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ilw
07-25-2003, 07:44 PM
COMPUTER SECURITY

The main things to do in order to keep your computer secure are:
1) Keep your software updated, new security flaws in windows are found all the time, new viruses and worms exploit these flaws on poorly maintained computers to spread. Microsoft update (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/)
2) Have an up to date and good virus scanner (please see below for links and please visit the independent reviews)
3) Have a good secure firewall and keep it updated (see below for information)
4) Choose a good password for your computer, not anything in the dictionary or someones name as these are easily crackable and would leave your computer wide open Please see here for some help on choosing a password (http://security.uchicago.edu/docs/userpassword.shtml)

A forum post about how to secure your system (discusses some peer guardian, some anti virus stuff and more) (http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthrea...30&pagenumber=2)
Thread about securing xp (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/bb/index.php?showtopic=21335) Also has information about antiviruses and has some firewall comparisons and ways to keep your computer safe.


ANTIVIRUS

If you are running any p2p program (especially kazaa) or download and use cracks then having a good antivirus program running and kept up to date is very important and even if u do not do any of the activities mentioned a virus checker is still a very useful item of software to have.

INFO

What are viruses, worms and trojans (http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/1999041209131106)
General guide toviruses. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/computerviruses/scanners.shtml)
Information on viruses that have been discovered (http://securityresponse.symantec.com/) from symantec


WHAT IS THE BEST ANTIVIRUS

There is no single 'best' antivirus product available they all have pros and cons. (ie thoroughness / resource usage / speed of checking)

Judging by many, many previous votes on this topic the most popular in order are:
(NB all links point to homepages, for 'free' illegal copies search the verified hashes section)

1) Norton Antivirus (http://www.symantec.com/) This is the most popular and is definitely always among the front runners in tests of virus detection and removal. It is, however, considered by some to be a bit of a resource hog.
2) AVG (http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php) This is close behind in popularity probably because it is free and in reviews of % detection it is usually ever so slightly behind Norton. No need for an illegal copy unless u want the pro version.

Lagging quite a way behind in popularity, though usually not in speed and thoroughness are

NOD32 (http://www.nod32.com/) A very impressive 5 year run of 100% detection of 'wild' viruses (from virus bulletin) and apparently low resource usage.
Kaspersky Lite / Pro (http://www.kaspersky.com/)
Trend micro PC cillin (http://www.trendmicro.com/en/home/global/enterprise.htm)
Free Anti Virus Toolkit, on-demand anti-virus scanner (http://klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=89264) Reviews (http://www.mwti.net/antivirus/escan/escan_reviews.asp)
Mcafee Virus scanner (http://www.mcafee.com/)
Free AV (http://www.free-av.com/) (free)
Avast (http://www.avast.com/i_kat_67.html/) free and non free versions
Fire AV (http://www.fireav.com/downloads/) free & non free antivirus packages (Note free version will find but not remove viruses, which sucks)
EZ Antivirus (http://www.my-eTrust.com) low resource using virus scanner, for a fairly low price.
Norman Antivirus (http://www.norman.com/)


ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE REVIEWS

If u prefer hard facts to popularity stats then the following independent reviewers have all conducted numerous tests of the above software and present their results and recommendations online:

1) The Virus bulletin (http://www.virusbtn.com/index.xml) seen by some as the definitive independent virus checker
2) Claymania (http://claymania.com/anti-virus.html) presents an easy to view comparison of many of the top virus checkers
3) AV test (http://www.av-test.org/)
4) Even more (http://www.hackfix.org/software/antivirus.html)


WHAT TO DO IF U GET A VIRUS

Each antivirus programme has its own specific guide as to what u should do in the event that u detect a virus and the program will inevitably guide u through the steps. If a virus gets past your scanner or the scanner cannot remove the virus here then u should consult the manual/help for your software or the website of the manufacturer. A very basic general guide can be found here. (http://www.aspenwood.com/HelpVirus.htm)
Symantec provide tools to rid yourself of some of the common virii found on the web here (http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcen...tools.list.html)


TEST YOUR ANTIVIRUS IS WORKING

EICAR antivirus test file (http://www.eicar.org/) This file will tell u if your antivirus software is working


ONLINE VIRUS SCANS (Most if not all will require the download of a few files, but not a full antivirus program)

Panda Active Scan (http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm) Scans your computer without u having to install a virus scanner
House Call (http://housecall.trendmicro.com/) Another online virus scanner
GFI trojan scanner (http://www.trojanscan.com/) An online scanner for detecting trojan infection.
BitDefender Free Online Virus Scan (http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php)
Symantec Security Scan & Virus Detection (http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/home.asp?j=1&langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=OQOFIHKERRDTIPOKYJL)
RAV AntiVirus Online Virus Scan! (http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/)
Danish Antivirus scan (http://www.virus112.com/index.php?page=online_virusscan_registration)


WANT TO RID THE FASTTRACK NETWORK OF VIRUSES?

