Best Virus Software and Why
I have been reading for hours on anti-virus software with varying opinions with no physical evidence to support them. I just don't know what to choose. What do you think is best and why?
Like everyone, I want to buy a anti-virus software that is the best at:
* Keeping my files safe from harm
* Preventing theft of my files
* Preventing unauthorized access/collection (i.e,. webcam, microphone, viewing, key logging etc.,)
* Encrypting USB drives so my files are safe if USB lost
I look at Kaspersky, which seems awesome, but it is affiliated with Russia; which concerns some people a bit. Then I look at other anti-virus softwares and people say it concerns them that is is made in China or USA. Then there is open source anti-virus software. Doesn't open source mean any hacker can read the code and find a way past it? It's all so confusing with no 'proof' to back up claims.
I don't mind paying. I just want to hear what you think is best followed by information to support your opinion.
Like everyone, I want to buy a anti-virus software that is the best at:
* Keeping my files safe from harm
* Preventing theft of my files
* Preventing unauthorized access/collection (i.e,. webcam, microphone, viewing, key logging etc.,)
* Encrypting USB drives so my files are safe if USB lost
I look at Kaspersky, which seems awesome, but it is affiliated with Russia; which concerns some people a bit. Then I look at other anti-virus softwares and people say it concerns them that is is made in China or USA. Then there is open source anti-virus software. Doesn't open source mean any hacker can read the code and find a way past it? It's all so confusing with no 'proof' to back up claims.
I don't mind paying. I just want to hear what you think is best followed by information to support your opinion.
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AV/AM is the last line of defense. The first line of defense that works the best is the interface between the desktop and the chair.
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Is there any anti-virus software out there that you would not trust and for what reason?Sometimes this is not about trust but performance/capabilities. I've seen antiviruses slow down the system significantly (Avast, AVG, etc.) so I would not choose them. This is something you need to bear in mind too.
If you check the link I provided, you can get useful info. I do trust this site.
virus are not the only unwanted ones : popups; advertisements, and installs that carry other installs with them (often free soft)
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