+- STD (https://www.superturbodiesel.com/std)
+-- Forum: Other (https://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/forumdisplay.php?fid=19)
+--- Forum: Open (https://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/forumdisplay.php?fid=13)
+--- Thread: computer security programs, best type? (/showthread.php?tid=2619)
computer security programs, best type? - JB3 - 05-14-2011
So the other day, my formerly vista basic powered Dell PC, then retrofitted to a back alley copy of window's 7, was infected with a virus, and had to be wiped completely.
Fortunately, I had all my work and personal files backed up, but still a pain in the ass, and somehow I lost my $150 dollar copy of microsoft office, so that was lost.
Anyway, I was using Mcaffee, which did not notice the virus, which came in the form of appearing like a security program telling you that you have a virus, followed by destroying programs. It ended up erasing Mcaffee, which was kind of amusing viewed objectively.
Im now using Kaspersky, which does seem more active, but now im gunshy. Don't want to use Mcaffee again after that, and theres also Norton. Anybody have any other advice? Is Kaspersky a good security program?
RE: computer security programs, best type? - yankneck696 - 05-14-2011
I use Spybot & AVG. Both free & work well. Keep them updated & you should be fine. I also have MalwareBytes which is a good repair tool for when your situation happens.
When I had the same thing happen a year ago, I shut down IE & then restarted my puter in safe mode, ran Malwarebytes, then restored to a previous date.
The malware you got just hides software so that you cannot find it, so far as I can tell.
Most importantly, check any links before clicking on them. Especially on Facebook. If you hover your pointer over the link, look at what the address is. If it looks completely jumbled with numbers & letters, stay away.
Ed
RE: computer security programs, best type? - larsalan - 05-14-2011
(05-14-2011, 08:27 AM)yankneck696 I use Spybot & AVG. Both free & work well. Keep them updated & you should be fine. I also have MalwareBytes which is a good repair tool for when your situation happens.
When I had the same thing happen a year ago, I shut down IE & then restarted my puter in safe mode, ran Malwarebytes, then restored to a previous date.
The malware you got just hides software so that you cannot find it, so far as I can tell.
Most importantly, check any links before clicking on them. Especially on Facebook. If you hover your pointer over the link, look at what the address is. If it looks completely jumbled with numbers & letters, stay away.
Ed
I am of the impression that using more than one full time anti-virus program is a no-no. A massive waste of resources. Malwarebytes is great however.
Maybe also add peerblock or whatever it's new name is. Also free and blocks connections to a huge list of shady domains. Not really scanning for viruses just avoiding some bad neighborhoods.
RE: computer security programs, best type? - yankneck696 - 05-14-2011
I just run the Spybot manually each week as a precaution. The AVG scans everything & is on all the time.
Ed
RE: computer security programs, best type? - TheDon - 05-17-2011
I second or third AVG
RE: computer security programs, best type? - 300D50 - 05-17-2011
AVG free works for me.
RE: computer security programs, best type? - 300SD81 - 05-18-2011
AVG is good, but I don't like having any kind of always-on product, always seems to make things slower.. Its more important to learn what not to click. Haven't had one in 5 years, running zero protection. (alternating monthly scans with TrendMicro and BitDefender just in case)
RE: computer security programs, best type? - JB3 - 05-19-2011
(05-18-2011, 09:53 PM)300SD81 AVG is good, but I don't like having any kind of always-on product, always seems to make things slower.. Its more important to learn what not to click. Haven't had one in 5 years, running zero protection. (alternating monthly scans with TrendMicro and BitDefender just in case)
famous last words!
Im pretty sure I clicked on something that looked exactly like something I actually would receive, like a tracking number on a fake UPS email, when I actually had a package I was tracking, so I was expecting that kind of email. They prey on that kind of mistake when they send a virus to enough people
Much easier to say "dont click" that then to act it out. I hadn't really ever had a major virus in my time owning computers, now going back 15 years or so, but I still back up my stuff constantly, and fortunately I lucked out having made a recent backup before this snafu. Only major loss was the microsoft program.
Ill check out AVG, so far very pleased with Kaspersky though
RE: computer security programs, best type? - Captain America - 05-19-2011
Yeah I have never had protection and never had a problem. Little kids are the worst - and I don't have any so .... No worries!
RE: computer security programs, best type? - 300D50 - 05-19-2011
I'm laughing my pants off.
The phrasing and double meaning of "protection"!
RE: computer security programs, best type? - yankneck696 - 05-19-2011
OK, use a Hefty Steel Sack !!!
Ed
RE: computer security programs, best type? - Captain America - 05-20-2011
(05-19-2011, 04:26 PM)300D50 I'm laughing my pants off.
The phrasing and double meaning of "protection"!
Kinda cool how that turned out. Eh? haha. Oh crap, made myself laugh at you laughing at me