What Security do you use?

vinnyp121

Every time I download a file from the Internet, I use the following URL to make sure it is not malicious. The online scanner uses 20 different anti-virus scanners and is great for small files. Some caution is required when uploading: make sure no sensitive/confidential files are uploaded as the site takes a copy to enable them to scan the file.

http://virusscan.jotti.org/

Hope this helps someone :-)

gallifreyangirl

I use Avria free antiv virus, Spybot with Immuzine feature, CCcleaner, Malwarebytes and Windows XP firewall and Firefox 3. Was thinking of trying out the Eset Smart Secuirty trail that keeps getting highly recommended on this thread.

hansi

You should be using a better firewall than the Windows one

gallifreyangirl

I know will get one installed

fayraz

Think I will replace Sunbelt Firewall and Avast AntiVirus with PC Tools Firewall and Avira AntiVirus.

Is this a good choice or should I just stick with my current option, also does Avira always show up an advert when it updates?

asininity

Avast is good so is PCTools Firewall mind and install Threatfire Ariva always shows the nag screen.

spud17

Ariva always shows the nag screen.

Couldn't you TRAIN it not to? :rotfl:

Disable nag screen:
http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.htm

There are solutions to get rid of the splash screen, but these involve the registry.
I dont want to be responsible for c*ckups, let Google be your friend.

fayraz

I might just leave Avast and replace Sunbelt Firewall with the PC Tools Firewall.

hpuse

I don't use any security software except norton antivirus

hardware level : router firewall turned on

windows XP software : host file redirection, disabled IE third party cookies (hell with quidco - it sucks anyway), activex protection in IE settings (AUTO PERMISSION TO RUN, BUT REST MANUAL), and of course checking win xp for updates daily (manually - i dont like windows security centre)

linux : cant be bothered

asininity

spud17 wrote: »

Couldn't you TRAIN it not to? :rotfl:

Disable nag screen:
http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.htm

There are solutions to get rid of the splash screen, but these involve the registry.
I dont want to be responsible for c*ckups, let Google be your friend.

Dont need to since I dont use it, avast doesn't need any of that. Plus you get faster updates.