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Probably the Best Free Security List in the World
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25. My Choices and More
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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:
My personal setup for Windows 7:
Scanners:
Backup:
Other security-related programs I use:
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SpywareGuard (out-of-date)
SecureIT Free (out-of-date)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BkavHome (no auto-update,outdated,bad international support) NANO (Beta,buggy features) Zoner (private beta) Moon Secure ( engine is outdated ,not under active development,buggy features) CMC Infosec (dangerous false positives) SpyCatcher Express (outdated) WormBlaster (outdated) CA antispyware (outdated ,not under active development) Doing time in jail (not recommended) NoAdware, StopZilla, SpyRemover (rogues)
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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.
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 :)
OK :). Let's see what MC has to say on this :).
IMO discuss on an individual basis in the team forum. :)
Wuick comment. The concept is too interenting to drop away, be it free of not.
SysRestore
-http://www.sysnew.com/
This program is similar to CTM and RollbackRX.
The free version offers creation up to 10 snapshots.
Thanks!
But I think 10 too little.
I added it anyway.
new suggestions:
Immunos
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Immunos.shtml
Xvirus personal guard
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Xvirus-personal-guard.shtml
+A Proxy Finder
http://www.downloadcrew.com/article/28199-a_proxy_finder
ChrisPC Free Anonymous Proxy
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download7052.html?2012-09-07
any comment?thx
According to Bitdefender TrafficLight, immunos.net 'contains viruses or other malware'.
This site is Chinese.
This too is a false positive. URL Void returns 2/30 of which BitDefender is one, VT is clean 0/29 and Zulu returns 0/100. It would be a good idea to make a note of these links so you can check out any future queries yourself.
https://www.virustotal.com/url/00a66e40e43897bfd215dd08dd3b7aa2d5ef69e15...
http://zulu.zscaler.com/submission/show/1c2d244b3077c5b2d316d07ce1edd43e...
Thank you MC.
Yet, WOT's rating of the site (3 of 5) is not very inspiring as well. All in all, there are too many caveats for an AV imo.
You're welcome.:) This is just my personal opinion, but unless I had a spare machine for testing only, I would never trust any new program to be my main AV, irrespective of what ratings it might have. I remember well how UnThreat launched at the top of the independent testing pile, and is now down at the bottom. There are now so many well established and consistent freeware solutions available, there really is no need to risk your machine to a new product. For standard programs, AVG continues to impress with it's 2013 version and Forticlient is now up with the board leaders. For suites I personally am using ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall with zero issues to report and of course the free Agnitum suite (Outpost) is also producing favourable reviews.
I am using MS Security Essentials and EMSIsoft Emergency Kit together with MS Win 7 Firewall but I think I'll give a try to Forticlient instead of MS SE. Outpost is good and reliable, its' main con being the abundance of rather slow message boxes.
Let us know how you get on with FortiClient. Incidentally, the old FortiClient Standard suite (AV, firewall, web filter, VPN) is still available at Softpedia.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Security-Related/FortiClient.shtml
The only thing I'm unsure about is how much it is being updated. This won't contain their new technology but for a full suite with an excellent web filter it was always a good performer.
A newer version of Forticlient Lite 4.3.2 (without Firewall) can be also downloaded from Forticlient.com via Download.com. It seems to be a clean download, no crapware inside.
I tried that link at the bottom and Agnitum stopped and quarantined a threat and I canceled the installation. I got alerted to Adware.MarketScore!zitxnvecDX8 type trojan. Just letting you know so check it out I was going to try it out decided not to when that popped up.
This will be a false positive. See the VT analysis results here:
https://www.virustotal.com/file/c135472cea436a68bea275f545880a7405ddae0e...
I didn't realize that Roboscan Internet security free did so well in the recent test I was surprised where it was on the detection list. I have Agnitum Outpost security suit free and I'm happy with it. I see Agnitum way down a bit below half way was considering the switch to try Roboscan Internet security free. Any recommendations is it worth trying or should I just stick with what I have?
Can you please share your experience with the free Agnitum suite? It looks interesting, but its site puts me in doubt. There is very little information about the suite on its site. Also, it does not seem like it's being updated.. no version information too. From its download page on CNET, the program hasn't been updated since April 2011. Don't know if they are developing it or not. This creates whole loads of doubts.
As you mentioned it has been a while since there was any updates to the program version. It's still version 7.1.1. I think they recently upgraded the Anti-malware engine component in the program for all versions but its only been minor changes nothing major in the last year or so and minor updates roll in when the updater runs. I am hoping they are in development of it still maybe working on the next version who knows really I haven't contacted them or inquired I guess that could happen next just to see what they have planned. It really is a good suit much better then Zonealarm free AV+ Firewall for a few reasons.
I have tried both Zonealarm's free AV+ Firewall and have gone back to Agnitum's Outpost Security Suit Free. I think Agnitum still has the better product and even though it hasn't been updated in a little while I'm sure they will soon enough. I'm happy with their HIPS and firewall component isn't too talkative if you don't want too many pop ups and can also be really talkative if you want more control over your system. The Anti-malware component is decent I believe it is a third party engine incorporated and not in house I checked and it seems its provided by VirusBuster. I haven't had any complaints with it in the time I've used it seems to offer average or above average protection. I still would recommend it even though its version hasn't changed in a bit. The HIPS is solid, the firewall is effective and the anti-malware is effective as well I haven't used the anti-spam feature as I don't have outlook or any other email clients. I do like how light it is on my system I don't find any slowdowns at all or slight pauses that can sometimes happen with other programs like Zonealarm. I look forward to seeing what they come up with in the next version I think they will keep adding to the free version as so many other providers have been as they move forward with their products. Its the minimum basic protection that one should have for their system with the threats these days I run it with Trusteer Rapport for the added online fraud protection for online banking and sensitive information. Still a good choice and I plan to stick with them. I hope that's helpful I haven't had any bad experiences with them to mention.
I am also using the Outpost Security Suite Free version. I like the firewall and, like you, also find that it does not slow down my system as much as some other options have, e.g., ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus plus Firewall. While Outpost Free does not allow you to schedule any scans, it automatically does a quick scan (about 45 minutes) at 1:00 a.m. every night. This is OK with me. I also hope they do an upgrade to the free version. I asked them about this on FaceBook, but they haven't responded yet.
Thanks a lot. That was indeed helpful, as I think this is the first time someone has shared their first hand experience about the product here on TSA. It's good to know it's working well, and it runs light, and that you are happy with it.
I do hope that they develop it further, because from their site for the free suite, presently, it gives the impression that they do not care about this product much, and it kinda looks abandoned.
But still, from your experience, it looks like a usable product, and so if people are interested in a free suite, they can go for it.
I just wanted to make current and future Agnitum users aware of this, I haven't checked their site before now but since the last comment on here I decided to look into it and glad I did. http://agnitumblog.blogspot.ca/
Agnitum Aquires VirusBuster technology and will provide it in house after October 1st. I guess there will be a new major update coming not sure what they have planned for the free Security Suit they offer could be the time to inquire.
It looks like VirusBister is closing Agnitum will be taking over... http://www.virusbuster.hu/en/products/product-news/virusbuster-products-withdrawal
IMO stick with what you've got. Swapping AV's on the basis of a new set of test results make little sense, and doing so risks leaving something behind in your system that will affect the performance of new programs. UnThreat turned in similar results when it was first released, now it's at the bottom. Stick with one of the tried and trusted long term performers, of which there are plenty to choose from.
Colossal
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/
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see section 14.10 :)
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