Paul started a topic on a sort of project to lower the amount of viruses on the fasttrack network and lists some of the infected files.
http://www.klboard.ath.cx/bb/index.php?showtopic=56290




WHAT IS A FIREWALL

A firewall protects your network from unwanted Internet traffic. The primary functions of a firewall are to let good traffic pass through while ?bad? traffic gets blocked. The most important part of a firewall is its access control features that distinguish between good and bad traffic.
When installed, a firewall exists between your computer(s) and the Internet. The firewall lets you request web pages, download files, chat, etc. while making sure other people on the internet can not access services on your computer like file or print sharing. Some firewalls are pieces of software that run on your computer. Other firewalls are built into hardware and protect your whole network from attacks.
Everyone connected to the Internet should be running some sort of firewall. Programs can be downloaded on the Internet that can scan huge ranges of IP address for vulnerabilities like file sharing services. These programs are easy to download and run. Almost no network knowledge is needed to use these programs to exploit or harm your computer. Any kind of firewall will keep you safe from these types of attacks. Read rest of this short article (http://www.homenethelp.com/web/explain/about-firewalls.asp)
More info on what a firewall is (http://grc.com/su-firewalls.htm)



THE BEST FIREWALL

Most of the following companies offer free and pro versions, usually the free versions are either limited in terms of effectiveness or have fairly poor customisability. The pro versions can usually be found with a quick search of the verifieds section

Sygate, home of the highest rated firewall at the moment (http://www.sygate.com) recommended)
ZoneAlarm free and pro firewalls (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?lid=pdb_za1) Pro version is good, but isn't free
Kerio Personal Firewall (http://www.kerio.com/parser/mainpage.php?id=204&lg=1)
Norton Personal Firewall (http://www.symantec.com)
Tiny Personal Firewall (http://www.tinysoftware.com)
Black Ice (http://www.networkice.com)
Agnitum Personal firewall (http://www.agnitum.com/products/outpost/)



SECURITY TESTS

Free online scan (http://www.blackcode.com/scan/) Tests your firewall and set up for security holes.
Shields Up (https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2) free online scan of your ports (tests your firewall)
Download a port scanner (http://grc.com/lt/leaktest.htm) a program you download and run which tests your firewall setup for vulnerabilities.
Sygate Stealthscan (http://scan.sygate.com/prestealthscan.html) Tests how well your firewall is hiding your ports
Sygate Trojanscan (http://scan.sygate.com/pretrojanscan.html) Tests your computer for trojans
Another online port scanner from broadband reports (http://www.dslreports.com/scan)
Another trojan scanner (http://www.anti-trojan.net/en/onlinecheck.aspx)
Online security 'audit', basically tests firewall, port and browser settings (http://www.auditmypc.com/)
List of Manual trojan checks you can do (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=66411)

BAZ_CELEBS
07-25-2003, 08:30 PM
Nice one! Good info.
I had to verify my avg was working ok as a friend said it was no good, I did a full test using Panda software online virus scan http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/co...n_principal.htm (http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm)
And found no probs at all.
I have been using avg for about two years and has worked very well.

hackattack142
07-26-2003, 02:54 AM
Excellent post

just have a few things you could add if you want

Another free online virus scan

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Free online trojan scan

http://www.trojanscan.com/

Free antivirus program (the home edition)

http://www.avast.com/i_kat_67.html

Free firewall software

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/cata...jsp?lid=pdb_za1 (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?lid=pdb_za1)


hope this gets pinned

Ninjastyle
07-26-2003, 04:04 AM
Do not overlook NOD32 AntiVirus. I just switched to this from using various versions of Norton Professional for years, and the first thing I noticed is how much less resources it uses.

NOD32 won some very intense tests and claimed the awards over any other AV software. I has the best detection rate of any other AV. Trouble is, I can't remember exactly which test, but I do know it's a very prestigious award to win.

I recommend it to anyone. It doesn't have such a flash interface as Norton but what it makes up for in less processor usage and detection is well worth it.

I wouldn't look towards any other AV at the moment and trust it fully.

I've heard/read terrible things about Kapersky, Panda and AVG by the way, in fact most of the AV software mentioned on this page so far. Don't be DUMB! Take the time out to find out what really is the best.

zapjb
07-26-2003, 05:42 AM
Think it's a very good original post. Good on you ilw !

ilw
07-26-2003, 01:19 PM
keeps the links and info coming :D and thanks to everyone whos contributed already

Edit: I was gonna bunch antivirus and firewalls together and some internet security stuff, but I couldn't be arsed after doing the virus stuff :rolleyes: so i'm not going to add the firewall link for now hackattack. Maybe later :)

hackattack142
07-26-2003, 03:41 PM
virus information and removal tools can be found here

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/

*upate* Another AV (free lite version *note* the lite version ONLY detects viruses and does not remove them) and some virus removal tools

http://www.fireav.com/downloads/

Paul started a topic on lowering the amount of viruses on the fasttrack network and lists some of the infected files.

http://www.klboard.ath.cx/bb/index.php?showtopic=56290

A forum post about how to secure your system (discusses some peer guardian, some anti virus stuff and more)

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthrea...30&pagenumber=2 (http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?threadid=82920&perpage=30&pagenumber=2)

mail2me
07-27-2003, 09:30 PM
I now prefer McAfee VirusScan Professional which comes with a Firewall to Norton which used to be my favorite earlier.

McAfee is a lot faster than Norton Internet Security and more suited for Windows XP.

This problem (http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nip.nsf/735050b77b1fcece88256bc7005c3bc6/f1cf70be0c4559ae88256af70071e3af?OpenDocument) happened to both my PC as well as to a friend's PC. It is one of the most frequently asked questions on the Norton support website and the cause is not know. The PC is unprotected when it happens and you need to download a special program even to just uninstall it. I installed NIS on my friend's PC who is not a savvy computer user. He wasn't even aware about the problem and that his computer was now unprotected until I noticed that the NIS tray icons were not being displayed as usual.

Norton Internet Security comes with an ad blocker that doesn't work very well. A better option is to install the Google Toolbar (http://toolbar.google.com/) which is an IE Browser plug-in that has a much more effective pop up blocker.

Norton also had some compatibility issue with some websites such as OddPost (http://www.oddpost.com). I had problems creating a trial account at this site sometime ago and it was blamed on NIS. I'm not sure whether the problem still exists.

I still like to use NortonSystemWorks boot CD as an emergency rescue CD because Norton Anti-Virus even though slower is supposed to have the ability to detect new viruses not yet discovered. I also run Norton Utilities directly from the NortonSystemWorks CD.

gbfan
07-28-2003, 08:21 AM
I originally used Norton AV but really don't want to pay for the subscription so I installed AVG and was wondering if it was good enough to be able to uninstall norton. Also does having two AV's cancel eachother out?


