Seeking Opinions on the Effectiveness of Bitdefender Antivirus Software

Hello everyone,

I'm reaching out to gather insights on the effectiveness of Bitdefender antivirus software. I've been using it, but lately, I've had concerns that it might not be detecting certain viruses on my computer. Can anyone share their experiences with Bitdefender and whether it has proven to be a reliable antivirus solution?

Your input is highly appreciated. Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts!

Best regards,

EHallPass

Answers

  • Flexx
    Flexx mod
    edited January 3

    There is no antimalware in the world that can detect every single bit of malware. There could be malware that specifically targets older operating systems like Windows 7 and XP while evading detection on newer ones like Windows 10 and 11 because older operating systems may have unpatched vulnerabilities or security weaknesses that newer systems have addressed.

    It is entirely up to you to decide which antimalware you want to keep and which you do not. For choosing the best antimalware for your system, you can check the website below, which ranks different antimalware software based on various test categories.

    https://www.av-test.org/en/

    https://www.av-comparatives.org/?

    https://www.mrg-effitas.com/test-library/

    Let me tell you that Bitdefender has been awarded 'Antimalware of the Year' several times by the above-stated antimalware testing agencies, compared to any other antimalware software.

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