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  • chromium
    Confirmed User
    • Aug 2003
    • 100
    #1

    virus protection/firewalls

    I have running Norton 2002... which is no longer supported (yet they take my $ for Live updating). Their last update to the firewall blocks all internet access.

    Kind of annoys me but time to install a new version.

    What is the best virus protection/firewall suite out there? Norton or McAfee? Both seem to be the same price.
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    • Basic_man
      Programming King Pin
      • Oct 2003
      • 27360
      #2
      Use Mcafee!
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        • polish_aristocrat
          Too lazy to set a custom title
          • Jul 2002
          • 40377
          #3
          Originally posted by Basic_man
          Use Mcafee!
          why ??
          I don't use ICQ anymore.

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            • EviLGuY
              So Fucking Banned
              • Apr 2003
              • 12745
              #4
              I hate internet security suites.. too much crap I dont need.

              I use f-prot for my antivirus (someone on here recommended it.. thanks for that! great antivirus protection in 3 megs of ram) and Zonealarm Pro for a firewall.

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                • Wilber
                  Confirmed User
                  • May 2001
                  • 1295
                  #5
                  Installing virus checkers and software firewalls on your hard drive is passé.

                  For one, they slow a machine down.
                  For two, the newer virii just attack them first and render them useless.
                  Software firewalls are a false sense of protection...they can not stop
                  you from clicking on virus infected files. Software firewalls only assist
                  in informing you of inbound or outbound Trojans. If the Trojan got on
                  there in the first place it means you either don't update often from
                  Microsoft or you fuck around with pirate software and haven't the
                  sense to scan it first before clicking on it. Software firewalls also slow
                  a machine down.

                  To be protected properly these days you need to...
                  1. Do not click on email attachments
                  2. Ensure you have all critical updates from Win<i></i>dows Update
                  3. Buy a router
                  4. If you have Win<i></i>dows XP Pro/Home, turn on the firewall
                  5. If you feel you must pirate software then scan with CA's
                    (Mcafee's mother company) online scanner before you click
                    on the *.zip or *.exe
                    http://www3.ca.com/threatinfo/virusinfo/scan.aspx
                    First visit will produce the Microsoft security warning popup, CA needs
                    to install a Java applet to allow the interface to work within the web page.
                    This is one of the rare times you say Yes to the security
                    warning popup. The only other one I can think of is first visit to Win<i></i>dows
                    Update.
                    There are other online scanners but CA does it best.
                  6. Pay attention to the security warning popup within Win<i></i>dowsXX
                    operating systems. It's there to warn you that something is trying to install
                    via ActiveX. Say No to the security warning popup unless your at
                    CA's online virus scan or Win<i></i>dows Update.
                  Last edited by Wilber; 05-13-2004, 07:44 AM.
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                    • Helix
                      Confirmed User
                      • Feb 2002
                      • 6021
                      #6
                      Firewall - <a href="http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html">Kerio Personal Firewall</a> - free edition
                      AntiVirus - <a href="http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php">AVG</a> - free edition and signature files are updated frequently

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                        • chromium
                          Confirmed User
                          • Aug 2003
                          • 100
                          #7
                          Some good suggestions and comments thus far. Thanks.

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                            • RFlagg
                              Confirmed User
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 128
                              #8
                              Wilbur is correct...installing an AV suite or firewall on the HD is futile at best...


                              AVG for the AV...and as for the firewall issue...LinkSys has broadband routers for under 50 bucks...with built-in firewall.


                              and last (but not least) make sure you have the adware/spyware proggies installed...

                              Adaware, Spybot S & D, and spywareguard.

                              hth...

                              Programming/System Admin/Security
                              ICQ 2 2 2 1 9 2 2 1 0

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                                • riosluts
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Sep 2003
                                  • 5250
                                  #9
                                  if you want good firewall protection then try Zone alarm. Great product

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                                    • m00d
                                      So Fucking Banned
                                      • May 2002
                                      • 3129
                                      #10
                                      mcafee and spybot s&d are what i rely on

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