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Probably the Best Free Security List in the World

Updated 24. May 2013 - 16:18 by ako

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25. My Choices and More

Ako's current choices for protection

Free setup (both 32-bit and 64-bit) for my friends and relatives. Here robustness and simplicity are as important as efficiency of protection:

  • Avast
  • Windows firewall
  • Panda USB vaccine
  • LUA (Vista, 7)

My personal setup for Windows 7:

  • LUA+TweakUAC
  • Sandboxie (64-bit) $ / Defencewall (32-bit) $ 
  • F-Secure client security $
  • Winpatrol Plus $
  • No Autorun

Scanners:

  • Hitman Pro
  • Malwarebytes Antimalware

Backup:

  • Syncback
  • Paragon
  • Windows 7 built-in backup

Other security-related programs I use:

  • Secunia PSI
  • Virustotal Uploader

 

J_L's current setup:

  • Main: avast! Free Antivirus (File System, Network, Script, Behaviour Shield) [password protected], Emsisoft Mamutu [locked permissions] $
  • Browser: Google Chrome (click to play, signed in), Internet Explorer (Enhanced Protected Mode, ActiveX Filtering, Tracking Protection)
  • Extensions: Adblock Plus (EasyPrivacy+EasyList, Malware Domains), ScriptSafe (Allow Mode, Block Unwanted Content/Cookies), LastPass (two-factor authentication)
  • URL Filters: BitDefender TrafficLight, Norton DNS, WOT
  • Analysis: Anubis, Comodo File Verdict Service, Metascan Online, VTchromizer, X-Ray
  • On-demand Scanners: Comodo Cleaning Essentials, Hitman Pro, Norton Power Eraser, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, SUPERAntiSpyware, Trend Micro HouseCall, WinMHR
  • System: Windows 7 64-bit Defender, Firewall, Update, UAC, EMET, SpywareBlaster, other tweaks
  • Other Utilities: LAlarm, Prey Anti-Theft, Process Explorer, SUMo, UltraSearch, Unlocker, VirtualBox
  • Privacy: Dataram RAMDisk, SecurityKISS Tunnel, Tor Browser Bundle, TrueCrypt (System Encryption, Favourite Volumes)
  • Backup: AX64 Time Machine $, FileMenu Tools (Shred Files, Synchronize), various cloud providers, Wondershare LiveBoot $

Ako'sbanking advice

1) Use one LUA for ALL everyday use and make another LUA which is used ONLY for banking. The point is, that if the everyday LUA is infected, the infection is almost always limited to that account. (99% safety guaranteed. This of course requires, that  you are not yet infected, and don't install malware with adminstrative rights in the future.)

and/or

2) Use one browser only for banking and a separate browser for everything else. This gives some extra safety.

Prisoners on remand (might be useful, but not recommended)

PC Tools Antivirus Free (retired)
Spyware Doctor (retired)
RemoveIT Pro  (too many dangerous false positives)
Winpooch (not compatible with XP SP3)
WIPS (PoC-software, very demanding)
Blue Atom, Mint Security Essentials (low detection rate AV)
Emco Malware destroyer, Mysystemexpert, Malware Eraser (low detection rate AM)
Ultrasurf (probably legitimate, but has some strange behaviour)
SpywareGuard (out-of-date)
SecureIT Free (out-of-date)
Ammyy Admin (used too much by scammers)
IObit Advanced SystemCare (All IObit programs: probable MBAM database theft)
IObit Malware Fighter (All IObit programs: probable MBAM database theft)
IObit Unlocker (All IObit programs: probable MBAM database theft)
IObit Random Password Generator (All IObit programs: probable MBAM database theft)
IObit Toolbox (All IObit programs: probable MBAM database theft)
IObit Uninstaller  (All IObit programs: probable MBAM database theft)
Norton PC Checkup (False and exagerrated reports)
FSB Antivirus (Beta program with buggy/incomplete features)
BkavHome (no auto-update,outdated,bad international support)
NANO (Beta,buggy features)
Zoner (private beta)
Moon Secure ( engine isoutdated ,not under active development,buggy features)
CMC Infosec (dangerous false positives)

Doing time in jail (not recommended)

NoAdware, StopZilla, SpyRemover (rogues)
Balaji Plus Cloud Antivirus (nonexistant program, multiple lies)

This list is maintained by volunteer editors ako, J_L & vodomar

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by ako on 10. November 2012 - 18:55  (102129)

Thanks! Removed.
by AnonymousD27 (not verified) on 5. November 2012 - 17:03  (101918)

