What is your security setup? - Page 43

Av_Crazy · 10. Apr 2010, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikecorbeil

And from what I saw in the reports of the test websites or organisations, G-Data is the very best, but I didn't find any free version of it. It doesn't seem to have a free version, though if it did, then the free version might not be as good as the above AV's.

Eset.com's Nod32 was rated strongly last year, but this has apparently changed. Kaspersky is apparently very good and also provides some online scanning, but G-Data is reported as the very best and, if I understood correctly, so good that a person could or even might do away with using a firewall, or some other important security guard. But there's apparently no free version for personal, non-commercial use.

G data maybe reported best in terms of detection but ive heard it slows down pc a lot...and yes it doesnt have a free version...but three commercial versions..antivirus,internet security,total security

Kaspersky was always one of d top contender...though last year and dis year norton are at the top..according to av-comparatives and pcmag
and kaspersky is 2nd
eset is known for its great heuristic capabilities...

and among avast,avira and avg
i guess the ranking would be
1.Avira - excellent detection rates , fast scanning , light on resources
2.Avast - " , " , little more on resources dan avira coz of more added features
2.Avg - avg is just bloatware...

Matapan1969 · 14. Apr 2010, 06:31 PM

Windows XP SP3 Pro - Athlon 1.3 Ghz - 1Mb RAM

Limited User Account + Software Restriction Policies + SuRun
Avira Antivir 10 Free
Windows XP firewall
WinPatrol Plus

On Demand:

MBAM Free
Hitman Pro 3.5 Free
Returnil 2008 Free (to test new SW)

Firefox + Wot + AdBlock Plus + LastPass
K9 Web Protection

yakste · 18. Apr 2010, 04:48 AM

It's my setup (laptop):
- Symantec Client (Firewall + AntiVirus)
- Returnil Virtual System 2010 Home Lux
- Zemana AntiLogger
- KeyScrambler Free
- on-demand: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, SUPERAntiSpyware, Eset Online Scanner, Online Armor Cloudscan
- Firefoks add-ons: PhishTank SiteChecker, Adblock Plus, BetterPrivacy, NoScript
- backup: Macrium Reflect Free
- encryption: Free OTFE, Blowfish Advanced CS

Rizar · 18. Apr 2010, 02:33 PM

Well Avast! is gone -- it was too annoying with my slow Internet connection and seemed to bring it to a halt at unpredictable intervals. Maybe if I had tried manual updating it would work better on my system, but it didn't seem to stop Avast! from taking over the connection in the short time I tried changing its options.

Now I'm with PrivateFirewall, GeSWall, & DropMyRights for a lighter setup. Looking for AV at the moment. Not happy with any of them!

J_L · 18. Apr 2010, 05:50 PM

@Rizar: You can disable Web Shield to stop Avast from taking over your internet connection.

Which AV's have you tried?

Rizar · 18. Apr 2010, 07:44 PM

@J.L.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try disabling it and see if it makes a difference; I was thinking it was the auto updating feature. The good thing is that Avast doesn't require a restart so I can quickly try it out again. But it will take awhile to tell.

Others I've tried so far:

Avira (Had it for years, but not happy with them ditching v9, and also not rushing to download it again over my slow connection! -- download of last resort for now!);

Panda Cloudy (too slow on my connection and used many more resources than I expected);

I've also looked a lot at lighter alternatives (since I have so much prevention anyways):

Immunet (Not bad, but a bit heavier than Prevx and too many statistics that I don't want to be counted in; also the reason I won't get a Firefox "persona" -- I won't be counted so visibly!);

Prevx: Currently testing again -- also don't like cloud based engine, but better than the others I've tried and finally got it to uninstall without killing my keyboard (possible conflict with Online Armor) -- tried twice under Returnil to make sure -- faster all around, except when it's monitoring new files and seems to slow their load time. It probably won't last since I also jump at the chance to leave the cloud!

Didn't try yet:

MSE (Couldn't download for some reason, the site kept reloading?)

binumathew · 19. Apr 2010, 10:57 AM

Hai,

I am using Avast as Antivirus and GesWall and Sandboxie. Is it enough to protect my PC. Use internet but not heavily / not visiting malicious site.

Could you please mention what softwares (I mean categories) are required to protect the PC. Why I am asking is I doubt if too many are used, it may affect system performance.

