please and thank you

Chosen Answer:

I would uninstall MSE
Here are your best alternatives to MSE as they all perform at a higher level.
Free Category: #1 Avast #2 Avira #3 AVG
Paid Subscription Category: #1 BitDefender #2 Kaspersky #3 F-Secure #4 Eset nod32

What is interesting is there are many quality Antivirus’s I didn’t mention that performed the best in a particular category and the above ratings are reflective of the summary/overall review. You must ponder which Anti-virus fits your particular needs.

. *Only one Antivirus should be installed due to complex issue’s that can leave your network and computer defenseless but you can and should use http://www.malwarebytes.org/ in addition to any antivirus.
by: ライト矢上
on: 14th August 12

Chosen Answer:

What is it?
Malware – short for malicious software, it is used to cause damage to a single computer, server, or computer network. Computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, most rootkits, spyware, dishonest adware, and other malicious and unwanted software are all types of malware that can infect your computer. But it is worth noting that very few malware instances are actual viruses (less than 20%).

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What to do about it?
A virus scanner is the most common tool for prevention. These scanners have “real-time protection” enabled; which scans the program before it runs and if the program has malicious code than it is stopped before the chance of execution. Common sense is another big factor in determining whether or not malware gets into your computer. If an executable computer program is attached to your e-mail and you are unsure of the source, then it should be deleted immediately. Do not download any applications or executable files from unknown sources, and be careful when trading files with other users.

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What about some free protection?

***NOTE*** Let it be known that you must have only one virus protection / firewall working on your computer or serious conflicts will occur! You MUST un-install your current virus protection suite before continuing installing another. “But what if my old one is already expired?” It does not matter, divorce it anyway…

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Anti-Virus…

I would go with Avira. It has the best ratings out of all the “free AV protection”, and even some of the paid for ones.
Here is the link for that:

http://www.free-av.com/

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Adware and Spyware…
This program only offers on demand scan I would recommend it. (Use at least one AS/A)
Here is the link for that:

http://www.superantispyware.com/

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Stopping it before it comes…
Here is the link for that:

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb…

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Firewall…
Link for that…

http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/

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Rootkit…
I would use:
Sysinternals RootkitRevealer, Panda Anti Rootkit and BlackLight
Links:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysin…

http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/d…

http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/

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You want to make sure that all you programs are constantly updated and patched to prevent attackers from entering through software weaknesses.

Regards,

Dane
by: +++SuPaA!_k1LlA_wHa?+++
on: 10th June 09

Chosen Answer:

It has very good on-demand virus detection rates and somewhat mediocre heuristics.

For an unbiased test report of virus detection capabilities, go here:http://www.av-comparatives.org/
and click “Comparatives” on the left, then choose #17 and #16.
by: jibbarjabar
on: 7th July 11

Chosen Answer:

This sounds like it might be malware.

You should be able to get rid of it for free with the F-Secure Online Malware Scanner: http://www.f-secure.com/en_US/security/security-lab/tools-and-services/online-scanner/ It’s free and no download is required.

About 20% of the programs we scan have some form of malware. And 80% have tracking cookies the PC owner isn’t aware of, so scanning your PC is a good idea for everyone.

If you think you gave the program your credit card information, contact your credit card company immediately.

You could avoid most problems like this by running an Internet security suite — make sure you find a product that includes anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall.
by: F-Secure_Security_Pal
on: 19th August 09

Chosen Answer:

For a TOTAL computer security, you will need the following four things.

1. Antivirus
2. Anti-Adware or Anti-Spyware
3. Firewall
4. Internet Traffic Monitor and related Security Suite

I have posted the top ten antiviruses, , anti spywares and firewalls along with their links.

————TOP TEN ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARES——————–

1. Kaspersky http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Kaspersky-Internet-Security.shtml
2. BitDefender http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/BitDefender-Total-Security.shtml
3. ESET Nod32 http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Security-Related/Eset-Smart-Security.shtml
4. AVG Anti-Virus http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/AVG-Free-Edition.shtml
5. F-Secure Anti-Virus http://www.f-secure.com/small_businesses/evaluations/
6. Trend Micro http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Trend-Micro-AntiVirus.shtml
7. McAfee VirusScan http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/McAfee-VirusScan.shtml
8. Norton AntiVirus http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Norton-AntiVirus-Final.shtml
9. Avast Antivirus http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Avast-Professional-Edition.shtml
10.Panda Antivirus http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/downloads/

If you want free, then I would recommend AVG or AVAST.
Choose one among them yourself.

