Which virus protector should i use,

Hello.
I presently use Kaspersky total security and in about 35 days it will automatically renew, Now for some time I've wondered how safe I am with this product as it originated from Russia / Eastern Block areas. Now if it had come from anywhere else I'd be happy.
I've not had any issues from it for the 3 years I've had it but I do have that nagging doubt that one day my bank acc will be emptied and I'll be spied on etc .

Should I be worried and if so which other Checker would you recommend to replace it with.

Regards

TairikuOkami said:

List of AVs based on the country of origin, you can choose AV based on the country you like the most.

Somewhat off-topic I know, but very interesting how many of those offerings use Bitdefender as a third-party engine.

And thanks for the useful link.

I also use only Windows Defender and ocassionally run a scan with Malwarebytes free. Never had a problem. Makes me wonder why any third party AV would be necessary.

Thanks one and all I'll take a look at how to remove Kaspersky and switch to Windows Defender.
Kaspersky looks a pain to remove particularly the auto renew membership.

Regards

Barnaby44 said:

Hello.
I presently use Kaspersky total security and in about 35 days it will automatically renew, Now for some time I've wondered how safe I am with this product as it originated from Russia / Eastern Block areas. Now if it had come from anywhere else I'd be happy.
I've not had any issues from it for the 3 years I've had it but I do have that nagging doubt that one day my bank acc will be emptied and I'll be spied on etc .

Should I be worried and if so which other Checker would you recommend to replace it with.

Regards

I used to get Kaspersky antivirus free from my bank but the offer has been terminated due to security concerns.

I now just use Defender augmented by offline scans using AdwCleaner and Malwarebytes and have had no problems.

I removed Kaspersky software using their removal tool https://support.kaspersky.com/1464 I also checked for any residual Kaspersky folders in the following folders and deleted them if present:

C:\Program Files (x86)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files
C:\ProgramData
C:\Users\account_name\AppData\Local (check for all users)
C:\Users\account_name\AppData\Roaming (check for all users)

Cheers Steve I have Adwcleaner and Malwarebytes running already as well as part of Windows Defender so I'll be set up like you when I turn off Kaspersky.
It is good to read frequent comments that your style of set up works well.

Ref getting rid of Kaspersky eventually I had to phone them today for them to cut the auto renew off and confirm in an email that my subscription will end when the paid for Licence ends.
I'm a still a little concerned though as right after the email from them confirming it had been cancelled I got another email saying it had just renewed and they would be taking a payment shortly? I rang them again and they have assured me that their system says they have ended it.
I'll keep an eye on my bank account to make certain.

Will I need to clear/clean anything out after it ends or even not wait for them to terminate it but do it now following the tips above on here.

Thanks