L337
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join:2005-03-10
Chicago, IL | What is your Anti-Virus, Spyware/Adware protection setup? I've been using aVast 4.7 lately and it seems pretty good until I finally got a Adware! I haven't got an Adware in such a long long time and now this happens. What kind of setup do you guys use? What would you guys recommend as a good setup? | |
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 ken225
join:2003-11-22
Brunswick, OH | Re: What is your Anti-Virus, Spyware/Adware protection setup? I use NOD32 as it's good and lightweight. I scan regularly with Defender, Spybot and Adaware. However, the best thing to do is watch your behaviors. Don't open attachments, click links in email, view HTML email, etc. | |
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CajunTek
Insane Cajun
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join:2003-08-08
Arlington, TX
 ·RoadRunner Cable
| said by L337  :I've been using aVast 4.7 lately and it seems pretty good until I finally got a Adware! I haven't got an Adware in such a long long time and now this happens. What kind of setup do you guys use? What would you guys recommend as a good setup? Well... I use KAV, Sybot S&D, BOClean, and Windows Defender.
One I can reccomend is SuperAntispyware and I've been hearing good things about RogueRemover and Spyware Terminator..
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Thug21
Just Chillin'
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join:2005-08-21
3 edits | Re: What is your Anti-Virus, Spyware/Adware protection setup? My realtime setup is Avira's premium security suite. I also have AVG Antispyware (formally ewido) and/or SuperAntiSpyware for on demand scanning.
Unfortunately, no program is 100 percent effective. For that reason, you might want to use a limited account for surfing the web or use dropmyrights as DavidR on the avast forum recommends. | |
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AB
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join:2006-04-04
Leesburg, VA
| said by L337 :I've been using aVast 4.7 lately and it seems pretty good until I finally got a Adware! I haven't got an Adware in such a long long time and now this happens. . . . I don't recall ever seeing an anti-malware software with the guarantee of 'you will never ever for the rest of your life have to concern with a piece of malware infecting your machine'.
Good luck with that one. | |
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| blackwolfbws
join:2006-07-25
Knoxville, TN
| Re: What is your Anti-Virus, Spyware/Adware protection setup? said by dadkins :*TO ME* cookies are irrelevant. They're harmless.
This isn't always the case. There exists a small number of malware/virus/worms type programs that will deposit a cookie onto a machine to see how often the cookies are cleared. If the cookie remains after a certain amount of time, then the next opportunity the malware/virus/worms type program to run on the machine, it will at least make the attempt to run and do it's dirty work. That said, cookies are sometimes helpful and deleting all your cookies all the time could leave you to always have to enter access codes to your favorite websites. Which is just darn inconvenient sometimes. So what to do? I myself use a batch file to save my useful cookies and delete all other cookies that I might not know what their functions are. Then restore the saved cookies. | |
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AB
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join:2006-04-04
Leesburg, VA
| Re: What is your Anti-Virus, Spyware/Adware protection setup? said by blackwolfbws :. . There exists a small number of malware/virus/worms type programs that will deposit a cookie onto a machine to see how often the cookies are cleared. If the cookie remains after a certain amount of time, then the next opportunity the malware/virus/worms type program to run on the machine, it will at least make the attempt to run and do it's dirty work. That doesn't seem to make any sense. Why would a malware file care how often any cookies are deleted, or want to determine this information before executing? What difference would that make to the malware?
That said, cookies are sometimes helpful and deleting all your cookies all the time could leave you to always have to enter access codes to your favorite websites. Which is just darn inconvenient sometimes.
So what to do?
I myself use a batch file to save my useful cookies and delete all other cookies that I might not know what their functions are. Then restore the saved cookies. That seems like a lot of trouble. You may want to try Firefox.
In my Firefox configuration, all cookies are outta here (disallowed to begin with) other than the ones I specifically allow. And I can save those or not from session to session, depending upon my preference. | |
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dadkins
Can you do Blu?
Premium,MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
·Comcast
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TwKs
join:2007-04-29
1 edit | I use NOD32 with Sygate firewall on my XP Pro box. I also run an occasional scan with Spybot S&D. I don't use anything on my Ubuntu box....because it doesn't need it. 