Edit: Also now that AVG is running its telling me that one of the self extractor rar files has a virus in it, but I've already opened and installed it and haven't had any problems with it since is there some other reason this may be happening like having two AV's installed for instance? Thx 4 ne help.

Edit:I think its detecting cracks I have what can I do about this? Do I just have to know what its detecting is? :blink:

ilw
07-28-2003, 08:44 AM
It's very possible that those cracks do have viruses in, especially if they're executables (like self extracting zips) and especially if they're from kazaa as opposed to one of the bigger cracks websites. I'd recommend u try one of those online virus scanners and see what it says about those cracks. It might just be avg mis recognising some innocent files
I dont think having 2 av's running necessarily causes problems, though I think most people are content with one or have one running permanently and the other as a back up.
I use avg, but i'm thinking of giving nod32 a whirl cos the reviews say it has the best heuristic detection. (ie its the best at catching unknown viruses)

hackattack142
07-28-2003, 03:20 PM
Free Security Scan

http://www.blackcode.com/scan/

Thread about improving security on XP. Also has information about antiviruses and has some firewall comparisons and ways to keep your computer safe.

http://www.klboard.ath.cx/bb/index.php?showtopic=21335

Web site to scan your computers ports for venerable ones and also can test your computers sheilds.

https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

Free program to test for leaks in your firewall (should read down throught the page. it has some informations about a few firewalls that arnt really protecting you)

http://grc.com/lt/leaktest.htm


Also you should put a note by the Fire AV that the free version does NOT remove viruses.

Gsmith
07-28-2003, 11:06 PM
the info is correct and useful but norton anti virus is not as good as avg at all it is second rate. any body using xp and norton could have a problem. see the auto detect is use less . i had a virus that i healed it and it jumped to system volume infomation and avg would flash up warnings but it cant scan it there as it has user protection so i thought buy norton suposed to be the best it told me i was all right no virus whats so ever but it was there so we i got in the folder avg healed it that was the end of that. norton failed me norton starts when you log on with xp avg is already loader its core and is already protecting you. avg is free not £50.
avg runs of 5 year old laptop with 155 pentium and 30 mb ram norton wont

so we come to the conclusion that avg is alot more advanced and much cheeper and is the only choice for maxium protection agansted new age viruses

you can find avg at www.grisoft.com

you can believe what you want but i have looked at the blue print system of norton and have found a lot of floors some i have talked about.

RedRival
07-29-2003, 05:26 PM
Panda does the job without much software running since it's online.
But you still have to download some stuph to use it ;) , unlike what the description says.

OldGamesCollector
07-31-2003, 11:24 PM
I must add that it's been my experience that PC-cillan was practically worthless. I got a copy of it for free with the software for my AMD Athlon motherboard, and it downloaded updates and everything, etc. When I was downloading stuff with KLite I noticed that it never detected a virus of any files I scanned. I just knew that I wasn't going to get that lucky so I uninstalled it and reinstalled AVG. Sure enough, two files I had downloaded had worms. So I stuck with AVG.

'Course, viruses aren't such a big worry for me now on Linux. :D

Shayne
08-01-2003, 11:44 AM
Hi,

Where can i download a full version of NOD32. I tried looking for it but could not find one. All i can find is the trial version and cracks for it.

but i am not too comfy using cracks on an AV application.

Bernardattic
08-02-2003, 03:10 AM
grrrr looks like me and shane are going to start avatar wars i was here first

konnie
08-04-2003, 04:13 AM
Originally posted by OldGamesCollector@31 July 2003 - 23:24
I must add that it's been my experience that PC-cillan was practically worthless. I got a copy of it for free with the software for my AMD Athlon motherboard, and it downloaded updates and everything, etc. When I was downloading stuff with KLite I noticed that it never detected a virus of any files I scanned. I just knew that I wasn't going to get that lucky so I uninstalled it and reinstalled AVG. Sure enough, two files I had downloaded had worms. So I stuck with AVG.

'Course, viruses aren't such a big worry for me now on Linux. :D
AVG 7 PRO is good stuff :rolleyes:


File:AVG 7 PRO + KEY.7z
Length:8361880 Bytes, 8166KB
UUHash:=hOQXr+cxZ9JrNu0nht82eW+j9ug=

gbfan
08-05-2003, 02:06 AM
Hi all I was wondering if ne1 could tell me how get rid of a Win32/Spreder virus. The definition I found on the net said it was harmless but that it was being spread through the kazaa file sharing program. Neway I don't care how harmless it is I don't want it. NE help would be greatly appreciated. :D Thx all.

hackattack142
08-06-2003, 03:53 AM
Originally posted by gbfan@5 August 2003 - 02:06
Hi all I was wondering if ne1 could tell me how get rid of a Win32/Spreder virus. The definition I found on the net said it was harmless but that it was being spread through the kazaa file sharing program. Neway I don't care how harmless it is I don't want it. NE help would be greatly appreciated. :D Thx all.
I did some looking and didnt find any tools to remove it but it looks like if you have norton, sophos, or other popular antivirus program, it will remove it but will delete the infected files from what i have seen, if a file is infected, you cannot fix it.

gbfan
08-06-2003, 05:10 PM
Sorry when I didn't really post the question very well here. Here (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/bb/index.php?showtopic=60304) is the real post of this question. Thx :D

nyk32820
08-14-2003, 01:39 AM
can someone help me with Mcafee's firewall? I need help with the setting and stuff. I got AIM. It is NYKnicks3208.

wormless
08-14-2003, 02:08 AM
dnt think yr loud 2 flood the forum m8.

