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Novice confused...
« on: Dec 21st, 2003, 12:08am »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
Hi,
 
I have searched the web - downloaded tons of trial software and read tons of dejanews posts...but Im still confused. Hopefully someone can shine a light Smiley
 
The problem is the terms and definitions of "malware". I would like to point out that by "malware" I mean: Some kind of software that on purpose cracks up my system or in other way doesnt do my any good. I know what u think, and u are right Smiley - but lets keep it security related - then u probably all know what Im talking about.
 
I have come across words like: AntiVirus, AntiHacker anti-this and anti-that. And the problem is that I dont really know what Im "secured" of - and what Im not....
 
Obviously Trojan Hunter secures against "Trojans". And not against viruses - I got that one allright. But does this mean that I still want a program like "Ad-Aware"? Or is TH dealing with the same "malware" issues as "ad-aware"?
 
Virus, Trojans, Worms etc etc...I dont really know what program deals with which thread. Hope u can read beyond my crappy English Smiley
 
What programs do I need in order to be "safe"? Something to guard against Trojans. Something to guard against Virus. And...eh is that it?
 
Tia,
Supermule
 
 
 
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Re: Novice confused...
« Reply #1 on: Dec 21st, 2003, 12:18am »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
Hola Mule,
Not sure I understand what it is you're asking, exactly. Are you looking for definitions?
 
But . . . did you say you are a (network) administrator, looking to change from using TDS on your machines? Isn't TDS a top notch program, with really good protection, like a 3 in one, kind of like a "suite" of programs?  
 
Just curious, don't know much about the program. Heard it was good though.
Hasta la vista,
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Re: Novice confused...
« Reply #2 on: Dec 21st, 2003, 1:06am »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
If you weren't confused enough, some companies have different terms for the same piece of malware. Some calling it a Virus and others a Trojan.  I can't answer all the good questions you have here, but I can recommend that you check out ComputerCops.biz's General Security Forum.  It is free to register there and take a walk through the Forums. In the near future there may even be a Paper or Two on these subjects.
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« Reply #3 on: Dec 21st, 2003, 1:14am »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
 Hello  ,  again  , Supermule  
 
  The  " usual "  security  apps  are  : AV + AT + FW , the triade .These  three will take care of viruses , worms , trojans  and  port scans .  
   If  you  want  an anti-spyware  you  can  use  also  Ad-Aware  and/or  SpyBot  - this you  take  care of some security and the privacy threats .
   I  think  that  , together with the triade , you can always have one of the anti-spywares above mentioned installed in your machine .
  But  remember that  common-sense , updates/patches  and  the  "correct"  browser and e-mail  settings are vital components of your system .
 
  You  can read some interesting texts here :
 
    http://www.staff.uiuc.edu/~ehowes/main.htm
 
     Regards  ,
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« Reply #4 on: Dec 21st, 2003, 9:13pm »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
on Dec 21st, 2003, 1:14am, mozar wrote:
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  You  can read some interesting texts here :
 
    http://www.staff.uiuc.edu/~ehowes/main.htm
 
     Regards  ,
                       mozar

I checked out this link, mozar.
Very nice, informative pages.
Thanks,
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« Reply #5 on: Dec 21st, 2003, 9:48pm »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
 And  if  you  never  used  before , take  a  look  at  IE-SPYAD - it's the best  Restricted Sites settings  you  could  get .
 
  And  the  curious  "Enough is Enough" .
 
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« Reply #6 on: Dec 23rd, 2003, 8:48pm »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
on Dec 21st, 2003, 12:18am, Walter wrote:
Hola Mule,
Not sure I understand what it is you're asking, exactly. Are you looking for definitions?
 
But . . . did you say you are a (network) administrator, looking to change from using TDS on your machines? Isn't TDS a top notch program, with really good protection, like a 3 in one, kind of like a "suite" of programs?  
 
Just curious, don't know much about the program. Heard it was good though.
Hasta la vista,

 
Yes, but TDS slows everthing down to a halt...Im not a top-administrator btw..Smiley
 
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« Reply #7 on: Dec 23rd, 2003, 8:51pm »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
Hi,
 
Thanks for all the good suggestions. Ill read up on the links right away Smiley
 
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« Reply #8 on: Dec 24th, 2003, 12:55am »		 Quote Quote  Modify Modify
on Dec 23rd, 2003, 8:51pm, Supermule wrote:
Hi,
 
Thanks for all the good suggestions. Ill read up on the links right away Smiley
 
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Glad we could help. Good luck!  
 
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