I would like to know the minimun security I should have for web browsing, email, messenger etc. Also, are there places I can get the security free until I decide what security suite I want to purchase? It is for a brief time only. Thank you in advance.
2007-01-16 10:28:21 · 13 answers · asked by NORTH WEST 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You should have at minimum:
1: a firewall. If you connect through a router it may already have one built in; if not, you want one and only one firewall on your computer. Some good free firewalls are available from http://www.jetico.com
http://www.comodo.com
http://www.zonelabs.com
2: an antivirus program. Again, you only want one activ e on your computer. Some good free antivirus programs:
http://www.avgfree.com
http://www.avast4home.com
3: antispyware programs. In this case, more is better -- different AS work different ways and no one catches everything. I recommend:
http://www.safer-networking.net (Spybot Search & Destroy)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com (Ad-Aware SE)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com (SpywareBlaster)
4: Keep your operating system and software patched with the latest security updates. I post periodic alerts about security updates and threats at http://helpmemike.livejournal.com
5: Use sensible precautions: don't click on attachments or links in email you aren't expecting, even if they appear to come from someone you know.
2007-01-16 10:56:52 · answer #1 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The least you should get is a firewall program, and an anti-virus program. Others such as things that have to do with spyware removal, spam email filtering, etc. are good to have too. If you go to www.download.com , they have a huge section on all kinds of stuff like that, some are free trials of programs you pay for, and some are actually 100% free, and work very well. Personally, I use Norton Internet Security 2006, which is paid for, and then Ad-Aware is what I use for anti-spyware, which is an example of what you can get from the site above. IMO, Ad-Aware is very thorough in its scans, and very reliable, better than some products you pay for. I hope this post helps, good luck.
Edit-
http://www.download.com/Security-Spyware/2001-2023_4-0.html?tag=dir
Go there, shows all of their security stuff, and has review from other users so you can pick what is likely best for you.
2007-01-16 10:41:46 · answer #2 · answered by Cerebrus 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get avira anti-vir personal edition it is the best free antivirus and has the best detection rates out of the 3 free av's and has a 95 percent detection rate where as avast has 88 and avg 85 and is also low on memory usage, i have used it with spyware terminator and kerio personal firewall and have had no problems and all are free
http://www.free-av.com/
Avira offers: 1.Extensive Malware Recognition of viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, worms, etc. 2.Automatic incremental updates of antivirus signatures, engine and entire software 3.Permanent virus protection, with Virus Guard real time monitoring 4.Install and configuration in just a couple of steps, setup to protect your PC in minutes 5.Virus protection against known and unknown threats, using an advanced heuristic system 6.Scheduler where you can set the scanner to make automatic virus scans or updates on your system 7.Forum and phone support
for antispyware get ad-aware by lavasoft and scan like every 1-2 weeks
also for realtime monitoring of spyware get spywareterminator
www.spywareterminator.com
2007-01-16 11:46:22 · answer #3 · answered by mocho22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost: Make sure that your operating system is up-to-date. Assuming that you're using Windows this means: Turn automatic updates on, thus making sure your PC gets the monthly security patches released by Microsoft.
Firewall: The Windows firewall is good enough for most cases.
Antivirus: AVG (-> http://free.grisoft.com ) or avast! (-> http://www.avast.com ) are decent free antivirus programs.
Spyware protection: Windows Defender (-> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx ) ties in nicely with the operating system and protects your PC from all kinds of nasty spy- and adware.
2007-01-16 10:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by Frank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you're finding at are antiviruses. it fairly is not information superhighway protection. They test your computing device for viruses that they be attentive to approximately. they have a database of popular viruses that are as much as date once you're online. I even have for my area used AVG and Avast. I at the instant use Avast. in case you have a broadband connection, then you certainly will want a firewall besides that can assist you you with your protection. some broadband routers have a firewall equipped in. in case you decide on one on your computing device, then you certainly can get zone alarm for loose. The firewall assist you to be attentive to what classes on your computing device are tyring to apply the internet.
2016-10-31 07:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by uday 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The minimum security programs you should have is a firewall and antivirus.
There are free antivirus and firewall programs around.
Free firewalls:
http://www.download.com/Filseclab-Personal-Firewall-Professional-Edition/3000-10435_4-10421598.html?part=dl-Filseclab&subj=dl&tag=button - Filscecab
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download1056.html - Outpost Firewall Free
http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/1001_cnet_zdnet/zlsSetup_65_737_000_en.exe - ZoneAlarm Free
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sygate_Personal_Firewall_Free_d3356.html - Sygate Personal Firewall
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Comodo_Personal_Firewall_d5033.html - Comodo Personal Firewall
http://www.jetico.com/jpfwall.exe - Jetico Personal Firewall
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Kerio-Download.cfm - Kerio
Free antivirus:
http://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free/setup/avg75free_432a861.exe - AVG Antivirus
http://www.free-av.com/down/windows/antivir_workstation_win7u_en_h.exe - AntiVir for Windows 2000 and XP
http://www.free-av.com/down/windows/antivir_workstation_win7_en_h.exe - AntiVir for Windows 9x and ME
http://files.avast.com/iavs4pro/setupeng.exe - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/clamwin/clamwin-0.88.7-setup.exe?download - Clamwin
There's also Winpooch ( http://sourceforge.net/projects/winpooch/ ), which works just as good.
2007-01-16 12:08:55 · answer #6 · answered by ndmmxiaomayi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the very least:
1st... you should make sure your OS is up-to-date... especially if you have windows xp... you should have SP2 (service pack 2) installed along with all the other updates that were released after that.
2nd.. you should have a decent Anti-Virus program... you can get AVG Free Edition from here ---> http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5#avg-anti-virus-free
3rd.. you should also have a good Anti-Spyware scanner/blocker... you can download "Ad-aware SE" / "Spybot Search & Destroy" / and "Spyware Blaster" from here --->
Ad-aware SE:
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
Spybot Search & Destroy:
http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1
Spyware Blaster:
http://www.download.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022_4-10486084.html?tag=lst-0-1
all 3 of these programs are free and safe to use... just make sure once you download and install them that you update them...
4th... if you are using Windows XP ... which most people should have by now... make sure you enable xp's built-in "Firewall"... here is how you do that: ---> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/security/winfirewall.mspx
.... there... with all this you should be pretty secure.....
enjoy! :D
2007-01-16 10:57:10 · answer #7 · answered by PC-Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need 2 things
1.)spyware protection, I suggest you get adaware se personal which is free at www.lavasoft.com
2.) Virus protection, I suggest Trend Micro's antivirus - PC Cillin, it is not freeware but it will take up the least amount of processor usage and will provide the most effective virus protection there is.
2007-01-16 10:56:57 · answer #8 · answered by Sephirox 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to Download.com and click on PC Starter Kit then Security
the first 3 programs you should/must have installed on your computer
A firewall
An Anti-Virus and
A adware/spyware removal tool
http://www.download.com/2001-12350_4-0.html
2007-01-16 10:42:46 · answer #9 · answered by Çlïgér4™ ♂ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need a software firewall, which WinXp provides and works well and you need an anti virus program. on the higher side one needs a hardware firewall (router) and malware software.
Free: Try AVG. (anti virus) and Spybot S&D.( Malware Scanner)
The later is verry effective.
2007-01-16 10:49:40 · answer #10 · answered by Will M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