What Security do you use?

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liannee22 wrote: »

thanks guys! all a bit confusing!!! im not a teckie at all! just want my computer to be protected... down loaded the free trial eset nod32 4 antivirus, thats all ive got so hope thats enough?

a good alternative to: is the brilliant Avast (no expiry date* on the free version :cool: )/ Use Firefox too and the add-ons NoScript and Adblock Plus are v. useful.

I use paid-for Malwarebytes too (might be over-kill for some ) // -- one-off payment and lifetime install //

*apart from a re-registration when prompted //

I use the brilliant Opera 11 too / awesome browser //

RussJK

Here is what I use these days:

Antivirus
Avast! free (quick and light, includes antivirus, antispyware, and web protection - switched from Avira for the extra functionality)
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download


Manual malware scanners (only run when I choose to)
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (excellent! highly recommended, requires install)
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

Spybot: Search & Destroy (requires install, worth it for the passive immunisations)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html

Dr Web CureIt! (wants signup to get to program so use direct link, no install needed)
http://www.freedrweb.com/cureit/?lng=en
https://www.freedrweb.com/download+cureit/gr/?lng=en (direct link)

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 32-bit (no install needed)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 64-bit (no install needed)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495E-94E7-6349F4EFFC74

Hitman Pro: Second Opinion Malware Scanner (very quick! no install needed)
http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro

Kapersky TDSSKiller (very quick! no install needed, for TDSS rootkit)
http://support.kaspersky.com/downloads/utils/tdsskiller.exe

NoVirusThanks malware scanner (needs install, regular updates, nice program)
http://downloads.novirusthanks.org/files/nmr_setup.exe

Norman Malware Cleaner (no install needed, takes time)
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Norman-Malware-Cleaner.shtml

Kapersky Virus Removal Tool (needs install but uninstalls itself after use, slower)
http://devbuilds.kaspersky-labs.com/devbuilds/AVPTool/


Diagnostic Tools
Trend Micro HijackThis! (analyses system and produces a log, no install needed)
http://download.cnet.com/Trend-Micro-HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html

Hijack Hunter (portable or installed, some really useful options to fix a Hijacked system!)
http://www.novirusthanks.org/product/hijack-hunter/


Online File Scanners (upload suspected files to determine if false positive)
Jotti's Malware Scanner
http://virusscan.jotti.org/en-gb

VirusTotal (can also check suspicious websites)
http://www.virustotal.com/


Antirootkit (more complicated than straightforward scanners)
NoVirusThanks Anti-rootkit (requires install, wants registry entry)
http://www.novirusthanks.org/product/novirusthanks-anti-rootkit/

Sophos Anti-Rootkit scanner (requires install, run program as administrator)
https://secure.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit/eula/


Bootable LiveCDs (for when Windows can't load due to infection, or to find hidden infections)
AVG Rescue CD
http://www.avg.com/us-en/avg-rescue-cd

Avira Rescue System (very good)
http://row.avira.com/it/support/support_downloads.html

BitDefender Rescue CD
http://download.bitdefender.com/rescue_cd/

Dr Web Live CD (very good)
http://www.freedrweb.com/livecd

eScan
http://update1.mwti.net/download/tools/escanrd.iso
http://www.escanav.com/english/content/products/MWAV/escan_download.asp

F-Secure Rescue CD (very good, text UI)
http://www.f-secure.com/en_EMEA-Labs/security-threats/tools/rescue-cd/

G Data BootCD
https://www.gdatasoftware.com/support/main-subjects/upgrade-service/download.html

Kapersky Rescue 10
http://devbuilds.kaspersky-labs.com/devbuilds/RescueDisk10/

Panda Safe CD (relatively quick)
http://research.pandasecurity.com/panda-safecd-4-4-3-0/

PC Tools' Alternative Operating System Scanner
http://www.pctools.com/aoss/

VBA Rescue (can be oversensitive with false positives)
http://www.anti-virus.by/en/vba32rescue.shtml


Other tools
Appremover (removes most security software, & cleans up failed antivirus uninstall)
http://www.appremover.com/

