And what is recommended? Thanks
2007-01-10 00:48:54 · 16 answers · asked by teary chocolate 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Yes, as Spyware can still be planted into you PC. Try AVG, or even Yahoo as both have free programs that you can download to monitor + block Spyware.
2007-01-10 00:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by Joolz of Salopia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how you have Firefox setup. If you have good add-ons such as ad blockers, then browsing the internet is a lot safer. Also if you have Firefox set to delete cookies/internet files when you exit Firefox then the chances of getting spyware are reduced even more.
As far as spyware scanners go, Spybot Search and Destroy should do just fine for a person browsing the basic sites.
2007-01-10 09:50:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Anti spyware is necessary when surfing the net, not just with Firefox, but with any browser
its always a good idea to download a couple just to make sure what one might miss the other should catch. good free ones include
Spy sweeper
Spybot search and destroy
Add aware
Its always a good idea to have a fire wall running too Zone alarm is good
2007-01-10 09:00:22 · answer #3 · answered by Corneilius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its essential for any pc. FF is less risky but could still be hacked.
You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Also use Microsoft Defender and their online scans.
And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - find the Adblocker plugin to speed up your web browsing.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks/blocks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
2007-01-10 09:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Better to be on safeside. You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. You insatll a standard antivirus soft ware such as Norton, AVG , Avast ( free antivirus software and Ad-aware, Ewido ( free spyware removers). You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2007-01-16 22:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better to be on safeside. You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. You insatll a standard antivirus soft ware such as Norton, AVG , Avast ( free antivirus software and Ad-aware, Ewido ( free spyware removers). You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2007-01-10 22:22:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well
To download Mozilla Firefox for free you can click here http://j.mp/1p6kshj
It is one of the best avaible browser of the web.
2014-09-11 14:44:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You ought to have these anyway Norton Macafee are not expensive for the security they give i use also with mcafee registry mechanic and privacy guardian £31 / year cheap and cheerful is good but pay and you usually get all the ding bangs we are being watched everywhere be careful my friend found the programme who watched him the most was NTL he emailed them asking why and it stopped
2007-01-16 08:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by retroman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO/YES Firefox has a built in anti-spyware and is being updated weekly. But if your solidary on pure protection i would say yes buy one.
If you do decide to buy one you should checkout 2cows.com they offer free anit-spywear, firewall.. But for even more saftey NOTRON ANTI-virus with built in spy-wear
2007-01-10 08:58:11 · answer #9 · answered by karl_xxx_xxx 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes even though firefox has an antispyware just in case. the one firefox gives lags up a little
2007-01-16 23:14:19 · answer #10 · answered by Ben D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