Anti hacking software?

Question

Please recommend a good and free anti-hacking software. Someone is continuosly using my computer to download things and eating upon my monthly download limit(only 650 MB :-( ). For the last two months, my download limit expired before 20th. So, this month I switched over to genuine Win XP and maximised my security. And when I saw the download page today, it showed 175 MB!! Please don't recommend firewalls, because I have Zone Alarm.

Thanks a lot!

Thanks so much for the response!

Answer 1

You'll need to be more specific on the download window it gives you. Which program shows you that download window?

Noone would benefit from downloading through your computer since that would slow them down and if you configured ZoneAlarm properly, it would be blocked. This sounds more like automatic updates or a spyware downloader.

You could try to scan your computer with AVG antispyware or online at http://housecall.trendmicro.com

Answer 2

You got to understand that it there is not such thing as Anti Hacking Software. There is so many ways to hack a system that it would be impossible for software to detect all of them.

You can however buy products to protect you in some cases.

Anti Virus software will stop Virus/Trojans and sometimes Spyware. Try AVG or Avast both are free.

Firewall will stop most attacks to gain entry on your system. I like zone alram which you already have.

Spyware/Adware scanners will help stop people from downloading spying software and Advertising software on your computer.


To patch Windows go here-
Keep Windows Updated by going to Tools at the top of Internet Explorer and selecting Windows Update this patches holes in the Windows Operating System that allow hackers to enter your computer.

Answer 3

There is no such thing Instead you create layers of security to protect yourself from potential hackers Make sure you have a firewall protecting your computers from those on the Internet; most broadband routers come with a stateful firewall built in. Either way regularly check for updates especially security updates If you're a business then install an IDS (intrusion detection system) to monitor Internet connections and other areas at risk or deemed to be security sensitive; Not only do you want to want to know if you're being hacked you definitely need to know when you've been hacked Don't open up ports on the firewall to internal devices unless you put them in a separate DMZ (de-militarised zone) and are willing to risk letting those computers be hacked Install anti-virus software on all computers and keep it up to date. This should also protect you from most malware on web sites and sent in emails Install software firewalls on all computers, keep it up to date and only allow access for applications that genuinely need it; don't answer yes every time the firewall asks if you want to grant to access just because it makes your life easier Use strong passwords for your user accounts, regularly change them and don't tell anyone about them. If more than one person needs to use a computer give them their own account Keep your operating system up to date with patches Stick to well known web sites to reduce the risk of malware infecting your computer. If you must browse dodgy sites then create a virtual computer and snapshot it. Set this to revert to the snapshot every time its powered off to avoid any malware taking permanent hold Don't click on links on emails you receive, however genuine they may seem. Check the URL by highlighting it or copy and paste tit into notepad or something similar instead. If it is OK then paste it into the web browser If you're using Windows steer clear of Internet Explorer as your browser. It has too many hooks into the operating system to risk using it Remove Java from computers because it's been flagged by the US Department of Homeland Security as a security risk that's too complicated to fix any time soon. If you must use it then make sure it's kept up to date but keep it disabled when it's not needed. Enable it when you must use it but disable it once you're done. Better yet create a virtual computer that you're willing to risk A long laundry list I know but that doesn't even cover social engineering...

Answer 4

download ad aware se personal from lavasoft or at www.filehippo.com This will remove all the spies and they won't affect your system.

Download netcraft which is so small and will tell you how much a site is risky and if it is original or virus etc....Download it at toolbar.netcraft.com

Does anybody else use your pc? If yes download some non harmful spies, like spy buddy, go for a free trial....or try any spy, you will know who is hacking u

Answer 5

Security starts with hardening your box properly shutting down ports, disabling sharing, using strong passwords, Limiting Administrative Privileges (XP-Pro) etc going through a check list
with a fine tooth comb to make sure you didn't miss anything!

Answer 6

try xoftspy it is the best