Re: [nukkad] Virus protection--suggestions Reviewed

[Shaurya <>]

I dont think its fair to classify such things. Its not the anti virus that
matters, but the configuration of the software. The settings have to be
right, and have to be manually done because only the user knows what exactly
the internet is being used for.

I personally use a combination of NOD 32 Smart Security, Lavasoft Ad Aware
SE Professional, Windows Defender and Tune Up Utilities for my system, and
they work like a charm.

Regards,
Shaurya

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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