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Title: avast! Free & Anti-Malware
Post by: Devilush on May 06, 2010, 09:22:23 PM
Do I need an Anti-Malware program if I am using Avast! Free Edition? I am currently using IObit Security 360 and am curious if I even need it in the first place. If I do could someone here recommend a malware program I should be using along with avast,aswell as any other types of programs I should be using along with Avast.
Title: Re: avast! Free & Anti-Malware
Post by: wonder on May 06, 2010, 09:36:13 PM
In theory avast should include even an antispyware module...but, you know, dealing with malwares is a never ending story...so I think it's a good idea to improve your protection using malwarebytes (free) and superantispyware (free). These are a very good detection rate softwares and can be used for an on demand scan every time you want a second opinion about your system security status. Iobit, as far as I know, is a quite new product, not too bad, but if I can give you a suggestion..i would prefer the two i mentioned above. ;)
Title: Re: avast! Free & Anti-Malware
Post by: Lisandro on May 06, 2010, 09:45:11 PM
IObit has stolen the MBAM definitions database.
I won't trust in such a company.
Title: Re: avast! Free & Anti-Malware
Post by: YoKenny on May 06, 2010, 09:46:01 PM
Read about IOBit Theft Conclusion:
http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=33217

Malwarebytes (free) and SUPERAntiSpyware (free) are good.
Title: Re: avast! Free & Anti-Malware
Post by: wonder on May 06, 2010, 09:46:31 PM
IObit has stolen the MBAM definitions database.
I won't trust in such a company.

Right!! I was forgetting it.... ;)
Title: Re: avast! Free & Anti-Malware
Post by: Devilush on May 06, 2010, 10:18:54 PM
I use Malwarebytes,but the free version does not have realtime protection,that is why I was using IObit 360...after reading more about IObit 360 I have just uninstalled it.
Can anyone here recommend a free Anti-Malware program that has realtime protection ?
Thank you for your suggestions and info.
Title: Re: avast! Free & Anti-Malware
Post by: Pondus on May 06, 2010, 10:25:18 PM
why not go for MBAM pro ?
it is a one time fee for a lifetime license www.malwarebytes.org
Title: Re: avast! Free & Anti-Malware
Post by: RedFan on May 06, 2010, 10:34:36 PM
Also windows defender
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx

spywareblaster (browser immunization)
http://download.cnet.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022_4-10196637.html?tag=mncol;pop

and avast you will be pretty safe
Title: Re: avast! Free & Anti-Malware
Post by: YoKenny on May 07, 2010, 05:33:20 AM
@ RedFan

Windows Defender on XP is not recommended.

Also use BitRemover for IOBit cleanup: 
http://www.t-tools.nl/bitremoveren.php