-edit- I also utilize a wrt54g router with DDWRT firmware with firewall. | |
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The Snowman
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join:2007-05-20
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Must agree that I do not recall either...of ever seeing any anti malware program that offers a 100% guarantee.....an if one actually did I would I sure as heck would know its not telling the truth. Its just not possible for any anti malware program to give such a guarantee.
Without going into details of my set-up....I have found that using a virtual computer offers a layer of protection because upon re-booting the computer returns to its orginal clean state. But virtual computers are not for everyone...sure they are easy enough to use.....but I certainly do not run in virtual mode all the time....an yet, considering how corrupt the internet has become as well as how malware vendors tactics are forever changing....I would not seriously question if the time will come when we are forced to use virual computers.
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WALL_E
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join:2003-05-28
USA
| I run Avira AntiVir PE Classic on a limited user account in Windows XP.
I don't run a software firewall or antispyware, and my system has not been compromised since I set it up this way several years ago.
I'm behind a Linksys WRT54G, so I am provided inbound protection by NAT and the SPI firewall.
I subscribe to the Leo Laporte school of thought when it comes to software firewalls. I know that bothers some people, but it has worked well for me. I encourage everyone to find a solution that works best for them and stick to it. Just because this method works for me does not mean it is the end-all solution for everybody. In short, to each his own.
I use common sense when web browsing and make sure that all of my software is up-to-date with the latest security patches available.
However, when I set up a computer for a friend or family member, I do run additional software: Avast! Antivirus, Spybot S & D with immunization, SpywareBlaster, Ad-Aware, and Windows Defender. I provided instructions on how to use this software before I consider the job "complete."
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Jayclark
join:2004-03-25
Buena Vista, VA | I use AVG and AD-Aware. Don't use a software firewall other than windows firewall, and the firewall on my router. I run a online virus scan everynow and again. Had this XP setup without any trouble for years. | |
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DownTheShore
Maddie Knows Poopie
Premium
join:2003-12-02
Beautiful NJ
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2 edits | Running resident: NOD32 AV, Comodo FW, Spyware Blaster, BOClean, SuperANTISpyware Pro, Ad-Muncher, Cookie Pal, WinPatrol.
Manual scans are: Ad-Aware, Spybot, a-squared, AVG Free.
Browsers used: Maxthon, Opera, Firefox
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m8trix
join:2003-12-24
Phoenix, AZ | avast.adaware se pro.spybot | |
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HA Nut
Premium
join:2004-05-13
USA
| I'm wondering too... As dadkins asked, what adware are we talking about?
Beyond that, what browser are you using? If it's IE, consider using Firefox or Opera (except for Windows Updates.) They aren't perfect (as noted above, nothing is) but when all 3 are ran in their default setups, they are safer from drive-by's than IE is. | |
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tmaertin
Crash Into Me
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join:2002-04-03
North Tonawanda, NY
·RoadRunner Cable
| Antivirus - Avast Home, Avira PE Classic on Demand
Firewall - Comodo + Hardware
AS - Spybot (Teatimer running), Windows Defender (thinking of removing), Adaware, SuperAntiSpyware, SpywareBlaster
AT - BOClean
like dadkins, so far I am the Cookie Monster
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Chris 313
Come get some
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Houma, LA
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| Re: What is your Anti-Virus, Spyware/Adware protection setup? said by tmaertin :Antivirus - Avast Home, Avira PE Classic on Demand Firewall - Comodo + Hardware AS - Spybot (Teatimer running), Windows Defender (thinking of removing), Adaware, SuperAntiSpyware, SpywareBlaster AT - BOClean like dadkins, so far I am the Cookie Monster KAV 6.0.2.621
Comodo Firewall
Spybot (Weekly scans)
CounterSpy (Weekly scans, but I turn it on permanently if visiting an unknown site.)
AdAware (Weekly scans)
SUPERAntispyware (Free version) (Weekly scans and is a temporary replacement for Counterspy since the subscription expired)
Spyware Blaster (I have the autoupdater enabled)
Comodo BOClean 4.23
With all these, I only find cookies. And anything nasty is stopped before infection.
"The best way to clean up, is to not get infected in the first place" Is what I always say. | |
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damn
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join:2002-10-23
nyc | AD Mucnher. That's it. | |
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Dread
Macs suck
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join:2005-02-28
Bronx, NY | None, I use osx
But when I used windows I used Spybot & Kaspersky and some other shit I can't remember now..