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1. Spy Sweeper http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popup-Ad-Spyware-Blockers/Spy-Sweeper.shtml
2. CounterSpy http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popup-Ad-Spyware-Blockers/Counter-Spy.shtml
3. Spyware Doctor http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popup-Ad-Spyware-Blockers/Spyware-Doctor.shtml
4. SUPER AntiSpyware Professional http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html
5. ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware http://www.download.com/ZoneAlarm-Anti-spyware/3000-8022_4-10449915.html
6. Ad-Aware Pro http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popup-Ad-Spyware-Blockers/Ad-Aware-Plus.shtml
7. CA Anti-Spyware http://softwarecouponcode.com/anti-spyware/save-20-on-ca-anti-spyware-2008.html?gclid=CPyE1c7ChZQCFRERQQoduymeVw
8. AntiSpy http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/East-Soft-AntiSpyware.shtml
9. Spyware BeGone http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popup-Ad-Spyware-Blockers/Spyware-Begone-Free-Scan.shtml
10.Maxion Spy Killer http://www.maxionsoftware.com/spy-killer.html

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1. ZoneAlarm http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/ZoneAlarm-Free.shtml
2. Outpost Firewall Pro http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Outpost-Firewall-Pro.shtml
3. COMODO Firewall http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Comodo-Personal-Firewall.shtml
4. eConceal Pro http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/eConceal-Firewall-Pro-for-Windows.shtml
5. Webroot Desktop Firewall http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Webroot-Desktop-Firewall.shtml
6. Injoy Firewall http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/InJoy-Firewall.shtml
7. SurfSecret Firewall http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/SurfSecret-Personal-Firewall.shtml
8. Armor2net Personal Firewall http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Armor2net-Personal-Firewall.shtml
9. BlackICE PC Protection http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/BlackICE-PC-Protection-cnw.shtml
10.BullGuard http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/BullGuard.shtml

THIS IS JUST THE REVIEW I MADE WITH MY EXPERIENCE. IT MAY DIFFER PEOPLE TO PEOPLE!!!

NOTE: THIS DATA MAY CHANGE AFTER FEW MONTHS!!!

If you wanna follow what I do myself, get Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 (recently released) it has all the four security functions. Go and get it.

Good Luck fren!!!
Hope that helps
Thanks!
by: BrainBUG
on: 24th June 08

Chosen Answer:

The Nokia N73 uses the Symbian S60 R3 operating system. Unlike the R2 version, which is seriously plagued by viruses, the R3 version is much more secure and is incompatible with the R2 version. There are no viruses for the R3 version, so you don’t really need an anti-virus program for it.

Still, if you insist on wasting your money and buying one (there are no free ones), F-Secure Anti-Virus Mobile is pretty good.
by: Vesselin Bontchev
on: 17th June 08

Chosen Answer:

There are lots of choices. Many free and many commerical.

I have my personal preferences just as you may once to start using them.

Free Security Analyizer:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsa2/default.mspx

Phishing Defense:

http://www.onguardonline.gov/phishing.html

Free Anti-virus:

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

http://www.free-av.com/

http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp

http://www.superantispyware.com/

Other Anti-virus help:

http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/

http://www.cert.org/other_sources/viruses.html

Free Online Virus Checks:

http://onlinescan.avast.com/

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml

http://www.kaspersky.com/scanforvirus.html

http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp

Free Anti-Adware/Malware/Spyware protection:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 I recommend ewido!!!

http://www.safer-networking.org/

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

http://www.superantispyware.com/

Free Online Spyware Scan:
http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.php Very good for newbies!

Free Firewall:

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/trial_zaFamily/trial_zaFamily.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en&lid=zaskulist_trial

http://www.comodogroup.com/products/personalfirewall.html

Window XP SP2 Firewall Builtin

Have fun but be safe!
by: jlacroix1758
on: 25th September 06

Chosen Answer:

Siteadvisor.com says bollyfm is ok

http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/bollyfm.net

Just make sure you are protected.

PCTools products do get good reviews. The good thing is they have free versions of their products. They work great. Spyware Doctor from the Google pack is a must. I highly recommend it. I bought Webroots Spysweeper and spyware doctor finds stuff spysweeper does not. Having both is a perfect combo and I recommend running two anti-spyware products.