[B][O][T]
08-15-2003, 06:08 PM
Here's some good FREE online virus scanners!

Panda ActiveScan Free Online Scanner (http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm)

BitDefender Free Online Virus Scan (http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php)

Sygate Stealthscan (http://scan.sygate.com/prestealthscan.html)

Sygate Trojanscan (http://scan.sygate.com/pretrojanscan.html)

Shields UP!! (https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2)

Symantec Security Scan & Virus Detection (http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/home.asp?j=1&langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=OQOFIHKERRDTIPOKYJL)

RAV AntiVirus Online Virus Scan! (http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/)

BOT

WolverineDK
08-19-2003, 06:42 PM
http://www.virus112.com/index.php?page=onl...an_registration (http://www.virus112.com/index.php?page=online_virusscan_registration)
here is a danish online virus scan and it is a good virus scanner.

evilmonkeyshaman
08-21-2003, 08:07 PM
Good guide. I was wondering if anyone could help with a problem i've been having with my anti-virus software. i cannot seem to run any piece of anti-virus software for more than about 5 seconds before it closes. i have tried norton which worked for a while but then the problem started, then i tried McAfee which installed but couldn't even run once, then i tried AMG and it could not even install. If you know anything about this could you either post here or pm me.

thanx.

DarthInsinuate
08-21-2003, 08:17 PM
i don't know much about viri(?) but this sounds suspiciously like a anti-anti-virus virus - try an online scanner

hackattack142
09-08-2003, 03:54 AM
Couple things you can add if you want....

Security Scans:
http://www.dslreports.com/scan
http://www.anti-trojan.net/en/onlinecheck.aspx
http://www.auditmypc.com
http://www.securitymetrics.com/portscan.adp

Link to virus removal tools
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcen...tools.list.html (http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/tools.list.html)

A couple things to take note of...
The following is incorrect under security tests...

Download a port scanner which tests your systems ports for vulnerabilities.
Leak Test is a tool to see if your firewall leaks and does not mess with ports. Basically you tell your firewall to block it and if it can get through, you have a leak in your firewall.

This guide just keeps getting better and better.

ilw
09-09-2003, 12:42 PM
thanks everyone for the info (and the corrections) , I think the list now has enough online scans and security checkers so I probably won't be adding any more unless they offer something new / better than the existing. Any new info about antivirus/security programs is obviously still welcome along with any other related tools.

KurtCocain
09-09-2003, 01:33 PM
Oh, my god ... do u read this :

http://www.software-antivirus.com/program/...rus-review.html (http://www.software-antivirus.com/program/avg-antivirus-review.html)

This is SUCH a F************************* BULL SHEAT !!! And they call themselves an independent AV site. Their recommendations and reviews are so unreasonbale... Dont trust this site. The AVG review is so based on made up .. whatever. They talk about hting that AVG does not have and it DOES have them all. God, I so pissed off. Never was able to find a descent Antivirus site. they are all so... disinformative.

ilw
09-09-2003, 02:56 PM
hmm, yes they haven't updated in a year *removed*

angelique
09-11-2003, 07:20 AM
My anti-virus is being weird, so I'm gonna download a new version but which one would guys recommend?

1) Norton Antivirus This is the most popular and is definitely always among the front runners in tests of virus detection and removal. It is, however, considered by some to be a bit of a resource hog.
2) AVG This is close behind in popularity probably because it is free and in reviews of % detection it is usually ever so slightly behind Norton. No need for an illegal copy unless u want the pro version.

balamm
09-11-2003, 07:23 AM
Norton Corporate. No resources to run at all and no going absolutely ape when it finds something. It just quietly deals with it and lets you carry on. Lifetime updates, quick scanning, etc.

angelique
09-11-2003, 07:29 AM
Originally posted by balamm@11 September 2003 - 07:23
Norton Corporate. No resources to run at all and no going absolutely ape when it finds something. It just quietly deals with it and lets you carry on. Lifetime updates, quick scanning, etc.
thanks :D

SniperInTheShadows
09-24-2003, 04:41 PM
I use EZ Antivirus from my-eTrust.com (http://www.my-eTrust.com) and prefer it to all the other's i've tried as it uses less resources and has caught virus' that other's haven't, plus it's low priced which is alway's a bonus (doesn't get much better than cheap, unless it's free lol) :-)

Sniper.

Mavol
09-28-2003, 05:54 PM
i had quick look and i couldnt see http://www.norman.com/ anyware. no good?

ilw
09-28-2003, 07:21 PM
are you asking me to add it or asking if its good ?
If its the former done B)
If its the latter http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archives/pro....xml?norman.xml (http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archives/products.xml?norman.xml) review by virus bulletin. It looks ok, not the best, not the worst

Mavol
10-01-2003, 02:56 PM
neh, you dont need to add it, its just that i saw 'norman security suite' in a shop. the price was 50€, it was the latest version and it included antivirus, firewall and a privacy prog.
im rather interessed in buying such a up-to-date package for only 50€. i cant afford expensive progs like norton and the one's i download mess my comp up:
http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=68517&hl=

thought i might ask if its good, i think ill buy it.

ilw
10-01-2003, 03:07 PM
AVG is free and is roughly as good (i can't remember if its better or worse, but its probably close) . If i were you I'd probably just go for AVG, its what i use, I haven't got round to getting nod32, which from the reviews i've seen and the comments i've heard, I reckon is the best around at the moment.

RedRival
10-06-2003, 03:53 AM
Tried NAV2k4 Pro, :angry:

Tried AVG, :angry:

Tried NAV2k3, :angry:

My problem, I need something that takes hardly any resources up at all.

I'm onto NOD32 now, is it completely free??

ilw
10-07-2003, 08:36 AM
http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/no.gif
I think theres a verified though

sharedholder
10-07-2003, 08:40 AM
Hi ILW. :D


I'm onto NOD32 now, is it completely free??


