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Is Malwarebytes worth paying for on windows? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by HootinNHollerin@lemmy.world to c/cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works

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I’ve had Malwarebytes for years on my personal windows pc and it’s up for renewal. Is Defender sufficient or something else cheaper but better? My default is to cancel.

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[–] DudeImMacGyver@sh.itjust.works 32 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Defender is free and if you get something it can't mitigate then you're better off wiping anyways.

[–] qprimed@lemmy.ml 20 points 1 month ago (1 children)

interestingly, this is likely the most truthful and practical statement I have read today.

[–] DudeImMacGyver@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 month ago

Nuke it from orbit, it's the only way to be sure.