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Do you use anti-virus softare?

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It's never been a very big concern for me. I don't have one installed for my Macbook Pro. I think Windows Defender is pretty good for my work computer. Whenever I do decide to purchase anti-virus software or if anyone is asking for a recommendation I usually suggest Webroot because the software is not very clunky and is reliable.
 
I use Avast - A free all-in-one service combining antivirus, VPN, speed-up, and security tools to help you stay private and safe.
 
I don't recall if I've ever used Avast. That's interesting that the service is available for free. I wonder how they make their revenue as a company.
 
I use Avast - A free all-in-one service combining antivirus, VPN, speed-up, and security tools to help you stay private and safe.
Avast One Essential I'm guessing? I used to have the stand-alone version of Avast but after resetting my laptop, I heard about this all-in-one thing so went for this instead. Seems to be pretty good so far
 
No, I'm not even really aware of any AVs for linux except for clamAV which I think is mostly used for mail servers rather than a desktop.

I'm not too worried, just gotta make sure you don't use user repositories too often and if you do then check the pkgbuild
 
I use bit Defender pro, have had it now for about 6 years with no issues does anyone here use it?
 
I used to use free and always used free Avast, however, I was always sick and tired of popups and fake pay more to get this :( After a while, I removed it and used windows defender that's built into windows and then Enable my firewall on my gaming style router :P
 
I use Comodo on all of my computers. It's free and it's up there with Malewarebytes.
 
I just use the built-in antivirus in Windows. I don't see much of a need for anything more since I use Brave browser and block scripts on unfamiliar sites.
 
I just got rid of the free avast antivirus browser chrome extension. No idea how that got there in the first place. It was making ads not loading and being weird.
 
I use avast, it just works for me and is not very heavy on the resources.
 
We have McAfee. It came with our new computer. I didn’t care for McAfee many years ago but right now, they are doing a good job. Before, we had the AVG, free version. Ironically, they were quite good at keeping out viruses. Tried Norton but wasn’t impressed.
 
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