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Old 10-13-2015, 04:06 PM   #1
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Security firm AVG recently published its updated privacy policy and the backlash from users has been fast and furious. The new policy, which takes effect from October 15, makes it clear that AVG will collect non-personal data including:

Advertising ID associated with your device;
Browsing and search history, including meta data;
Internet service provider or mobile network you use to connect to our products; and
Information regarding other applications you may have on your device and how they are used
AVG says it collects this data “to make money from our free offerings so we can keep them free.”
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The company followed up with a press release proudly stating that the new privacy policy has been presented in plain language to make it abundantly clear to users just what data the company is collecting and what it does with that data. CEO Gary Kovacs even urged the rest of the tech industry to follow suit and adopt similarly transparent policies.
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Old 10-13-2015, 04:37 PM   #2
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I'm out then. What's a good free alternative to AVG?
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Old 10-13-2015, 05:11 PM   #3
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Panda Antivirus I think is the top rated one currently isn't it?
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Old 10-13-2015, 10:37 PM   #4
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I have no idea how to compare them, but this site mentions Comodo, Avast and Panda as some top ones

http://www.techsupportalert.com/best...s-software.htm
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Old 10-13-2015, 11:08 PM   #5
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Why bother with a 3rd party anti-virus? Windows 10 and 8 come with Defender built-in, and you can get Microsoft Security Essentials for Win 7. They are also the most light weight options available
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Panda Antivirus I think is the top rated one currently isn't it?
Yup. Panda is the best IMO. Running it on all my home systems. Not sure why anyone would use anything else, especially paid options.
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Old 10-13-2015, 11:16 PM   #7
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Why bother with a 3rd party anti-virus? Windows 10 and 8 come with Defender built-in, and you can get Microsoft Security Essentials for Win 7. They are also the most light weight options available
Because they don't protect anywhere near what options like Panda do. Windows Defender is trash compared to something like Panda for protection.
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Yeah the MS ones were good for a span, but are pretty mediocre now unfortunately.
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I use the free Bitdefender on all my computers. It just sits in the background with no interference and it's top rated by many tests.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2460688,00.asp

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2421252,00.asp

Here's a list of free anti-virus programs with a quick review and links.

http://askbobrankin.com/update_free_...grams.html?hdr

One thing I suggest is downloading from the original site as others like to add crap you don't need.

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Old 10-14-2015, 08:39 AM   #10
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But I bet you will all still use Air Miles and other rewards cards. I wonder why companies aren't all transparent, hmm.
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Old 10-14-2015, 12:05 PM   #11
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Not free but I really like Webroot Secureanywhere. You can get a 5 device license for pretty cheap. I have been using it for a few years with no issues.
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