what is best way to protect pc against internet security threats,hack proof etc.?

Answer 1

Buy yourself an internet security suite. I woild go with Tren Micro PC Cillin or Zonealarm Internet Security. I would avoid Nortons and MacAffee, they tend to be resource hogs. Also you can goto certain sites like geekstogo.com and create your own security suite for free.

Answer 2

Don't turn on your PC and live in a bubble :)
If that is not the answer you are looking for, you can try this for a less perfect internet security system:

First off, download ATF Cleaner and delete all temporary files where malware can hide. Make sure you set your Windows Explorer to show all hidden system files before you run ATF.

Update your antivirus. If you do not have one, download and install AVG or Avast!. They are free.

Also install and update:
1. Ad-Aware SE
2. Spybot Search and Destroy
3. Windows Defender (free from Microsoft)
4. Microsoft Malware Remover (free also)
5. SpywareBlaster
6. Ewido
7. Google Toolbar
8. McAfee SiteAdvisor
9. Firewall like Comodo Personal Firewall or Sygate Personal Firewall
10. CWShredder - there are 2 versions. Make sure you install both the last Merijn version and the latest version from TrendMicro.
11. About:Buster
12. HijackThis

Update them RIGHT AFTER YOU INSTALL THEM.

All the above are FREEWARE. All of them are easily Googleble.

Reboot to Safe Mode and run your antivirus, #1-4, 6, 10 (both versions) & 11.

Reboot in Normal Mode. Run HijackThis (or HJT for short). DO NOT REPAIR OR FIX anything that it will list in its scan log. Just copy the whole log.

Register for free at MCH Forums:
http://mycomputerheadaches.tz4.com

After you register, post your HJT scan log at the above site, specifically at the System Security Forum. Precede your posting with a detailed description of your problem. And use a descriptive subject line. For example:
WinXP: Yahoo Messenger infection

Be patient. OJ, our resident HJT expert, has a life outside of his cyberlife. So just wait until he responds. Do read all the postings at the Announcements Forum to follow what you need to do as an MCH member.

I strongly recommend that you back up the registry before making any changes to your Registry. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify the specified subkeys only. For instructions on how to make a backup of the Windows registry:
How to back up Windows Registry
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/199762382617?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam

Note: If the Registry Editor does not open, the worm has made changes to the registry that prevent it from running. To fix this, download and run the Tool to reset shell\open\command registry keys, which also fixes this problem:
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2004-050614-0532-99

Our sister Yahoogroup is:
MCH Yahoogroup
http://mch.tz4.com

Answer 3

Besides installing antiVirus, anti spyware and Firewall, you should always be careful whenever download a file from internet. Always virus scan attachment, don't download software unless recommended from trusted source or from popular destination like http://download.com . Don't download anything using p2p , at least anything else mp3 and mpg files.
And use Mcafee siteadvisor to be sure that the website you viewing is clean.
Try to switch to Firefox, if not already done so.

Answer 4

Zone Alarm is a good free program. Also check out:

http://www.grc.com

Click on "Shields-Up" to scan your system for open ports. Lots of good information for PC security.

Answer 5

Kaspersky is an excellent anti-virus program and should be able to clean the virus from your system. For help, you can go to the 24/7 support forum and ask for help in its removal. Be sure to state your operating system and Kaspersky product in your query. Let them know the exact virus name also. They'll walk you through its removal.

Answer 6

The best way to protect your computer is with education. This site
has some good info and free tools. Good luckhttp://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html

Answer 7

Try to use trend micro products , and always keep it up-to-date for the last security updates that allows you to keep these threats away

Answer 8

Try some of these:

Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Malware, Dialers, Popups:
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3003-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=tab_rev
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
http://www.download.com/Bazooka-Adware-and-Spyware-Scanner/3000-8022-10247782.html
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sgdownload.html
http://www.safer-networking.org/
http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10379544.html
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/download/
Online Scanners:
http://www.webroot.com/consumer/products/spysweeper/freescan.html?
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.php
http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/
Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Malware, Dialers, Popups Lists:
http://www.softpedia.com/catList/104
http://www.download.com/Adware-Spyware-Removal/3150-8022_4-0.html?tag=dir
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html
http://www.filehippo.com/software/antispyware/setarea
http://www.soft32.com/s/Windows/Security/AntiSpyware/3-9-0-0.html
Antivirus:
http://www.grisoft.com/
http://www.avast.com/
http://www.free-av.com/
Antivirus Lists:
http://www.softpedia.com/catList/1
http://www.download.com/Antivirus/3150-2239_4-0.html?tag=dir
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads29.html
http://www.filehippo.com/software/antivirus/
http://www.soft32.com/s/Windows/Security/Antivirus/3-1-0-0.html
Firewall:
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en&lid=staticcomp_za
Firewall Lists:
http://www.softpedia.com/catList/97
http://www.download.com/Firewalls/3150-10435_4-0.html?tag=dir
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads34.html
http://www.filehippo.com/software/firewalls/
http://www.soft32.com/s/Windows/Security/Firewalls/3-5-0-0.html
IP Blocker:
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/peerguardian/pg2-050918-nt.exe?download
Browser:
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
Email, News, RSS:
http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/
System Cleaner:
http://www.ccleaner.com/
System Cleaning List:
http://www.softpedia.com/catList/98
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads12.html
http://www.filehippo.com/software/cleaning/
System Info:
http://www.softpedia.com/catList/92
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads9.html
http://www.soft32.com/s/Windows/System_Utilities/System_Tools/3-50-0-0.html

Answer 9

use a router

Answer 10

don't switch it on.