Antivirus vs Anti-malware as Fast As Possible

[@nabarunr3]

00:10 "For people, these solutions are pretty well established" Watching this during the coronavirus outbreak.

[@damirslab9674]

You ain't the only one :)

[@droson8712]

same

[@ezracushing7187]

im only watching this because of online work and coronavirus scams XD

[@denis-florian_0.57]

Me2

[@drabberfrog]

Me too

[@pcsecuritychannel]

Well technically that is correct but it does not always work out that way. A lot of old companies still stick to the term "antivirus" even if they provide protection against adware, PUP's and zero day threats. To get the right protection it is important to understand how these solutions work instead of just the names. In this day and age you need to have a program that provides realtime "zero day" protection. This can be a behavior blocker or intrusion prevention system. Since a lot of malware is created everyday it is important to have a solution that can protect you against unknown malware. As with everything else the effectiveness of any product is not guaranteed so be sure to check sure to check out some reviews before choosing any product. Thanks for the video, Linus, Best regards from The PC Security Channel.

[@CarrieSmith1]

I totally agree

[@sticksmcfly]

It's heuristic scans like that which lead to false positives ...and the dark side.

[@blueberry3663]

im glad to see u here ;D

[@brentdeuriegamingfilms37]

Thanks? I guest

[@Maru-et6of]

X

[@HBMHD]

*Quick joke:* - Son: "Mom! The computer is full of virus! What did you do?" - Mom: "Screw the computer! I won 2 iPads and a trip to Paris!"

[@travis8654]

I don't get it..

[@internet6909]

TheMLGTroller _ the mom clicked on adware/ pottentialy unwanted program thing thsat said Win 2 ipads! Win a trip to paris!

[@frosty295]

HBMHD what did you do? Used a insecure OS called Windows

[@frosty295]

Sneaklone yes Windows has more games currently but I'm not gonna use a shitty insecure and unreliable OS when I can already play my games on Linux

[@Elenrai]

Cute hat >x

[@djjesus.hediedforyourspins3154]

windows defender masterrace

[@Adyel-YT]

+InfiniteFire1988 It's actually Good

[@blodstainer]

+DetectiveButler Its actually decent. For malware? No, But as a antivirus, yes.

[@TheDJHoller]

+PureDSBM Are you referring to his comment or name?

[@djjesus.hediedforyourspins3154]

TheDJHoller niqqa what's wrong with my name

[@blodstainer]

***** Why? Someone being pissy about me making fun of a fictive character?

[@NightOwlGames]

why isnt there a program that DOES both?

[@Ograws]

There is and it's called SecureAPlus and it's free

[@Ograws]

***** far better but not for novice users

[@NightOwlGames]

i use both avast antivirus and malwarebytes anti-malware they both pick up different files i may run avast and find nothing then run malwarebytes and it finds malious threats or vice verser its not too bad i guess but would be better to have one program that does it all in one scan its alot of time to run 2 seperate scans

[@NightOwlGames]

MARSHALL thanks, i use dual OS i got 10 and 7 on my pc will try this

[@frosty295]

Linux it does and is more reliable ;)

[@privatedabbers6087]

"in a perfect world there would be no viruses or any diseases" well that aged quickly

[@tommybrad6393]

Your comment is dumb

[@lemau8458]

@@tommybrad6393 Finally a like minded commenter. Much agreed, this comment needs to be deleted.

[@TallTapper]

goddammit joel

[@Zer0Mem0ry]

Best Anti-Virus: User Knowledge :)

[@sukhoy]

+VirtualCoder I totally agree with that.

[@blodstainer]

+VirtualCoder Yes, oh yes. I've fixed many a friend's PCs from adware and shit they got from probably looking at dirty links, be safe when you search the web, don't go into adventured lanes because they tend to run empty for a reason.

[@jimmer4039]

Zer0Mem0ry you are a very intelligent person...

[@Hnnnghf]

Malware can trick your brain, so... ...don't trust yourself.

[@hansbaldo9817]

That is actually true. That's why i don't have any antivirus or antimalware cause I know what I'm downloading

[@vwestlife]

MalwareBytes *was* great... until they ruined their interface by making it look just like a fake anti-malware program, with excessive warnings in big red text, cartoonish icons and buttons, and constant nagging to upgrade to a paid version.

[@TXS_SLG]

I'll agree on you with that one, but that certainly has not changed how well it performs. The upgrade to premium is well worth it.

[@vwestlife]

Jacarch-Tech Thankfully the old 1.75 version of MWB still works and can still get the latest malware updates -- you just have to turn off the automatic program updates, or else it will auto-update itself to the new, ugly 2.x version.

