Security question

I have windows 10 using as personal home use banking and medical use with pdfs and all I was thinking using a Norton security paid version since they are one of the oldest companies and still going what are your thoughts I also heard they have a vpn arew worth having I'm mostly on a home network

Thanks

Thanks Samuria I heard Windows defender was a free basic I understand it's all on the user just a dumb and with all ransomeware crap and hacks just protecting myself I suppose I could download and use a live cd of a linux platform if I'm unsure but thanks

hi gordie,

Todays Windows Defender is a full blown Firewall / Antivirus solution with enough bells and whistles to be managable. A secondary on demand antivirus is also advisable to have along with a good Anti-Malware / Spyware solution.

Thanks I use to use malwarebytes but others are out that spyware and malware together I also used to use avast free if you want you can give a small top 5 list of what you think is better

I'm not a good reference to give a top 5.

Personally I use Windows Defender and Malwarebyte.

When thing become too salty I use.

Norton Power Eraser
Clamwin
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
Kaspersky TDSKiller
ESET Online Scanner

Yes, Norton is a good choice. Not sure about their VPN. See my 2 previous posts on how to install it and tweak Defender. Norton Plus is about 10$ at Best Buy, don't buy it online.

Thanks MiketheMechanic just installed norton power scan and I do my updates daily first thing I do but thank

MaloK said:

hi gordie,

Todays Windows Defender is a full blown Firewall / Antivirus solution with enough bells and whistles to be managable. A secondary on demand antivirus is also advisable to have along with a good Anti-Malware / Spyware solution.

I second this. Windows Defender is really good these days. I run that along with occasional scans from SuperAntiSpyware, and I've been very happy for years.