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I wanted to share this with you guys, it was posted by a guy on my forum and I think is very important especially since we are all using computers and the internet.

If you have cable or DSL internet service, please read this entire page

Let me first say that I'm not trying to sell anything on this page. I'm not profiting in any way and I'm not trying to get you to buy any software (most of the software I recommend here is free for personal use).

Protect Your Computer and Your Personal Information from Theft

As most computer users know, it's very difficult to surf the web without annoying pop-ups or other distractions. This page is to help you have a better experience on the net and to help keep your computer healthy. Some of the malicious software (malware) can actually cost you money. Automated dialers can call chat lines without your knowledge. If you use a computer that is in any way connected to the internet or other computers, you are at risk of identity theft, theft of passwords, loss of important files and spying.

Different Types of Malware

There are many different types of malicious software. The following are the most common types:

Virus:

Many people refer to all types of malware as viruses. To be more precise, viruses are malicious code that are designed to do damage. Some delete or corrupt files. These are the most damaging type of infection because you will, many times, lose important information.

Macro Virus:

If you've used spreadsheets or software like Word, you know that there are 'macros' that allow you to do common, repetitive tasks more easily. While these tools may be helpful, they are also a danger to your computer. If you open an infected document into a program that supports macros, the macro could perform some malicious task and cause you grief. If you don't know who sent you the document, don't open it.

Worm:

A worm is a self replicating piece of malware that copies itself onto as many computers as possible. This type of software can bog down networks but usually doesn't purposely damage or delete files.

Trojan:

Trojans are malware the arrive within a seemingly benign piece of software or code. The malicious code can come in as a screensaver or even as an image file

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thank you patrick for posting the info

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I have read all of that before, but I read it again just as a refresher. Thanks for posting it :)

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Or ...

Keep your firewall, antivirus, antispyware, and windows up-to-date and use common sense when surfing the internet and you should be fine.

It doesn't hurt to actually use good products either, especially when you can get basically anything for "free" these days :)

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best Anti Virus worked for me till now is the Mcafee Enterprise 7 Network assosiation (yup it got updates)...

Norton didnt work well with me... the virus infects its source (dont ask me why)

+ users Windows Xp who r using pirated copies ( like me) Stop ur Auto Update feature. and try not wondering around in Microsoft site! (am sure y'll seen the Windows Validation Test) looking fishy

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Speaking of antivirus, I can get anyone who wants it Symantec Antivirus if they want it... Just PM me.

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Ad-Aware

Hi-Jack This

CWS Shredder

End It All

Symantec Anti-Virus 10.1

all you should need :)

CWS shreadder is designed to destroy the CWS program and nothing more. So unless you get it, you dont need it. End it all and hijack this are only needed for serious programs. Ad Aware and a GOOD antivirus (macafe is garbage IMHO) should keep your computer running healthy and fast.

Also, stay away from crap game sites and porn sites.

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am currently using Adware SE personal, Spybot-search and destroy. and the mcafee.. got Zone alarm but not installed though...

i guess no need.. or whatchu think?

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Ad Aware finds everything spybot does plus things spybot doesnt. It also better gets rid of what it detects.

SAV 10.1 is the best antivirus on the market. all the government agencies around here use nothing but SAV

Ive seen instances where macafee said the computer didnt have a virus on it, deleted macafee and installed SAV 9 and it found viruses :)

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I can get the full version of SAV 9.0.5

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what do you have now?

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I have the SAV, I can get any SSA folk who want it, SAV 9.0.5

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fruit FTL

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Should have expected it from someone who lives in souther california though :P

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