Serious Discussion What would you add to your antivirus?

[RoboMan]

Take an antivirus of your liking. It can be your favourite antivirus, or the one you're currently using.

Think of every module and capability it has: what would you add to it, to make it better, or more perfect?

For example, I'm thinking of one of my favourite antivirus: BitDefender. I would add an Application Control module, like the one Kaspersky has. That would make the absolute perfect antivirus IMO.

What about you?

 

[Parkinsond]

Take an antivirus of your liking

I dislike all; I keep MD as it is uninstallable.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

The less "junk" in my AV, the better I like it.

 

[Victor M]

Rely on a "default allow" AV ?? you gotta be kidding. Slap on WDAC as quickly as possible !

 

[RoboMan]

Rely on a "default allow" AV ?? you gotta be kidding. Slap on WDAC as quickly as possible !

I'm using Kaspersky with AC on and set as untrusted for all unknown files even if signed

 

[Victor M]

I'm using Kaspersky with AC on and set as untrusted for all unknown files even if signed

That's one exception that I will allow.

 

[Sorrento]

CyberLock

 

[Deletedmessiah]

Make it not so heavy on resources.

 

[Acadia]

Since, in my opinion, no program including AV can ever be perfect, I prefer to "layer" my security with other programs.
Acadia

 

[Victor M]

Since, in my opinion, no program including AV can ever be perfect, I prefer to "layer" my security with other programs.

Come on, don't be shy. Layer with what? I put in my ultra weapon: WDAC, what's yours?

 

[Acadia]

Come on, don't be shy. Layer with what? I put in my ultra weapon: WDAC, what's yours?

Two, yes two anti-virus: MS Defender and Malwarebytes Pro, also CyberLock (formerly VoodooShield), and Sandboxie.
Acadia

 

[simmerskool]

Cyberlock mostly (AppGuard Solo on some VMs -- but not Cyberlock & AppGuard together) but lately I've reacquired my Linux touch

 

[Minimalist]

I prefer to use antivirus with basic functionality and don't think that they have to add features to make it perfect. For me less is more.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

That's one exception that I will allow.

It seems you will shoot me in the head when you know that I am running Webroot

 

[Zero Knowledge]

It seems you will shoot me in the head when you know that I am running Webroot

Just say NO to Webroot is akin to =

What would I add? Maybe MBAM web protection or what ever is industry leading these days to ESET. Web/Phising protection is #1 these days

But honestly my Yubikeys are my main line these days so..... No idea really. Happy with ESET/AppGuard.

 

[roger_m]

In my case, it's not about adding features to provide better protection, as I feel very well protected with any of the better performing big name antiviruses and I'm not obsessed about trying to achieve close to 100% protection. I just wish that most antiviruses would be more configurable. For example, I like the option to be able to be prompted when something is detected, so I choose whether to quarantine it, or whitelist it - if I'm sure that's it safe. This is something that these days, the vast majority of antiviruses lack.

 

[Nunzio_77]

I choose Bitdefender Free and would only add second-level ransomware protection and encrypted file recovery.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

I choose Bitdefender Free and would only add second-level ransomware protection and encrypted file recovery.

It seems the paid BD is what you need.

 

[Nunzio_77]

Sembra che il Blu-ray a pagamento sia quello che ti serve.

?? I not understand...

 

[vonvon]

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