[@TXS_SLG]

I don't mind the look at all, in my opinion it isn't off putting at all purely because is is Malwarebytes, but in addition i'm not sure how to obtain the old one, not that it matters to me anyway:P

[@cristopherdelacruz3847]

I really don't care about the interface, Malwarebytes' is still a great anti-malware. :p

[@Jason-ld3mb]

Free MalwareBytes code: ID: 5BC74 Key: A82V-N7A6-05KW-JTY3 100% Working, no scam! :)

[@N-VAMusic]

As a fairly seasoned at home PC repair guy I find that freshly re installing your operating system is the best way to get rid of all the nasties in your PC, just make sure to back up your important files first and to have your Windows Activation key written down somewhere. To keep your PC running quick as a whip after the re installation try installing these programs: Avast Antivirus, Malwarebytes, Glary Utilities, and CCleaner, these are all free software unless of course you want the Pro editions. After you've installed those run a scan with Avast and then Malwarebytes on your backed up files to make sure they aren't infected and boom you should have a PC as functional as when you first bought it, well, assuming there's no major dust build up around your hardware anyway. I've used this method for about 2 years now and it has yet to leave me with an unsatisfied client.

[@kingusagi9186]

With avast + malwarebytes or avg+malwarebytes running, can i turn off the win. Defender, sorry for asking

[@addust]

I use Avast and Windows Firewall and seen no issues, but my VM ISOs keep popping up but ONLY in .rar, .7zip, and .zip file storage folders in the Downloads folder.

[@BokscarTube]

Great job, having my clients all watch this.

[@Jason-Skywalker]

Blue Screen of Death as Fast as Possible.

[@MajoroTom]

It's when windows fucks up so bad, it dies for a while.

[@mz_emmet]

when windows has a stroke

[@sorena5542]

Be careful when using FB, twitter, Skype as it may kill you.

[@MajoroTom]

Unmetaphorically Soren Aguilar

[@yavuzselimterzioglu2775]

@@mz_emmet :D

[@flo4650]

There's so muuuuuch noise in your video :/ But it's great to know the difference :D

[@NickPrevezaOfficial]

There is no noise wtf

[@flo4650]

***** Look at his t-shirt.

[@claytonccrider]

They are using a green screen. That's why there is so much noise around linus and the background.

[@flo4650]

No not around him but on him.

[@claytonccrider]

Too high ISO?

[@garrettrockwell4428]

I appreciate the blur on the word clear. Nice touch as always.

[@ProtoMario]

AVG Free and Spybot - Search and Destroy Years I have tried alot of things but kept these two as my main ones, never ever had a problem. CCleaner also helps if you use it after you browse every time.

[@FatheredPuma81]

Avast and Malwarebyte. Back when AVG didnt have auto updates and when I was a noob at computers I got a virus and the rest is history. Got Avast and been happy. I also run anti exploit to. (I keep avast running all time use Malwarebyte when downloading and use anti exploit when surfing web (not youtube) and it works quite nicely)

[@ProtoMario]

FatheredPuma81 Everyone always says Avast but I can not stand it at all.

[@FatheredPuma81]

ProtoMario It's because many people who search for viruses use Avast. Oh also. WE MEET AGAIN (I just realized this).

[@TinchoXII]

ProtoMario I tried Kaspersky Internet Security once, the 30-day trial, it has both antivirus and anti-malware in one software, quite demanding for old PCs but for newer ones in the market, that software is no problem (EXCEPT MAYBE for boot-up times, it takes a few seconds even on beefy PCs) ... But sometimes, standalone applications are better, less resource-heavy and easy to access, not to mention FREE :D

[@Karoll2006]

You should try hitman pro anti malware.

[@workedd5746]

BitDefender Internet Security 2015. Enhanced security. Enforced with Firewall and Parental Control. Best Protection for three years straight. Imperceptible. Best for system speed (AV-TEST). Extremely easy to use.

[@XYZeXalX]

Linus... Using your boot is not the solution to these problems. I don't think so. I don't think so, Linus.

[@BrapBrapDorito]

Using your bütt is not the solütion to these preüblèms

[@GozerB]

My anti-virus program is called "Don't Click Stupid Shit."

[@somethingsock6707]

Leenus, using your gut is not a solewtion to deese proublems.

[@SlickSkiMask]

@Techquickie I guess a better question is what program you use since we all are following you. No to be disrepectfull but it's like we come to your channel to research these things because we value your opinion, but then we're deflected back into space to research even more.

