What Security do you use?

littleowl

Millionaire wrote: »

Not even a firewall?:D

Just the built in firewall.

Millionaire

superscaper wrote: »

Down to personal choice really. I used free AV for at least a couple of years but I now use Eset Smart Security. I find it's worth it for the slicker interface/all in one solution, minimal impact on resources and minimal pestering. The higher detection rates give me more confidence in it (which I realise is almost a psychological aspect in real terms for most of the time) although I've seen first hand the devastation of having poor detectibility in AV such as in McAfee etc. A few people do seem to occasionally come on here with virus/trojan problems when they already use AVG (or Norton for that matter) but I don't really remember anyone finding their pc infected when they've used the likes of Eset or Kaspersky/Steganos.

Totally agree with superscaper on this. Its down to personal choice really if you want to pay for it or not.

I also prefer having a slicker/all in one solution thus, use Eset Smart Security and don't mind paying for it.

I am amazed how light on resources it is compared to other solutions I have used in the past.

I also personally am not a big fan of AVG. I have come across too many pc's infected when it has been installed so don't rate it that much. Some, where I have installed it myself for people that want a free solution and weeks later they have problems with there pc been infected.

Millionaire

Vindiesel wrote: »

littleowl,

isn't the point that you could have a virus, and the program simply hasn't found it? I guess that goes with any av prog though. I think as i have never had any issues with avg, i will use the free version again. it's just i am buying a new laptop for first time in 5 years so want to protect it.


cheers for all your input

After you have had AVG on for a few weeks or months you may want to scan your pc with a free online scanner from Eset or Kaspersky just as a backup.

I recently scanned 2 pcs for friends (both running AVG). both had a few viruses on them.

foofi22

I use eset Nod32 on my XP box and think it is the best AV out there. Its very light on system resources and very fast at scanning. Highly recommended - there is a 30 day free trial available.

Generally if you are careful you will avoid most attacks, although you can't protect against legitimate websites (such as MSE) comprised in zero day attacks...

No AV and in-built ip-tables for my Linux box...

nikzGfx

Routers firewall, and Windows XP built in firewall good enough! Scan with Kapersky now and then for viruses, and use Spybot and SuperAnitSpyware for Spyware/Adware, Clean the computer with CCleaner and TuneUp Utilities, and no problems.

espresso

nikzGfx wrote: »

Routers firewall, and Windows XP built in firewall good enough!

Only for inbound threats!

:rolleyes:

theloft

Riq wrote: »

I have Norton 2008 and am very happy with it.

Was £25 and I can put it on 3 computers so I split the cost with my sister.

The trouble is the Norton deal only lasts for 12 months, then you have to fork out again. I wouldn't mind paying for a good one if it was for the life of the PC, but at present I am happy with my free ones:- Avast, Zone Alarm, Spyware Blaster & AdAware 2007. Also of course Windows Vista built-in security.

astralbee

I'm using:
* Wireless Router (provides 1st tier firewall)
* Zone Alarm (software firewall)
* AVG free
* Spybot S&D

Firewall
Having 2 firewalls is a good security measure. The router stops many opportunist hacks such as synflood, while Zone Alarm protects me from attacks that might occur through the choices I make online. Zone Alarm also has program control which means it alerts you to software on your PC sending messages OUT. Very handy as it can alert you to trojans which may be trying to transmit your personal info. It also stops your legitimate software "calling the mother ship".
Zone Alarm does offer spyware protection but because I use Spybot I have this turned off.

Virus protection
I had Symantec antivirus for 3 years and during that time had two very serious virus attacks. In the 2 years since switching to AVG free edition I have had none. And that is all I have to say about that.

Spyware
Spybot is the least intrusive way to stop spyware. Why? Most anti-spyware either runs once to remove instances (not preventitive) or else it runs constantly (resident in memory) using your computers resources.
Spybot S&D does have a resident component (tea timer) but I turn this off. When you run the 'immunize' feature of Spybot it blocks all known spyware in without using your computers resources. How? By using windows resources already in place to block known sources of spyware.
The only thing to remember is to regularly update and immunize, as using it this way means updates are not automatic.

Hope this helps!
D.

NorfolkCanary

Au uni and connect wirelessly, so whatever the University have installed.
On computer: Avast anti-virus, Sunbelt Personal Firewall. For spyware/adaware: Ad-aware 2007 and Spybot S&D. Also Hijack This.

espresso

FuzzatUni wrote: »

Au uni and connect wirelessly, so whatever the University have installed.

Is your wireless connection encrypted? If so how?