Bizarre™ Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 @Jota.Ce:Not all people live in the same country.The available packages for you might not be available for us.@demonon:Getting a hardware firewall is a wise thing to do, but is it economical?Why buy a hardware firewall if you only have 1 PC at home?Why buy a hardware firewall if you don't have very important documents to protect?Not that I have anything against hardware firewall(s) / router(s) since I use one to connect my computers :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salihb Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 A hardware firewall can't block outbound connections from your pc unless you tell it to block application names or hosts etc by using rules. A software firewall is better because you can monitor ingoing and outgoing traffic and block applications that try to connect to the internet. Zonealarm Pro is a very efficient software firewall and is highly recommended.My self I am using NIS 2009, PCTools Threatfire, F-Secure Online Backup for Consumers, Sandbox and Secunia Personal Software Inspector. I have Adblock plus and NOScript installed in Firefox 3.5. I used to use F-Secure Exploit Shield aswell, but after an update it crashed my browser at launch so i uninstalled it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KotaXor Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 A hardware firewall can't block outbound connections from your pc unless you tell it to block application names or hosts etc by using rules. A software firewall is better because you can monitor ingoing and outgoing traffic and block applications that try to connect to the internet. Zonealarm Pro is a very efficient software firewall and is highly recommended.My self I am using NIS 2009, PCTools Threatfire, F-Secure Online Backup for Consumers, Sandbox and Secunia Personal Software Inspector. I have Adblock plus and NOScript installed in Firefox 3.5. I used to use F-Secure Exploit Shield aswell, but after an update it crashed my browser at launch so i uninstalled it.With so many security suite, no wonder it crash! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jota.Ce Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 @Jota.Ce:Not all people live in the same country.The available packages for you might not be available for us.But your ISP must supply you with some equipment to access to its service...Don't they offer wi-fi routers for free (at internet signup or limited offers) in all places ?Here they use to offer a basic "wired" single-port router for free, and wi-fi router for 30-50€ (for free if you do an internet signup). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonon Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Whatever..If one really wants software to protect him or herself I recommend using a other browser than IE in XP.Vista users can use IE8 with protected mode on. So use UAC, or use UAC in silent mode with TweakUAC.It will really provide a solid browser.Also you should try to use virtualisation or sandbox software. sandboxie, defensewall or shadowdefender/returnil.Another favourite of mine is using MyWOT, linkscanner or sitehound. It will keep you from going to bad sites.So a good combo would be:Other browser or IE8 with protected mode onsandboxie or returnilMyWOT etcUse a on-demand or real time scanner, preferably with advanced heuristics and suchI recommend PrevX edge or A2 antimalwareThis with a good firewall and a up-to-date PC will keep everybody safe.And best of all it's free.Just PM me if you need some links to the software.Here are some more great (free) tools:Malware bytes anti-malwareOnline-Armor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Norton Internet Security and 360 and Kaspersky already has bad site scanners in there suite.I have only used these three so i know.Ones Windows should always be up-to-date, the security patches microsoft provide are a must install.Internet Explorer 8 comes with the XP update theses days.If you are using a pirated copy search for a validation crack for XP and update asap.Updated computers run more smoothly and are naturally more secure.If you need links to these validation tools,just PM me.If your using sandboxie with your browser than your connections wont be able to make illegal changes to your system.Firewalls that come with security suites like Norton 360 are capable enough to be compared with stand alone software firewalls and I have always found them easier to configure.Therefore a good security suite and an update should do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 has anybody used QUICK HEAL TOTAL SECURITY 2009?here's another combination known as Cobra SecurityCobra Security 2010 includes:avast! Virus CleanerAvira AntiVir Virus RemoverCWShredderDr.Web CureIt!F-Secure Easy Virus CleanerMcAfee Avert StingerMcAfee SiteAdvisorMulti Virus CleanerNOD32 On Demand ScannerPrevx CSISophos Anti-RootkitSpywareBlasterWhat is Prevx CSI?What is Avert Stinger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salihb Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 has anybody used QUICK HEAL TOTAL SECURITY 2009?here's another combination known as Cobra SecurityCobra Security 2010 includes:avast! Virus CleanerAvira AntiVir Virus RemoverCWShredderDr.Web CureIt!F-Secure Easy Virus CleanerMcAfee Avert StingerMcAfee SiteAdvisorMulti Virus CleanerNOD32 On Demand ScannerPrevx CSISophos Anti-RootkitSpywareBlasterWhat is Prevx CSI?What is Avert Stinger?Prevx CSIRead more here: http://www.prevx.com/freescan.aspMcAfee Avert StingerRead more here: http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 yes some of them are nice free softwares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 hey i m not a noob any more :D thx to the staffthis forum rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamamia Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I use these :1.Kaspersky Internet Security - Antivirus,antispyware,antiadware,firewall and so much more that you can't beliveKaspersky is the best security app that exist.....the best.2.Trojan remover.This security combination for me provides maximum security