What is Reddit's opinion of
ESET NOD32 Antivirus?
From 3.5 billion Reddit comments
14 reviews of this app found across Reddit:
So you should be fine with the free anti-virus apps. However, if you want a commercial solution from a good company, I know ESET have an anti-virus solution for Linux:
https://www.eset.com/us/home/antivirus-linux/
I don't work for ESET nor have any affiliation with them, but I've used their products on multiple platforms and find they tend to be the best -- lightweight yet great at sniffing out viruses.
Hey someoneX,
here's a radical idea: first, what programs do your parents use? Firefox/Chrome, word processing/email (web or stand alone email?)--any games?
Is there anything they do on PC that Linux doesn't have software for?
You wrote
>I have a surplus enterprise level hardware firewall and VPN at their home so I can access the home network.
So you could do a linux install for them, give them a User Account on the system, keep Admin for yourself, and log in remotely?
What kind of printer do they have?
If they don't game, Linux should meet all their needs. There are distros that look just like Win 7, which needs to be replaced by this coming January anyway.
AntiV for linux, needed now:
https://www.eset.com/us/home/antivirus-linux/
Sorry about the smug dude in the photo, he's kind of got a punchable face. (Of course, I am hoping that's not our own Goretsky in the photo!)
Since you run enterprise networking gear, you can log in to their linux system remotely. And, without admin/sudo, they are less likely to be able to hose things. (Does it sound like I know the pain of someone downloading "free toolbars" and "you must upgrade your video viewer to see this file" type crap? )
I know linux on desktop is a radical change, but...
Oh: the other thing, if they need windows: set them up on Win10, but make it like a corporate account for a user: not admin, and you can remotely work on it. I think you can do the same thing in Linux though...
Hello,
ESET Multi-Device Security is a bundle that lets you install any of ESET's consumer programs, with the exception of ESET Smart Security Premium, which is sold separately. ESET NOD32 Antivirus is ESET's basic anti-malware program for Windows (or Linux) and doesn't have a lot of the network protection features that the other programs have.
The chart in this knowledgebase article gives an overview of the differences.
The ESET Multi-Device Security box is probably using older packaging, which is why it is being discounted. Don't worry, though, because the license key inside will let you install the latest versions of each program.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
Well all anti virus programs will slow down your computer somewhat, I just leave my computers unprotected but if you are worried about viruses I would recommend something like Nod32, it's a lot less resource intensive than Norton. As far as free, well if you have Windows 10 it comes with Windows Defender which is free, I don't know how good it is though since I never get viruses.
Sysadmin here, I manage a shit ton of computers. A good endpoint will save you from headaches. I used to deal with so many infections but moved to eset and life is good. First thing you need is Ublock origin plugin for firefox and/or chrome. Malwarebytes free catches things after they get the hooks in. Buy Malwarebytes pro or ESET https://www.eset.com/us/home/antivirus/#?years=1
Had. Several anti-malware vendors have recently dropped Linux support entirely or only have command-line scanners now.
BitDefender was one of the latest to drop support. It still works (although buggy) if you can find the installer for it, and they still issue free keys and definition updates, but at some point that's likely to end.
Nod32 and eScan are the best replacements but neither are free. There are other apps but they have poor ratings from most test sites I've read.
It's not as bad as it sounds because several apps use multiscanning with engines from other companies.
I use anti-malware scanners to check for malware when using Wine and recovered files from Windows systems I fix.
Malwarebytes likes to hassle you to pay them money when you're not using it. It's just my general recommendation - there's no added benefit to keeping the free version around on your device when you're only doing scans. I recommend ESET nod32 if you need an always-on antivirus.
Glad to share. I tried a dozen major antivirus programs several years ago and settled on ESET as the most unobtrusive and lightweight. And it turns out their virus research team is some of the best in the business. It's caught several bad downloads I would have missed and blocked more than a few compromised websites over the years.
ESET will try to sell you on all kinds of fancier versions, but all you really need is the "Essential Protection" one for the real virus protection. https://www.eset.com/us/home/antivirus/
If you can't stomach the price, it's sometimes possible to buy license keys from key resellers. It can be a bit of a hassle, but has worked for me in the past. I just pay them directly these days, though.
ESET makes a commerical Linux version:
https://www.eset.com/us/home/antivirus-linux/
>I'm looking to scan files on a windows machine for viruses that may affect any system.
You're going to scan the windows machine from a linux machine?
> in order to best detect a virus for a specific OS, you should be looking for that virus on the OS it targets.
Malware takes many forms. Depends on what you are trying to protect.
Came here to ask the same question. Apparently, the answers are worse than what I've been able to find myself.
The best I can find for Home use is ESET NOD32. They're quite reasonable in their pricing as well.
Bitdefender has a Linux solution as well, but it's expensive as it's targeted towards Businesses. I would prefer Bitdefender (I use it on my Mac) - but it's prohibitively expensive.
For antivirus, I would recommend EsetNod, but I am not sure if there is an application suitable for a smartphone. And I think Samsung has a built-in antivirus program.
For the password manager, I am using NordPass right now on my Android phone. Actually, their free version, so far so good.
A basic cleaner app might also be built-in. I used to use CCleaner, although not sure if it's still good.
I believe Eset has a trial for Linux: https://www.eset.com/us/home/antivirus-linux/
From Sophos, this (appears) to be free: https://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-linux.aspx
Dr.Web for Linux has a 3 month demo: https://download.drweb.com/linux/?lng=en
As always, please read the EULA before installing.
There are other options as well, including LiveCD/DVD/USBs, but I really dislike recommending proprietary software.
I've been using the basic ESET NOD32 Antivirus for over ten years on multiple Windows computers, and none of them have ever been infected. https://www.eset.com/us/home/antivirus/
My ESET NOD32 Antivirus license expires soon, so I "trialed" their Internet Security version thinking I might want to upgrade. I honestly did not care for it, so now I'm back to running ESET's basic Antivirus product, which I intend to renew yet again it when the time comes.
Also, to further u/bazsy's point, run a malware scanner no matter what kind of computer you use. No, they are not perfect and yes, they take some power from your computer, but they will stop most common viruses, like one you would get from downloading a malicious zip file. I prefer Eset