@boltonbonce wrote:Yes. Just check out David Dickinson's 'Name Your Price'.
You're a sick man
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31 Re: Computer security on Mon Jul 03 2017, 20:49
finlaymcdanger
El Hadji Diouf
You're a sick man
32 Re: Computer security on Mon Jul 03 2017, 21:13
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Only just noticed?@finlaymcdanger wrote:@boltonbonce wrote:Yes. Just check out David Dickinson's 'Name Your Price'.
You're a sick man
33 Re: Computer security on Mon Jul 03 2017, 22:57
xmiles
Youri Djorkaeff
@boltonbonce wrote:Test your security here. I scored 17 out of 18,which is excellent.
http://metal.fortiguard.com/
May be I'm being too cynical/suspicious but this site has some interesting comments about fortiguard:
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjXzIKpjO7UAhUGY1AKHYn0B1cQFghKMAc&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dslreports.com%2Fforum%2Fr31176317-Fortinet-test-your-metal&usg=AFQjCNHTDTOuUyLl9yBnXlZyJDHQzjpjEg
34 Re: Computer security on Mon Jul 03 2017, 23:05
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
It's all about opinions. Do we really need any of it?
https://it.slashdot.org/story/17/01/27/144200/you-dont-need-an-antivirus-except-microsofts-built-in-on-windows-says-former-firefox-developer
https://it.slashdot.org/story/17/01/27/144200/you-dont-need-an-antivirus-except-microsofts-built-in-on-windows-says-former-firefox-developer
35 Re: Computer security on Mon Jul 03 2017, 23:10
karlypants
Nat Lofthouse
I use Symantec endpoint protection (very resource friendly) which is the business version and not generally for the home user unlike the Norton brand by Symantec.
I passed only 1 out of the 18 tests and I can say as well that it is a load of tosh.
My network and PC system has all the updates and patches to date and is as secure as it can be.
I don't recommend any free antivirus as it is well free. It isn't going to be as good at securing your system as a paid for piece of software. Just think about it for a second.
I passed only 1 out of the 18 tests and I can say as well that it is a load of tosh.
My network and PC system has all the updates and patches to date and is as secure as it can be.
I don't recommend any free antivirus as it is well free. It isn't going to be as good at securing your system as a paid for piece of software. Just think about it for a second.
36 Re: Computer security on Mon Jul 03 2017, 23:17
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
But do we need any of it? Aren't we being ruled by fear?@karlypants wrote:I use Symantec endpoint protection (very resource friendly) which is the business version and not generally for the home user unlike the Norton brand by Symantec.
I passed only 1 out of the 18 tests and I can say as well that it is a load of tosh.
My network and PC system has all the updates and patches to date and is as secure as it can be.
I don't recommend any free antivirus as it is well free. It isn't going to be as good at securing your system as a paid for piece of software. Just think about it for a second.
37 Re: Computer security on Mon Jul 03 2017, 23:29
xmiles
Youri Djorkaeff
I know it plugs Malwarebytes but this article covers the basics pretty well;
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwim_L6uk-7UAhUBaVAKHbxxBW4QFgg-MAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F173478%2F10-important-computer-security-practices-you-should-follow%2F&usg=AFQjCNHZ-YsCFBPOP5tJG6U_GWKgnU6Dhg
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwim_L6uk-7UAhUBaVAKHbxxBW4QFgg-MAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F173478%2F10-important-computer-security-practices-you-should-follow%2F&usg=AFQjCNHZ-YsCFBPOP5tJG6U_GWKgnU6Dhg
38 Re: Computer security on Mon Jul 03 2017, 23:33
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Always liked Malwarebytes,even though I now use Hitmanpro.
The up and comer is Zemana.
The up and comer is Zemana.
39 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 10:20
Reebok Trotter
Nat Lofthouse
I'm afraid most of this stuff is all Double Dutch to me! I'm using Avast free but I'm wondering if I should by the AVG Anti-Virus? It's advertised on ebay for £1.50 for 12 months protection. Basically the buyer e-mails you with a product key and you activate it and are covered for 12 months.
40 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 10:24
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
RT,I've tested them all over the years,and if you're looking for a free AV,then look no further than Bitdefender free. It uses the same engine as it's paid for product. Simply set it and forget it.
https://www.bitdefender.co.uk/solutions/free.html
https://www.bitdefender.co.uk/solutions/free.html
41 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 10:31
Reebok Trotter
Nat Lofthouse
Sounds good to me Bonce. Should I uninstall the free Avast programme before I install bitdefender?
