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moondogz · August 3rd, 2012, 03:43 PM

Anyone know of an excellent internet security programe/software?
Thanks.........moondogz.

czook · August 3rd, 2012, 03:52 PM

free Microsoft Security Essentials MSE It is a free download. Google it.

flyingbanana · August 3rd, 2012, 03:57 PM

Kaspersky Pure.

fuzzbender · August 3rd, 2012, 04:01 PM

Got Zonealarm for free, seems good

sacizob · August 3rd, 2012, 04:01 PM

Don't go on the internet! (safest)

AndyLowry · August 3rd, 2012, 04:06 PM

If by "internet security" you mean anti-malware software, then MSE is pretty good (if you're running Windows). If you mean hiding your traffic, then TOR (The Onion Router) is handy.

Freejack · August 3rd, 2012, 04:11 PM

Yea, need more info. MSE is the current choice. I use Malwarebytes to check my system for Malware/Spyware. I have a Linux based firewall that blocks all inbound traffic.

Carl

moondogz · August 3rd, 2012, 05:38 PM

Right now I have Mcafee Secure through Shaw internet. I was considering
Bitdefender Total Internet Security 2013, but I'm seeing some mixed reviews.
The experts seem to rate it #1, but some people complain about it slowing down
their computer, I don't know enough about internet security to make an informed
choice at this point. My wife seems to be pleased with her Norton security, so
that's why I'm asking. Anyway thanks to all those who have offered suggestions.

Shepherd · August 3rd, 2012, 05:42 PM

I use Avast and Malwarebytes and never had a problem and best of all they are free.

Arbiter · August 3rd, 2012, 05:51 PM

McAfee wrecks computers. Let me join in the chorus of folks who recommend Microsoft's Security Essentials.

Toto'sDad · August 3rd, 2012, 08:30 PM

I found a shipping pallet in the road, I ran my DSL cable through it, now I'm using it for a firewall, MSE helps too.

muchxs · August 3rd, 2012, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by czook

free Microsoft Security Essentials MSE It is a free download. Google it.

+ a whole bunch.

Picked up a nasty Trojan this afternoon. It posed as a helpful security program there to fend off a pending malware attack. In fact it was the malware attack.

Re-start in "safe" mode, turn Security Essentials loose on the intruder... no problem!

August 3rd, 2012, 03:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
moondogz Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 794	Need advice on internet security... Anyone know of an excellent internet security programe/software? Thanks.........moondogz.

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czook Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NW MO Age: 59 Posts: 1,072	free Microsoft Security Essentials MSE It is a free download. Google it. __________________ Chuck

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sacizob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middlesex County, MA Posts: 2,187 10 Photos	Don't go on the internet! (safest) __________________ Buddy Holly Lives!

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AndyLowry Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2012 Location: Prescott AZ Age: 56 Posts: 1,801	If by "internet security" you mean anti-malware software, then MSE is pretty good (if you're running Windows). If you mean hiding your traffic, then TOR (The Onion Router) is handy. __________________ Note to self: sudo apt-get install clue

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Freejack Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Longmont, CO Age: 56 Posts: 1,612	Yea, need more info. MSE is the current choice. I use Malwarebytes to check my system for Malware/Spyware. I have a Linux based firewall that blocks all inbound traffic. Carl __________________ Xbox360 - GamerTag: HayabusaJack

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August 3rd, 2012, 03:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
flyingbanana Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southern, California Posts: 5,112	Kaspersky Pure.

August 3rd, 2012, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
fuzzbender Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: dislocation Posts: 8,636	Got Zonealarm for free, seems good

August 3rd, 2012, 05:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
moondogz Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 794	Right now I have Mcafee Secure through Shaw internet. I was considering Bitdefender Total Internet Security 2013, but I'm seeing some mixed reviews. The experts seem to rate it #1, but some people complain about it slowing down their computer, I don't know enough about internet security to make an informed choice at this point. My wife seems to be pleased with her Norton security, so that's why I'm asking. Anyway thanks to all those who have offered suggestions.

August 3rd, 2012, 05:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shepherd Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maple Ridge, Canada Posts: 4,025 14 Photos	I use Avast and Malwarebytes and never had a problem and best of all they are free.

August 3rd, 2012, 05:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Arbiter Banned Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: self-banned Posts: 1,148	McAfee wrecks computers. Let me join in the chorus of folks who recommend Microsoft's Security Essentials.

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Toto'sDad Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 7,148 2 Photos	I found a shipping pallet in the road, I ran my DSL cable through it, now I'm using it for a firewall, MSE helps too. __________________ I like me some Twangy Tele and some nonsense about honkytonk badonkadonk!

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