Which security pack this year? (+ga)

Avast is good and free. The only downside is that you get popups from time to time asking you to upgrade to the non-paid version which you really don't need

Using ESET Smart Security for many years now and I'm quite happy with it.

You can use freeware combination Avira + Avast + Comodo

• If you want cheap, reliable protection, go with Windows Defender with Malwarebytes AMW and upgrade MWB to premium. That will catch 90% of what your wife will encounter.
• If you want the top-tier, reliable virus protection and have the money, buy both Kaspersky and Malwarebytes.
• If you have no money and want as much protection as you can muster, just go with Windows Defender and the free version of Malwarebytes AMW.

Malwarebytes is not an anti-virus program. It is an anti-malware program that is designed to catch what AV programs miss. That is why you want AV protection along with MWB.

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I've been using the free version of avast antivirus and it works just fine for me :)

Windows Defender

First used Norton till it became bloated, then used Kaspersky before without problems because it came free with my new pc.
But couldn't afford it anymore, so turned to Eset, been using it for 3 years now, without problems.
Along with Malwarebytes anti malware and since recently also their anti exploits program, and the occasional run of windows defender.
If still something serious passes through, i always restore a backup, just to be safe.

I tried Panda many many years ago but it also seemed bloated.

Also from the Netherlands.

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ESET Security Pack or G-DATA Internet Security

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Im using Brain.exe, one of the best antivirus software. Its 100% free and 100% safe

Just run Windows on a limited user account, don't install any warez / cracks / software which you don't trust the author. Works great for me, haven't used Antivirus in years.

I've used my own common sense, Avast and Comodo before, they work very well and are free..

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I use Comodo (as firewall only, the AV sucks, but the sandbox feature is neat). Windows AV and anti-bytes seem to work out in the end.
Also use ublock origin when surfing ;)

I personally prefer Kaspersky Internet Security :) Easy to use, some nice features and I never had any problems with it.

If you are willing to buy an antivirus program then go with kaspersky or bitdefender they are both great.To be more specific the kaspersky is a little bit pricey and will cost you around 60 euro (3pc license),while the bitdefender will cost you around 40 for the same license.
One last thing there is a website called avtest in which they basically try and compare different antivirus for false detections, slowing downs ect. (i will leave you a link in case you wanna check it out).
https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/

For my friends and family I recommend them to just use the built-in Windows Defender and be sure to have your windows updates set to automatic so it downloads the updated virus definitions and Windows security updates as soon as possible. It's free, it's good enough, and it seems to be the least intrusive and least resource-intensive of them all.

I personally don't use anything, but I'm also an old bearded computer nerd who uses linux and browses the web without javascript or images or flash on untrusted sites, etc etc etc :P

Ultimately, being smart about what you run and how you browse the web is the best defense. Definitely use an ad blocker (as malicious ads are a popular way to deploy browser exploits) and be sure your browser and add-ons are up to date. Don't open any attachments or click links in email from unknown sources (even opening a PDF file can infect you if you're using the wrong version of Adobe Reader). Don't click links from strangers on chat. Don't go to shady websites for game cracks, cheats, porn, etc. as those sites are hotbeds of malicious code and it's probably not worth the risk. Same with downloading random programs off file sharing networks or torrents. Sure, there are plenty of safe files, but the chances of running into unsafe files are much higher there.

If you download something that you want to run/install but you're not feeling 100% sure about it, upload it to virustotal.com and it'll scan it with EVERY anti-virus package out there, as well as show user comments by other people who might be able to alert you to scams or reassure you that it's legit.

I'm sure you already knew those things but it's important to educate your family about it, too. Especially kids and older people seem to have trouble learning how to judge what is safe and what is unsafe online. Good luck! :)

Been using free ones for like 20 years and haven't had a problem yet, mainly AVG recently.

ESET is the best avp so far and its been updated recently to 2017 version with new features ( beta ends soon0
https://www.eset.com/int/beta/edition2017/

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Use AdBlock when visiting sites you're unfamiliar with, and get Malware Bytes Anti Malware or something. In 3 years I only got one virus (from tremorgames because I was stupid and downloaded a program). Security really isn't that big a deal as long as your careful with clicking links or downloading.

Well, I use Microsoft Defender or whatever they're calling it these days but I don't know if it's just working really well or if it's never caught anything :D

I also don't stray to random websites, click pop-up ads, open emails with attachments or any of that silliness, so I'm not sure that would work for you(r wife). When suggesting things to other folks I generally suggest an ad blocker (most people forget this but it's relevant), Free AV of your choice & MalwareBytes Pro for the realtime protection. That should be good enough to cover most scenarios. Honestly I haven't seen a virus notification in years but malware/tracking crap is everywhere.