Computer security

QT2006

Hey guys

I have a family computer and I was wondering what security features I need to put on there as my Norton has expired..

I currently have the AVG Free edition is this sufficient or do i need to put more stuff on....??

Looking for free things really, also I have broadband

Cheers

QT

johnmc

AVG 7 is, according to those on here that use it, very good.

I use the AOL free offering from Kaspersky.

I would recommend also that you download a decent firewall. ZoneAlarm is free for personal use and highly customisable.

You should also read the Security Sticky on this forum.

cwoodham

...and Kit out your PC for free

richt71

If you use broadband you need a firewall. You can use the one included within windows XP or you can download zone alarm free software. This will prevent hackers from accessing your computer and using it to spam etc.
You also need to run some anti spyware software regularly. Adaware is free and good.

QT2006

Thanks a bunch guys

Blacksheep1979

spybot search and destroy as well

QT2006

Is it necessary to have both Spybot and Adaware...? I guess it cant hurt, don't they do the same thing..?

superscaper

QT2006 wrote:

Is it necessary to have both Spybot and Adaware...? I guess it cant hurt, don't they do the same thing..?

There's no real catch all anti malware package. The rule I go by is ONE firewall, ONE anti-virus app installed and then as many good anti-spyware/adware packages as possible.

QT2006

Thanks for that

superscaper

I currently have installed (besides AVG AV and Zonealarm) AVG anti spyware, spybot s&d, ad-aware, windows defender, also useful to have ccleaner installed as well.

Nikolai

The reason for having more than one anti spyware/malware prog is that no one program will get everything. Adaware may pick up things that spybot doesn't and vice versa.
Just remember to keep them updated and run them on a regular basis.