Security and Anti-Virus Software Forum General Index Sticky ***PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING***

Security and Anti-Virus Software General Index Sticky

This is an index of all major Security and Anti-Virus Software threads or links; the main ones are listed up top in large font and more minor ones are at the bottom.
Note: Some of thethings mention in this post goes to an external site: NotebookReview.com isn't responsible for content of site.

The best free antivirus/firewall/anti spyware programs
Check here for the best free programs for antivirus/firewall/anti spyware.

John's Malware(adware,spyware,trojans, and virus) removal and prevention Guide
It is a very comprehensive guide on how to remove malware from your system.

Securing your PC and Data
This thread deals with ideas on how to start securing one's system and includes many pointers on a number of distinct topics ranging from how to deal with an infection to balancing security and performance on a PC.

A Comprehensive Guide to AntiSpyware Software.
A Guide on Anti-Spyware software by forum member Omneus.

A Comprehensive Guide to AV software
A Guide on Anti-Virus Software by forum member Omneus.


Minor Threads/links

Free >>website<< based virus scanners for Vista(and XP)
List of Online scanners becuase sometimes you may need a second opinion. Note: These scanners may require you to run it in IE

Independent comparatives of Anti-Virus software
Av-comparatives.org tests various Anti-Virus programs. See how they stack up against eachother.


Secunia Software Inspector
Secunia Software Inspector checks for insecure versions of applications installed, and verifies that all Microsoft patches are applied. No installation/download neccessary.

Wilders Security
Wilders Security Forum covers a wide array of topics including spyware, viruses and privacy software.

Virus Bulletin
News and technical articles on developments on viruses and anti-virus products. Free registration may be required to view the test results.
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If you have a link to a thread you would like to see added, just post it and I or another moderator will take a look.

 

Okay its been added to the minor threads.


Thx for the suggestion.

 

A Comprehensive Guide to AntiSpyware Software.

^Excellent information about anti-spyware software.

 

Thx for the suggestion.

I added both of Omneus guides since they had good information though they are a tad bit outdated.

 

I should visit stickies more. If you would like I could work on some updates...

 

Yeah, that would be great if you could do that....

Thx

Kdawgca
NBR Mod

 

Maybe a link to castlecops and wilderssecurity?

 

Links to those sites/forums have been added. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

I believe that adding also link to Virus Bulletin - http://www.virusbtn.com/ would be handy. They publish comparative reviews for AV solutions on various operating systems, could be helpful when trying to choose the right AV software...

 

I added the link to the sticky. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

A very nice thread about computer security with many many further pointers:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=252253

 

Nice find and yes, it has a lot of ideas/pointers. It has been added.

 

The two links to the Omneus guides in the OP don't seem to work, you just arrive back at the main forums page.

 

Malwaretips.com is another security forum, comparisons, videos, reviews there are allowed.