What AntiVirus

ActorSeeksJob · 11-02-2008 06:43PM

Likewise

Anyway, each to their own, doesn't hurt to discuss stuff like this. I am sure McAfee and Norton are great for some people, and Avast and Nod are for others.

numbnuts · 13-02-2008 01:17AM

http://www.counterspynews.com/?issue=54

Operations: What You Need to Know

This Week's Top 10 Spyware Threats

I cannot express my disgust enough regarding rogue security programs. Of all the despicable malware activities this one just totally angers me more than any other. Taking advantage of someone's trust in this fashion should be reason enough to be sent to the nether regions without probation. In this issue we take a look at number 8 in our malware hit parade - WinAntiVirus Pro.

As you know Rogue Security Programs say they are going to scan and detect malware or other problems on your computer, but then they dupe or badger users into purchasing the program by presenting the user with intrusive, deceptive warnings and/or false, misleading scan results. Rogue Security Programs use aggressive, deceptive advertising and may be installed without adequate notice and consent, often through exploits. Such is the case with our dubious friends at WinAntiVirus Pro. They look like a legit contender but don't be fooled. It may make unwanted changes to your system, such as reconfiguring your browser's homepage and search settings plus install a advertising-related add-ons, including toolbars and search bars, or insert advertising-related components into the Winsock Layered Service Provider chain. These new add-ons and components may block or redirect your preferred network connections, and can negatively impact your computer's performance and stability. Unfortunately, risks like this may also collect, transmit, and share potentially sensitive data without adequate notice and consent.

1. Trojan.FakeAlert: Trojan
2. Trojan-Downloader.Zlob.Media-Codec: Trojan Downloader
3. Virtumonde: Adware (General)
4. ClickSpring.PuritySCAN: Adware (General)
5. WhenU.Save: Adware (General)
6. Hotbar: Toolbar
7. Trojan.NewMediaCodec: Trojan Downloader
8. WinAntiVirus Pro: Rogue Security Program < Highlighted by me >
9. Trojan.Unclassified.gen: Trojan
10. Zenotecnico: Adware (General)

Stay on top of all the real-time threats at our research center: http://research.sunbelt-software.com/

numbnuts..:)

ActorSeeksJob · 13-02-2008 02:18AM

I find this amusing on the CounterSpy site

Still Use 'Free' AntiSpyware? You Get What You Pay For!

Considering that AVG anti-spyware, SUPERAntiSpyware, Dr. Web Cureit are all far superior and free. Wouldn't use CounterSpy even if it was free.

numbnuts · 14-02-2008 01:27AM

ActorSeeksJob wrote: »

I find this amusing on the CounterSpy site
Considering that AVG anti-spyware, SUPERAntiSpyware, Dr. Web Cureit are all far superior and free. Wouldn't use CounterSpy even if it was free.

In no way am I trying to push Sunbelts Software in fact I don’t use it, but what I do is keep an eye on there Site/Blog as to what the latest threats are ..
Not many vendors give you as musch info as they do …

http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/

Legitimate security companies advertised through malware
We’ve seen a number of examples lately of legitimate security companies being advertised through malware.
http://www.vimeo.com/677396

numbnuts..:(

Design_Dude · 16-02-2008 06:25PM

Ive tried most of them and the problem with a lot of them is they take up a lot of ram/cpu usage. The best ive found is Avast Antivirus. Completely free, and is as secure as any of them

Jimbo · 16-02-2008 06:28PM

I got Kaspersky recently but it's made my computer dog-slow.
I have it on pause protection at the moment, seems like a waste

Design_Dude · 16-02-2008 06:29PM

Also, Spybot search and destro is brilliant for spyware removal and its free.

Capt'n Midnight · 16-02-2008 08:10PM

Design_Dude wrote:

Also, Spybot search and destro is brilliant for spyware removal and its free.

don't forget to add spywareblaster to it too

the tea time/resident can be annoying when it's doing it's job sometimes I wish it had a snooze button

turnsoutIwas · 27-02-2008 09:09PM

Weird one this: since installing Kaspersky on her laptop my gf is no longer allowed on the Trinity wifi network. It is fully legal and updated. Apparently they dont recognise it as good enough and recommended mcafee. What is that about?

flyswatter · 02-03-2008 02:40PM

Eset NOD32 is fantastic. I used free AVG before and it is vulnerable without an anti-spyware with it.

foggy_lad · 02-03-2008 02:52PM

was using McAfee security centre but it was making my pc miserably slow and windows would stop working whenever McAfee searched for updates or did a scan. total waste of money imo and was a b**ch getting it off my pc i had to clean install to remove all traces of McAfee

-annex- · 02-03-2008 03:18PM

+1 for NOD32. I've yet to find anything that can do the job better.

brettmirl · 03-03-2008 04:14PM

+1 for NOD32. We use this at work and it's rock solid.

Not obtrusive like some other programmes and low on resources too.

flyswatter · 06-03-2008 03:44PM

mick_irl wrote: »

+1 for NOD32. We use this at work and it's rock solid.

Not obtrusive like some other programmes and low on resources too.

Couldn't have said it any better myself. In comparison to another antivirus I've actually heard someone say that Norton was blocking them downloading stuff. Like WTF! I think a lot of people go for Norton simply because it's a big name without knowing that kind of stuff about it.

Mr Mojo · 07-03-2008 03:24PM

Avast! FTW

spfletch · 18-12-2008 02:48PM

Shane O' Malley wrote: »

My vote goes for Kaspersky too and the online prices are great.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 is great. U students out there dont forget software4students.ie. Kaspersky is on special at the moment.

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