What is your security setup these days?

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "did you try zonealarm pro?;D" }-

Nope. Zonealarm left a bad taste in my mouth a while ago and I don't plan testing again, well maybe on the test laptop ;D

[lieuliau]

I'm using KAV 2011 and CIS 2011. Is that safe enough with malwares? :D

[Mongol]

-{ Quote: "I plan to use LnS, Panda CAV, and Zemana or Spyshelter." }-

That sounds like a good lineup. Panda and Zemana should get on great and what doesn't work with LnS...:thumb:

[guest]

-{ Quote: "Anything you didn't like in particular?" }-

What I don't like about MSE is that it simply can't outperform Symantec's paid security suite.

NIS 2011 offers superior and complete protection, no negative impact in system performance and consequentely performs better than MSE (and nearly all other competitor products as well) in all relevant tests.

A one year subscription of Norton Internet Security now also includes (among other things):
- free upgrades to next versions of the suite (2012, 2013, etc);
- license to use NIS in 3 different computers at the same time.

If I can have the best with no significant drain in my financial resources, then why not? My decision was made, I got NIS 2011 and already paid for one year of use.

[Kernelwars]

Got the red umbrella back from closet;D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "Got the red umbrella back from closet;D" }-

Rut oh the red umbrella returns again lmao.

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "Rut oh the red umbrella returns again lmao." }-
red umbrella is not bad at all. All they need is some component for zero day malware IMHO..a question answer popup thing will also do IMO;D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "red umbrella is not bad at all. All they need is some component for zero day malware IMHO..a question answer popup thing will also do IMO;D" }-


LOL, K. Well it was slow on my friends pc which I installed on their previously. I removed it and put MSE v2 Beta and it was faster lmao. Although Avira has better detection rates hehe. ;D But she has my one of my favorites MBAM Pro as well so she should be ok...

[Noob]

Just formatted PC and will use NIS 2011 for some time, it's very light and good! ;D
+ Malware Defender

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "Just formatted PC and will use NIS 2011 for some time, it's very light and good! ;D
+ Malware Defender" }-


Nooooooooooooo. Thats blasphemy Noob lmao. You can't uninstall EAM ;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "LOL, K. Well it was slow on my friends pc which I installed on their previously. I removed it and put MSE v2 Beta and it was faster lmao. Although Avira has better detection rates hehe. ;D But she has my one of my favorites MBAM Pro as well so she should be ok..." }-
MBAM pro will absolutely prove useful together with MSE but lord need to bless the CPU..it will be a mess when talking about performance:wacko:

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "MBAM pro will absolutely prove useful together with MSE but lord need to bless the CPU..it will be a mess when talking about performance:wacko:" }-

Well performance seemed fine on her pc when i tested this security setup. Also she is running XP. I removed a nasty malware from her pc and Avira didn't exactly do that job, lol. Pulled out Dr. Web Cure It and Hitman Pro then MBAM to kill all of it.

[whitedragon551]

-{ Quote: "That sounds like a good lineup. Panda and Zemana should get on great and what doesn't work with LnS...:thumb:" }-

I went with Spyshelter Premium x64, LnS, and Panda CAV.

[cgeek]

I'm going to be using NIS 2011 for the next 365 days. :)

[Noob]

-{ Quote: "Nooooooooooooo. Thats blasphemy Noob lmao. You can't uninstall EAM ;D" }-
HAHAHAHA, it will be back ;D

[zerotox]

Uninstalled Defensewall (bit bored with it) and installed OA Premium instead. Everything else is the same.

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "HAHAHAHA, it will be back ;D" }-

;D Whew, I got worried....