and I will never change this....for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 @hamamia:Each to his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demoneye Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 the best security set up is (and free)1.avita av(free)2.sandboxie (free)3.Comodo firewall only active Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KotaXor Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 @hamamia:Each to his own.Agreed....I have a pc with no firewal (except hardware firewall) and AV. Just scan it once a week with MalwareByte.Sry, of course I use brain (new AV's software?).....anyway this pc is use by me only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 @hamania"This security combination for me provides maximum security and I will never change this....for sure"i thought that too when i was using Norton,but than offcourse i found out that kaspersky is much lighter on recourses and almost no false positives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mara- Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 For me the best protection is (and I recommend it to everyone):- Eset Smart Security- Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware with active real-time protection.I also want to share one experience with mentioned software. Recently I had to "fix" one computer because it was terribly slow, people just called me and said that they cant do anything. I got the computer, I started it and Windows started fine, but I could not start any application. I tried to open control panel but it took forever (I stopped waiting after 10 minutes). While trying to do anything with it, hard disk was working like crazy, and I could here the noise it was making. So I decided to go to Safe Mode. When started, everything was working great and fast. So, I know that some virus/malware is in the game here. I installed Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, did a full scan on all disks and it found around 280 infections :P. I removed all infections and I started Windows in normal mode. I could already see that computer was running much smoother. But, it was not completely clean from viruses/malware as computer would almost completely freeze after 10-15 minutes. So, I installed Eset Smart Security and I did in-depth scan of all disks. It found around 70 more viruses (keep in mind that ESS found a lot of viruses on non Windows partition, so scan should be done on all partitions you have). It cleaned it and I rebooted computer (ESS did not ask reboot). Computer was completely "back to life". I could not believe how fast it was after this (considering it was an older computer), and I also could not believe that Windows could run at all when it had around 350 infections. So, this is why I'm using this combination, and now it is proved for me.Cheers :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 yes very nice combo.try trojan remover as well.it removes all the infection caused modifications from the registry,even when the virus is still on the pc :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted July 20, 2009 Administrator Share Posted July 20, 2009 I also recommend ESET NOD32 + MBAM Full version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mara- Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 yes very nice combo.try trojan remover as well.it removes all the infection caused modifications from the registry,even when the virus is still on the pc :PI tried it once and I didn't like it. There is one thing I forgot to mention when working with MBAM. Before if removed infection, Registry Editor and Task Manager were disabled. Folder Options were missing and who knows what else was wrong, but MBAM fixed and restored everything. The good thing here is that I did not have to re-install Windows. I always try to fix problem before re-installing Windows. This is always the very last step for me. I think that everyone knows how boring and annoying is to install all software you had and to set up everything you like again.Cheers :sneaky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy8 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Norton Internet Security and Superantispyware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESET Freak Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I recommend:Norton Internet Security 2009/Norton 360 3.0 + Comodo Firewall ONLY + Microsoft Security Essentials (Optional, I use this to replace Windows Defender)You'll need around 50MB RAM for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickless Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 ESS + Malwarebytes + SuperAntispyware = me :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 @heath28(if ur readin)please tell us the security software combination u useit would surely b exhausting to read but informative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 @heath28(if ur readin)please tell us the security software combination u useit would surely b exhausting to read but informativeLOL.. I know.. I feel like an old windbag...( who knows what that emoticon would look like ).. I think the problem is that when I start typing I type as though I am speaking to someone who has never embarked on that area.. So I wind up being 'explain-ative'..I have been trying to be good! Honest, I hope someone notices that too guys..LOLMy security software includes End-Point, Surveillance, Network 'Control' :ph34r: , Hardware Key, Encryption, Repair, and Updates.. ( Categories... Access, Analyze, Data, Microsoft, Network Management, Surveillance, Update )...within this I have even more programs which are more suitable to different situations and needs...and scalable.So.... I give you option ...Do you want Malware related? Like what I have actively monitoring my system?... specifics...Internet related?Methods?Oooor what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 i find u descriptive in a good way...:)a security combination would involve the software or method u find best for each category u listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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