Great post, these will come in very handy with me when i reformat my pc and gotta reinstall my shit
I keep a guide to computer security up on a few sites. I decided to update it for you guys in honor of joining the ranks of mods. I won't provide all programs, just the ones I feel will benefit people the most.LegendI. Active Protection
* = recommended
# = notable
$ = not free
! = advanced users only
Antivirus
standalone:
*avast!
#Avira Anti-Virus
Microsoft Security Essentials
$nod32
if you want a full security suite:
$*Norton Internet Security 2011
Firewall
you don't need a software firewall if you have an internet security suite
*Comodo
- use only the firewall (and deactivate defense +)
!$#Online Armor
!$Outpost Firewall
Second Opinion Scanners
*Prevx
- Run it along side your AV.
- Don't bother paying for the cleanup or safe-online. If it detects something use your on demand scanners to ensure your computer is safe.
- Runs in the cloud so uses little to no system resources
II. On Demand
Scanners
Run these every month, or if you think your computer is infected.
*Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
*SUPERAntiSpyware
*Hitman Pro
- don't buy it, just use it as a second opinion on demand scanner
- it runs multiple scanners at the same time in the cloud
#Emsisoft Anti-Malware
III. Browser Security
Browsers
*Firefox
#Chrome
Addons
works with both browsers
*Web of Trust
*xmarks
- saves your bookmarks and passwords onto their secure server
- can sync across browsers and operating system (even onto mobile phones)
!#NoScript
DNS
*Norton DNS
#ClearCloud DNS
OpenDNS
IV. Hardening
(pseudo)HIPS
$*WinPatrol
- great, light on resources, multipurpose program for a one time payment
- advanced task manager
- keeps tracks of newly installed programs for quick virus removal
- easy program start up management
- more advanced features for more advanced users not listed above
Browser / Application Sandbox
$!*Sandboxie
*BufferZone
- 64bit version in beta - will come out soon - can try the beta here
Environmental Virtualization
Use one of these to test out new programs that don't need a restart, or allow someone else (or a young child) on your computer. When the computer is restarted while one of these programs is running, all changes will be reversed.
$*Shadow Defender
#returnil
Backup
offline:
*Paragon Free
$*Shadow Protect 4
#Keriver 1-Click Restore Free 2.1
online:
*CrashPlan
#Carbonite
Encryption
*TrueCrypt
- make encrypted containers or encrypt entire hard drives
- great for ensuring the safety of data you wouldn't want a thief to have if your computer gets stolen
Last edited by Bobbbb; 04-06-2011 at 01:21 PM.
Great post, these will come in very handy with me when i reformat my pc and gotta reinstall my shit
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onehit420: backstabber?
effshowٿ: you started the orgie without me!
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personally i dont use any of that except truecrypt (for my own personal reasons), but the info listed will definatly help those in the community keep thier pc's safe. the more advanced users like myself are fully aware of the black pits of the cyber world and welcome more posts of this nature to help those with lesser skills at defending themselves
thank you
sio
and who are u then mongo? his trusty steed he flys away on?
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effshowٿ: you backstabber!
onehit420: backstabber?
effshowٿ: you started the orgie without me!
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jacd was saying he had to buy new knee oads now we know why he is getting themn
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