For NOD32 you must have a password for monthly updates,and is not easy but not very hard to find it. :lol:

zapjb
10-07-2003, 08:50 AM
For NOD32 take the un/pw you find. Go to the ESET site - downloads - commercial (not trial). You'll get un/pw prompt....... But the crack is as SH said month to month.

globalterminator
11-09-2003, 02:15 PM
Norton Anti Virus all the way!

MUSLEMAN
11-10-2003, 08:22 AM
now we have our own thx to paul (http://www.klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=80480) http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/r/dance.gifhttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/g0/beer.gifhttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/b/smiley2k.gif

Night Ass
11-13-2003, 11:03 PM
All The AntiVirus Software you will ever need

http://www.symantec.2ya.com/

wormless
11-22-2003, 10:47 PM
hi been through norton antivirus 2004 book, i cant find if they allow shared networks to use same package as norton now uses product keys?it allows it in 2003 package but not sure with this one. if any one knows could u pm me the answer please or just reply to this. gonna email them&#33; <_<

*bump*

dsa16
12-15-2003, 11:08 PM
can somebody send me the NOD 32 full installer or AVG 7 PRO please I really need it because I reformated my CPU and erased Norton Antivirus 2003, Email [email protected] Thanks

longboneslinger
12-19-2003, 12:26 AM
Apparently I&#39;m the only one who&#39;s using Avast AV. NAV gave me far to many headaches and missed a couple of Trojans and one worm. I use NAV 04 as a back up and Avast freeware version as my mainstay. It&#39;s pretty damn nice. Easy to use and takes up little in the way of resources, which is critically important on my test machine which uses an ancient P2-300.

PS Hey DSA, how did you reformat your CPU? You must be realllllly smaaaaart ;) cuz I can&#39;t do that.....just kidding, dude. :rolleyes: :P

As a side note, for getting free subcription updates when your NAV expires, just uninstall and reinstall NAV. I used 02 untill 2 months ago with this trick and a friend is still using it on 03. It dont think it&#39;ll work on 04 cuz of the reg code, but I&#39;ll know in about 10 more months ;) :D :lol: B)

Oh yeah, dont forget Ad-aware at LavaSoftUSA (http://www.lavasoftusa.com)

and SpyBot Search and Destroy at SpyBot Search & Destroy (http://security.kolla.de/)
True, not AVs, but damn usefull apps nonetheless&#33;

sharedholder
12-27-2003, 12:20 PM
Free Anti Virus Toolkit, on-demand anti-virus scanner (http://klboard.ath.cx/index.php?showtopic=89264)

Reviews (http://www.mwti.net/antivirus/escan/escan_reviews.asp)

sharedholder
12-27-2003, 12:32 PM
Originally posted by Night Ass@13 November 2003 - 23:03
All The AntiVirus Software you will ever need

http://www.symantec.2ya.com/
Need user/pass.

ninjamonkey
12-31-2003, 06:49 AM
I figured this would probably be the best place to post my two questions.
1) I read that running two firewalls at the same time is bad because the two can conflict with each other. Is running two AV programs similar to this? What about running an AV program and using a web-based scanner (like some of the ones posted in this thread)?

2) I have McAfee Virus Software and everyday it tells me that i need to update my subscription because it has been a year since i bought it. So it gives me three options: Purchase, Cancel, Help.
When i click on "Cancel," it disappears. When i click on "Purchase," it also disappears. What do I do?

excalis
01-12-2004, 01:33 PM
Most Ant-virus applications can be renewed easily by un-installing and then reinstalling. Pc-cillin and norton have this glitch.

Heres a link for NOD 32

http://www.nod32.com/download/download.htm

wormless
01-13-2004, 12:35 AM
i noticed that when i installed norton 2002 it said it expires 2005 same with 2003 expires 2005&#33;

serpico
01-19-2004, 09:23 PM
What about mcafee stinger?

ninjamonkey
01-24-2004, 08:15 PM
im trying to use trojanscan.com but it says im not allowing activeX controls. i followed all the steps they said to use in order to get it to work but it doesnt work.

lynx
02-16-2004, 03:04 AM
Recently installed NIS 2004 Pro.
Caused all sorts of problems and crashes as well as running like a P100.
Decided to uninstall - crashed during uninstall.
Tried to uninstall again - message "You can only uninstall installed packages".
Tried system restore - failed - script blocked by symantec script blocker.
Tried to manually uninstall msi scripts - message "this script can only be run from setup"

What it boils down to is that NIS is a pile of crap. I now have to re-install my system because the tossers at Symantec can&#39;t write a simple install/uninstall script.

My advice - stay well clear.

bulio
04-02-2004, 10:40 PM
Originally posted by serpico@19 January 2004 - 21:23
What about mcafee stinger?
I dunno, looks ok but I&#39;ll stick with norton 2k4 thank you :)

aoyv73
04-05-2004, 11:36 AM
Got 2 pcs 1 norton 2004 1 2003 both internet security works for me

Liam100
04-22-2004, 11:33 PM
Wonderfully explained the best I&#39;ve seen on any media outlet.

I downloaded Norton firewall from Kazaa and had lots of probs somehow hacked in to my firewall and kept turning my comp off and sending something thaty spiked my downloads so that they were no longer available to finish downloading. I did the security check after installing and all seemed fine. Any ideas how they broke in?

zapjb
04-23-2004, 02:03 AM
Liam100&nbsp; Posted on 22 April 2004 - 18:33
... Any ideas how they broke in?

Yes I&#39;m afraid I do.
You don&#39;t have adequate multilayered security, unsafe net habits & a lack of knowledge.

lynx
04-28-2004, 01:38 PM
A couple of months ago I related the problems I had with NIS. Since then I&#39;ve been using AVG7 without any problems.

