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    Security Shield 2009

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by DR650SE, Mar 19, 2009.

  1. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    What are your thoughts on this? I use it and it seems to work pretty well. Just wondering where it stands on a list compared to other security software. If there is something better out there I might consider switching. Thanks guys
     
    DR650SE, Mar 19, 2009
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Bueller?? Anyone have any comments? Just looking for input
     
    DR650SE, Mar 23, 2009
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  3. randdy

    randdy Notebook Consultant

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    in my computer i did not use it .

    i always use the avira and avast software for the purpose of security.

    so you may use what you like .
     
    randdy, Mar 24, 2009
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    crt Notebook Guru

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    Baserk Notebook user

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    While the company (still has?) had a bad reputation, it is legit.
    They sell rebranded technology, bought from other security software vendors.
    Their security suite "Security Shield" in 2008 was partly rebranded F-Secure technology, their antivirus "The Shield Deluxe" was rebranded Kaspersky AV (old 6.0 engine while Kaspersky sold 7.0).
    Like already mentioned, the current suite is build on BitDefender software.
    They've previously bought a license for Comodo Firewall, in order to sell it while it can be downloaded for free.

    This company just puts a different sticker on (sometimes old) technology and says "Amazing!".
    If you don't mind spending money on security software, stay with the companies who actually develop their software.
    Cheers.
     
    Baserk, Mar 24, 2009
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