What SW do you run to protect your computer? - GoFuckYourself.com

SinSational · 09-21-2006, 11:20 AM

As of now I'm running:

Anti-Virus - NAV Corporate Edition
http://www.symantec.com/Products/ent...info&refId=805

Spyware - Spybot
http://spybot.com/en/download/index.html (free)

Firewall - ZoneAlarm
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conten...n&lid=nav_z a (free)

It seems now that a lot of the companies are offering 'suites' which provide protection from spyware, spam, viruses, trojans, firewall etc.

I was wondering what experience people have had with the following products or any other recommendations:

This looks like a great product 'A-Squared Anti-Malware'. I installed the 30 day free trial and worked well. It does trojans, dialers, worms, spyware and traces. Basically all 'malware':
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/

My computer came with McAfee Security Center installed for a trial period which came with anti-virus installed. Of course now I get pop-ups asking to register as well as purchase other products everytime I boot.

This Suite has a number of products.
http://us.mcafee.com/root/package.asp?pkgid=272
McAfee Internet Security Suite
8-in-1 protection
Anti-Virus
Anti-Spyware
Firewall
Anti-Spam and Anti-Phishing
Privacy and Identity Theft Protection
Parental Controls
File Back-up and Restore
McAfee Security Center and PC Health

They also have a 'Total Protection' suite:
http://us.mcafee.com/root/package.asp?pkgid=274
McAfee Total Protection
10-in-1 protection
Anti-Virus
Anti-Spyware
Firewall
Anti-Spam and Anti-Phishing
Privacy and Identity Theft Protection
Parental Controls
File Back-up and Restore
Wireless Network Protection
Network Optimization
McAfee Security Center and PC Health

Then there is Norton Internet Security:
http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoff...s&pvid=nis2007

I'm considering getting rid of NAV Corp. Edition, spybot and ZoneAlarm and getting:

McAfee Security Suite

A-Squared Anti-Malware

Does anyone have any other suggestions/comments on the products above?
NAV, ZoneAlarm and spybot have done fine so far, but it seems like the McAfee products are a step ahead, and I don't mind paying for peace of mind.

thanks

onlineriches · 09-21-2006, 11:23 AM

http://usa.kaspersky.com/

Kaspersky labs Antivirus is the best on the market with new definitions released every few hours.

Most advanced feature wise, they also have a full internet security suite.

GO WITH KASPERSKY.

Big Fish 47 · 09-21-2006, 11:28 AM

Linux is the only thing I need.

dcortez · 09-21-2006, 11:30 AM

Ms-dos 1.0

GrouchyAdmin · 09-21-2006, 11:33 AM

Common sense. I've never had an infection, and since I stopped using I.E. except to ensure my shit still works with it, I've not had a nasty popup problem.

NAV Corp is decent, but man, SpyBot's been shit since the v1.3 days; I'd suggest you use Ad-Aware if you actually have issues with popups.

NOD32 is probably the best AV I've used on a small-office basis, following that, AntiVir, and AVG. Avast is too resource-polluting and likes to force you to reboot; Microsoft will probably buy them for that reason alone.

Microsoft's 'Defender' is actually pretty useful as an anti-spyware tool (Beta 1 was awful, even if it was just GIANT with a facelift).

In conclusion: Pie is good. Eat more pie.

carol.prime · 09-21-2006, 11:33 AM

BitDefender 9 Professional here

Methodcash Rick · 09-21-2006, 11:48 AM

Mac OS X

stonegatherer · 09-21-2006, 11:50 AM

I run Avast Anti-Virus.

SinSational · 09-21-2006, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toonpornblog

NAV Corp is decent, but man, SpyBot's been shit since the v1.3 days; I'd suggest you use Ad-Aware if you actually have issues with popups.

I don't think I've run spybot in 2 years. I forgot I had ad-aware installed as well, but I haven't run that either in a long time. I don't have any issues with pop-ups etc.

SinSational · 09-21-2006, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonegatherer

I run Avast Anti-Virus.

looks pretty good: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_professional.html

paymeback · 09-21-2006, 11:57 AM

Only thing i run is Tiny Personal Firewall never needed a virus scanner

SinSational · 09-21-2006, 11:58 AM

I forgot to mention that ZoneAlarm now offers a full suite:

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/applic...y=US& lang=en

NinjaSteve · 09-21-2006, 11:59 AM

i run AVG, Spyware Blaster, Spyware Doctor, Spybot - Search and Destroy, and Registry Mechanic

Adult Search Results · 09-21-2006, 12:00 PM

just Norton and Cloudmark

Jenny S. · 09-21-2006, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BB-Rick

Mac OS X

Me too. My husband did catch a virus back in 1988, though.

GeorgeM · 09-21-2006, 12:22 PM

Avira AntiVir freeware

93sc · 09-21-2006, 12:26 PM

Avast is the way to go.