42 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 10:32
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Yes. Bitdefender would sense it's presence,and tell you to uninstall,so might as well do it first.@Reebok Trotter wrote:Sounds good to me Bonce. Should I uninstall the free Avast programme before I install bitdefender?
43 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 10:56
Reebok Trotter
Nat Lofthouse
Cheers. Do I leave Windows Defender which came with the computer or uninstall that as well?
44 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 10:58
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Can't uninstall it. Bitdefender will simply turn it off.@Reebok Trotter wrote:Cheers. Do I leave Windows Defender which came with the computer or uninstall that as well?
45 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 10:59
Natasha Whittam
Nat Lofthouse
Two pages of this shit.
Can't wait for tomorrow - what sort of door locks do you use?
Can't wait for tomorrow - what sort of door locks do you use?
46 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 11:03
Norpig
Nat Lofthouse
This is all good advice i think, i pay £80+ for Norton AV so the free ones are of interest to me.
If you don't like it start your own thread on something of interest to you - how about where to buy size 12 ladies shoes?
If you don't like it start your own thread on something of interest to you - how about where to buy size 12 ladies shoes?
47 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 11:04
Natasha Whittam
Nat Lofthouse
Even a slipper thread is looking good compared to this.
48 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 11:09
Reebok Trotter
Nat Lofthouse
@boltonbonce wrote:Can't uninstall it. Bitdefender will simply turn it off.@Reebok Trotter wrote:Cheers. Do I leave Windows Defender which came with the computer or uninstall that as well?
Cheers.
49 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 11:09
Reebok Trotter
Nat Lofthouse
@Natasha Whittam wrote:Two pages of this shit.
Can't wait for tomorrow - what sort of door locks do you use?
What system do you use?
50 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 11:10
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
At a future date,I may be discussing headphones.@Natasha Whittam wrote:Even a slipper thread is looking good compared to this.
We spend a lot of time on the net. Let's do it safely.
51 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 11:11
Natasha Whittam
Nat Lofthouse
@Reebok Trotter wrote:What system do you use?
I turn my PC off and on.
52 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 11:12
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
I hang a picture of you in the window. Don't need a lock.@Natasha Whittam wrote:Two pages of this shit.
Can't wait for tomorrow - what sort of door locks do you use?
53 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 11:18
Reebok Trotter
Nat Lofthouse
@boltonbonce wrote:I hang a picture of you in the window. Don't need a lock.@Natasha Whittam wrote:Two pages of this shit.
Can't wait for tomorrow - what sort of door locks do you use?
54 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 14:39
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Watch out for a fake email going about,saying that your ebay account has been used without your authority.
It will ask you to change your account password,but don't click on any link in the email. Go straight to ebay and change your password there.
It will ask you to change your account password,but don't click on any link in the email. Go straight to ebay and change your password there.
55 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 15:20
xmiles
Youri Djorkaeff
Clicking on a link in an email is always risky unless you are certain it is from a source you know. If in doubt hover your mouse over the sender to check their email address.
56 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 17:11
Reebok Trotter
Nat Lofthouse
This is all good stuff tbh. I know a lot of people are computer savvy but not everyone is up to speed so any tips can only be beneficial imo.
57 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 17:13
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Quite agree. My brother treats his computer like toy,then comes moaning to me to sort it out when things go wrong.@Reebok Trotter wrote:This is all good stuff tbh. I know a lot of people are computer savvy but not everyone is up to speed so any tips can only be beneficial imo.
58 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 17:24
Reebok Trotter
Nat Lofthouse
Bitdefender worked a treat. It took a few hours to run the full scan but it's given me a clean bill of health! 
59 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 17:26
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
It's pretty thorough. Scans should get quicker as you go along.@Reebok Trotter wrote:Bitdefender worked a treat. It took a few hours to run the full scan but it's given me a clean bill of health!
60 Re: Computer security on Tue Jul 04 2017, 17:48
Reebok Trotter
Nat Lofthouse
@boltonbonce wrote:It's pretty thorough. Scans should get quicker as you go along.@Reebok Trotter wrote:Bitdefender worked a treat. It took a few hours to run the full scan but it's given me a clean bill of health!
I used to have McAfee which was about £45 per annum but it used to take forever to run a full scan.
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