[OPLINTECH] AntiVirus suggestions

[Adam Murphy]

I usually recommend using Avast, AVG, or Security Essentials (Defender 
in Win 8,10). If the person bought a new computer then I tell them to 
use the free trial of the anitvirus that came pre-installed. At the end 
of the trial they can uninstall it and install a free one. I also let 
them know that the free antivirus won't provide support and they will 
have to find help from a 3rd party.

A browser plugin like WOT or SiteAdvisor also helps. And setting up an 
OpenDNS account and enabling it on their router/computer.

Then tell them about proactive steps they can take to avoid getting 
infected: don't open attachments/click links in emails in suspicious 
emails even if it is from someone they know, use a standard (non-admin) 
account, make sure browsers are updated, OS is updated, when installing 
software read the screen to avoid 3rd part software. Not a complete list.

Adam

On 7/29/2015 1:44 PM, Kevin Jones wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> I get ask from time to time by patrons what antivirus would I 
> recommend.  We use Symantec Endpoint Protection here at Coshocton 
> because it is pretty cheap at TechSoup.  I have used Micorsoft 
> Security Essentials and AVG Free some too, but not familiar with 
> others enough to recommend anything to patrons.
>
> What would you guys recommend to patrons?
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