing if it can replace MSE and ESET
seems to be ok

 

[Holysmoke]

No need for anti-exe like Appguard, UAC is already preinstalled and all you need to do to verify is to check the publisher, no fuss, no tampering!

the videos I have seen about ransomware show encryption taking place without UAC alerting at all. I did see Appguard stop the encryption from even starting. I am a novice at security so take it with a grain of salt

 

[phyniks]

Greeting

Not Staff but here you go:

> Emsisoft Anti-Malware
> Shadow Defender
> Malwarebtyes Anti-Malware Thinking about replacing?
> Gary Utilities 5
> Adding AppGuard
> Thinking about adding Kapspersky Internet Security and removing Malwarebytes!
And keeping Emsisoft in my setup!

Thoughts? Any Suggestions?

Thank you and every one for participating but,please...let this topic be for experts and esp. the staff.

We already have the topic for other users:
http://malwaretips.com/threads/what-antivirus-are-you-using.30923/

In this topic we(the "non staff") can ask the experts about their opinions,their reason for choosing any specific AV,their experience,etc.

 

[Exterminator]

UAC always notify on all installations
On all Windows 7 SP1 installations I use Emsisoft Internet Security Pack with MBAM & HMP on demand.
On all Windows 8.1 installations I use Eset Smart Security 7 with MBAM & HMP on demand.
HTTPS Everywhere,LastPass in both Chrome & Firefox
ABD + in Firefox
uBlock in chrome