I haven’t run anything other than free Windows defender since it was available I believe in Windows 7. Never had a virus or anything malicious. Don’t download files that you don’t know the source of. Don’t click on mystery links. Don’t visit insecure websites. And as mentioned, keep your system up to date and you’ll be fine.
I worked geek squad for years. The vast majority of malware was people downloading free games or free software and then not checking the custom install settings to uncheck the “install McAfee security scanner” or whatever toolbar and redirection it was at the time.
I haven’t heard anything about Avast in years, didn’t even know it still existed.
They’re a giant I hear
Wait, they’re not common anymore? Lol It’s what I use. Any suggestions for better ones?
I haven’t run anything other than free Windows defender since it was available I believe in Windows 7. Never had a virus or anything malicious. Don’t download files that you don’t know the source of. Don’t click on mystery links. Don’t visit insecure websites. And as mentioned, keep your system up to date and you’ll be fine.
Yeah people act like it’s so easy to get a virus but if you’re even remotely competent it’s pretty easy to avoid
I worked geek squad for years. The vast majority of malware was people downloading free games or free software and then not checking the custom install settings to uncheck the “install McAfee security scanner” or whatever toolbar and redirection it was at the time.
That you know about.
Don’t assume you are fine just because your antivirus doesn’t alert you about viruses.
This goes for every AV, not just Defender.
That being said, I am also just using Defender snd it has worked well.
I used to run F-Secure, and I like it, but eh Defender is good enough.
Defender + common sense usually works as long as youre not using it like a public library.
Bitdefender and Malwarebytes are good ones and rated well.