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    Alienware password stealer

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by DocBurN, Dec 29, 2011.

  1. DocBurN

    DocBurN Notebook Consultant

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    I keep everything clean on my new M17x and i dont do strange activity on it.. and i got a password stealer :eek: somehow today on my new "clean" m17x.. :mad:

    I would really appreciate some alienware m17x owner input on their best security choices (software) right now.. especially a good firewall that leave control to block/allow specific process .exe manually

    im a little bit out of the game regarding security and its my new top priority right now.. please add your input on what you trust as security software on your alienware..

    after many years in AVG internet security, i decided to give a try to Microsoft security essentials + windows firewall that came with Win7pro x64. You have the right to tell me its a bad combo and why..

    Its not 100% alienware related so sorry in advance to the mod for posting here.. im totally out of idea and counting on the m17x NBR family to protect my M17x as much as humainly possible!

    Thank you for your input guys!

    SlickDude: 2 weeks without throttling! the new R3 kick!
     
    DocBurN, Dec 29, 2011
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Doc, i moved your thread here for better feedback on the subject.

    I personally use Kaspersky as anti virus and firewall.
     
    katalin_2003, Dec 29, 2011
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  3. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist

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    Man, sorry to hear what happened. I'm using Vipre and like it.
     
    Mr. Fox, Dec 29, 2011
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  4. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    That sucks man. Change all your passwords asap. That said I use a paid version of McAfee. I like it. Works well, Though there is plenty of hate around for Macafee.
     
    DR650SE, Dec 29, 2011
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  5. Joe85

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    Avast is the most reliable software on the market in my experience. Microsoft security essentials is a popular among IT techs and its free.
     
    Joe85, Dec 30, 2011
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  6. Joe85

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    Just avoid Norton, it wont catch a cold and Macafee is a resource hog.
     
    Joe85, Dec 30, 2011
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  7. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    I have use Kaspersky Internet Security for years, I get it free from my bank, and i have never had any problems with virus/spyware
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Dec 30, 2011
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  8. ratchetnclank

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    I use avira. It's free and seems alright, i'd use avast but its not compatible with windows 8 yet.
     
    ratchetnclank, Dec 30, 2011
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  9. Gandalf_The_Grey

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    Nothing wrong with Norton these days...
    I'm happily using Norton Internet Security 2012 on my desktop and my 2 laptops.
    My father uses Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012, but with kids I want to use a security suite. I personally find Kaspersky a bit too heavy.
    The rest of my family uses Panda Cloud Antivirus Free.
     
    Gandalf_The_Grey, Dec 30, 2011
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  10. Geekz

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    aside from the suggestions above, I also use keePass to manage my passwords. makes it easier to remember and generate complex passwords
     
    Geekz, Dec 30, 2011
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  11. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    I personally recommend Avast! for the paranoid and the "rather be safe" user and Microsoft Security Essentials for the "I want protection, but not interference."
     
    Steven, Dec 30, 2011
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  12. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    I don't own an alienware comp. ;) but what you are asking for is a HIPS/Host Intrusion Protection System.
    Such a program will allow you to manually block/allow every specific process.
    Check out f.i. Comodo Internet Suite if you don't mind digging in deep and learning a bit about their HIPS Defense+.
    I'd also recommend Online Armor, also an excellent HIPS but a tad easier imo and it has an anti-keylogger function and also a whitelist for known safe programs/ .exe files.
    Make sure though that you actually want to use a HIPS, it requires some effort.
    See sig for links.
     
    Baserk, Dec 30, 2011
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  13. Feral1

    Feral1 Notebook Consultant

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    Feral1, Dec 31, 2011
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