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 Apr 9 2007, 05:56 PM
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I'm curious if theres a free program for security? Such as antivirus and firewalls. I'm tired of running Smitfraud. Even as we speak I'm getting pop ups! Thanks. Cliff Moderator Edit: Moved topic to more appropriate forum. ~ Animal This post has been edited by Animal: Apr 9 2007, 07:43 PM |
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Apr 9 2007, 06:23 PM
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 Bleepin' Night Watchman Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,762 Joined: 5-December 05 From: The City of Saint Francis, by the western sea Member No.: 43,307 |
Check out this thread:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic3616.html --------------------  |
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Apr 9 2007, 06:51 PM
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 Forum Addict Group: Global Moderator Posts: 20,576 Joined: 11-April 04 From: Chicago, Il. Member No.: 113 |
One needs several layers applications to maintain a secure computer.
1. A firewall 2. One resident Anti-virus with real-time protection 3. Several anti-spyware applications. AmazingAndrew has linked to a list of free security applications that are used by your fellow Members. Keeping these applications up-to-date, as well as making sure you install all MS critical patches is the first step. Understanding how to use your browser's default settings, reading any POP E-mails in plain text, and being extremely careful about what---and from whom---you download anything is a second step. This BC Tutorial is well worth reading, and makes recommendations that will help keep your computer secure: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial82.html I hope this helps, John -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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Apr 9 2007, 07:47 PM
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 Bleepin' Animin Group: Site Admin Posts: 5,775 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Now On... Member No.: 31,547 |
There is also this list of resources pinned: Antivirus, Antimalware, And Antispyware Resources
-------------------- The Internet is so big, so powerful and pointless that for some people it is a complete substitute for life. Andrew Brown  "On the keyboard of life, always keep one finger on the escape key." — Scott Adams. |
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Apr 9 2007, 10:46 PM
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 Bleepin' Janitor Group: Global Moderator Posts: 13,432 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513 |
• "The Ten Most Dangerous Things Users Do Online".
• "Seven ways to keep your search history private". • "How did I get infected?, With steps so it does not happen again!". -------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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