My brother however insisted he wanted to use Norton Antivirus 2004. His net habits aren&#39;t too safe, but he thought NAV should have protected him. How wrong he was. Maybe NIS would have done better, but his comp isn&#39;t too powerful to begin with.

The last week or so he has been plagued by pop-ups, which he thought he had tracked down to a rogue piece of software. He cleared it off, but it kept returning. So yesterday he asked me to try and sort it out for him. After an hour of removing various ActiveX controls (IE, don&#39;t you just love it?) only to have them reappear, I realised there must be some sort of virus at work.

I removed NAV, and installed AVG7. As soon as I started IE, AVG leapt into action and warned me about a trojan. I decided to keep off the internet for a while, and do a full system scan. AVG found no less than SEVEN trojans which hadn&#39;t been spotted by NAV. Perhaps a full system scan by NAV would have spotted them, but I&#39;m doubtful.

Once the system was clear, I also installed Zone Alarm. When I went back on the net, the number of high risk attacks on his comp was unbelievable, but fortunately none are now getting through.

Why didn&#39;t NAV detect those trojans? Because Symantec class them as Spyware. But what thay actually do is download binary images of other software, load them into memory, then execute them without ever writing anything to disk. The result is that your machine is wide open to the world. A firewall would have stopped some of this, but so would proper protection against trojans.

I used to swear by Norton as the best AV around. Now I wouldn&#39;t touch it with a barge pole.

corryw
05-02-2004, 02:38 PM
Surprised that no one has mentioned key loggers ( for those who do know they are small programs which respond to designated triggers, such as going to a bank site, record all keystrokes into a txt or similar file and then email it to the perpetrator. There seem to be no progs other than a very close examination of your firewall logs, to see if they are there. Diagnose Windows does some work in this area, but not sure how comprehensive it is. Most AV&#39;s respond only specific profiles.
ps Had major problems with Norton 2004 (2003 was fine) now using AVG Pro and Outpost.

red devils
10-14-2005, 01:32 AM
I have always used norton,but now i have switched to Mcafee

newwinds
11-08-2005, 02:42 AM
I use kaspersky antivirus pro, all the time I scan my computer, it doesn't difine any virus but the volume of my hard disk always decrease, what must I do? plz.:wacko:

add2
05-27-2006, 12:50 PM
every antivirus progs are jamming my system

enjoy_with_me
08-20-2006, 01:50 AM
gr8 work many thnx

djlove
08-27-2006, 04:42 PM
thax for telling me

aliEnRIK
09-24-2006, 08:22 AM
Sygate doesnt update anymore so im onto Zonealarm

And for the record ~ whilt Norton is very good. It blocks just about EVERYTHING. I hate it and use Avast instead (shrugs)

zanpha
10-03-2006, 11:58 PM
Thax for the info
i use zonealarm its really good

grchl3
11-11-2006, 12:01 AM
thanks for the great av guide.

tdoar
11-11-2006, 07:23 AM
i used norton and kaspersky but for the last year i use nod32 and it is really great, very low resource usage and no infections :)

WILLRONNIE
11-18-2006, 06:09 PM
Good info,thanks

Vo321
11-18-2006, 07:45 PM
Hello friends.....
Did you have Norton internet security pro 2007 softwares?

WILLRONNIE
11-18-2006, 09:08 PM
How to erase Kaspersky internet security,I stoped Kaspersky but doesn't erase the Kaspersky.

Need help.

ugg
11-20-2006, 11:45 AM
great thread :)

gatorade
11-21-2006, 03:04 AM
missed a few but o well

Amun_The_Unsee
12-11-2006, 08:41 PM
thanks! great info.

nfsbeeddd
12-16-2006, 10:40 PM
so usefuel thanks man

popan
12-19-2006, 05:36 AM
NOD32 is my first ANTIVIRUS

docabby
12-19-2006, 08:47 AM
wow ...! NOD32 & sygate r the best ..!

gtasanandreas
12-20-2006, 02:51 AM
thanks a lot.... i use nod32

mutant666
12-22-2006, 03:18 AM
Best and stabile is AVG + Zonealarm:-)

kaii
12-22-2006, 10:32 PM
nod32 + outpost firewall = real deal

maxpep09
12-23-2006, 02:52 AM
thanks, my kaspersky AV has run out of licence time :s so the info about NOD32 is great

ngs_raider
12-23-2006, 03:23 AM
love nod32. low on resources compared to that stupid Nortons AV.

chip19
12-24-2006, 01:32 AM
I like using Avast. The free version does everything you need in an AV program. It seems to find everything, and can even scan web (http) and e-mail (pop3) in real-time. No pop-ups, spyware, nagware, etc. either in the free version.

I'll second Zonearlarm as best firewall.

dobweb
12-29-2006, 06:49 PM
Thanks you for the guide.

0riGiNaLBoX
05-24-2008, 07:38 PM
thanks for great full security info

gentorix
06-26-2008, 07:28 AM
I am using Twister AntiVirus and it is very good and cheap in the same time, as you pay just once for lifetime. It is true that after the first scan you will find some unknown viruses/troyans on your desktop/laptop, but you have the possibility to rename them. It is easy going and reliable, just try it from www.filseclab.com

mirneva
07-01-2008, 01:50 AM
great synthesis...

but regarding the layout, it'd be better off with bold titles of each section for readers

Franki
07-01-2008, 05:28 PM
i have kaspersky and he is great i suggest everyone this antivirus

lostdemon
07-04-2008, 10:06 AM
If you haven't tried NOD32 then I suggest you do. You might end up liking that antivirus alot more than kaspersky

kyind
07-13-2008, 03:15 AM
i am using Avira antivirus pro,it is good

Waiakea
07-14-2008, 12:22 PM
i tried everything but always return to kaspersky i do not recommend it to every one because most users do not want to interact with the threats.