[@Adrian-my7re]

Exactly!

[@neek1534]

TL:DR Use Avast and Malwarebytes

[@Horny_Fruit_Flies]

I use AVG and Malwarebytes.

[@frosty295]

Antonio D or just use Linux

[@yeetus8366]

yeah Linux. Great for games and stuff... btw. I had a virus/malware Doohicky(I'm a carguy not a computer guy, so i just read instructions). used Eset and adwcleaner(it's from malware bytes) and the computer is fine as wine

[@firaaeroman]

I've been using Avast for real time and Malware bytes anti malware just for scans if i get into a serious issue. But i haven't really had any viruses/malware in such a long time.

[@MalaMak101]

I have the same setup, my friends tell me it'll conflict, does it? Curious to know

[@firaaeroman]

Well, i've had this set up for years. As long as you don't have both running live at the same time. But as i have it now, i only really fire up malware bytes when i really need to use it, which lately hasn't been very much at all.

[@XTBackTrackXT]

This is by far the best combo out there. I have both running simultaneously and haven't noticed any performance hit. Been virus and malware free for years

[@MalaMak101]

Awesome thanks!

[@benxie430]

Anthony Szollos That is literally EXACTLY what I have...

[@MCwhiteywhitewhite]

This video is misleading, but perhaps not intentionally. Malware is any form of malicious software, a virus is a specific type of malware. An antivirus program IS an antimalware program. And while the term malware can technically apply to things other than viruses (I.E. potentially unwanted programs, adware and spyware.) malware and virus are widely used interchangeably. Also, you don't need two separate programs running on your system. You want to run a program that has real time scanning capability, and probably both web content filtering and firewall or intrusion defense as well. It's not a bad idea to have some sort of mail scanning feature either. Preferably you should use an antivirus program which does both signature based (heuristic) and behavioral based (anomaly) monitoring and detection. That means that the antivirus scanner not only looks at files known to be dangerous, but also looks at other programs running on your computer displaying typical malicious or abnormal behavior. You should always look up the detection and removal ratings of any antivirus program you buy, by researching tests run by independent eval companies, like AMTSO (Antimalware Testing Standards Organization.)

[@JackSparrow-yl3yu]

+ethernetspit you sound knowledgeable, can you lease translate that into English?

[@MCwhiteywhitewhite]

+Jack Sparrow Viruses are malware. The two terms are more often than not used interchangeably. "Malware" isn't some new form of viruses that requires you to buy a special product. Malware is just the umbrella term for viruses and other malicious software (program wrote to do malicious things, like hack your computer, steal your data or password, etc.) Does that make sense?

[@JackSparrow-yl3yu]

***** go troll somewhere else

[@MCwhiteywhitewhite]

Jack Sparrow I understand that not everyone is a technology wiz and security pro. That's why I don't like seeing videos like this with misinformation. Hopefully what I've said has made sense.

[@JackSparrow-yl3yu]

ethernetspit Yes thank you, would an antimalwere program also remove viruses? and an antivirus program does what exactly? Target specific malwere?

[@ScreamingDolphins22]

I'm here because of vinesauce

[@luuuuuuuuuuuul]

butt

[@JeremyJamesDec15]

I would love to see a updated "best" antivirus software.

[@poisoncobra7]

kaspersky, buy it and love it

[@pinguscousin9345]

ye

[@KeoniSanchez]

Yep

[@TheOnlyMinecarrot]

ye

[@RajithAki]

same

[@nm-yuki-p]

@@mdrajibrajib7159 get out

Hey he kinda looks like linustechtips hahahahaha

[@Seanbbn]

Yup! Smart

[@Dan-gv2zy]

Haha yeah he does

[@inkoalawetrust]

i think he is

[@Duke_Chungus]

He runs both channels and also used to work in NCIX Tech Tips

I know i was joking

[@dawson4295]

0:00 - 0:06 Well that aged well

[@corymiller1278]

Hey Linus and crew, I've only been a subscriber for a under a year but wanted to thank you for your great videos. I'm somewhat computer illiterate but I do my best to keep learning and your videos are very helpful. Keep up the good work.

[@paquitopito9289]

Idk man, its been a lil more than a year

[@Forrest_O.]

I’m surprised this comment is below everything

[@Alex-bm5rc]

norton is virus himself lol

[@annoyinglyfast5972]

Norton isn't a virus, it is a true anti-malware/anti-virus, look up Norton vs wannacry, Norton doesn't even allow wannacry to run at all. Plus, Norton scans downloaded files and can do whole computer scans to keep you protected.