Thank you, binu

yakste · 19. Apr 2010, 11:16 AM

@binumathew
It is better to have several layers of protection...
in my opinion necessarily:
- firewall (absolutely!)
- HIPS (for the more advanced user)
- anti-malware (antivirus-antyspyware)
- backup/restore software
additionally:
- some for sandboxing or for virtualization
- some for data encrypting

binumathew · 19. Apr 2010, 11:30 AM

yakste,
thank you for the reply
binu

gazs1 · 19. Apr 2010, 07:00 PM

windows xp sp3
defensewall v3 paid
avast antivirus free
sandboxie free with only firefox allowed to run inside
acronis true image for back up imaging

18. Apr 2010, 04:48 AM	#423 (permalink)
yakste Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 5	It's my setup (laptop): - Symantec Client (Firewall + AntiVirus) - Returnil Virtual System 2010 Home Lux - Zemana AntiLogger - KeyScrambler Free - on-demand: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, SUPERAntiSpyware, Eset Online Scanner, Online Armor Cloudscan - Firefoks add-ons: PhishTank SiteChecker, Adblock Plus, BetterPrivacy, NoScript - backup: Macrium Reflect Free - encryption: Free OTFE, Blowfish Advanced CS Last edited by yakste; 18. Apr 2010 at 04:55 AM.

18. Apr 2010, 02:33 PM	#424 (permalink)
Rizar Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Space Posts: 368	Well Avast! is gone -- it was too annoying with my slow Internet connection and seemed to bring it to a halt at unpredictable intervals. Maybe if I had tried manual updating it would work better on my system, but it didn't seem to stop Avast! from taking over the connection in the short time I tried changing its options. Now I'm with PrivateFirewall, GeSWall, & DropMyRights for a lighter setup. Looking for AV at the moment. Not happy with any of them! __________________ Live long and prosper.

18. Apr 2010, 07:44 PM	#426 (permalink)
Rizar Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Space Posts: 368	@J.L. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try disabling it and see if it makes a difference; I was thinking it was the auto updating feature. The good thing is that Avast doesn't require a restart so I can quickly try it out again. But it will take awhile to tell. Others I've tried so far: Avira (Had it for years, but not happy with them ditching v9, and also not rushing to download it again over my slow connection! -- download of last resort for now!); Panda Cloudy (too slow on my connection and used many more resources than I expected); I've also looked a lot at lighter alternatives (since I have so much prevention anyways): Immunet (Not bad, but a bit heavier than Prevx and too many statistics that I don't want to be counted in; also the reason I won't get a Firefox "persona" -- I won't be counted so visibly!); Prevx: Currently testing again -- also don't like cloud based engine, but better than the others I've tried and finally got it to uninstall without killing my keyboard (possible conflict with Online Armor) -- tried twice under Returnil to make sure -- faster all around, except when it's monitoring new files and seems to slow their load time. It probably won't last since I also jump at the chance to leave the cloud! Didn't try yet: MSE (Couldn't download for some reason, the site kept reloading?) __________________ Live long and prosper. Last edited by Rizar; 18. Apr 2010 at 07:50 PM.

19. Apr 2010, 11:16 AM	#428 (permalink)
yakste Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 5	@binumathew It is better to have several layers of protection... in my opinion necessarily: - firewall (absolutely!) - HIPS (for the more advanced user) - anti-malware (antivirus-antyspyware) - backup/restore software additionally: - some for sandboxing or for virtualization - some for data encrypting Last edited by yakste; 19. Apr 2010 at 11:24 AM.

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14. Apr 2010, 06:31 PM	#422 (permalink)
Matapan1969 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Italy Posts: 33	Windows XP SP3 Pro - Athlon 1.3 Ghz - 1Mb RAM Limited User Account + Software Restriction Policies + SuRun Avira Antivir 10 Free Windows XP firewall WinPatrol Plus On Demand: MBAM Free Hitman Pro 3.5 Free Returnil 2008 Free (to test new SW) Firefox + Wot + AdBlock Plus + LastPass K9 Web Protection

18. Apr 2010, 05:50 PM	#425 (permalink)
J_L Co-Author, Best Free Security List Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,475	@Rizar: You can disable Web Shield to stop Avast from taking over your internet connection. Which AV's have you tried?

19. Apr 2010, 10:57 AM	#427 (permalink)
binumathew Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4	Hai, I am using Avast as Antivirus and GesWall and Sandboxie. Is it enough to protect my PC. Use internet but not heavily / not visiting malicious site. Could you please mention what softwares (I mean categories) are required to protect the PC. Why I am asking is I doubt if too many are used, it may affect system performance. Thank you, binu

19. Apr 2010, 11:30 AM	#429 (permalink)
binumathew Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4	yakste, thank you for the reply binu

19. Apr 2010, 07:00 PM	#430 (permalink)
gazs1 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5	windows xp sp3 defensewall v3 paid avast antivirus free sandboxie free with only firefox allowed to run inside acronis true image for back up imaging