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suvi · 11-10-07, 01:40 AM

What are the things I need to be careful in securing my pc from hackers and all while using broadband. I have AVG virus scanner and yahoo anti spy installed. Is that enough or do I need to do any thing else?

Fuzzy · 12-24-07, 08:40 PM

Well i just use antivirus and it works great for me. i have never faced any hacking problem till now. I think a good antivirus if updated regularly can keep away hackers.

Cranking · 01-20-08, 05:25 PM

Well you need update your antivirus regularly and also you should have the best antivirus for which i would recommend (Norton Antivirus, Kaspersky or McAfee which are the best) and another thing i would like to recommend you is that you should not install those softwares which are not reliable as sometimes you can get infected by spywares from these too.

just4kix · 01-20-08, 06:58 PM

There are some sites where they want you to install ActiveX component. These should be avoided at all costs unless they are from known sources such as Microsoft, Adobe, etc. Also avoid BHOs (Browser Helper Objects) such as search toolbars, etc. All these not only hog memory but contain malware, adware, spyware, which may or not be detected.

I would also recommend to get the latest windows priority updates.

MoneyMind · 01-20-08, 07:51 PM

I would suggest that if you can use Linux then it would be the best thing as they are difficultto hack and more over they are much better then Windows.

Speed · 01-23-08, 11:49 AM

You can install good Anitvirus such as Norton, McAfee and then you should not download or visit those sites which you think are not safe and third thing is to keep your computer updated which is the best way to protect your pc.

just4kix · 01-23-08, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoneyMind

I would suggest that if you can use Linux then it would be the best thing as they are difficultto hack and more over they are much better then Windows.

Linux is not suitable for the ordinary.

Peace · 02-06-08, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just4kix

Linux is not suitable for the ordinary.

What do you mean to say by this... do you mean it is not stable and if yes then let me tell you that Linux Operating systems are of the most stable operating system as compared to windows.

User789 · 02-08-08, 07:38 PM

I would say that it would be nice to have a good antivirus with all spyware and malware and firewall... and with it you should also have the latest Service pack installed if you are using window Xp and another thing keeep your computer updated.

xwhyz · 04-16-08, 12:48 AM

You need to install a firewall for your pc if you are using internet! I would definitely suggest the zone alarm personal firewall which is free to download and use. Or else you can try sygate firewall which is also equally good.

just4kix · 04-16-08, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peace

What do you mean to say by this... do you mean it is not stable and if yes then let me tell you that Linux Operating systems are of the most stable operating system as compared to windows.

I know Linux is very stable. But it is not suitable for ordinary users. Very little software applications are available for Linux.

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12-24-07, 08:40 PM	#2
Fuzzy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 2	Well i just use antivirus and it works great for me. i have never faced any hacking problem till now. I think a good antivirus if updated regularly can keep away hackers.

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Cranking Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 56 Rep Power: 2	Well you need update your antivirus regularly and also you should have the best antivirus for which i would recommend (Norton Antivirus, Kaspersky or McAfee which are the best) and another thing i would like to recommend you is that you should not install those softwares which are not reliable as sometimes you can get infected by spywares from these too.

01-20-08, 07:51 PM	#5
MoneyMind Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 70 Rep Power: 2	I would suggest that if you can use Linux then it would be the best thing as they are difficultto hack and more over they are much better then Windows.

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Speed Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 69 Rep Power: 2	You can install good Anitvirus such as Norton, McAfee and then you should not download or visit those sites which you think are not safe and third thing is to keep your computer updated which is the best way to protect your pc.

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User789 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 58 Rep Power: 2	I would say that it would be nice to have a good antivirus with all spyware and malware and firewall... and with it you should also have the latest Service pack installed if you are using window Xp and another thing keeep your computer updated.

04-16-08, 12:48 AM	#10
xwhyz Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 688 Rep Power: 2	You need to install a firewall for your pc if you are using internet! I would definitely suggest the zone alarm personal firewall which is free to download and use. Or else you can try sygate firewall which is also equally good.

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