AntiVirus help?

[Snooker147 11]

Hello I have McAfee on my laptop at the minute its almost out of date I think it runs out in a couple of days ... Thinking of putting Avast Free on do you reccomend it?

[Jomie 30]

According to reviews Avast free is good. However, free AV pop ups can be rather annoying, dependent on your tolerance of them. If you are happy with McAfee you might be better off sticking with it. It will be less hassle as you are used to it and will not have to uninstall/install a new programme. All you have to do is input the license number in. Also, if your McAfee is the full Internet Security Suite, it will have more features than free AV. Check eBay for competitive prices.

Edited July 4, 2017 by Jomie

[Love2print 10]

I use Avast and have done so for many years. I wouldn't pay for anti-virus. Not used for a long time but I have did AVG (free version) installed but for some reason I switched to Avast. There was an issue of some sort but too long ago to remember what - I'm sure whatever the problem was its been resolved by now.

[eHallam 10]

I would go for Avira. Had been using Avira free antivirus for 8 years so far. never had any issues.

 

Thank you!

[denomis 10]

Just use the Microsoft stuff and keep away from dodgy porn sites.

[iansheff 86]

I used the Microsoft one and had no problems, unfortunately it is no longer supported on my old Laptop so using AVG.

[geared 303]

I use Avast.

 

Just as important you need to ensure your computer is always running the latest updates, and you've un-installed Adobe Flash and Java.

[swarfendor437 14]

I use Comodo Internet Security 10 - free version - recently it installed Security Essentials to prevent 'man in the middle' attacks.

[Jomie 30]

Free Anti-Virus for All? Well, Sort of outlines Kaspersky's plans for their new free AV product. It is being rolled out gradually, reaching the UK in October 2017.

[Yorkyhells 10]

do i need to purchase anti virus software for mac book pro

[geared 303]

Yep you need anti-virus protection for a Mac as well.

[IT-Smith 10]

You do need AntiVirus protection on a Mac, but you can get free versions.

 

Avast https://www.avast.com/en-gb/free-mac-security

 

Sophos https://home.sophos.com/mac

 

And others.

 

Mac Malware report on The Register https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/10/20/mac_os_reinstall_eltima_elmedia_malware/