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I'm sticking with my "don't install antivirus" policy. My exception is Malwarebytes which I don't consider a regular AV. Even my fave from 10 years ago AVG see
by quickthrower2 7y ago
I'm sticking with my "don't install antivirus" policy. My exception is Malwarebytes which I don't consider a regular AV.
Even my fave from 10 years ago AVG seems user hostile (try turning it off, it's not easy!). I'd hate to see what the other's are doing.
- doh 7y agoAvast acquired AVG back in 2016. So yes, all that data ends up in the same company.
- gempir 7y agoWindows Defender and common sense is enough on Windows based systems IMO. And on mac you don't need one.
- Illniyar 7y agoerrr... sure, if your antivirus is free. There are a lot of good paid antivirus that don't have these problems. Of course, lately, paying for an antivirus hasn't had the same value - windows defender, the much better browser sandbox and the fact that you don't really download executables anymore have contributed to reducing the risk of going without an anti-virus.