[jmonge]

prevx is rock solid with high heuristics;) and Winpatrol Plus:thumb: :thumb: what a team:thumb:

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "prevx is rock solid with high heuristics;) and Winpatrol Plus:thumb: :thumb: what a team:thumb:" }-
u mean webx;D

[jmonge]

LoL ;D hey do you think that prevx will died once it for all and it will turn to be bloat?;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "LoL ;D hey do you think that prevx will died once it for all and it will turn to be bloat?;D" }-
dont know all that but the roots are too heavey and will make anything that comes close to it.. as bloated as it is..IMO

[jmonge]

yeah;D i know man

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "yeah;D i know man" }-
its already dead as it is::)

[Mongol]

Besides the merger of Webroot & Prevx what worries me is that all development seems to of stopped at the forum here. There used to be another build in the wings being trialed all the time. Prevx 4 is so highly anticipated I doubt Webroot would dare fiddle with it but after that it seems to me all bets are off...::) :dry: :)

[jmonge]

very sad to heard this man:'(

[jmonge]

man i had to disable the safe online feature it is causing problems here as it is crashing my browser once in a while;D

[Mongol]

OK the devil made me do it but the special Wilders discount was to good to ignore. I have gone over to Avast along with everything else in my signature. The red umbrella is stashed away in the closet...:o 8)

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "u mean webx;D" }-

LMAO K. You crack me up ;D Definitely not a bright looking future for webx i mean Prevx at least based on Webroot's reputation.

[zerotox]

-{ Quote: "LMAO K. You crack me up ;D Definitely not a bright looking future for webx i mean Prevx at least based on Webroot's reputation." }-

Well I've read so many posts here and in the Prevx forum about how things are gonna go down and ugly for them but where is the logic for Webroot to destroy the reputation of a product that's unique and working very well, also being sold well and profit gained. Why should they do that? After all in the business world profit (with the good and bad implications) is everything, isn't it?

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "Well I've read so many posts here and in the Prevx forum about how things are gonna go down and ugly for them but where is the logic for Webroot to destroy the reputation of a product that's unique and working very well, also being sold well and profit gained. Why should they do that? After all in the business world profit (with the good and bad implications) is everything, isn't it?" }-

Because it has happened to countless software before, when corporations have absorbed a product then either made it bloated and unlike the original version that existed or stop developing it all together.

[zerotox]

-{ Quote: "Because it has happened to countless software before, when corporations have absorbed a product then either made it bloated and unlike the original version that existed or stop developing it all together." }-

I agree but most of the bought ones were either free - which means no profit for the buyer, or such with difficulties in development or an almost stopped development. And Prevx is neither (I mean the paid version).

[jmonge]

just cross your fingers man;D

[jmonge]

i am waiting for PEG updates;D

[LoneWolf]

RealTime
DefenseWall 3.09

Light Virtualization
Shadow Defender 1.1.0.325

On-Demand
Gmer 1.0.15.15281
HitmanPro 3.5.7/117
MalwareBytes 1.50

BackUp
Macrium Reflect 4.2

Misc
AdMuncher 4.9
Task Manager Pro 6.3.1
CCleaner 3.00.1303
Tuneup Utilities 6.0.1255

[Kyle1420]

GesWall,Avast
Smart browsing habbits.

Linux for banking\sensitive stuff

[AvinashR]

I am back.. Two weeks long vacation :)

Still having the same setup with few updates only.

[shadek]

Why anticipate a new version of Prevx when the current build works flawlessly? They're putting as much time as possible into Prevx 4 instead.

[Chuck57]

Today, AVAST free, ZA free and Sandboxie.

I haven't used ZoneAlarm in years and was curious what the security toolbar had to offer.

AVAST is a given. I try other AV's but always come back to AVAST.

And, Sandboxie. If anything gets through AVAST or ZA, I'm fairly sure Sandboxie will contain it.

Next week or next month - who knows what I'll be running.

[trjam]

back to prevx

[jmonge]

i am happy with prevx i will use it untill it last;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "i am happy with prevx i will use it untill it last;D" }-
ah at-least good to see someone happy J..Happy for you;D

[jmonge]

well my pc is fast with it but again my only concern is webroot???

[trjam]

ah, it may not be so bad. Anyway, no need worrying about something that hasnt happened.