Axoric
07-15-2008, 03:40 PM
AVG 7.5 works fine for me.eats very less resources

sk1LLaH
07-21-2008, 10:28 PM
I have Nod 32

tejaspaiowns
08-14-2008, 03:54 PM
Nice info , I have AVG installed on my pc , I think its quite good , so will continue wid that , neway some important points made thr ..

atamo
09-13-2008, 08:08 AM
I use ESET Smart Security with automatic mode firewall, but in any session need add ' temporally allow communication ' for the utorrent client.
Is there any chance for do it for ever, not temporally??

cinowell
09-13-2008, 08:08 PM
I use Clamwin. Anyone else here too?

fst
09-14-2008, 01:41 AM
I use kaspersky interent security is safe like bank;)

Divsen
09-14-2008, 02:00 PM
I have kaspersky antivirus

optimus78
09-14-2008, 02:36 PM
nod 32

wish
09-19-2008, 05:09 PM
Thanks! Nice info and very helpfull :)

Fileman
09-21-2008, 05:38 AM
I use ESET Smart Security (http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/#) with automatic mode firewall, but in any session need add ' temporally allow communication ' for the utorrent client.
Is there any chance for do it for ever, not temporally??

Setup>Personal Firewall>Advanced Personal Firewall Setup>Rules and Zones>Press setup button in zone and rule editor>Click on utorrent in list>Hit new button>

Under general tab give the rule a name (I called mine allow) than for direction select "both". Action set to "allow". Leave protocol as TCP & UDP now hit ok. Now hit apply.

I use eset as well and like it more than any other i have tried and i have tried most of them. Light footprint, relatively easy to use but at the same time many options for advanced users.

midapool
09-22-2008, 01:12 PM
i have avg

kotya
09-22-2008, 01:24 PM
avg is more than enough for careful and light users.

Kermit
09-22-2008, 07:44 PM
Try and search for a antivirus called Avira it is a really good free program

AzHrY
09-24-2008, 04:48 PM
avira is very strong

sayto
09-28-2008, 04:04 AM
yo solo quiero compartir que el antivir o el avira como se llama es el que uso y es free y muy bueno no he tenido problemas de virus hace mucho con este antivirus

los warez del avira premiun o el security no duran mucho las llaves asi que me quedo con el free


I just wanted to share that antivir or avira as the flame is free to use and is very good and I had no problems with this virus long antivirus

avira premiun of the warez or security keys do not last much so that I stay with the free

XEN51
10-07-2008, 06:21 PM
Nice guide, I've been using NOD32 for a while now.

succubus
10-18-2008, 05:46 PM
avg 7.5 for quite long time, no trouble.

I would be glad if you could update your links, many are dead.
http://www.virustotal.com (http://www.virustotal.com/)

jeymacel
10-20-2008, 01:46 PM
in the last years i used kaspersky internet security without any dissatisfaction ! now i have kis 2009 (8.0)

succubus
10-20-2008, 03:07 PM
yeah but kaspersky keys are often blacklisted.

sohel007
11-14-2008, 06:11 PM
programme has its own specific guide as to what u should do in the event that u detect a virus and the program will inevitably guide u through the steps. If a virus gets past your scanner or the scanner cannot remove the virus here then u should consult the manual/help for your software or the website of the manufacturer. A very basic general guide can be found here. (http://www.aspenwood.com/HelpVirus.htm)
Symantec provide tools to rid yourself of some of the common

ezE
08-12-2011, 04:47 AM
has anyone mentioned GeekSquad MRI as THE BEST antivirus? I would certainly say its #1 in terms of detection/removal. Not so much on availability

Stabber
08-12-2011, 01:37 PM
currently i 'm using prevx x64 , is the lighter , fastest antivirus i used . It's size is less than 1mb and the detection are removal are also top natch

The only downside is that it needs an internet connection to work , but it's ok with me since i'm always connected with broadband connection

btw isn't GeekSquad MRI a number of applications ?

It is not an antivirus, but rather a system utility software and it doesn't scan for malware , or is it ?

Maybe i'm mistaken

Elif
08-14-2011, 02:32 PM
i'm using nod32 atm and don't have problems with it

superpagla
08-20-2011, 09:36 AM
I am using Nod32 with nodlogin and its the the best suited antivirus for me.....

If anybody need eset patcher suite just post here or pm me......

ZANKAR
08-25-2011, 04:30 PM
i used to use AVG free for a long time, but now i don't use it, i use more of bitdeffender a pirated version of many years and works like a charm for me, warez-bb is the best place for pirated softwares according to me

MixLogy
09-02-2011, 03:20 AM
I Use Avira Premium Security Suite , In My Opinion It's The Best

s0mer
09-04-2011, 06:15 PM
I used to use dr. web, but then moved to Kaspersky PURE for some reason.
Never looked back since.

Frankthetank1
09-04-2011, 08:45 PM
i used to use one now i do not and never looked back.

theman5
09-05-2011, 05:10 AM
been using Avast Pro for a while now
though Kaspersky and Nod32 are very nice alternatives as well

fantasy88
09-07-2011, 06:53 AM
Nice post :)

My opinion is Norton Internet Security 2011 :) It's the best

Stabber
09-07-2011, 11:00 PM
prevx x64

madnatdra
09-19-2011, 01:39 PM
I use Kaspersky Internet Security and works fine for me.

