Review of free internet security software

[bootneck02]

For those who may be interested in security software, here is a review of all security software and performance
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/probably-best-free-security-list-world.htm

 

[floppybootstomp]

Interesting link, looks to be pretty much on the ball as well.

Was surprised to see how far Antivir has fallen and also that they now include adware. A shame, they were good at one time.

 

[captain zed]

Adware is bloody everywhere these days.

 

[bootneck02]

I used to use it too but I am now using Microsoft Security Essentials, and that seems to work better than most of the ones you have to pay for.

 

[floppybootstomp]

I'm still, after all this time, intrigued as to how an individual judges one AV or malware program as better.

Just because you've used one program for five years and you haven't contacted the digital equivalent of yellow fever doesn't prove that software is particularly good. Could just mean you've been sensible and lucky with your browsing practices.

I honestly think if people like the look of the interface and they don't get infected they'll vote their AV software as good.

The true test, of course, comes when you actually encounter a nasty but successful or non-successful, the average user won't have anything to compare that encounter with.

This is where online independent test reviewers come into their own.

Assuming, of course, they don't take back handers.

Life is a lottery folks

 

[nivrip]

Could just mean you've been sensible and lucky with your browsing practices.

Absolutely right. I've used Kaspersky for a number of years now but I have no idea whether it's really any good. I suppose I would know if it had picked up lots of nasties but it hasn't.

It seems to have picked up a few minor problems but I imagine that all AV programs do. I think I've just been lucky ( and hopefully sensible).

 

[V_R]

Is that list even in any kind of order?

I'd take the word from AV Comparatives over this IMO.

 

[floppybootstomp]

Is that list even in any kind of order?

I'd take the word from AV Comparatives over this IMO.

Link to AV Comparitives site

Their 'league tables'

This is a site that made Nortons (Symantec) 'Product Of The Year 2009'

Am I missing something here?

Again, I'll say 'Assuming of course they're not taking a backhander'.

Remember, lots of online computer sites recommended Mesh.

Payola is rife, trust who you will.

 

[Abarbarian]

http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/index

I like this site me self as the results table seems to imply some impartiality on the testing done.

 

[V_R]

Well that graph is nice and clear isn't it?

EDIT: and LOL at Forefront rating above MSE....