As secure as you can be...

xtheunknown0 said:
You mean Kaspersky Internet Security for "single" computers?
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What ever you want, Yes i mean KIS, and actually i think it is cheaper to buy for 3pc

lawson_jl said:
Yes it's called common sense and it's the only thing that can do a 100% job of keeping your computer from getting infected is you. The problem with AV software is that the malware has to be on your system before it can detect it and no AV is 100%. You don't even need an AV is your half way intellegent about your web surfing.
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Yes but, you never know which website could be infected, it could be the very website you trust, but one day, someone might Hack it, and you will get a virus, it is better to be more protective,

But overall if someone really wants to steal you details or do something with your computer (i.e. the government) they will be able to do it without any problems. Could take them a while though, lol
 
the original reason for me posting this thread was to find out how people would build their own security package...

I know all about the usual security suites but am a firm believer that if one of their components is broken then the whole lot can come down all in one go.. which is why I think its better to have different protection from different vendors...
 
mackemking said:
the original reason for me posting this thread was to find out how people would build their own security package...

I know all about the usual security suites but am a firm believer that if one of their components is broken then the whole lot can come down all in one go.. which is why I think its better to have different protection from different vendors...
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Ignorance can make the best security useless. It's best to have a hardware firewall (a router is easiest, you can also make a linux box if you require advanced stuff.) AV programs are only as good as the user lets them be. It can't keep you from downloading something with a virus, it can keep you from opening it but you can still override that decision. The sad thing about AV programs is that they will slow your computer down, even the most lightweight of AV programs will increase I/O operations because they have to scan your files. Having multiple protection programs just compounds the problem and since AV programs often use low-level drivers, they can conflict with eachother. Knowledge is the best antivirus.
 
Cameldude said:
Better safe then sorry mate, Have the AV, even though you might not need it.
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Of course use AV, just don't stop there. there is much more you can do to make your compuetr much more secure such as Do not use a admin account, keep all programs updated, remove any program you don't use, use software restriction policy, disable auotoplay, enable auto update etc etc
 
netguysc said:
Of course use AV, just don't stop there. there is much more you can do to make your compuetr much more secure such as Do not use a admin account, keep all programs updated, remove any program you don't use, use software restriction policy, disable auotoplay, enable auto update etc etc
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Sorry misunderstood what you said, xD,
 
Well you need to get your tin foil hat that will protect people from stealing your brain waves...

All kidding aside

The best security is done in layers. Start at the router level of your home network and ensure a few things are running. Run at least WPA wireless encryption with a strong passkey. Then make sure you have firewalls and security software on your computers. Then make sure there is the human element of checking your system because the software will do its job and will auto update and run all by itself but that doesn't guarantee anything.

You need to be involved and check, make sure you don't go to malicious sites and make sure you check the software to make sure it is doing it's jobs. Read the log files, read the readme files of that software and learn how it works.

Most of the times when something gets through it is because no one was looking for it, then again, sometimes you can't prevent some things from happening. I have been fooled a few times with active x controls on work computers which looked very legit and even had certificates, but it was all spoofed. I don't use IE on any of my personal systems, but I had to for some work machines. Sometimes hackers are very very tricky.
 
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