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Doctor Four
My other vehicle is a TARDIS
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join:2000-09-05
Dallas, TX
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| Even though this topic has come up numerous times here in
this forum, given the way malware seems to be changing, it
is worth a repost every few months or so.
My current setup is Avast 4.7, the MVPS hosts file, Sygate
Personal Firewall Pro, SpywareBlaster, and Mozilla 1.7.13.
The latter is on the list because IE is so tied in with the
OS that exploits and drive by downloads are more likely.
And in the extermely unlikely event anything gets past
Sygate, Avast, or the hosts file, the last line of defense
is SpybotSD.
But more important than any of that is a good measure of
common sense.
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We are the Hacker Collective: Resistance Is Futile - All Your AACS Keys Will Be Assimilated. | |
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crossedeyed
Troublemaker
join:2004-07-30
Malvern, AR | Re: What is your Anti-Virus, Spyware/Adware protection setup? NOD32 as AV
Outpost pro as FW
spywareblaster
spybot
Ad aware
and A2
All behind a router/firewall
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| | jpwalker
join:2007-05-23
teksavvy
1 edit | Re: What is your Anti-Virus, Spyware/Adware protection setup? well there is no such thing as too much protection, but i think some of you might be running more than you really need
with the following i have not had any adware, let alone a virus in over 18 months
wrt54gl/ddwrt connected to 2 desktops and 2 laptops all running XP pro:
NOD32 2.70 (auto update every 6 hours)
Ad aware SE (update and clean once a week)
spybot S&D (update and clean once a week)
seriously the worst thing that happened in a while was starforce, and that was my fault...  | |
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BIGMIKE
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join:2002-06-07
Westminster, CA
| said by Doctor Four :Even though this topic has come up numerous times here in this forum, given the way malware seems to be changing, it is worth a repost every few months or so. My current setup is Avast 4.7, the MVPS hosts file, Sygate Personal Firewall Pro, SpywareBlaster, and Mozilla 1.7.13. The latter is on the list because IE is so tied in with the OS that exploits and drive by downloads are more likely. And in the extermely unlikely event anything gets past Sygate, Avast, or the hosts file, the last line of defense is SpybotSD. But more important than any of that is a good measure of common sense. Results 1 - 10 of about 23,700,000 for What is your Anti-Virus, Spywar. (0.20 seconds) »www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Wh···e+Search
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| Be1ge
join:2006-07-01
3 edits | All run behind a router/firewall
Realtime-
NOD32
Sandboxie
Primary Response SafeConnect
Deep Freeze
On Demand-
SuperAntispyware | |
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WALL_E
Premium
join:2003-05-28
USA | Re: What is your Anti-Virus, Spyware/Adware protection setup? DeepFreeze is a terrific piece of software! I've been trying it out on some systems and it's amazing. | |
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join:2006-07-01
1 edit | Re: What is your Anti-Virus, Spyware/Adware protection setup? said by WALL_E :DeepFreeze is a terrific piece of software! I've been trying it out on some systems and it's amazing. I've been using Deep Freeze for about a month, I really like this program.
Faronics has another program out, Anti Executable, have you tried that one?
I've read alot of good things about AE, I plan on trying that one next. | |
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sectionsix
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join:2004-11-03
Tempe, AZ | Re: What is your Anti-Virus, Spyware/Adware protection setup? Pretty much just using a fully patched XP system, AVG Anti-Malware edition and Sandboxie. | |
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WALL_E
Premium
join:2003-05-28
USA | No, I haven't had a chance to try AntiExecutable yet either, but I'll have to check it out! | |
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jadinolf
I love you Fred
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join:2005-07-09
Ojai, CA | Avast!, Ad-Aware, SS&D, Spyware Blaster, Windows Defender.
Plus Comodo Firewall and a hardware firewall.
Fingers crossed
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Babar
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join:2001-05-09
Washington
| Router
Windows XP firewall
NOD32 resident
KAV 6.0 on-demand for suspect downloads
SpywareBlaster and SpybotS&D immunized
Common Sense
The last virus I had was about 15 years ago, when my son accidently double-clicked one I had sitting on the desktop for inspection... 
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