Anything else besides Avast Free needed?

[CC268]

I changed from Windows Defender to Avast Free. I currently have Malwarebytes installed as well. Do I only need Avast now or are there additional programs like Malwarebytes that I should use?

[schmidthouse]

Yes, I would keep Malwarebytes as it is great along side of Avast.
And a good Firewall.

[CC268]

Thanks looks like I am all set.

[schmidthouse]

You're welcome.

[Alievitan]

CC268 what Windows are you using?

[Paul_D]

Avast and MalwareBytes work against different nasties. Definitely keep both.

If you have Windows 7 or 8, I believe the Windows Firewall is fine.

Having said all that, I strongly believe that just about THE most important anti-malware program is SpywareBlaster. It stops malware from entering your machine, whereas MalwareBytes Free can only find the nasties after they are already in place.

SpywareBlaster is non-intrusive and doesn't need to run in background. All you have to do is check for and install updates regularly (usually about once a week). It doesn't interfere with any other program. I simply wouldn't be without it on any Windows PC.

https://www.brightfort.com/spywareblaster.html

[Lisandro]

Is there anyone using Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit?

Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit BETA protects you from zero-day exploits targeting browser and application vulnerabilities. Its proprietary technology protects you in that critical period between the release of a new exploit and its security patch. And, unlike antivirus products, Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit BETA proactively prevents the exploit from installing its payload. Before it can do damage.

https://www.malwarebytes.org/antiexploit/

Until now it does not detect anything on my side, but I'm "waiting"

[Secondmineboy]

Im running it, but nothing detected until now.

[CC268]

Thanks guys, and I am on Windows 8. I will check out that malware program