[jmonge]

i hope so;D

[jeremyofmany]

I have a Linksys router that supports both wireless and wired.
My wife's laptop is configured to use the wireless but I am plugged into it.
I use Sandboxie and PeerBlock (formerly PeerGuardian).
I do not use anti-virus or software firewalls.

[PJC]

-{ Quote: "I have a Linksys router that supports both wireless and wired.
My wife's laptop is configured to use the wireless but I am plugged into it.
I use Sandboxie and PeerBlock (formerly PeerGuardian).
I do not use anti-virus or software firewalls." }-
Any Boot-to-Restore or Instant System Recovery or Imaging Solution?

[EASTER]

Same ole same ole.

Nothing can distort or interfere in any way anymore on this end. Theres not a virus or malware worthy of consideration except to play with and pick apart.

The funny part and easiest part is that they can't even penetrate what's now considered old hat security apps, like EQS, ThreatFire, ProcessGuard, and ESET Security/Avira AV's all used in combo with script trap and trust-no-exe. As well as old Power ShadowMaster.

This whole malware vs. pc machine competition is for all purposes more or less grounded to a final halt. But it's still fun to see and occasional use the newest security developed apps from time to time.

I said it before and i'll say it again, untill they find some way to hijack the very electrical current that leads into our machines, their efforts are in vain against Microsoft PC machines.

The security efforts from security developers have smoked a trail to plug up that nonsense and looks like this time they've done it for good.

WALLAH!!! Enjoy!

EASTER

[trjam]

Easter, with all due respect, what r u smoking. To me it is just the opposite. Malware writers are vastly ahead and are moving so fast they cant even look back.:blink:

[Kernelwars]

trjam hahaha indeed;D

[ExtremeGamerBR]

In real time using only the Norton Internet Security 2011 (Heuristics in Sonar and Maximum) and Mamutu (Default settings).

For verification using Hitman Pro (scan daily) and Emsisoft Emergency Kit (weekly scan).

Using UAC, EMET (Maximum), DEP (For all programs), SEHOP, and some configurations of Safe-admim.

Just like that! :thumb:

[The_ChamP]

Real time -
Avast [ all shields ]
Comodo Firewall [ D+ Enabled ]
Winpatrol free

On demand -
EEK
Mbam
SAS
HMP

[jeremyofmany]

-{ Quote: "Any Boot-to-Restore or Instant System Recovery or Imaging Solution?" }-
Yes, I use Acronis True Image which backs up my C: drive every morning.

[jmonge]

prevx here;) and winpatrol plus:thumb:

[jmonge]

removed PE Guard 2.2 for now,cause i want to see more from it like keylogger protection;D but developmentis already slowing down i noticed that sorry;D
opaida where are you man???

[zerotox]

Uninstalled Online Armor Premium and went back to Defensewall. Just feeling safer with it. And as I'm not the only one using the computer, it's also easier for a regular user. This combo - Defnsewall with NOD32 and Prevx 3.0 paid is extremely solid while lightweight and so far conflicts-free (if I don't use Google Chrome as a browser - occasional hangs and freezes with Defensewall installed).

[Boost]

-{ Quote: "Same ole same ole.

Nothing can distort or interfere in any way anymore on this end. Theres not a virus or malware worthy of consideration except to play with and pick apart.

The funny part and easiest part is that they can't even penetrate what's now considered old hat security apps, like EQS, ThreatFire, ProcessGuard, and ESET Security/Avira AV's all used in combo with script trap and trust-no-exe. As well as old Power ShadowMaster.

This whole malware vs. pc machine competition is for all purposes more or less grounded to a final halt. But it's still fun to see and occasional use the newest security developed apps from time to time.

I said it before and i'll say it again, untill they find some way to hijack the very electrical current that leads into our machines, their efforts are in vain against Microsoft PC machines.

The security efforts from security developers have smoked a trail to plug up that nonsense and looks like this time they've done it for good.

WALLAH!!! Enjoy!

