On line banking and share buying. How safe if use the Avast V5 (free version)

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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I use Shadow Defender and FF NoScript. Sandboxie would be my other choice. :slight_smile:

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Agreed. Best extension for security. FWIW, I also use Secure Login.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4429

I do my banking using a separate Windows account for all my financial transactions and record keeping.

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yeah, secure login has javascript protection, I use it too :wink:

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???
OK folks,

The basic question was, first , was it safe to use on-line banking and share transaction ( on-line) with Windows Fire Wall ON, and Avast version 5 ( home free version ) as the prime AV protection ?

Second, Avast seeming to suggest user should get the ‘paid version’ of Avast Internet Security for safer online banking and share transaction. I have emailed Avast and the reply suggested its still safe to use the Free version but better off if the Paid version is installed.

Any fans can further detail the statement with many thanks.
;D

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For stocks use Metastock or your broker’s custom software for online live trading.