Revo Uninstaller (better than Add/Remove at completely uninstalling programs, only use for programs that Appremover doesn't support)
http://download.cnet.com/Revo-Uninstaller/3000-2096_4-10687648.html

Panda USB Vaccine (prevent autorun infections of USB drives, requires installation, loads at startup)
http://download.cnet.com/Panda-USB-Vaccine/3000-2239_4-10909938.html?!!!!!mncol;1

Gibson Research Shields Up! (test incoming firewall protection, website)
https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

Rkill (for when malware prevents security programs from running)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/anti-virus/rkill


I don't have time to use my computer at all, what with needing a weekly scan using all these tools, it's doing them all 24 hours a day! No viruses yet though which is awesome.

cyclonebri1

is all that needed????????????

Richie-from-the-Boro

#2116 - like it - :beer: - """ I don't have time to use my computer at all, what with needing a weekly scan using all these tools, it's doing them all 24 hours a day! No viruses yet though which is awesome """ :T

RussJK

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

is all that needed????????????

I would say it's minimum for a secure PC.

Lol of course not. I have all those bootcds just for emergencies, and update them yearly. The manual scanners & anti-hijack tools sit on a USB disk if I ever need them. The false positive websites are often useful.

I run Malwarebytes scan every so often, and only run the rest if I suspect I have something, such as when my wife's credit card details were stolen (turned out it was iTunes fault, when thousands were stolen that week).

I just figured someone might find them useful - all great tools, lightweight, and minimally intrusive.

hannoja

happyflea wrote: »

Latest edition of my computer magazine talks about Open DNS for better security, free version blocks phishing. Is it worth using for that?

Have also read on Google's website about their own Public DNS - there's a long bit about security but it's so technical can't understand it, is there are any security advantage to using Googe DNS?

I use Open DNS. I think it's good, though have no technical 'waffle' to back that up really It updates itself regularly and occasionally blocks dodgy sites I happen to stumble across (as does WoT, and FF I think..:think:). Doesn't seem to slow anything down either (possibly speeds up but I haven't studied that really).

Personally I wouldn't go with google, but I have virtually no reason for this: just that feeling that they spy on you and are trying to take over the world :rotfl: I do like google, honest I use their search engine all the time, have a gmail account, and other 'bits', but I feel rather annoyed with them for forcing users to link their Youtube and gmail accounts too. What the heck is that all about!?! :mad: Chrome seems popular and people say it's good, and quick, so they've obviously done okay with that, so their DNS may be very good <shrug> (I have Chrome and Opera, but I don't give them much of a chance since I'm so used to FF).

Sorry, waffling now. I just know that OpenDNS is well established, has a good reputation, and I'm happy with their service

Woltato

I use AVG anti virus and zone alarm firewall.

Also regularly run spybot, CCleaner and super antispyware.

Use firefox for webbrowser.

The best thing you can do is to simply be careful about which sites you visit and what you download. Before downloading and installing anything always google it and do a bit of research to make sure it's safe.

iwannabargain

For checking out files before you install or open them, I would recommend http://virusscan.jotti.org which will submit the file to multiple online virus scanners. This significantly improves your chances of avoiding being infected by a virus as many scanners can do detect much more than one.

Richie-from-the-Boro

iwannabargain wrote: »

For checking out files before you install or open them, I would recommend http://virusscan.jotti.org which will submit the file to multiple online virus scanners. This significantly improves your chances of avoiding being infected by a virus as many scanners can do detect much more than one.

Be very very very careful what you ask them to scan, you give them permission to distribute your file worldwide.

ask alienRIK

yellowlawn

I have worked in IT for 15 years and the best security you can have is a daily backup solution for your PC.

AV recommendation: MS Essentials - small footprint, light on resources and free. Gets 4/5 in most reviews

Spyware/Malware: Malwarebytes - small footprint, light on resources and again free version available.

Firewall: from a corporate standpoint hardware in router is the prefered choice. Software wise most free firewall products are good (Zonealarm et al)

Just my opinion though.