[@TheHolyDarkAngel]

well played, ads are getting smarter xD

[@stevenbarber2703]

i use nortons my self and love it

[@zombiedude347]

My dad put norton on all our windows computers. I hate it because it makes it difficult to keep certain programs up to date, as it blocks installs of program versions that aren't popular enough in it's database. Never had that problem when we previously just had McAfee.

[@its-amemegatron.9521]

I use Windows Defender, Malware Bytes and common sense.

[@julesl6910]

As a former IT professional, here's what the pros use (freeware) on a standard workstation: - Panda Cloud or AVG free - Bandwidth monitor (bots etc. will use bandwidth when no apps are running) - AdBlock Plus - Malwarebytes or ComboFix for scanning

[@Blox117]

or just a virtual OS lol.

[@stupidburp]

Jules L As a former IT professional I found that AVG free was often unable to catch some of the most dangerous data theft related malware. Most free software was too unreliable when the consequences of a breach were severe. It could be argued that it is better than nothing but it could also provide a false sense of security by overestimating effectiveness.

[@familydude-lq7ec]

Anyone have a decent Anti-Malware program that doesn't shove "Upgrade NOW!" down your throats? Also, what would you classify MS essentials as? Anti-virus or Anti-Mal?

[@terminashunator]

I use MSE + MalwareBytes and I have no ragrets!

[@squirtkenny]

Avast! + MalwareBytes

[@coreyhenshaw8729]

Electro_Leet Spelling 'regret' wrong might be your first then.

[@Kwipper]

Electro_Leet It's spelled "regrets"

[@terminashunator]

Corey Henshaw It's an internet meme. I said it in humor, not from ignorance of spelling. Sauce: tinyurl.com/ragrets

[@Торнадоплюспетарда]

JOEL?! JOEL?!??! DID YOU DOWNLOAD FAKE MALWAREHOOTIE AGAIN, JOEL?!

[@DragonboltBlastter]

But techquickie, my dad has good music 1970's Hard Rock (Black Sabbath, Boston, ACDC, Scorpions etc.)

[@JumpingScaryMonkey]

I think it would be pretty cool to see a video of the differences in Linux's OpenGL, and Window's Direct11..or even comparing the Linux kernel with the Windows core..Mainly differences between each of those.

[@MuhammadAbdullah-fy6sg]

although i know most of the things he knows i watch him just for the way he talks...funny guy

[@congbiscompany4118]

00:00 OMG This guy predicted the future

[@kuchihood5888]

Haha that's iam thinking his black tongue 🤓🤓

[@TheKilman102]

I use Malwarebytes and windows firewall :) haven't had a virus in a while now :3

[@GGMattt]

Love all the videos Linus :) very interesting and educational stuff. I've always been confused about 'Optical Audio' compared to standard Stereo. Could make for a good video :)

[@quintonconoly]

7 year old comment and I’m the first like lol

[@KSPAtlas]

The reason Linux has less viruses is this: 1: Small user base, not much incentive to make a virus. 2: Most Linux users are at least moderately tech literate. 3: Most Linux users download software through a repository which must first be checked for viruses.

[@braders5192]

0:15 did Linus predict 2020?

[@zimma2474]

Everyone wears a mask even before 2020😂

[@SilVerRoxetZ]

worst antivirus: Mcafee. Takes 1 hour to scan the whole computer while malwarebytes and other anti virus take around 5 or maybe 10 min depending on how huge fiels i have

[@KyleA1205]

I know this comment is 2 years old but it’s also terrible for general performance on low end pcs

[@mariustancredi2192]

I use Windows Defender.

[@Night__Rider__]

well rip your pc

[@mariustancredi2192]

CreeperCubed Why? I never had problems for 8 years so far.

[@Night__Rider__]

well sir you have been extremely careful / lucky

[@dorianjp]

that doesn't do shit.

[@silvermight8022]

I use it because it's less performance reducing, and I mostly know how to avoid viruses in general. I haven't had a single problem since them.

[@mz2003]

LOL Vargskelethor Joel laugh this video

[@MattsMotorz]

Man these videos are so well made. Excellent work!

[@JavierVegaPerry]

Aside from Malware protection and Antivirus i've had a great experience with tools like Search & Destroy that tells you whenever your startup list wants to change and protects your system files, even if it's not always fun to accept or deny changes it gives you an extra piece of control that could became helpful. Also, of course this is just an overview, but many malware can be avoided by just keeping an eye out on where you are browsing, which email are opened, etc...

