Antivirus - Firewall - Antispyware Suggestions!

[fugitiv3]

hey guys ... just wanted some help and advice about deciding which Antivirus - Firewall - Antispyware should i install on my pc. Which ones are the best and have light impact on cpu?

I am currently using Nod32 Antivirus... should i install eset smart security to get the firewall too? or shall i download a different firewall?

I have also read that there are some addons in FF that help to protect you..

any suggestion will be appreciated!!

[Siddharta]

The answer to your question depends to a large extent on your processor and operating system ;) . Nod 32 has little impact on CPU but you'll need a firewall (perhaps Comodo which I neither trust nor like it 100% despite its popularity among Nsaners or Eset light firewall from Eset Smart Security which is good enough depending on how you use your PC..)+ plus Malwarebytes' Antimalware + SuperAntispyware (standard or portable)! If you have a powerful processor I'd advise a seemingly more robust security suite like Kaspersky Internet Security + Malwarebytes too ;)

[implague]

i would rather suggest u Norton Internet security+MBAM/SAS but off course its just mt opinion or tha same as Siddharta posted earliar

[fugitiv3]

The answer to your question depends to a large extent on your processor and operating system ;) . Nod 32 has little impact on CPU but you'll need a firewall (perhaps Comodo which I neither trust nor like it 100% despite its popularity among Nsaners or Eset light firewall from Eset Smart Security which is good enough depending on how you use your PC..)+ plus Malwarebytes' Antimalware + SuperAntispyware (standard or portable)! If you have a powerful processor I'd advise a seemingly more robust security suite like Kaspersky Internet Security + Malwarebytes too ;)

hmm i got a powerful computer (G73JH-A1) + WIN7 x64... i have used KIS2011 and i had some issues... i did a full scan of my pc and after about half an hour of scanning my RAM ran out !! I dont know if thats a bug with KIS2011... for now i am going to download malwarebytes + superantispyware but what about the firewall?

[toyo]

KIS2011 properly configured should be enough for you. I used KIS for years, and yes, there were some bugs (corrected in a few weeks after reporting).

The lack of memory is not a problem (WIN7 x64 is constructed to let applications use as much memory as possible, to increase their productivity, not like XP), and naturally occurs when you have big archives/files that needs scanning. Make sure you select: Advanced Settings>>Concede resources to other apps.

Again, KIS 2011 is a very mature application right now, should have minimum bugs, and run very efficiently. And you don't need anything else beside it, just scan with other stuff once every few months to make sure nothing escaped KIS (but in my case, there were no detections, ever).

[majithia23]

if you are looking for a complete one stop solution that is light , secure and stable ,

i would recommend you go for Norton Internet Security .

its got a great Anti Virus Engine ,

an Intelligent Network Firewall ,

and a Sonar Engine ( unique only to NIS ) , for Zero Day Malware Prevention and advanced detections ..

the only down side Norton has ,.

its detection algorithms make it to report slightly more false positives than other set ups ..

if you would want a stand alone set up with individual components ,,

Comodo goes great with ESET .

Comodo comes with HIPS , Defense+.

if you dont want this feature , you can disable it during installation .

another great FW worth considering is Online Armor .

it too has a good HIPS in it , but you cant turn it off .

PCTools firewall is another good option .

good FW and a lighter HIPS .

a simple FW is all you want , then try the - Look n Stop FW .

check here for the results -- Matousec ProActive Challenge

you would need to try different FW options as as to see what suits you ,..

as for AntiSpyware , there's hardly ever a need of any time real time anti spyware setup , IMO .

just keep MalwareBytes for On Demand Scans , just once a week or a month depending on your surfing habits .

if you would still like , you can go for Superantispyware , Spyware Terminator , Counterspy ...

regards Firefox ,

yes it is a very secure browser , but the add ons are what makes it all the more better .

indispensible and recommended ones are -

WOT

ABP+

NoScript

Better Privacy

Ghostery

BeefTaco

Key Scrambler Personal

HTTPS Everywhere

and run Qualys Browser Plus Check extension/FF add on just once in a month or as you like , so as to ensure that all the installed plug ins are up to date and there is no security patch yet to be plugged in the browser .

hope it helps ...

[Ehsan]

I suggest:

Real time:

KIS 2011

(waiting for) Prevx Safeonline 4

Adblock Pro

Ad Muncher

WOT

On-demand:

MBAM

SAS

Hitman Pro(fixed by shajt)

Total Privacy(~3MB)

and

FlashCookiesCleaner :D

[morteza]

Only Norton 360 V5 & MBAM for on demand scanner :) .That's greater than NIS 2011.

[karachidude]

norton anti virus

commodo firewall

&

mbam or trojan remover(on demand)

[Bizarre™]

@fugitiv3:

ESET NOD32 Anti-Virus is already light on resources, so I believe you don't need to replace that.

As for firewall, you can choose among: COMODO, Outpost, Online Armor

[fugitiv3]

thx guys for your recommendations !! especially thx @majithia23 for the big list of choices you gave me!!

