Choosing a Security Software Suite

[Jackdaw]

It's come to that time again when I have to renew my Windows Security software. And I came across a review that said that Avira was a pretty decent. But I think that it's a bit on the pricey side, and doesn't give you the option of selecting less than 5 devices.

Now my go to in the past would have been Kaspersky. But due to the current times, it's not really a good option anymore.

[Baggey]

I use Kasperspy it also has a VPN as well. Could you explain more about current times 

Baggey

[Jackdaw]

Could you explain more about current times 

I would have thought that people would know who the owners are, where their head office is, and why they are no longer being reviewed by personal computer journalists. Look it up.

[GfK]

Yeah, trusting your cyber security to Kaspersky is like getting Gary Glitter in to look after this kids for the evening.

Just don't.

[Naughty Alien]

So far, ESET seems to be a good choice, as far as i can tell.

[Baggey]

So far, ESET seems to be a good choice, as far as i can tell.

Is it cheap though!? 

[Jackdaw]

So far, ESET seems to be a good choice, as far as i can tell.

Yeah. I was testing it out. Used it a long time ago.
I sometimes watch the PC Security Channel to check if something is reasonably good.

[Henri]

I've used Avira years ago, but at some point Windows built-in tools became good enough, so I haven't felt it necessary to invest in any 3rd party tools in a long time.

-Henri

[Baggey]

I've used Avira years ago, but at some point Windows built-in tools became good enough, so I haven't felt it necessary to invest in any 3rd party tools in a long time.

-Henri

How do you go about the VPN bit?

[Henri]

I don't use VPN as there are downsides, but as a free alternative there is ProtonVPN  protonvpn.com

-Henri

[RemiD]

for anti malwares, i use 'malwares bytes', no problem for years... i sometimes have to create exceptions to browse some websites because the web protection is paranoid...

i also use the 'Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool' from time to time.

for VPN, i use 'mullvad', because it has no kyc and it accepts monero xmr for payments, which subcomunicates that it is really for protecting the privacy of its users... but i rarely use the VPN, only in some cases...
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[Unseen Ghost]

I used to use Avast and had been using it for over 30 years, but when I found out they went against their own privacy policy and sold peoples information, I switched. I now use Panda Dome. I read somewhere that supposedly they have not been compromised.