[@Samo_Adams]

I'm using webroot secure anywhere! Consumes less RAM and disk space.

[@richystrife06]

Papa Jobel

[@bigballatyler1098]

SuperAntiSpyware is the bast and its free. I had a virus called "Win Rar 7' literlly the worst thing ever lol

[@bigballatyler1098]

I love it. I dont think i will ever buy anything else even tho its free. but im going to buy the new version eventually

[@AeonneOrigins]

Working at a computer repair store I can confirm that it is one of the many tools our technicians employ to deal with malware. It seems particularly good at getting rid of nasty browser hi-jacks and malicious toolbars that keep coming back even after a different tool has picked up at least part of it and removed it.

[@gluechoomoo9059]

winrars not a virus

[@FriedFrenchFries]

@@gluechoomoo9059 doesn't mean there aren't viruses named after it.

[@pastoryoda2789]

winrar is a zip program you idiot

[@TheIgnoredGender]

I run MBAM in real time along with windows defender in real time. Never had a problem. Just to be on the extra safe side you can update the exceptions list for both so they don't recognize each other.

[@farandapriza1524]

Windows defender before corona virus : weak need another antivirus Windows after corona virus : now I can carry all without another antivirus

[@robloxxploitzteam6258]

use avast and malwarebytes (premium) and ccleaner and you're 100% safe

[@aaandag9688]

And bombarded with false positives

[@aretard7995]

avast was good before 5.0

[@Kairi091]

So, Malwarebytes is a good free anti-malware. What's a good free antivirus?

[@pavasko]

I like Avast, you should try it

[@_NOBODY_8888]

+Pavol Vaško Avast is the worst

[@Kairi091]

+Umar Farooq What do you suggest?

[@_NOBODY_8888]

Kairi091 I used Avast and RAT virus almost destroyed my pc so I had to reset it completely. Right now I am using Bitdefender total security and I am once again infected by RAT so I am confused myself

[@dorianjp]

+Umar Farooq damn...

[@hellterminator]

Or just, you know, don't be an idiot. That's adequate malware protection.

[@vukpsodorov5446]

+hellterminator some, actually, a lot of malware pages force you to download files as soon as you open them, and those files are usually small so that before you can get out and close the page, it already downloaded them. having a decent anti-virus prevents you from downloading pretty much any malware, as most of them are old and the anti-viruses know about them. you can very easily prevent yourself from entering malware-enforcing pages though, since you'll either see that you're being re-directed to somewhere completely different (and therefore you'll have time to close the page or the browser) or you'll see a big flaw in the name of the page (a real example would be goggle instead of google, and yes, i know that goggle is a real word but still) and then you'll know that it's probably not a good website to enter. also, many browsers have in-built protection (google chrome is a very good example) and it won't let you enter some easily recognisable harmful sites. another thing to note is that adblock can prevent any spyware or anything like that which could spy on you by opening in another window without you noticing, since it's working against pop-ups and whatever unwanted content which shouldn't be on the page, and it checks what's the source of the pop-up or ad and then proceeds to block it if it conflicts with it's big database. pretty much all spyware is under that category.

[@hellterminator]

Mighty Wolf A web page serves me up a file for download, so what? If you have your browser configured to ask what to do with files being downloaded, a dialog will pop up and you will be able to cancel the download. If you have your browser configured to just automatically save everything to some folder, you _will_ be alerted when the download finishes. Then, all you have to do is not run that executable (and delete it, although you don't really have to if you want to keep it for some reason).

[@vukpsodorov5446]

***** most malicious programs which are downloaded actually don't need you to start them up. i'm talking about viruses such as self-replicating worms and whatnot.

[@hellterminator]

Mighty Wolf Developing a proper worm is extremely difficult (and therefore very expensive), so no one bothers to do that when all you have to do is set up a “free movie streaming” site which requires you to install a “plugin” to play all those free movies. Besides, all worms are developed specifically to circumvent malware protection, so running an anti-malware program won't save you either. But there's not much to worry about, the era of really bad worms like Code Red or Sapphire is long gone.

[@vukpsodorov5446]

***** don't know, might work.

[@KotauFPS]

I've been using no antivirus but two anti malware programs for almost 2 years now and I've only gotten infected once (trojans), infection which I erased overnight with no damages to my computer and no side effects. It's simple to keep your computer out of danger with the right utilities and the correct amount of knowledge about which programs should be running in your computer, which "behaviours" are uncommon (to check for suspicious programs in the task manager or service startup), and which measures you should be taking. Obviously it's not something anyone can do (I usually spend days on my computer since I was 12), but just putting here that it's totally doable to skip the "active" part of the anti-virus (Because I know there are people that are too scared to surf the internet without an antivirus installed, since I was like that) so you don't have to pay anything, so you don't have "false positives" popping out everyday, and to not have compatibility issues.