PCTools Anti-Virus

http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/

PCTools Threatfire – Malware Protection
This free tool makes your current anti-virus better.
Definite Download

http://www.threatfire.com

PCTools Firewall Plus

http://www.pctools.com/firewall/

The Google Pack includes a free starter edition of Spyware Doctor.

http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_installer_new.html?hl=en&gl=us&ai=BZy9nzYgZR_j2KofKmwTgjq3mAezuhSGAyqSDAsWNtwEAEAEgw9-LBTgBUIfas8sEYMnG5YbIo-gZoAGWl5z9A7IBDmZvcmRicmFrZXMuY29tyAEC2gEWaHR0cDovL2ZvcmRicmFrZXMuY29tL4ACAagDAw&gclid=CJu2m5HWnI8CFSUYagodtkXDew&ciNum=11

Reviews

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136191/article.html

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You can do an online scan for viruses and spyware for free from the major vendors. Some of these require Internet Explorer to run because of Active-X

Trend-Micro

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Computer Associates

http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/pestscan/

Panda Software

http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/

Symantec Security Check

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/?langid=ie&venid=sym

Mcafee Free Scan

http://us.mcafee.com/root/catalog.asp?catid=free

Kaspersky Scanner

http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

Microsoft Protection Scanner

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/center/howsafe.htm?s_cid=mscom_msrt

F-Secure

http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/olsbeta.shtml

BitDefender

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

NOD32

http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/index.php

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ANTI-SPYWARE INFORMATION
Its good to run two anti-spywares even if some extra resources are taken.

SuperAntiSpyware does an excellent job. AVG’s full version gets great reviews.

Adaware

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware

Microsoft Defender

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

AVG

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-spyware-free/lng/us/tpl/v5

Spyware Terminator 2

http://www.spywareterminator.com/

Spybot Search and Destroy

http://www.safer-networking.org/

SuperAntispyware

http://superantispyware.com/

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Anti-Spyware for a cost.
Personally I bought Webroot’s Spysweeper, their product is great and well worth the money. Watch Best Buy ads because sometimes it goes on sale for to .

Webroot Spysweeper

http://www.webroot.com/consumer/compare/freeware.html?rc=4929

PCTools Spyware Doctor

http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/

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ANTI-VIRUS INFORMATION
There are free anti-virus scanners availble. They work well. I like AVG and PCTools anti-viruses the best of the free anti-virus programs.

If you are not willing to spend money it is good to have some kind of anti-virus software

avg

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

avast

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

Avira AntiVir

http://www.free-av.com/

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For a Cost
This is my recommendation for anti-virus. Free are good, but they are not as accurate as the top paid anti-virus software

Top-Tier
Kaspersky

http://www.kasepersky.com

Nod32

http://www.eset.com/

by: mebe2
on: 20th November 07

Chosen Answer:

My best guess maybe you do not have permission to defrag, or you have an infected computer and there are a lot of other functions you may not be able to perform.

1. Is your anti-virus software working, updated, and have you scanned your system the last several days?
2. Is your anti-virus software turned off and you are not aware of this malware malicious trick?
3. You may need to run checkdisk.
www.updatexp.com/windows-xp-chkdsk.html

My first suggestion if your anti-virus is up-to-date and you have run it recently, I would run an on-line malware scan to be certain it is not been secretly turned off.

ewido.com or f-secure are the on-line scanners I use see the links in Source below, or look them up with a websearch.

Also kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm a function that may assist you returning your defrag control… if it has been turned off by malicious software and you do not have any infections with either of the on-line scan websites.

If you are infected, then i would make a new post to receive more instructions on how to clean-up your system…
www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=9573
by: JR_the_postman
on: 1st May 09

Why do most phones require phone state and identity? What do they use it for?

What should I look for when trying to be safe when downloading apps? What makes these apps safe when they have crazy permissions like “can take over thewhole screen”Seeing things like this worry me.

So what I’m mainly asking is how should I go about downloading apps and knowing its safe?

Thank you…… Dalton Walker

Chosen Answer:

Some related articles:
October 18, 2011
“The first bit of malicious software specifically written for smartphones was aimed at Android, according to researchers at Trend Micro, who found it earlier this month. Rootkits, viruses aimed at applications, malicious Java scripts and other general-purpose malware can often attack a device running Android without any special customization or changes as well, according to Trend Micro.”

http://www.itworld.com/security/214531/noscript-android-aims-rampant-risks-mobile-users

“NoScript” is now available for Android/Firefox & should be added to your defense arsenal.

http://noscript.net/nsa/

Additional defenses:
“Only 7 of the 41 virus scanners had detection rates above 90 percent, with over half of the remaining apps having detection rates under 40 percent. The top 7 apps were Avast Mobile Security, Dr. Web Anti-virus Light, F-Secure Mobile Security, IKARUS Mobile Security Lite, Lookout Mobile Security, Kaspersky Mobile Security Lite, and Zoner AntiVirus Free. Out of those 7, Kaspersky and F-Secure had the highest detection rates, followed by Avast.”

https://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251345/which_android_security_tools_are_worth_your_time.html

by: DunbarPappy®ϟϟ
on: 31st March 12