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    Exclamation Bob's Computer Security Guide

    I keep a guide to computer security up on a few sites. I decided to update it for you guys in honor of joining the ranks of mods. I won't provide all programs, just the ones I feel will benefit people the most.
    Legend
    * = recommended
    # = notable
    $ = not free
    ! = advanced users only
    I. Active Protection

    Antivirus
    standalone:
    *avast!
    #Avira Anti-Virus
    Microsoft Security Essentials
    $nod32
    if you want a full security suite:
    $*Norton Internet Security 2011

    Firewall
    you don't need a software firewall if you have an internet security suite
    *Comodo
    - use only the firewall (and deactivate defense +)
    !$#Online Armor
    !$Outpost Firewall

    Second Opinion Scanners
    *Prevx
    - Run it along side your AV.
    - Don't bother paying for the cleanup or safe-online. If it detects something use your on demand scanners to ensure your computer is safe.
    - Runs in the cloud so uses little to no system resources

    II. On Demand

    Scanners
    Run these every month, or if you think your computer is infected.
    *Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
    *SUPERAntiSpyware
    *Hitman Pro
    - don't buy it, just use it as a second opinion on demand scanner
    - it runs multiple scanners at the same time in the cloud

    #Emsisoft Anti-Malware

    III. Browser Security

    Browsers

    *Firefox
    #Chrome

    Addons
    works with both browsers
    *Web of Trust
    *xmarks
    - saves your bookmarks and passwords onto their secure server
    - can sync across browsers and operating system (even onto mobile phones)

    !#NoScript

    DNS
    *Norton DNS
    #ClearCloud DNS
    OpenDNS

    IV. Hardening

    (pseudo)HIPS
    $*WinPatrol
    - great, light on resources, multipurpose program for a one time payment
    - advanced task manager
    - keeps tracks of newly installed programs for quick virus removal
    - easy program start up management
    - more advanced features for more advanced users not listed above

    Browser / Application Sandbox
    $!*Sandboxie
    *BufferZone
    - 64bit version in beta - will come out soon - can try the beta here

    Environmental Virtualization
    Use one of these to test out new programs that don't need a restart, or allow someone else (or a young child) on your computer. When the computer is restarted while one of these programs is running, all changes will be reversed.
    $*Shadow Defender
    #returnil

    Backup
    offline:
    *Paragon Free
    $*Shadow Protect 4
    #Keriver 1-Click Restore Free 2.1
    online:
    *CrashPlan
    #Carbonite

    Encryption
    *TrueCrypt
    - make encrypted containers or encrypt entire hard drives
    - great for ensuring the safety of data you wouldn't want a thief to have if your computer gets stolen
    Last edited by Bobbbb; 04-06-2011 at 01:21 PM.

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