mikenolan7
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| reply to Sean
Re: Need some anti-software to use in conjunction with AVG
You didn't say whether you took any steps to close unnecessary services, or harden your system. I would list, in order of importance (ignoring running as a limited user, which creates too many arguments):
1. Make your system secure. Close unnecessary services. Make sure security updates are performed.
2. Protect your system from attacks. Your NAT router and AV are good for most home users. An anti-spyware and/or process control software would be good additions.
3. Detect/block unwanted outbound connections.
Make sure you have completed 1 before worrying about adding more to 2, or moving on to 3. To really be safe, as The Snowman pointed out, you need a way to detect outbound connections. As much trouble as software firewalls seem to be, they are probably the easiest way to accomplish 3. Ignoring 1 and 3, and piling on layer after layer of number 2 is a great way to make your life miserable, spend a lot of money, and not be much more secure than you are now. |
