Computer security

boltonbonce wrote:Yes. Just check out David Dickinson's 'Name Your Price'.

You're a sick man

finlaymcdanger wrote:

boltonbonce wrote:Yes. Just check out David Dickinson's 'Name Your Price'.

You're a sick man

Only just noticed?

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

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

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.

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.

But do we need any of it? Aren't we being ruled by fear?

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

Always liked Malwarebytes,even though I now use Hitmanpro.

The up and comer is Zemana.

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.

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

Sounds good to me Bonce. Should I uninstall the free Avast programme before I install bitdefender?

Reebok Trotter wrote:Sounds good to me Bonce. Should I uninstall the free Avast programme before I install bitdefender?

Yes. Bitdefender would sense it's presence,and tell you to uninstall,so might as well do it first.

Cheers. Do I leave Windows Defender which came with the computer or uninstall that as well?

Reebok Trotter wrote:Cheers. Do I leave Windows Defender which came with the computer or uninstall that as well?

Can't uninstall it. Bitdefender will simply turn it off.

Two pages of this shit.

Can't wait for tomorrow - what sort of door locks do you use?

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?

Even a slipper thread is looking good compared to this.

boltonbonce wrote:

Reebok Trotter wrote:Cheers. Do I leave Windows Defender which came with the computer or uninstall that as well?

Can't uninstall it. Bitdefender will simply turn it off.

Cheers.

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?

Natasha Whittam wrote:Even a slipper thread is looking good compared to this.

At a future date,I may be discussing headphones.
We spend a lot of time on the net. Let's do it safely.