EASTER" }-


I agree :thumb:

[Pedersen]

-{ Quote: "removed PE Guard 2.2 for now,cause i want to see more from it like keylogger protection;D but developmentis already slowing down i noticed that sorry;D
opaida where are you man???" }-

Sorry for his off topic ;)
Well Opaida is currently applying to higher studies so he have a lot to do and not much spare time to develop PE Guard. He will be back later this year and working hard to develop the last missing functions and of course, new versions ;)

[The_ChamP]

Removed avast - added avira :thumb:

[jmonge]

thanks pedersen

[iezeghiel]

ESET NOD32 (v4.2)
Zone Alarm Pro (v9.1)
Win Defender (incl Win7)

On demand:
Spybot Search&Destroy
Malwarebytes

(Not that keen on ESET's Firewall features ... so I prefer to combine as above)

[PJC]

-{ Quote: "Easter, with all due respect, what r u smoking?" }-An Old Blend of Security...Oldie but Goodie...;D

[J_L]

Shared Network:
Actiontec Modem with SPI Firewall
DyDNS Free (Ads and Pop-ups, Conficker Worm, Phishing, Spyware)

Real-time Protection:
AVG Anti-Virus Free (w/o E-mail Scanner) [UAC Protected]
Comodo Internet Security Premium (w/o Antivirus) [Password Protected]
WinPatrol Free Cloud Edition

System (Windows 7 Pro 64-bit):
Enabled DEP, SEHOP, Default-Deny SRP, Silent UAC
Disabled Windows Firewall, System Restore, Internet Explorer, Autorun/Autoplay
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit
Spybot - Search & Destroy (Immunize)

Firefox 3.6.12:
Adblock Plus (Malware Domains subscription)
LastPass
WOT - Safe Browsing Tool
SandBoxie Free (+ DropRights & Internet Access Restrictions)

On-demand Scanning:
Avira Free
BugBopper
Emsisoft Free Emergency Kit
Hitman Pro
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Norton Power Eraser
SUPERAntiSpyware Free
Trend Micro HouseCall

Analyzers:
http://camas.comodo.com/
Sysinternals Autoruns
http://www.urlvoid.com/
VirusTotalUploader

Updates:
Freeware Files RSS
KC Softwares SUMo

Backup:
Paragon Backup & Recovery Home Special Edition


Ubuntu Lucid Netbook:
Chromium --safe-plugins, AdThwart, LastPass, WOT
Regularly updated. Sudo only, no root

[eugene91]

Hey anyone heard of ArcaVir Antivirus?? -http://www.arcavir.asia/- sounds fishy..

[atomomega]

-{ Quote: "Hey anyone heard of ArcaVir Antivirus?? -http://www.arcavir.asia/- sounds fishy.." }-
here's a recent thread:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=285647

[Mongol]

-{ Quote: "Hey anyone heard of ArcaVir Antivirus?? -http://www.arcavir.asia/- sounds fishy.." }-

Danger-Danger...that question was recently asked here. I think I would keep away:http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=285647&highlight=arcavir

You just beat me to it Atomomega...:o :D

[atomomega]

-{ Quote: "You just beat me to it Atomomega...:o :D" }-
sorry mate! got insomnia tonite... hehehe... :thumb:

[Ibrad]

Added back SuperAntiSpyware (On-Demand)

[makios]

Changed setup, because I changed from x32 netbook to x64 notebook ...
And added Comodo FW instead of Windows Firewall.

[blasev]

I refrain my self from opening new thread, so I ask everyone here instead ;D

1. I see not many ppl here use sandboxie (yes I'm signature stalker :p), can I ask why?
2. what about sandboxie effectiveness on windows 7 64bit?

