8 posts tagged with security and virus (View popular tags)

What do you do when you think you've been hacked, but don't know how? [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 18 answers

I need your help to settle a debate. Could you suggest the safest antivirus setup, within the confines of Windows XP and a wireless internet connection, with the least bloat, and provide the statistics to prove it? I need more than simple AV comparatives. I need stats on the virtues of Firefox versus IE, on using two function-differentiated user accounts (admin versus everyday, with the 'everyday' account having no admin privileges), etc. Can you help? [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I find detailed information on anti-virus software comparisons? I've heard of and seen some charts that display details such as catch rates and etc but have never known the exact source. Something like this perhaps: http://virus.untangle.com/ but a more broad spectrum, preferablly one that includes AVG and Avast! Also what is the best firewall for Windows Vista?
posted on Nov 11, 2007 - 6 answers

I'd be interested in hearing strategies for allowing employees' personal computers access to a company VPN. [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2006 - 6 answers

I just found out I have Smitfraud-C on my computer. I'm not sure how long it's been there. According to one website it's a keylogger among other things. I just removed it but should I cancel all my credit cards?
posted on Mar 15, 2006 - 12 answers

I know that cookies may be automatically and surreptitiously installed on my computer when I arrive at a webpage, but what about spyware/malware/virus ? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2006 - 13 answers

Windows XP firewall + Zone Alarm = problem?
I've just upgraded to Windows XP and I have three questions (so far...).
posted on Jun 7, 2004 - 9 answers

Virus Question: I have something nasty. It closes any type of anti-virus application I install, closes regedit if I try to get in there, prevents access to anti-virus websites, and yes, there's [more inside].
posted on Apr 28, 2004 - 15 answers