[@Ownsterx]

I agree with you, the real way to be secure is not to download from wierd links and use common sense. Also updating Adobe Flash Player and Java.

[@fulton92503]

why no Antivirus program Kotau ?

[@KotauFPS]

reg buc In short, I'm tired of them slowing down my PC and giving false positives. The only antivirus software I liked using was Panda Cloud, but 2 times I've gotten a terrible bug that makes it useless and spams error messages (it might've been a virus that corrupted it but I don't really care, might as well not have an AV to corrupt if I can deal with the virus without it).

[@Ownsterx]

Kotau Panda Cloud is shit

[@petakismyname4265]

i got a bit lost in your analogy but after watching it another time it was a very good explanation.

[@VoidBel]

Linus... Using your gut is not the solution to these problems. I don´t think so Linus.

[@cmydagger9761]

🤷🏻

[@tonimel2779]

I use ESET NOD32 Antivirus and Malwarebytes free edition.

[@apenasmeucanal5984]

I use malwarebytes too, it is a great software

[@gtPacheko]

I use Avast and Malwarebytes

[@TheSuperslajsaren]

+gustavo17pacheco I use AVG and Malwarebytes... AVG MASTERACE!!!

[@osamaislam4419]

+TheSuperslajsaren I use Bitdefender TS with Malwarebytes

[@TheSuperslajsaren]

Osama Samarrai Bitdefender what? lol

[@Dragonfire511]

Hello Joel

[@CuzxMD]

Never heard of your new sponsor Little Bits, sounds pretty cool. More sponsors like this please. Stuff I might actually be interested in.

[@Nonamguys]

I have to say, this video came at the perfect time. I have a notice that my gaming PC has been running super slow lately, and I asked my dad, who works in the computer industry, what I should do to try to fix it besides antivirus scans and restarting the computer (I obviously did more than that, but that really does solve most people probs). He had suggested and time

[@PixelTVBR]

Leeenus...

[@MrKristian252]

if i put a Auto-shut-down program in the startup folder, does that make it a virus?

[@Ownsterx]

Virus is basically a program that does actions the user doesn't want.

[@MrKristian252]

aha... ahhhhaaaaaahhhh. ahhhhhhh. ahaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. ahhhh MOHAHAHAHHA!!

[@Ownsterx]

Mr.Kristian252 I would of did something worse than that.

[@MrKristian252]

i can't code yet tho.. but I'm comming into the school i want soon =3

[@Ownsterx]

Mr.Kristian252 Well there is many tutorials on the internet.

[@wa1ufo]

I have been on the web since the early 90s and have used quite a few different malware protection programs since then. The best one I have ever used is Malwarebytes and I don't care about the graphics or any of that. I care about being protected and the engineering report I read had Malwarebytes at or near the top of the heap. I have heard good things about Kaspersky also but have never used it. Malwarebytes does it all and I DO NOT work for them!

[@Arshar]

Covered all oldies questions !

[@cucumberman1234567]

My Kaspersky is second to none, anywhere. Its logging and file control is also second to none. I haven't seen anything come anywhere near as good with their cloud based connection, Being able to locate a device anywhere, send it a signal to alarm out is pure ice cream. Being able to brick and wipe a device remotely is one of the reasons I've been with them for a decade now.

[@MajoroTom]

It's second to not using Windows.

[@estebanzd9434]

Windows Defender & AdwCleaner. Also don't being stupid. And if I'm not sure, virustotal.

[@HalGailey]

Browser- Chrome or Firefox with AdBlock plus with the tracking and Malware filters, IE gets the nod when the built in protocol for adding filters starts working. NoScript if you want to be really anal. AV - AVG, Avast, AdAware, MS Security Essentials, etc. Preferably one with an anti-rootkit function AM - MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware is the gold standard right now, along with their MalwareBytes' Anti-Exploit. SpyBot if you're old school and want some power tools that come with it. But, there are other robust options. Other utils - ComboFix, TDSSKiller, HitmanPro, SuperAntiSpyware, ADWCleaner, GMER EDIT: The new entry is called White Cloud Security. inexpensive and touted as the new direction security is headed. Very small footprint and high performance. VERY secure, it relies on whitelisting/hashing? and restricted file execution. ((deprecated)) I cannot remember the name but there was a new entry into the AV field recently. I cannot remember the name of it but if I do I will try to update this post.((/deprecated))

[@HalGailey]

***** I focused on ones I have dealt with either personally or professionally, does ESET have a free offering? And how is it to use?