Techfreakd
02-29-2012, 07:52 AM
Hey thanks to all
this is very good information about computer.
I have some problem about my PC.
I am read this article and happy to find best solution for my PC.
thanks to all gain.

amnessia
02-29-2012, 06:27 PM
Using Eset NOD for couple of years now, very good program.

mpampis
03-05-2012, 03:26 PM
I was using avira antivir for some time and i think that it is a very good program.

c_woolley
03-22-2012, 04:46 PM
Good information. Another anti-virus most people forget to mention is the simple Microsoft Security Essentials. Free download and does a fairly good job with relatively low resource needs. I tend to keep MalWareBytes up to date, CCleaner and run Microsoft Security Essentials and the Microsoft Firewall on computers that are "acceptable risk" systems for my home. For systems that I use for anything work related or contain sensitive information, I use MWBs, CCleaner and run NOD32 with Sygate firewall (great mention btw).

I do try to keep my access lists clean with DAPE (Deny All, Permit by Exception) rules kept up to date as well. There are several apps out there for your smartphone that will also help to determine what ports are open on your home network and systems; this will greatly assist you with locking them down. Password protect your computers. While this sounds obvious, most people tend to leave systems open due to ease of access. The easiest way to access a system is leaving it vulnerable without a password. For better security practices, use a 10-character (or preferably more) password with Upper/Lower case Numbers and Special Characters included. Even if you don't do this though, just for the sake of making it slightly more troublesome to gain access to your system, toss on ANY password.

Keeping your systems up to date is probably the most important thing ilw mentioned. Whether you run Windows or some variation of UNIX, regularly check for system updates as well as application updates.

nightwings
03-24-2012, 10:54 PM
I use Kaspersky Internet Security for like 2 years and works really fine for me.

netjuba
04-04-2012, 09:48 AM
if you got money then buy kaspersky if not that use avira free version it works great but there are trail reset tools for kaspersky

Exam_Papers
04-06-2012, 05:14 AM
I use avast and it's working better then other I used.

JamesA123
04-07-2012, 06:53 PM
Good info thanks for sharing.

OldIronTits
04-16-2012, 06:49 AM
You really should update that online virus scan list.

Not having Look'n'Stop on your firewall list is a crime.

JkLM44
04-24-2012, 10:00 PM
Mc Caferee Anti-Virus

anon
04-24-2012, 10:54 PM
Mc Caferee Anti-Virus

109290

sivoskuti
04-25-2012, 08:14 AM
Comodo Internet Security, free and good!

luisxp5
06-12-2012, 01:22 PM
i use avast free and works good

kinn
06-18-2012, 12:27 AM
I using Avira and I Like it :D

kopaxo
07-21-2012, 06:06 PM
I using kapersky internet security 2012.This is the best.Firewall is great!

dion09529
07-29-2012, 11:32 AM
I'm using avast one year free trial.

mikesafl
07-27-2013, 11:45 PM
Great post

gorilla09
07-30-2013, 09:32 PM
currently using eset smart security with no complaints

fugax
08-18-2013, 11:59 AM
I use kaspersky for the last 6 - 7 years and i had no problem ever

tevo
10-10-2013, 08:07 PM
Norton is decent..... It use to suck hardcore years ago

harutik_11
10-26-2013, 12:27 AM
Beed using ESET for the past decade, and its never failed me once.

koldkane
02-24-2014, 06:55 AM
It seems one can never make the right decision as to which is the best program...

NickA
02-24-2014, 01:58 PM
I use a combination of Microsoft Security Essentials, Malwarebytes and CCleaner which seem to catch eveerything.

kmkhyd2014
03-05-2014, 08:46 AM
i m currently using avast i am facing some problem with my system it is shutting down if i open too many windows i dont know why

d4nxc
03-08-2014, 12:44 PM
Im using bit defender. Seems pretty light weight and doesnt annoy or pop up unless there is a threat. I recommend it highly.

ddstar
03-13-2014, 11:08 AM
I'm using Avast in combination with Commodo firewall. I also scan regularly with Malwarebytes and Superantispyware.

zwarlockz
04-25-2014, 06:50 PM
I'll give another thumbs up for the Avast/comodo combo. Avast has been great as an antivirus and I like that comodo by default sees everything as a threat unless you specify otherwise. You get complete control (though it can lead to accidentally blocking internet access to certain programs if you aren't careful). Twice my girlfriend has blocked firefox's ability to access the internet, then blamed me because she couldn't access facebook.

nenabari
05-30-2014, 07:54 AM
now i prefer kaspersky antivirus.

aanarcis
06-06-2014, 08:44 PM
for me kaspersky antivirus is the most effective antivirus so far. i'm using it at least three years and until now i don't have any trouble

josedominguez
09-17-2014, 07:07 PM
Thanks for the information

Anyone has used Comodo Antivirus before ?

WefroiS
09-20-2014, 03:03 PM
I was using Eset Nod 32 and was looking for something new. I'm now using Bitdefender Total Security, really complex but it's doing the job.

TheGene
09-26-2014, 06:07 PM
Thanks for the information

Anyone has used Comodo Antivirus before ?

Been using Only that for 4 years now, I have YET to have a single problem ... EXCELLENT product ...

shivanem
09-27-2014, 09:37 PM
I used it before, but now I think Nod32 is better... but maybe i'm wrong...

praetor10
10-28-2014, 11:08 PM
Right now I'm using Comodo Antivirus as part of Comodo Internet Security and I'm happy with it.
I use malwarebytes as a backup to that.

I once used avast in conjunction with Comodo firewall but I found that the two programs didn't play well together on my system.
Also, if you use a vpn, don't run malwarebytes at the same time because it can interfere with the OpenVPN protocol.

Randall1022
07-21-2015, 11:27 PM
I use trend micro. It really slows down my computer. I have a ton of memory so don't understand. Does anyone know of a setting that can't help it run smoother?

Skiz
07-22-2015, 05:28 AM
You just bumped a thread that no one has posted in in almost a year. The original post is 12 years old.

Locked.