How can I make sure that I am not being atyttacked by a friggin' hacker. I use spy bot, asawre by AVG and I

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Answer 1

Download ZoneAlarm for your computer.

There is a simple but free version, and you can block anything coming in or out. The first time you have to give permission for a program to "call" out-bound, but you can click a box to remember the setting, so that you don't have to OK it every time. You can also let it do a 1 time thing by not clicking the check box.

All the other stuff listed above works well too.

And, your service provider should have measures in place to stop attacks/viruses/worms. If not, get a new service provider.

Answer 2

1.) Install firewall software, there are a number of free ones available.
2.) Buy and install a hardware firewall, such a a router. Go to your local computer store, and ask for a router with built-in firewall. There are many brands, and they are quite reasonably priced.

These two things should offer a reasonable level of security. While many people disagree with me on this next point, but if you have an always-on connection to the Internet such as DSL or cable modem, Shut your computer off when you're not using it, think of it a abstinence for your computer. Besides, you'll save energy.

Answer 3

Firstly update and run your anti-virus product. You can also run a free online scan as well as some malware can actually corrupt or disable your resident security products. Here are a few online scans you can run:
Trend - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Panda - http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ActiveScan.htm
Norton - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

Second download, update and run scans using the following products:
SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
Spybot S&D (free version requires manual updating)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
AVG AntiSpyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php

(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after downloading and updating)

Third, after cleaning your system, disable System Restore, reboot and re-enable System Restore when you log back on. This will clear the malware that may still be lurking in System Restore, which could be reinstalled should you need to rollback at some point. Additionally, a reboot may be required to complete the malware removal process.

Lastly, you may also want to install the following tool. It is free and requires you to check for and enable updates manually once a week or so. It uses no system resources.
SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
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If you still suspect you have malware, you may want to consider joining a tech group that specializes in providing manual instructions on malware identification and eradication.

Free technical help forums

AumHa Forums
http://aumha.net/index.php
Bleeping Computers
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
Spybot S&D Forums
http://forums.spybot.info/
Lavasoft Forums
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/
Spyware Info Forums
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=79038
GeekstoGo
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/forums.html

Answer 4

Switch to a linux or bsd based OS or at least have one as a firewall

http://www.distrowatch.com

Answer 5

1st,turn off system restore. all programs--accessories----system tools--system restore--settings--drive ( c )--check OFF box and use slider to restore 10% memory to you by sliding it to left and stop at 3%.
control panel--internet options--general--temp files--delete.cookies--delete.history--delete and set days to keep to 0.privacy--advanced--override--allow 1st party--BLOCK 3rd party cookies.advanced--active x--uncheck unsafe or unsigned.
all programs--accessories--system tools--disk clean--drive ( c ),run and delete files.all programs--administrative tools--services--alerter and messenger services--right click--select properties--select disable from drop down menu. download/install/update/run protection programs in source link/s.now return to system restore and click create new restore point. name it and you're clean and done !

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