[@HalGailey]

***** I haven't had a whole lot of issues recently with slowdown aside from bootup. But that is where those new style AV's are going to be the top performers where there is no overt scan being done, its all front end limitation in the code.

[@HalGailey]

White Cloud Security is the newbie I was thinking of.

[@HalGailey]

***** I've not had the kinds of issues with AVG I have had with Norton or McAfee. I cannot say for sure on the paid version, but so far as I have experienced AVG offers little performance difference to Avast, a bit less speed than AdAware, and mixed to slower compared to MSSE. MSSE seems to sometimes be finicky on bootup while otherwise being largely faster.

[@HalGailey]

***** AVG toolbar can be removed, if you downloaded it from somewhere else that may be from the source and not AVG. I don't get any purchase requests except for when they update to new version

[@frosty295]

Best Solution Use Linux and be safe, secure and basically virus free.

[@Alkajatomota]

There aren't many viruses for Linux because barely anything is compatible with it.

[@frosty295]

Jato [HD] *buzz* Wrong there are no viruses because of the superior security of Linux and the permissions of it not to mention viruses and exploits are rare, Linux is the most secure and safe place.

[@Alkajatomota]

corey drew bruce lol

[@frosty295]

Jato [HD] Just to let you know Linux is the gaming future as Gabe Newell from valve has said and is making that happen.

[@Gugap130]

corey drew bruce You are just a 17y old kid, so its understandable you dont know, what you are talking about, but still... Linux is hardly any more secure than windows, infact in some cases it might be the other way around. For example theres comparsion between exploits for windows xp and linux has (linux has almost twice as many): www.cvedetails.com/product/739/Microsoft-Windows-Xp.html?vendor_id=26 www.cvedetails.com/product/47/Linux-Linux-Kernel.html?vendor_id=33 Linux is simply not more secure, but the thing is, that its barely being used (mostly by autistic kids like you, that feel special when using it), so theres no point for malware writers to target linux, as the profitability is much much lower.

[@defvii]

I use malwarebytes free edition and eset nod 42. Basically because theyre both so light, i have not noticed any slow downs. Both are also well respected pieces of software.

[@dakolev]

Virus: Im inevitable! Me with Avast and Malwarebytes: And Im OnlineSafety Man!

[@fluorideenjoyer]

leenos

[@filth315]

2:24　the answer is.... linux

[@ballsuckervr]

💀

[@Kluneberg]

AV/AM software are useless! You can find decent RAT(the thing you use to control botnets and "infect" pc's) software for free, 50-100$ a month will get you a decent crypter(it's used to trick the AV/AM/firewall into thinking your malware is safe) and binder(you use it to merge the "virus" file with the file you want to infect others - like a crack for a game). Then you get on a 0-day upload tracker, get the newest software like 5 minutes after it's uploaded, infect the crack(it's probably infected already by the uploader from the 0-day tracker but who cares) and spread it on public or small trackers where you're an ulpoader(don't forget to write in your torrent description that the people need to turn their AVs off if it gives "false" alerts - it's just how the crack works... right... that's just in case when your "virus" gets outdated and AVs start detecting it and you need to wait for the hacker who sold you the cypter to update it so AVs don't detect it again). It's simple as that, you'll get tons of ppl for your botnet in no time... AV/AM/Firewalls detect only old/unsupported/unused anymore viruses/malware/keyloggers/whatever. The best way to protect yourself is to not download any pirated/unknown files.

[@doktork3406]

legit man but it's better to write your own malware and find your own exploit though i wasn't capable of succeeding in the second one just yet...(not overflows ..something more serious i mean)....writing malware is easy

[@LeadStarDude]

Don't hate me, but I use Norton for my primary, & Malwarebytes for my secondary. Norton is my active scan app, & Malwarebytes I use to scan my PC every so often like once or twice a month. My main reason for using Norton is because it helps me keep tabs on all of my devices from smartphones, to tablets, to PC. I have 8 devices on Norton currently & I can easily control them all from my Norton account. Including the ability to remotely hard lock them if needed, & turn on & monitor GPS data if something gets stolen.

[@chownful]

ComboFix is a great anti-malware tool, however please use caution when running it as it can cause serious issues due to the elevated permission level it runs at.

[@smartalmos95]

I'm tired of windows it's kinda sketchy. Gotta try a Mac

[@rorymckenzie7110]

Don't.