[maia]

Hello!:)

My personal suggestions:

Realtime:

-Vipre antivirus premium or KIS 2011

On demand:

-MBAM

-SAS Professional

-Hijacktis

-Emsisoft emergency Kit

-Trojan remover

If you use a 32 bit system,adding to software on demand:

-Gmer

-Norman Sinowal Cleaner

Best regards.;)

[fugitiv3]

okay guys finally i have made up my mind and now i am using Comodo Firewall + Nod32 Antivirus + Malwarvytes Antimalware + SUPERantimalware (Both Antimalware's i will be using them only for 2-3 times a month) I think now i will be quite protected!! :D thx all for the info!

[Bizarre™]

@fugitiv3:

If you want to have a peace of mind, install / run all programs inside a virtual environment (e.g., VirtualBox, VMWare, etc.,) first ^_^

[fugitiv3]

@fugitiv3:

If you want to have a peace of mind, install / run all programs inside a virtual environment (e.g., VirtualBox, VMWare, etc.,) first ^_^

Hehe no i am too bored to do that! i will stick with these ones for now but for how long i dont know :) thx though!

[Siddharta]

You could install Sandboxie to run scary keygens in an isolated virtual environment without having to install Virtual Box and another operating system inside it... ;)

[avmad]

If you wanted to carry on using Nod32 AV I'd install Commodo everything but the av. Its free

If you want more then Sandboxie,Geswall, Bufferzone Pro free or DefenseWall. Just 1 will do :o

For definite I'd use True Image and make full backups every week or so on an external HDD. Most important thing imo. Only thing that can save you 100%, usually what I need due to me messing things up.

Then use Hitman Pro for scanning (no cleaning) unless you want to register it.

Malwarebytes, SAS Portable and another scanner of your choice as ondemand scanners.

Commodo CCE to check running process with Killswitch, or scan with CCE.

Or an all in one Commodo, Kaspersky or Avast. I forgot Open DNS I use know or you could use a malware specific one such as Norton etc.

Just my opinion. I use Avast IS on Desktop, CyberGhost vpn sometimes, TrueImage and on demand scanners.

Laptop I use Kaspersky IS and Bufferzone Pro and ondemand scanners.

Mainly depends on what I have a free license for though. :rolleyes:

[fugitiv3]

@Siddharta + avmad thx guys for the info! i will stick with nod32 and comodo :)

[grouchysmurf]

You know, I always see this type of question in just about

every forum I read, and the recommendations are always as varied and

well thought out.....but, there is only one real solution to system protection....

......................................................................................................................................

............system back up and recovery.

As an example, I offer this small suggestion:

Get a copy of the very latest Norton Ghost build.

Run a complete system scan and back up. Make sure to store the backup

on something other than the drive you are backing up.

Then, using the built in wizard, assemble a bootable recovery disk.

The initial backup will take about an hour to complete, but after that,

using a once a week strategy of backing up, the entire run will be reduced to mere

minutes. This is probably the strongest method for protecting your system.

If you have an external HDD, use that to store your backups.

When I created my boot disk, it included usb support automatically so that my

backups could be pulled when needed.

Then feel free to use whatever protections you wish to use. It is just a matter of what works well

for you. Do not be afraid to try different programs, and remember to create backups first anytime

you plan to "experiment" with security software.:think:

[Viktor]

and what about a good anti-Spam solution?

I have Kis 2011

or G-Data 2012 IS

or Eset EAV/ Vipre + OP Pro/ Comodo Fw + Counterspy/ Mbam

which standalone anti-spam solution would you advise?

:mellow:

[grouchysmurf]

and what about a good anti-Spam solution?

I have Kis 2011

or G-Data 2012 IS

or Eset EAV/ Vipre + OP Pro/ Comodo Fw + Counterspy/ Mbam

which standalone anti-spam solution would you advise?

:mellow:

To be honest, ever since I started with Firefox with its' script addons, I do not worry about anti-spam.

I also do not use outlook, nor do I download emails to my system.

I just use gmail, and it takes care of all that.

[toyo]

@Viktor: KIS has an AntiSpam module. Why do you need more?

[Viktor]

@ toyo.

I know & G-Data also ^_^

But in case of a combo of Eset EAV/ Vipre + OP Pro/ Comodo Fw + Counterspy/ Mbam =>

if would like a good anti-spam program with it

:ph34r:

[toyo]

Although I advise against installing another application just to take care of spam... here are two that are free and do their job:

http://www.comodoantispam.com/

http://www.mailwasher.net/

As grouchysmurf said before, even Gmail (or Yahoo, or Hotmail) do their job good enough. Using Gmail in IMAP mode together with a client like The Bat!, Opera, or Outlook will allow you to "teach" it how to act. For example, I have KIS, but don't use the AntiSpam module, because Opera/Gmail are smart enough to decide what should go where. And when there's a mistake, I simply drag the email where it belongs, and the next one from that sender will be properly placed.

[Viktor]

thx. toyo

I like outlook..

Care-taker Anti-spam (Hitmanpro) & Spamfighter could be something :sneaky:

Now on KIS & Counterspy (on-demand)

Waitin for ESET 5 Beta...Sooon :P