Re: [nukkad] Virus protection--suggestions Reviewed

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Thank you Manoj, for an excellent and informative post.

On Feb 19, 2008 9:12 PM, Manoj Pai  wrote:
> Am glad that we have several well informed tech nerds
> around in this list. Let me fill in the gaps, which
> have escaped the attention of the majority. Instead of
> covering just virus protection, I put forward some of
> the internet security options available for Win
> platform. We can discuss the other OS platform in
> another thread.
>
> Anti Virus:-
>
> Mean Drake, I am afraid, Comodo Anti-virus, though
> free does not qualify to be included even in the top
> 10 anti-virus list. Sai, several USB worms escaped
> being detected by AVG Free. Older version of McAfee
> (2003 versions) Anti-virus could detect these worms,
> while the latest version AVG could not. Even the
> latest Beta Version of AVG 8 failed to identify
> several worms that spread through pen drive as well as
> VPN connections.
>
> Here is where Avast Home versions of Anti-virus
> performs well, which many in the list have already
> recommended. Bit defender and Kaspersky are better,
> but are commercial ones. So Avast should qualify here.
>
> Firewall:-
>
> The latest version of Comodo Personal Firewall beats
> the rest hands down. Even the nearest contenders is
> miles behind. If you are on Win 98 platform, I would
> recommend Zonealarm.
>
> Anti-Spyware :-
>
> Pravin has rightly recommended Spybot Search &
> Destroy. Its excellent. You might also like to
> activate the resident monitor - "Teatimer" in Spybot
> S&D. Spybot S&D also takes care of browser hijacker
> and other malwares.  In addition to Spybot S&D you can
> also download and install Spywareblaster and
> Spywareguard, especially if you use IE. Both are free
> and easy to use. AdAware 2007 from LavasoftUSA comes a
> close second.
>
> Browsers :-
>
> It was kind of Maloy to recommend Firefox, but one may
> note that some of the recent worms like Orkut worm,
> Hate Mozilla worm etc. had attacked Firefox and
> Mozilla browsers. Opera was also under severe attack
> of the virulent kind, not long ago. Which ever browser
> you use, make sure that you install all of the above -
> Anti virus, Firewall, Anti spyware and anti browser
> hijacker programs.
>
> Also do switch over to the latest version like IE7,
> Firefox 2, Opera 9 and so on. All these browsers have
> anti-phishing tools.
>
> Anti-Rootkit :-
>
> Here is one that has escaped the attention of our
> nukkad members. Though this is a tiny program provided
> free by almost all vendors, AVG performs well here.
>
> There are other security tools too like anti-spam ware
> and others. May I recommend that you buy the latest
> issue of Digit magazine. The February 2008 issue, have
> included a demi sized Fast Track booklet which gives a
> detailed information on the web essentials including
> security. Costing Rs.125/- with free DVD etc. cannot
> possibly burn a hole in your pocket.
>
> While we have discussed most of the free wares, why
> dont you try some of the commercially available
> security softwares. Especially the good ones. The
> Kaspersky Internet Security is excellent and offers
> all of the above. It costs less than 1K. The Beta
> Version of AVG 8 is free and also offers all security
> features including the web shield and anti-root kit.
> Currently its free for use till 1st of March.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Manoj Pai
> --- "Dr.M.C. Gupta"  wrote:
>
> > Request to members--
> >
> > My Norton antivirus program is expired. I need to
> > instal an antivirus
> > program with the following characteristics--
> >
> > 1. Free
> >
> > 2. Available for long term [3 months trial versions
> > are a headache in
> > themselves]
> >
> > 3. Preferably with firewall
> >
> > 4. Easy to install
> >
> > Please send suggestions / recommendations,
> > especially if you have tried it.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > M C Gupta
> >
>
>
>
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