[@ato5037]

I use a Macbook Pro along with a Windows 7 desktop that I built. I'd say try out Macs. Both OSes are good, they're just different IMO.

[@smartalmos95]

Rory McKenzie Why not

[@smartalmos95]

trant2b thnx. i will

[@rorymckenzie7110]

They are ridiculously overpriced for their components.

[@compressive6353]

i have malware right now:(((((((

[@compressive6353]

how do I get rid of it

[@v3lde116]

The Dash Use malwarebytes

[@compressive6353]

Yay its gone:))

[@v3lde116]

The Dash Really?

[@compressive6353]

Yea its gone

[@elifarmer3815]

leeanus

[@Dragonfire511]

You should not use butte

[@itsjb4089]

Norton Security works for everything. From 5-year-old programs to one-week old programs. It is amazing.

[@_eird]

Dear Video Editor, I like Linus's face. I would like to see more of Linus's face and fewer stock images flashing across the screen. A few here and there are good to hit the point home, but this video, in my opinion, had far too many. Using maybe...half as many as you do would probably be the sweet spot. The text effects behind Linus are good! I like those. It's just the random photos that vaguely reference Linus's words (rage comic computer, science experiment kid) that I don't find as necessary. Thanks!

[@buddyroach]

glad i watched this. i was looking for something like little bits to get my son for christmas so he can build something and learn from it. im def getting that.

[@akashashokan1184]

Knowledge was created to be shared freely. Without any complications (exams) and without any hurdles (fees).

[@DaveSimonH]

Perfect video to explain to my dad why having AVG & Malwarebytes on his laptop was a good idea. Some clumsy malware was trying, and failing, to connect him to Internet via a proxy ("Malware Protection 360" I think it was called). So I unistalled that, and some "Rocket" search bar nonsense, then reinstalled Malwarebytes.

[@mirroredchaos]

avast may be labeled an antivirus, but not only did it outperform malwarebytes on blocking threats, but it has several layers of protection including zero day protection.

[@BlueV1]

almost every av has zero day protection...

[@sharpEAGLES]

I use Windows defender backed by SMADAV antivirus layer for microviruses, for 2 consecutive years not a single problem. Only minor enhancements needed very rarely.

[@jerviservi]

On the video overlay is says use the code LINUS and in the description and audio use the code TECHQUICKIE.

[@ZamySenpai]

Glad linus's ad transition game was on point in 2014 too

[@TrashedUpDayDreamer]

by far the best security software I have been using since 2007 is *Eset smart security.* It is an all-in-one protection with anti malware, anti-virus, anti-phishing etc etc. Loaded with a personal advanced firewall as well. It is also incredibly light on the system as well. Though all my friends prefer to use *Kaspersky* instead. However, no matter what security software you use, a ccleaner should be on your PC always. Make sure you use CCleaner once a week.

[@Jalmaan]

3:53 For a split second I thought that box was just being animated in.

[@romeo1808]

For those that don't understand Security, this makes sense. As a security professional this is fundamentally incorrect, because anti-malware services now use those "anti-virus" signatures. so...

[@SaeedAlFalasi]

youtube award him for the best tech channel!

[@starwalker6930]

Suggestion for another Techquickie: CPU/GPU bottleneck and how to analyse/detect it by various methods.

[@justiceinfoman1590]

how does anyone not notice the obvious tweeker in this video has the pick marks, fast talker, constant movements of the hands large pupils HES A TWEEKER

[@de_stroyed]

I use COMODO Internet Security Complete and also paid for the Mlwarebytes anti-malware and have both on my system running actively. I don't notice any slowdown at all. Mainly because I never run scans, because it's real-time perfection, it scans things automatically that I click on (downloads, links, sites, etc).

[@BarrySwami10]

The text in the video tells the viewer to use LINUS as a code at checkout (littlebits). But you (and description) tell us to use TECHQUICKIE. Which one is it? :) Nice info I didn't know at all. Wow!

[@mixxstation6260]

AVG antivirus disabled me to access my Blackberry Playbook. I almost throw my playbook out of rage because I thought its the playbook, but no it was the Antivirus because after I Uninstall the AVG I can now access my Blackberry playbook.

[@gruphius]

"For people the solutions are pretty well established" - Linus in 2015, unaware of the chaos 2020 would cause

[@LianSirenia]

Wait, 2:00 you don't like the first comma those numbers but you have the second comma for 1000,000 hidden away behind Linus? You can't have it both ways!

[@Martin_K_Ivanov]

This aged interestingly

[@xrtlized]

this video aged well