Security - what are you using?

[Vanz]

What are you using on your surface for security, virus scan ad-aware ...etc?

 

[jnjroach]

On my Pro 2 I use System Center Endpoint Security, which is the enterprise Version of Defender.

 

[jeffskent]

On my Pro 1, which I have had since the day it was released (Feb 2013) I depend on the built in Microsoft Security Essentials and the Defender. This is my main computer which I use for several hours every day all over the internet. I have never had a virus, (knock wood to appease the spirits of the forest) so far. Malware, which changes my home page or my search engine, is easily removed when it rears its ugly head. I have two more laptops that I use on occasion, and my several friend's computers. None of these devices have ever had a serious malware infestation if they were running Microsoft Security Essentials or Windows 8, which has it built in to the os.

 

[ultra99]

But then MS says that they provide 'basic' protection. It's debatable, of course, really depends on how much protection one needs.

 

[pierre118]

Microsoft Essentials is basic, and not enough for good protection. I use Bitdefender 2014 on my home PC and on my SP1 pro. It is fast and lot of protection options.
For about $15,- you can buy a 1 year licence.

 

[oion]

Forum search:

http://www.surfaceforums.net/forum/microsoft-surface-pro-2/6593-antivirus.html
http://www.surfaceforums.net/forum/...alware-virus-scanner-do-you-use-your-pro.html
http://www.surfaceforums.net/forum/microsoft-surface-pro/3574-antivirus-surface-pro.html

 

[ultra99]

seriously, though, why are they charging yearly subscription? what happened to one time payment and peach of mind?

 

[Deleted member 10837]

Using virtual protection such as VirtualBox and Sandboxie is what I prefer so I have no reason to pay a yearly subscription for these anti-virus products.

 

[fraser_ian]

Norton. £40 for 3 pc licenses.