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submitted 1 year ago by Nacktmull@lemm.ee to c/support@lemm.ee

What does it mean and what do I do about it?

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[-] CJOtheReal 21 points 1 year ago

Don't use Avast that's what you need to do.

[-] Nacktmull@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago

Interesting, what antivirus software do you recommend?

[-] A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Windows Defender for active protection, and use Malwarebytes for scans. They're both free and more than you'll ever need. Plus they're significantly less annoying than other AVs like Avast, and they use a lot less resources.

[-] Nacktmull@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I see, thank you for this helpful comment!

[-] CJOtheReal -4 points 1 year ago
[-] Nacktmull@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Useless, edgy and elitist, all at the same time, congrats!

[-] TexMexBazooka@lemm.ee 15 points 1 year ago

That’s because avast is dogshit.

[-] Nacktmull@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Interesting, what antivirus software do you recommend?

Edit: downvotes, why???

[-] TexMexBazooka@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

Windows defender is adequate if you’re not downloading high risk files. If you want to have additional protection, ESET is a good product but pretty much uses the same definitions as defender.

[-] Nacktmull@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I see, thank you very much.

[-] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 year ago

Dump avast is the first st

[-] Nacktmull@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago

Interesting, what antivirus software do you recommend?

[-] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Last I checked, malwarebytes was still legit. It also tends to be lightweight and resource friendly.

[-] Nacktmull@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Good to know, thank you.

[-] redimk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 year ago

What do I do about it?

Uninstall Avast... Best antivirus software is Windows Defender + trusted websites/sources + common sense.

There is zero need for 3rd party antivirus software in 2023. They're just a problem looking for a solution.

[-] Nacktmull@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you for the helpful comment, seems like I was not up to date on virus protection.

[-] blackfire@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

As its a multi user instance someone probs posted malware and that got index and blacklisted the instance. If its a reputable instance they will have already cleaned up the problem you just have to bypass avast if you really want to get there. It will be rechecked and resolved in a day or two though.

[-] Nacktmull@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I see, thank you for this informative comment.

[-] HelloHotel@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Is it possable the AV is just set on a tight whitelist mabe anything 1M visits a day and marks anything low traffic as a "back ally site"

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