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Dec 7th, 2007, 14:12
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Viruses and Security
I have just recently found a way to use the internet on my mobile phone through my laptop using USB. Now I have a few questons:
1. Do I need to install anti virus on my laptop? if so which one? 2. Can someone give me information on how to make my laptop from being hacked and i need better security. 3. Need to have some information on how to keep my latop safe, and need some other general information 4. Is is actually possible for someone to hack my mobile phone? Please help me someone. King Regards Stormraven.        
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#2
Dec 7th, 2007, 16:04
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Re: Viruses and Security
If you're connected to the internet, you're as vulnerable as anyone else IMO. Just use common sense whilst browsing - don't click Ad's promising free cars and ipods, don't respond to or click links in suspicious emails. Most importantly - use Firefox!
The best thing you can do is have an antivirus, anti-spyware and a firewall. This thread on personal firewalls is a good place to look for suggestions. On a personal recommendation (all free for personal use); Firewall: Comodo Anti Virus: AVG Anti Spyware: Lavasoft Ad-Aware EDIT: Also check out this thread on Anti Virus / Internet Security software
Last Blog Entry: The Google Misconception (Feb 3rd, 2008)
Last edited by Aso; Dec 7th, 2007 at 16:07.
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Dec 7th, 2007, 16:09
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Re: Viruses and Security
Thankyou for that mate, I'm downloading AVG as we speek.
My laptop is pretty new, and it has a firewall already on it, how do i find out what firewall im using?
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Dec 7th, 2007, 16:15
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Re: Viruses and Security
If it is a windows system, then you will have a standard windows firewall, which IMO is adequate but there are more configurable and probably better ones about that I cant comment on.
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#5
Dec 7th, 2007, 19:25
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Re: Viruses and Security
omg i hate AVG, im running on vista and it says some files are corrup and wont avg wont work :'( please help me.
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Dec 7th, 2007, 20:46
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Re: Viruses and Security
You shouldn't be having any problems. AVG is Vista certified. Can you detail the problem a bit more? I would recommend uninstalling, re-downloading and re-installing before you start troubleshooting.
Last Blog Entry: The Google Misconception (Feb 3rd, 2008)
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#7
Dec 8th, 2007, 01:32
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Re: Viruses and Security
That would probable a file corrupted, unfinished download!
Last Blog Entry: ASP Programming Tips and Technique (Oct 26th, 2007)
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Dec 8th, 2007, 11:15
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Re: Viruses and Security
Is Comodo the best firewall out there?
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Dec 8th, 2007, 13:46
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Re: Viruses and Security
I have downloaded comodo firwall, and i either have a choise of 32 bit or 64 bit, which one do i download? im using vista by the way.
also how do i find out what firewall i currently have? just want to choose the best firewall, with the most security, the current firewall i have came with the computer, and im running on vista, i really need some expert help here, please. I have also downloaded ad-aware. is it any good? please can someone help me asap. Please.
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#10
Dec 10th, 2007, 00:07
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Re: Viruses and Security
Check back the link that asp186 gave you!
I use ZoneAlarm Free Firewall, its the best I found so far!
Last Blog Entry: ASP Programming Tips and Technique (Oct 26th, 2007)
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