[rafaelsct01]

Computer


System
Windows 7 64-bit

Real-time Protection:
Kaspersky Internet Security
SpyShelter Premium
Emsisoft Mamutu
EMET(Custom Settings)

On-demand Scanning:
Hitman Pro
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Network:
ClearCloud DNS
Firefox (WOT)
Chrome (WOT)
Opera (WOT)
Internet Explorer (WOT)


-


Netbook


System
Windows 7 32-bit

Real-time Protection:
Panda Cloud Pro
Prevx with SafeOnline
SpyShelter Premium
Look N Stop
EMET(Custom Settings)

On-demand Scanning:
Hitman Pro
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Network:
ClearCloud DNS
Firefox (WOT)
Chrome (WOT)
Opera (WOT)
Internet Explorer (WOT)

[Noob]

Seeing how light is NIS 2011 on my PC, i installed it on my bros laptop ;D

[justenough]

-{ Quote: "I refrain my self from opening new thread, so I ask everyone here instead ;D

1. I see not many ppl here use sandboxie (yes I'm signature stalker :p), can I ask why?
2. what about sandboxie effectiveness on windows 7 64bit?" }-

Lots of us use Sandboxie. I use it as my main defense. It's not as foolproof on 64bit, but the inherent security of 64bit may make up for any weakness in Sandboxie.

[Kernelwars]

After using vipre for a while ::) bringing avast free back..;D

[blasev]

-{ Quote: "Lots of us use Sandboxie. I use it as my main defense. It's not as foolproof on 64bit, but the inherent security of 64bit may make up for any weakness in Sandboxie." }-

thx for the answer ;D

maybe I should buy it :shifty:

[x ZauX x]

Avast 5 Pro 8) :thumb:

Trying Hazard Shield ;D

[gerardwil]

-{ Quote: "Seeing how light is NIS 2011 on my PC, i installed it on my bros laptop ;D" }-

Trying NIS2011 as well on my laptop and very light indeed.:thumb:
Nothing else running in realtime at the moment.

Gerard

[Boyfriend]

OS:
-Windows 7 Ultimate x86

Real-Time Protection:
-Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 CF2 (11.0.2.556 a.b) configured and password protected
-Emsisoft Mamutu (3.0.0.18) configured with exclusions
-DefenseWall Personal Firewall (3.08) configured and password protected
-Wondershare Time Freeze (2.0) password protected, 512 MB Physical Memory Buffer Mode

On-Demand Protection:
-WinPatrol PLUS 2010 (19.3.2010.5)

Complementary Protection:
-GPO/SRP/UAC/SEHOP/DEP/EMET
-Autorun/Autoplay disabled

Browsing Configurations:
-Google Chrome (WOT, Adblock, Ghostery, NotScript, + few others productivity add-ons) (via DefenseWall)
-Download directory is protected via DefenseWall and rest of drives/data folders are also secured via DefenseWall
-Norton DNS

Backup:
-Active@ Disk Image (Active@ Boot Disk Creator 5.0.5)

Comments/Suggestions will be welcomed

[justenough]

Added Norton DNS.

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "After using vipre for a while ::) bringing avast free back..;D" }-

Rut oh K changed again lmao, snake has left the building. ;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "Rut oh K changed again lmao, snake has left the building. ;D" }-
yea had to change it..overall very good..but i found some bugs in it and dont really wanna deal with it.. but love their cloud dns.. very impressive actually.

[jmonge]

bugs???

[jmonge]

hitman pro is a must software;)

[jmonge]

currently using prevx as my guard for all my computers,when it expired i will go back to DefenseWall:thumb:prevx expired before Defensewall so why not squeeze the lemon:)

[atomomega]

-{ Quote: "yea had to change it..overall very good..but i found some bugs in it and dont really wanna deal with it.. " }-
what kind of bugs? would you mind to elborate?

[malexous]

Family laptop.

Operating System:

Windows 7 x86.

LUA.
Applocker.
DEP.
SEHOP.
EMET (web browsers, media players, PDF readers).

Real-time:

Norton Internet Security 2011.

On-demand:

Hitman Pro.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Beta.
Norton Power Eraser.

Sandboxie.

Browser:

AdBlock Plus.
NoScript (only installed for my profile; allow top-level sites by default, forbid plug-ins for all sites).

Backup:

Windows Backup & Restore.
Paragon Backup & Recovery 2010 Free Advanced.

[gazs1]

Desktop xpsp3

Nis 2011
Defensewall 3.08 personel firewall
Keyscrambler free
Sandboxie
Secunia psi
Acronis true image

Laptop w7 professional x64

Nis 2011
Sandboxie

[zerotox]

Switched from NOD32 back to Avira Premium. Otherwise the same.

