Best antivirus?
Best antivirus?
Real-world protection versus performance is the focus here. ESET and Avast lead the way, while BitDefender, F-Secure and Kaspersky also offer strong options. Note: Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 8 has diminished in effectiveness over time—it was once solid but now falls short. It runs efficiently on system resources, though Avast and ESET tend to be lighter; however, their detection rates are quite low.
You’re currently using Windows 8’s built-in antivirus, which is working fine so far. Getting infected usually requires being very careless—like opening suspicious email attachments or downloading questionable torrents. Otherwise, staying cautious should keep you safe.
It mainly depends on what you prefer, as each antivirus suits different needs. For me, I rely solely on Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, and they function perfectly together.