Comments on: What Is The Benefit Of An Online/Cloud-Based Anti-Virus?

By: Chris Hoffman

Chris Hoffman — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:11:01 +0000

Is MSE actually integrated with IE9? How so? I’ve never noticed any special integration (but then, I don’t use IE much.)

By: jrasulev

jrasulev — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:25:24 +0000

Hey, have you ever heard about Trend Micro, Norton IS, Kaspersky IS they also have cloud checking components. By the way, I heard that Comodo is also working oer its cloud antivirus our antivirus utility

By: jrasulev

jrasulev — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:11:04 +0000

Many false alarms, but it can cure lots of really heavy viruses. Personally, I would prefer MSE, as it has simple interface, better curing capacities and has integration with IE9.

By: jrasulev

jrasulev — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:06:59 +0000

Yep, Panda Cloud AV is a good option

By: Chris Hoffman

Chris Hoffman — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 04:34:20 +0000

Hi Logan, you might try submitting to our normal submission process so we’ll see the software: http://www.makeuseof.com/contact/

Or you could participate in our giveaway program: http://www.makeuseof.com/makeuseof-giveaway-program/

By: Fish

Fish — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:59:22 +0000

Been using Kingsoft Antivirus 2012 alongside MSE 4, without encountering any performance issues whatsoever. Interesting security software!

Thanks, Logan and Kingsoft Security.

By: Christopher Harlan

Christopher Harlan — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:30:14 +0000

I have never thought of the idea of cloud based antivirus… That’s a really cool idea!

By: Logan Yu

Logan Yu — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 01:48:08 +0000

Hi,

I’m Logan from Kingsoft Security, You can take a try of Kingsoft Antivirus 2012. We are applying AVC this month and would submit it to makeuseof to review after passing AVC test.

Cheers!

By: Chris Hoffman

Chris Hoffman — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:01:58 +0000

Thanks a lot, Doc! Great stuff. Shady stuff like game cracks and keygens can be a problem (even for legitimate users that want no-cds to make DRM work properly on their systems, sadly).

If you install a Windows XP system with no service packs and connect it directly to the Internet, it will probably become infected. That’s the sort of security vulnerability that can lead to even smart people getting infected occasionally.

By: Tony Alexander

Tony Alexander — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:48:10 +0000

The first major advantage is that Panda is very lightweight. I haven’t seen Panda slowing down the system like others. The second, of course, is that it is a cloud antivirus and enjoys the benefits explained in your post.

I trust Panda whenever it comes to detection of viruses and along with Malwarebytes and Comodo firewall, I think you have got a safe system.

By: Chris Hoffman

Chris Hoffman — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 04:12:07 +0000

Fair enough, there are lots of options — why is Panda the best in your view?

By: Chris Hoffman

Chris Hoffman — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 04:11:51 +0000

That’s a very interesting story that’s happened this week; I’ve been reading about it.

By: Chris Hoffman

Chris Hoffman — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 04:11:32 +0000

Avast is pretty good, but I’m a Microsoft Security Essentials user myself.

By: Chris Hoffman

Chris Hoffman — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 04:11:09 +0000

Unpatched browsers and other software are a big problem.

By: Rigoberto Garcia

Rigoberto Garcia — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:32:37 +0000

Thanks Chris. Good material for evaluation and selection