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "currently using prevx as my guard for all my computers,when itexpired i will go back to DefenseWall:thumb:prevx expired before Defensewall so why not squeeze the lemon:)" }-
Very nicely said J..but make sure when u sq;D ueeze accidentally dont get a lil of roots with it too.

[jmonge]

yeah kernell i guez:)

[Osaban]

-{ Quote: "

1. I see not many ppl here use sandboxie (yes I'm signature stalker :p), can I ask why?" }-

Most people posting on this thread like changing applications as a hobby (this is my take, anyway), rest assured that Sandboxie has a well deserved cult status here at Wilders. I do run Sandboxie in all my computers, and I consider it quite unique in the range of configuration possibilities available to the user.
-{ Quote: "
2. what about sandboxie effectiveness on windows 7 64bit?" }-

My main machine runs on Vista 64 bit, and even though Sandboxie's creator mentioned that the 32 bit OSs are safer, I agree with justenough, 64 bit systems are by design more secure. Sandboxie on 64 bit systems installs by default with "Drop rights from Administrators and Power Users groups" which means that the sandbox contents run in a standard account environment when Sandboxie is activated.

My defense setup: Look'n'Stop + Avira10 + Sandboxie (90% of the time). Sometimes when things might get really ugly I also use Shadow Defender.

[Osaban]

-{ Quote: "
The funny part and easiest part is that they can't even penetrate what's now considered old hat security apps, like EQS, ThreatFire, ProcessGuard, and ESET Security/Avira AV's all used in combo with script trap and trust-no-exe. As well as old Power ShadowMaster.
" }-

I agree with you as far as computers which have a minimum defense (AV + something else) can remain clean for years on end. The bad news is that most users don't give a damn about even minimal security, therefore malware writers will always have a huge profitable market of security ignorant users to fall back on.

[dja2k]

For those of you who use FF and Adblock+, I am curious of what filter subscriptions you use.

dja2k

[JRViejo]

dja2K, I use EasyList (http://easylist.adblockplus.org/en/) in my FF Adblock Plus.

[dja2k]

Cool thanks! I am trimming down my Firefox setup. Stopped using a Hosts File a while back, but I do use MBAM's Website Blocking and browsers run inside SBIE. FF is set to not remember history. Started eliminating some FF stuff as you can see below.

OPERATION TRIM DOWN FF :P

Current plugins:
Adblock+
WOT
Ghostery
Better Privacy
Beef Taco

Current Adblock+ Subscriptions:
EasyPrivacy+EasyList
Fanboy's List
Fanboy's Tracking\Stats Blocking
Fanboy's Annoyances
Adblockrules.org

dja2k

[J_L]

-{ Quote: "For those of you who use FF and Adblock+, I am curious of what filter subscriptions you use.

dja2k" }-
EasyList
EasyPrivacy
Malware Domains

[PJC]

-{ Quote: "For those of you who use FF and Adblock+,
I am curious of what filter subscriptions you use. dja2k" }-
- EasyPrivacy+EasyList
- Fanboy's List
- Malware Domains

[jmonge]

Prevx
HitMan Pro
WinPatrol Plus

[1chaoticadult]

Same setup which is in my sig. Will stay like that for a while. Although I'm probably going to change my backup program as windows backup is slow in restoring an hard disk image.

[The_ChamP]

Disabled D+
Added Comodo Time MAchine
Rest in my sig

[Securon]

Good Evening ! Real-Time-Avast Pro 5.0...Malwarebytes 1.46...Firewall...Windows 7...Primary Browsers...Opera and Firefox.

