What does mozilla reccomend for anti virus other than microsoft?

In April Microsoft will discontinue support for anti virus protection along with updates for windows XP.
What is a good alternative to use with firefox. I think Mozilla used to have a free program but I guess that is also discontinued. So I am looking for a fee anti virus program and need some guidance as so many out there.

I can't speak for what mozilla recommends because I don't work for them. However, PC Magazine did an article called "The Best Free Antivirus for 2014". http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388652,00.asp
I have been using Comodo for years but it's more than just an antivirus program, it has a firewall and Defense Plus too. It's free and they have a really good support within their online community. You can upgrade to the payware but I find the freeware is all I need.
http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/free-download.html

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