BleepingComputer.com: Kaspersky?

I have just mad the switch from CA to Kaspersky, are there any tips out there that I should be aware of.

Phil

Hello OldPhil.

Not sure what you mean by tips. If you are talking about any tips about Kaspersky, then I'm not sure but if you're referring to some general guidelines on how to stay safe using the internet there are some that you should be aware of.

Preventing Infections in the Future

Please also have a look at the following links, giving some advice and Tips to protect yourself against malware and reduce the potential for re-infection:

• So How did I get infected?
  
• Microsoft - 'Security at home'
  
• Miekies' prevention suggestions
  
• Hardening Windows Security - Part 1 & Part 2.
  
• IE Recommended Minimal Security Settings" - "How to Secure Your Web Browser".
  
• Use Task Manager to close pop-up messages to safely exit malware attacks.

• Avoid gaming sites, underground web pages, pirated software sites, and peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs. They are a security risk which can make your computer susceptible to a smörgåsbord of malware infections, remote attacks, exposure of personal information, and identity theft. Many malicious worms and Trojans spread across P2P file sharing networks, gaming and underground sites. Users visiting such pages may see innocuous-looking banner ads containing code which can trigger pop-up ads and Flash ads that install viruses, Trojans and spyware. Ads are a target for hackers because they offer a stealthy way to distribute malware to a wide range of Internet users. The best way to reduce the risk of infection is to avoid these types of web sites and not use any P2P applications. Read P2P Software User Advisories and Risks of File-Sharing Technology.

I recommend you regularly visit the Windows Update Site!

• Lots of Hacking/Trojans use the methods found (plugged by the updates) that have not been stopped by people not updating.
  
• By updating your machine, you have one less headache!
  
• Update ALL Critical updates and any other Windows updates for services/programs that you use.
  
• If you wish, you can also use automatic updates. This is a good thing to have if you want to be up-to-date all the time, but can also be a bit of an annoyance due to its handling and the sizes of the updates. If you wish to turn on automatic updates then you will find here is a nice little article about turning on automatic updates.
  
• Note that it will download them for you, but you still have to actually click install.
  
• If you do not want to have automatic updates turned on, or are on dial-up, you can always download updates seperately at: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.

It is also a good idea to check for the latest versions of commonly installed applications that are regularly patched to fix vulnerabilities. You can check these by visiting Secunia Software Inspector and Calendar of Updates.

For a nice list of freeware programmes in all categories, please have a look at this thread with freeware products that are regarded as useful by the users of this forum: Commonly Used Freeware Replacements.

With Regards,
Extremeboy

Configuration tips for Kaspersky can be found here:

The somewhat informed user guides to Kaspersky 2009, Everything you didn't need to know.............

Thanks guys I have been to all their site spots, being a new program to me I need to get use to its format. I ran CA since the early 80's I knew it inside out.

Phil