Advice Request What's the recommended Anti Malware in 2018?

[SpectacularTheDude]

I used to have Malwarebytes, but it just got my PC so slow, or completely stuck, that I had to give it up.

What are the community recommended anti malware software packages for 2018?

EDIT: Currently use Kaspersky Internet Security. Just interested in getting extra protection with an Anti Malware.

 

[ForgottenSeer 55474]

Hello, Bitdefender or Kaspersky in my opinion, then a second opinion malware scanner of some sort.

 

[Dhruv2193]

According to me, If you are using kaspersky internet security, then just install malwarebytes and/or emsisoft emergency kit and/or zemana as on-demand scanners and do periodic scans with them.

 

[roger_m]

Even if Malwarebytes was making your computer run too slowly, you could still use it just as an on demand scanner for manual scans if you disable realtime protection.

Zemana Anti-Malware is quite decent. But I've also only ever used it as an on demand scanner.

 

[tim one]

As on demand scanner: ZAM and EEK.
For in-depth scans NPE (Norton Power Eraser), but with caution taking into consideration the FPs.

 

[frogboy]

I not think anyone can answer that question but I Emsisoft and Zemana here.

 

[Mahesh Sudula]

G data and Kaspersky are the top players in cyber security.
Bit defender and dr web are in recommended list. F secure and E scan are also good.
Choose the one that fits you all round.

 

[shmu26]

Nowadays, there is a very small difference in detection levels between all the good AVs. So it doesn't really matter which AV you use -- unless you are looking for special features, or you want to tweak it in a certain way.
Generally speaking, just use whatever AV plays nicely with your OS and programs.
Your profile info shows that you are using Kaspersky -- that is a smart choice. Kaspersky is very strong.

 

[Barakah]

The eternal question! No real answers as usual. Many members will be recommending bunch of product and at the end you’ll end up confused. In 2018, I believe everyone should be able to try some products and pick what he likes.

 

[mekelek]

Nowadays, there is a very small difference in detection levels between all the good AVs. So it doesn't really matter which AV you use -- unless you are looking for special features, or you want to tweak it in a certain way.
Generally speaking, just use whatever AV plays nicely with your OS and programs.
Your profile info shows that you are using Kaspersky -- that is a smart choice. Kaspersky is very strong.

i would disagree with that first sentence but it seems i'm too critical of security suites nowadays

 

[shmu26]

i would disagree with that first sentence but it seems i'm too critical of security suites nowadays

You are right, if you are looking at the malware hub testing, which deals with the freshest samples available. That is where you see the difference between products.

 

[Dhruv2193]

For me, from all the Security suites which combine signatures and behavior blocker i have used, i like kaspersky and Emsisoft the best and in case of whiitelisting apps, voodooshield.

 

[Janl1992l]

No need to buy something. Avast free with costum settings or just comodo firewall with costum settings is more than enough. I would go with avast just because its easier to handle but gives u a realy strong protection when u tweak it right.

 

[bribon77]

Well, I think that nowadays all Av are anti-malware. For example if you use KIS or GDATA etc.. it can hardly happen a malware.a scanner on demand I am using three..ZAM, NPE and Hitmanpro.

 

[Deleted member 65228]

I'd look into Norton Internet Security or ESET Smart Security.

Bear in mind that they are not "Anti-Malware", they are suites.

 

[RoboMan]

*an angel slowly descends from the sky, covered on shiny wings, whites as the snow* *he extends a beautiful hand-crafted arm and with joy he gives you a small written paper* *he immediatly leaves the place and you find yourself alone again with the paper in your hand* *you decide to open it and it says*

"How to choose "the best antivirus"?"

 

[In2an3_PpG]

I would recommend going around to each company and start using their 15, 30, 60, 90 or 1 year trials if they have them. Sometimes you will find promotions. Don't buy anything recommended without first trying it out yourself.

Now my recommendation for replacing Malwarebytes would be with Emsisoft Anti-Malware.

 

[tigeriser]

Zemana does the job well.

 

[shmu26]

I would recommend going around to each company and start using their 15, 30, 60, 90 or 1 year trials if they have them.

That's fine if you can do a system image restore after trying out various products. Otherwise, you run the risk of issues from the remnants left behind after you uninstall.

 

[Barakah]

That's fine if you can do a system image restore after trying out various products. Otherwise, you run the risk of issues from the remnants left behind after you uninstall.

I always do a clean install of Windows after trying a product.