[TheKid7]

OS:
-Windows XP Pro SP3 x86

Real-Time Protection:
-ESET NOD32 – Password Protected

Firewall:
-Windows XP SP3 Firewall
-Dlink Cable/DSL Router with SPI (Password Protected)

On-Demand Protection:
-SuperAntiSpyware Free
-Emsisoft Emergency Kit
-Antivirus Rescue CD’s (Occasional Use)(AVIRA, Kaspersky, GData)
-VirusTotal for downloaded files

Complementary Protection:
-Panda USB Vaccine, Autorun disabled

Browsing Configurations/Immunizations:
-Firefox (Adblock Plus, Subscriptions: Easylist + Malware Domains)
-IE7/IE8 occasionally
-Sandboxie Paid (Automatically delete Sandbox, Web Browsers forced to Sandbox, Internet Restrictions, Start/Run Restrictions, Access Restrictions, Drop Rights, Forced Folders, Blocked Access)
-AVG Linkscanner
-McAfee SiteAdvisor
-Spybot Search & Destroy (Immunization for Firefox Only)
-SpywareBlaster (Protection for Firefox Only)
-ClearCloud DNS (Configured on Dlink Cable/DSL Router)

Backup:
-Image for Windows/Image for DOS/Image for Linux (System Partition: Monthly Full Image to internal/external hard drive & DVD-DL, Weekly Differential Image)
-Network RAID1 Server
-Syncback Free

[Melchi501]

Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security. Fast and the best web guard in the market...

[jmonge]

running SandBoxie 3.50 to sandbox the windows live messenger and media player;)

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "running SandBoxie 3.50 to sandbox the windows live messenger and media player;)" }-

Cool J :thumb:

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "Cool J :thumb:" }-
panda is jumping all around the place..;D

[jmonge]

panda???

[jmonge]

this version is more stable man and it has a green border too;D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "panda is jumping all around the place..;D" }-

Oh boy K you have really done it now ;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "Oh boy K you have really done it now ;D" }-
;D you better believe that..

[blasev]

-{ Quote: "Most people posting on this thread like changing applications as a hobby (this is my take, anyway), rest assured that Sandboxie has a well deserved cult status here at Wilders. I do run Sandboxie in all my computers, and I consider it quite unique in the range of configuration possibilities available to the user.


My main machine runs on Vista 64 bit, and even though Sandboxie's creator mentioned that the 32 bit OSs are safer, I agree with justenough, 64 bit systems are by design more secure. Sandboxie on 64 bit systems installs by default with "Drop rights from Administrators and Power Users groups" which means that the sandbox contents run in a standard account environment when Sandboxie is activated.

My defense setup: Look'n'Stop + Avira10 + Sandboxie (90% of the time). Sometimes when things might get really ugly I also use Shadow Defender." }-

thx for the advice....

still waiting for sandboxie discount :D

[acr1965]

avast internet security 30 trial coming to an end- man I like this program...decisions, decisions....

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "avast internet security 30 trial coming to an end- man I like this program...decisions, decisions...." }-
I am sure you know that avast has a wildersspecial going on..its 55% discount thanks to our friend trj;D

[Boyfriend]

OS:
-Windows 7 Ultimate x86

Real-Time Protection:
-Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 CF2 (11.0.2.556 a.b) configured and password protected
-Prevx CSI (3.0.5.219) SafeOnline disabled, configured and password protected
-WinPatrol PLUS 2010 (19.3.2010.5)
-DefenseWall Personal Firewall (3.08) configured and password protected
-Wondershare Time Freeze (2.0) password protected, 512 MB Physical Memory Buffer Mode

Complementary Protection:
-GPO/SRP/UAC/SEHOP/DEP/EMET
-Autorun/Autoplay disabled

Browsing Configurations:
-Google Chrome (Adblock, Ghostery, Chrome Flag + few others productivity add-ons) (via DefenseWall)
-Download directory is protected via DefenseWall, while rest of drives/data folders are also secured via DefenseWall
-Norton DNS (primary) + ClearCloud DNS (secondary)

Backup:
-Weekly backup via Bootable USB with Active@ Disk Image (Active@ Boot Disk Creator 5.0.5)

Comments/Suggestions will be welcomed

[Mongol]

-{ Quote: "avast internet security 30 trial coming to an end- man I like this program...decisions, decisions...." }-

The Wilders discount is calling out to you. Give in to your inner need, the discount is simply too tempting.

