What is the best Internet Security (antivirus & firewall) product out there today?
For reliable firewalls, you can trust on brands like Cisco, Netgear and D-Link. SMB firewalls from these brands provide superior security with sustained performance.For antivirus and endpoint security protection, you can go for reliable brands like Norton, McAfee, Avira and ZoneAlarm.With the combination of SMB firewalls and anti-virus, you can keep virus, malware, and hackers away from your network of data sharing.
Witch Anti Virus Software Is Best?
BEST FREE ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE: Avast is free and effective, it scans your downloads for viruses (unlike AVG) and also includes anti-rootkit and anti-spyware, it can also run a boot scan. Avast Anti-Virus: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht... I use Avast along side Comodo Pro firewall on my XP computer both are free and have been independently tested and proven to be more effective then Norton or Mcafee. Comodo Pro: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ WHY AVAST IS BETTER THEN AVG Avast works much better then AVG, on the official AVG website it says that the free version does NOT scan downloads for malicious content where as Avast DOES, whats the point in having anti-virus software that can't prevent viruses from being download.
I know I don't need antivirus for Android. But do I need a firewall?
Nope.There is no need to install a firewall as long as you download apps from playstore.Also, there are many fake apps outside the playstore which leaks information and make your personal assets compromised. So if you are curious enough to try those apps too. Then, you can install DroidWall. It also has some drawbacks that it is for rooted devices only.
If I were to buy (eg. Norton) antivirus software, how long would it last before I had to buy it again?
12 months from the day you install, i.e. 28 January 2007 to 28 January 2008. Rather than pay for Norton (which is a resource hog) why not go for free, good and recommended programs? I used Norton for six years, but since I've used free programs, my computer is a lot faster. Definitely worth trying the free programs before you make a decision. For good, free and recommended security programs, please go here http://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/showflat... I recommend AVG as an anti virus, although eTrust's 12 month free trial is excellent (I'm using it and am extremely impressed). If you need other programs, go for Zone Alarm firewall, AVG anti spyware (formerly Ewido) and SpywareBlaster. If you click on the names in that list I gave you and it will take you to the official download site. Please ensure that you keep them all updated for full protection and check for any updates when you first download them.
Best Internet Browsers and Virus Protection and why?
Here, i have specified 4 programs ( including dl links ). Those programs has been specially designed for REMOVAL ONLY of strong viruses and worms : http://www.ecuhq.com/download-links-f44/... Antispyware would be ↓ ( all free ) : ♣ Malwarebytes AntiMalware ♣ SUPERAntiSpyware ♣ Spyware Terminator ♣ Ad-Aware SE ♣ Spybot Search & Destroy ♣ HijackThis I`d give special intention to the first 3 programs listed. How to set/configure SUPERAntiSpyware : http://www.ecuhq.com/tested-programs-how... HijackThis removes malicious registry keys, pretty useful for final cleaning. How to use HijackThis : http://www.ecuhq.com/tested-programs-how... If that doesnt satisfy you, use ClamWin ( also free ). All available at : http://www.filehippo.com http://www.download.com http://www.softpedia.com You could also try going back in time, using System Restore : http://www.ecuhq.com/tricks-f6/create-a-... For your firewall what I recommend is,Pc tools Firewall plus or Zonealarm Firewall. Pc Tools Firewall:http://download.cnet.com/pc-tool... Zonealarm Firewall:http://download.cnet.com/zoneala... To protect against keyloggers I recommend using KeyScrambler Personal 2.4. KeyScrambler Personal is a free plug-in for your Web browser that protects everything you type from keyloggers. It defeats keyloggers by encrypting your keystrokes at the keyboard driver level, deep within the operating system. When the encrypted keystrokes reach your browser, KeyScrambler then decrypts them so you see exactly the keys you've typed. Keyloggers can only record the encrypted keys, which are completely indecipherable. Unlike anti-virus and anti-spyware programs that depend on recognition to remove keyloggers that they know about, KeyScrambler will protect you from both known and unknown keyloggers. What's more, KeyScrambler provides protection without getting in your way. You don't have anything to learn about the program and you don't have to do anything differently, but with KeyScrambler your important personal information will be a whole lot safer. Look at some pics of keyscrambler. http://www.sharewareplaza.com/images/scr... mozilla firefox bloxks bad sites
Is it safe to use my computer without an antivirus?
NO. even if you use your usb once outsidetrojans will creep in.it destroys hardware sometimes.atleast use free antivirus.i dont recommend free antivirus.your pc / laptop is rs 30000 to 40000.good antivirus is rs500 .use leading brand.kaspersky makes system slow.i use bit defender for past many years.before buying any AV read reviews.