Internet Security Tips...

[stoke]

DFantom - Thanks for the info. Now I can name my software. Good name.

 

[ic]

A jumble of urls...

Busy searching for some other urlz, but stumbled on the following bookmarks that n00bs might find useful:

http://www.cablemodemhelp.com/xpsurvivalguide.pdf

http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/gtm/securityguidance/articles/sec_win2000pro_p2p.mspx

http://www.sans.org/resources/

http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/HoaxBustersHome.html

http://www.ciac.org/ciac/index.html

http://cert.uni-stuttgart.de/archive/forensics/

http://www.canyouseeme.org/

http://www.sonic.net/wallwatcher/

http://www.petri.co.il/index.htm

http://labmice.techtarget.com/

http://www.ipcop.org/

http://www.smoothwall.org/

http://www.zelow.no/floppyfw/index.html

http://sourceforge.net/projects/devil-linux/

Disclaimer: I am not saying any of those links are useful, or not, they are just a few links I have bookmarked - I seriously need to organise my bookmarks properly bcos they're a jumble since I switched fro IE to Firefox .

 

[ic]

Very odd that noone suggested installing the following Anti-Malware proggies [for Windoze]:

• Spybot Search & Destroy
• Ad-Aware SE Personal
• Windows AntiSpyware (beta)

Anyways, I recommend getting them installed (at least two of them - preferably all 3), and run them regularly.

 

[jarr]

Very odd that noone suggested installing the following Anti-Malware proggies

Why is it odd that he suggested it? (couldn't resist)

 

[craigsa]

i use sygate - very good

 

[DFantom]

[*]Spybot Search & Destroy

Personally never tried but reports are that it ain't all that yet. I see version 1.4 came out on Monday or Tuesday though

[*]Ad-Aware SE Personal

This is my personal choice. Also a new version out last weekend. The new admin version is great for network management

[*]Windows AntiSpyware (beta)

Ug, this POS never worked properly. Tried to remove legit files, slowed boxes. There is a reason it is BETA. Don't use it unless you enjoy beta testing :/

Then again, how much spyware do you get when you run a decent browser

 

[YAPOC]

/me puts on his foil hat

 

[ic]

Probably best to read what forumites have to say about the M$ Antispyware Beta:

+site:mybroadband.co.za +anti +spyware +beta

 

[Karnaugh]

Anti-spyware?

Heh, I've never fallen for that crap. If you dont want spyware, dont install dodgey $hit (and dont use a $hit browser).

 

[GuRu]

Rule # 1 : Dont download / use cracks, keygens ,or patches from dubious sources.
Rule # 2: If in doubt dont open it.

Rule # 3: Keep your AV up to date from the correct support site and not with auto updates ,(always manually update).

 

[Vox Populi Vox Dei]

#1: Chuck IE out the window and install Firefox

#2: Get decent security for your network

Firewall: Zone Alarm
Trojans/Spyware: Ad-Aware SE; M$ Anti-Spyware ( I don't recommend Spybot since I haven't had such a good time with it )
AV: AVG 7.0

And you're set

 

[jarr]

Rule # 3: Keep your AV up to date from the correct support site and not with auto updates ,(always manually update).

I do manually update, but simply because I don't like software to be doing things "behind my back", so to speak

Any specific reason why this would be bad from a security point of view, for a "legitimate" product such as an AV program?

 

[bb_matt]

I wrap a HUGE condom around my computer before going online.

It makes it really difficult to type - especially if you use ribbed condoms - but I feel safer.

 

[MFour]

I wrap a HUGE condom around my computer before going online.

It makes it really difficult to type - especially if you use ribbed condoms - but I feel safer.

lol yes, I've been using a black plastic rubbish bag (a bit cheaper), but it's a bit of a bother when playing American Army, for some reason I don't kill enough enemy, I never seem to see them.

 

[Novacaine]

Well, lets say you are a Windows user and you happen to run Internet Explorer, here are some things you should be aware of.

1. When a windows appears to tell you you have spyware and you must "click here" (in flashing red) to get rid of it. It is most likely spyware.

2. If you read that they have 1 free screensaver JUST FOR YOU. It's not just for you.

3. If you randomly get popups no matter what site you are browsing ... BHO?

4. If a process uses 100% of your CPU, better check what it is. (please stop submitting explorer.exe as spyware)

5. If you want to log onto internet banking and it asks for you username or password in Russian, assume the worst.

6. If you receive an email that urges you to read the attachment to get more details, don't open the attachment.

7. V1@gr4 is not Viagra. And i doesn't make you look like a pornstar!

And if you don't know what I'm talking about ... go to http://www.microsoft.com/security ... they have a nice lady that explains everything her 7 year old son knows.

 

[GuRu]

I do manually update, but simply because I don't like software to be doing things "behind my back", so to speak

Any specific reason why this would be bad from a security point of view, for a "legitimate" product such as an AV program?

I just read it on a Security website where they were saying that the guys that write these worms/exploits viruses etc use the auto update feature to their advantage. most people dont even check to see if the "update" that they are loading is even coming from the correct soruce. If i can find the webpage i will post a link to it.