A multi-part series that examines the effectiveness of free security software

hadi · Jul 26, 2005

http://www.techsupportalert.com/free-vs-paid-av.htm

ErikAlbert · Jul 26, 2005

Conclusions

1. No computer security product is perfect; all products have less than 100% detection. The choice between products commercial and free products is thus not a choice between perfection and something less rather it is a choice between differing levels of imperfection.

2. In absolute terms the best commercial AV products such as NOD32 do have higher detection rates than the best freeware versions. However the difference between the rates is relatively small.

3. By combining two or more freeware products it is possible to get better detection rates than the best commercial AV programs used alone.

4. Layering is an attractive option for improving malware detection rates and may well offer greater opportunities than concentrating on looking for a near-perfect single product.
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Isn't that old news ?

noRFspyware · Jul 26, 2005

While it may be old news to some, many people I know could really benefit from such a basic explanation of the different ways to detect and stop malware. Thanks Hadi.

hadi · Jul 26, 2005

noRFspyware said:

While it may be old news to some, many people I know could really benefit from such a basic explanation of the different ways to detect and stop malware. Thanks Hadi.
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Thanks noRFspyware
whether old or new it is an info and
its actually in part/month (4 parts so far)
part 4 is new infact(this month)
(but some have different way to say thank you.)

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