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    I need help filling holes in my protection.

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Coke, Jul 20, 2011.

  1. Coke

    Coke Notebook Enthusiast

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    So here's what I got so far.
    FastAccess facial recognition or a windows login password to login after logged out/restart/shut down/sleep etc.

    Ad-Aware
    AVG free
    SpywareBlaster
    Windows defender and firewall
    Some firefox addons like
    NoScript (Allow only certain scripts to run on a page)
    Ghostery (Better cookie blocker)
    Better Privacy (LSO search and destroy, haha)

    What could I do to beef up my security?
    Thanks for your time,
    Coke
     
    Coke, Jul 20, 2011
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  2. JOSEA

    JOSEA NONE

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    JOSEA, Jul 20, 2011
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  3. Coke

    Coke Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got a 26 key WPA2 password already. But I don't think I've ever touched the firmware. OHHHHHHhhhhh this is a good time to get me some custom firmware for it > :D
     
    Coke, Jul 20, 2011
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  4. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Consider replacing AVG with a better alternative such as MSE or my personal favorite, Avast!

    Windows Defender should be disabled since you have AVG as your anti-virus, running two anti-viruses at the same time leads to complications and slow downs, and honestly, two anti-viruses are as good as none.

    Consider adding HTTPS Everywhere and Web of Trust to your Firefox addons.
     
    Steven, Jul 20, 2011
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  5. Gandalf_The_Grey

    Gandalf_The_Grey Notebook Evangelist

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    When you use HTTPS Everywhere you could also install HTTPS Finder:
    Love the combo :)
     
    Gandalf_The_Grey, Jul 21, 2011
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  6. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    @Gandalf I don't use Mozilla Firefox anymore, I switched over to Opera.
     
    Steven, Jul 21, 2011
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    Your security setup is already very good. I would add Spybot Search & Destroy + Malwarebytes to the list.
     
    Simplified, Jul 23, 2011
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    Gintoki, Jul 23, 2011
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  9. Steven

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    Truecrypt is not essential to a good security setup, you can live without it.
     
    Steven, Jul 24, 2011
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    Wow, this guy is intense. All I is Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Firewall, and Chrome. Oh and some common sense. Never been infected since my 1st computer in 2006.
     
    fred2028, Jul 24, 2011
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  11. Steven

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    You can never be to careful.
     
    Steven, Jul 24, 2011
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    In my opinion HIPS is what is missing but correct use of those really depends on your level of knowledge. I recommend Online Armour. There are others such as System Safety Monitor or Ghostsecurity Suite but they are no longer being updated.
     
    LaptopNut, Jul 24, 2011
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