BARDIOC · 09-21-2006, 12:30 PM

Only Windows XP. Since switching to Firefox & Thunderbird (email) a long time ago I have had zero virusses (viri?), popups, spam etc.

wdsguy · 09-21-2006, 12:32 PM

microsoft anti spyware
AVG
Webroot spysweeper on a few of my computers.

salesman · 09-21-2006, 12:36 PM

NOD
ZoneAlarm

Mr. Romance · 09-21-2006, 12:41 PM

avast

Mr. Romance

rodney25 · 09-21-2006, 05:18 PM

Using McAfee and Spybot here

09-21-2006, 11:20 AM	#1
SinSational Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,723	What SW do you run to protect your computer? As of now I'm running: Anti-Virus - NAV Corporate Edition http://www.symantec.com/Products/ent...info&refId=805 Spyware - Spybot http://spybot.com/en/download/index.html (free) Firewall - ZoneAlarm http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conten...n&lid=nav_z a (free) It seems now that a lot of the companies are offering 'suites' which provide protection from spyware, spam, viruses, trojans, firewall etc. I was wondering what experience people have had with the following products or any other recommendations: This looks like a great product 'A-Squared Anti-Malware'. I installed the 30 day free trial and worked well. It does trojans, dialers, worms, spyware and traces. Basically all 'malware': http://www.emsisoft.com/en/ My computer came with McAfee Security Center installed for a trial period which came with anti-virus installed. Of course now I get pop-ups asking to register as well as purchase other products everytime I boot. This Suite has a number of products. http://us.mcafee.com/root/package.asp?pkgid=272 McAfee Internet Security Suite 8-in-1 protection Anti-Virus Anti-Spyware Firewall Anti-Spam and Anti-Phishing Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Parental Controls File Back-up and Restore McAfee Security Center and PC Health They also have a 'Total Protection' suite: http://us.mcafee.com/root/package.asp?pkgid=274 McAfee Total Protection 10-in-1 protection Anti-Virus Anti-Spyware Firewall Anti-Spam and Anti-Phishing Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Parental Controls File Back-up and Restore Wireless Network Protection Network Optimization McAfee Security Center and PC Health Then there is Norton Internet Security: http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoff...s&pvid=nis2007 I'm considering getting rid of NAV Corp. Edition, spybot and ZoneAlarm and getting: McAfee Security Suite A-Squared Anti-Malware Does anyone have any other suggestions/comments on the products above? NAV, ZoneAlarm and spybot have done fine so far, but it seems like the McAfee products are a step ahead, and I don't mind paying for peace of mind. thanks __________________ ICQ# 273099174 - monthly specials - 2 Month Free Credit on All Plans - 100% Referrals - chris@ for details Virtual from $14.95/month, Dedicated from $149.95/month Dual-Core Xeon > 1000GB @ $149.95 \| 1500GB @ $169.95 \| 10Mbps @ $269.95

09-21-2006, 11:28 AM	#3
Big Fish 47 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 1,035	Linux is the only thing I need. __________________

09-21-2006, 11:33 AM	#5
GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	Common sense. I've never had an infection, and since I stopped using I.E. except to ensure my shit still works with it, I've not had a nasty popup problem. NAV Corp is decent, but man, SpyBot's been shit since the v1.3 days; I'd suggest you use Ad-Aware if you actually have issues with popups. NOD32 is probably the best AV I've used on a small-office basis, following that, AntiVir, and AVG. Avast is too resource-polluting and likes to force you to reboot; Microsoft will probably buy them for that reason alone. Microsoft's 'Defender' is actually pretty useful as an anti-spyware tool (Beta 1 was awful, even if it was just GIANT with a facelift). In conclusion: Pie is good. Eat more pie. __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy

09-21-2006, 11:33 AM	#6
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09-21-2006, 11:50 AM	#8
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09-21-2006, 11:23 AM	#2
onlineriches Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 308	http://usa.kaspersky.com/ Kaspersky labs Antivirus is the best on the market with new definitions released every few hours. Most advanced feature wise, they also have a full internet security suite. GO WITH KASPERSKY.

09-21-2006, 11:30 AM	#4
dcortez DINO CORTEZ™ Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 2,145	Ms-dos 1.0

09-21-2006, 11:48 AM	#7
Methodcash Rick Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,720	Mac OS X

09-21-2006, 11:57 AM	#11
paymeback Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,478	Only thing i run is Tiny Personal Firewall never needed a virus scanner __________________ ICQ:36-43-49-11

09-21-2006, 11:58 AM	#12
SinSational Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,723	I forgot to mention that ZoneAlarm now offers a full suite: http://www.zonelabs.com/store/applic...y=US& lang=en __________________ ICQ# 273099174 - monthly specials - 2 Month Free Credit on All Plans - 100% Referrals - chris@ for details Virtual from $14.95/month, Dedicated from $149.95/month Dual-Core Xeon > 1000GB @ $149.95 \| 1500GB @ $169.95 \| 10Mbps @ $269.95

09-21-2006, 11:59 AM	#13
NinjaSteve Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 11,089	i run AVG, Spyware Blaster, Spyware Doctor, Spybot - Search and Destroy, and Registry Mechanic __________________ ...

09-21-2006, 12:00 PM	#14
Adult Search Results Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 608	just Norton and Cloudmark

09-21-2006, 12:22 PM	#16
GeorgeM Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,969	Avira AntiVir freeware __________________ $85 per SIGNUP, up to $1.00 per unique visitor

09-21-2006, 12:26 PM	#17
93sc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 53	Avast is the way to go.

09-21-2006, 12:30 PM	#18
BARDIOC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 72	Only Windows XP. Since switching to Firefox & Thunderbird (email) a long time ago I have had zero virusses (viri?), popups, spam etc.

09-21-2006, 12:32 PM	#19
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