I have noticed that PCtools has retired Pctools Firewall Plus and also threatfire now, It must be due to being owned by symantec. I'm using MSE as its simple and effective and I don't and haven't ever had any issues with it so no need to switch. My question is now that threatfire isn't available I was wondering what I could add or run along side MSE to replace Threatfire. I'm thinking about Immunet but I'm not sure if I do should I leave the ClamAV off and use it or should I use all engines provided by Immunet and adjust the exclusion list so they play nice. If there is something else that might run well with MSE I'm just interested in hearing a recommendation.
by Ako (the) (not verified) on 6. November 2012 - 6:07  (101938)

I use LUA, Sandboxie and Prevx free as a backup solution. See, the end of this list.
by dji (not verified) on 4. November 2012 - 14:55  (101875)

Crystal Security is not malware.
All this in Virus Total (4) are false positive.
by ako (the) (not verified) on 4. November 2012 - 16:35  (101881)

Thanks. That seems to be the case http://www.crystalsecurity.uk.to/index.html . But unfortunately I cannot edit the list (and who knows when the problem is corrected).
by vodomar on 4. November 2012 - 22:43  (101891)

CS removed from prisoners thx
by Paxmilitaris on 2. November 2012 - 19:12  (101761)

Sygate download does not work
by ako on 2. November 2012 - 23:38  (101770)

Thanks! Corrected.
by vodomar on 10. October 2012 - 11:13  (100577)

A white paper: Windows 8′s Security Features

http://blog.eset.com/2012/10/09/windows-8s-security-features
by vodomar on 10. October 2012 - 11:13  (100576)

Kingsoft Internet Security Software Integrates Avira Anti-Malware Engine

http://www.avira.com/en/press-details/nid/691/news/kingsoft-integrates-a...
by Kyle_Katarn on 6. October 2012 - 16:40  (100379)

SUMo has a portable version too (icon is missing :-)

http://www.kcsoftwares.com/?download ("Zip" icon)
by ako (the) (not verified) on 6. October 2012 - 19:26  (100387)

Thanks!
by vodomar on 4. October 2012 - 20:58  (100293)

Cookeyah - BETA
A password manager that you can access using your voice

http://cookeyah.com/
by vodomar on 4. October 2012 - 19:01  (100282)

RRRRRRRROLL_gif

http://rrrrrrrroll.tumblr.com/archive
by ako (the) (not verified) on 6. October 2012 - 19:27  (100388)

Vau! Very interesting pictures/videos/picturevideos/??

You seem to be interested in photographing?
by vodomar.off (not verified) on 7. October 2012 - 17:29  (100438)

not particularly.I'm more into new ways and perspectives :D
by vodomar on 2. October 2012 - 20:23  (100135)

ExploitShield Browser Edition - BETA

http://www.zerovulnerabilitylabs.com/home/exploitshield/browser-edition/
by ako (the) (not verified) on 4. October 2012 - 9:29  (100240)

Any experience anyone?
by Anupam on 4. October 2012 - 9:55  (100243)

Don't think we should be considering this before the final release, because according to its page, it will go commercial once its out of beta.
by vodomar on 4. October 2012 - 11:56  (100245)

software has a good rating here
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2410274,00.asp

if it becomes trialware, we always have a symbol $ :D
by Anupam on 4. October 2012 - 12:09  (100247)

Many commercial software have a good rating. Ours being a freeware site, I think we should avoid such software. Anyways, it's a Best FREE Security List :D
by vodomar on 4. October 2012 - 13:14  (100254)

of course, but this software is more like an exception
"...Other users may want to hold off until the final release of this unusual approach to exploit protection." (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2410274,00.asp)
This list should be open to innovation, even when it is paid :) (e.g. s.10.3 and 10.4)
by Anupam on 4. October 2012 - 13:22  (100257)

Many such software can be made an exception. I think it would be better to ask in the Team Forum about its inclusion here.

Many times we have avoided such software, because they were free in beta, but turned commercial when their final version was released.
by vodomar on 4. October 2012 - 13:42  (100259)

Ako should decide about s.9,9.I think that this is a new kind of security software and currently there is no free alternative :)
by Anupam on 4. October 2012 - 14:06  (100262)

OK :). Let's see what MC has to say on this :).
by MidnightCowboy on 4. October 2012 - 14:55  (100269)

IMO discuss on an individual basis in the team forum. :)
by Ako (the) (not verified) on 4. October 2012 - 19:36  (100285)

Wuick comment. The concept is too interenting to drop away, be it free of not.
by Conan (not verified) on 24. September 2012 - 9:27  (99681)

SysRestore
-http://www.sysnew.com/

This program is similar to CTM and RollbackRX.

The free version offers creation up to 10 snapshots.
by ako (the) (not verified) on 24. September 2012 - 15:59  (99696)

Thanks!
But I think 10 too little.
by ako on 24. September 2012 - 21:42  (99703)

I added it anyway.