[Ibrad]

Added Bitdefender Safego

[The_ChamP]

Removed Comodo and added private firewall

[zerotox]

I decided to change my set-up a bit and replaced Defensewall (too much CPU time) with Sandboxie. But I want to add a firewall to the mix. Wondering between OA Premium (have a license but due to a high CPU usage under WIN XP SP3 not used now) and Private Firewall (again on XP SP3 leaving some ports open). Now anyone using them under WIN7 32 bit with as close to my security set-up, recommendations will be appreciated.

[justenough]

Changed default browser to Chrome because of Kees recommendation that it adds protection to Sandboxie.

[Dundertaker]

Win7 PC:
Realtime: Avast Pro / Prevx(free) / Malwarebytes(paid) / Outpost Pro ver7.0.4 / Sandboxie 3.5(paid)
On-demand: HitmanPro Build 117 / VirusTotalUploader /

XP SP3 PC:
Realtime: Avira Premium Security Suite10(w/ firewall and Proactive) / Malwarebytes(paid) / Outpost Pro ver7.0.4 / Sandboxie 3.5(paid)

On-demand: Superantispyware Pro(not in realtime) / HitmanPro Build 117 / VirusTotalUploader /

Backup:

Win7: Paragon Backup and Restore 10.2
XP SP3: Acronis True Image Home 11 / Acronis True Image WD edition

Others:

SASpy portable / Dr.Web Cureit or CD / Avira Rescue CD / FSecure Blacklight / Rootkei Revealer

[dja2k]

-{ Quote: "
XP SP3 PC:
Realtime: Avira Premium Security Suite10(w/ firewall and Proactive) / Malwarebytes(paid) / Outpost Pro ver7.0.4 / Sandboxie 3.5(paid)" }-
Are you running two firewalls or did you mean "(w/o firewall and proactive)"?

dja2k

[trjam]

well, when I have to know employees for AV vendors tell me, that MSE is only getting better and most vendors are just not going to be able to compete againt this free product, well, I figured it was time to listen and semi-retire from here.

[Syobon]

-{ Quote: "well, when I have to know employees for AV vendors tell me, that MSE is only getting better and most vendors are just not going to be able to compete againt this free product, well, I figured it was time to listen and semi-retire from here." }-

lol, I have come to the same conclusion...

[The_ChamP]

-{ Quote: "well, when I have to know employees for AV vendors tell me, that MSE is only getting better and most vendors are just not going to be able to compete againt this free product, well, I figured it was time to listen and semi-retire from here." }-
is this version lighter compared to avast ?

[trjam]

dont know, dont care. After Avast let a nasty rootkit and 2 trojans through on my kids pc.

No offense but Avast is not as great as some lead you to think.

But yes, just as light.;)

[Boost]

-{ Quote: "dont know, dont care. After Avast let a nasty rootkit and 2 trojans through on my kids pc.

No offense but Avast is not as great as some lead you to think.

But yes, just as light.;)" }-

MSE has not been a real knockout either.

[trjam]

and which version to you base that expert thought on. Because if you jump about, oh, 17 inches up, you will see that I stated there is no comparision in the 2.

Even our behoved languy, reviewed it and had to admit it did very well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGbO_h6h6cc

[Boost]

-{ Quote: "and which version to you base that expert thought on. Because if you jump about, oh, 17 inches up, you will see that I stated there is no comparision in the 2.

Even our behoved languy, reviewed it and had to admit it did very well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGbO_h6h6cc" }-

http://www.youtube.com/user/languy99

Go watch his latest FREE antivirus 3 part video series.
Even Comodo did better then MSE. Avast,Antivir,and Panda to name a few more.

[trjam]

sorry, I am happy and I am retiring.;)

People, if you are paying for software you may want to take a long hard look at your family and their, needs. You honestly dont need to spend your hard earned money on products that do not deliver what they promise. It is a reality. There are plenty of free ones that will keep you just as protected and at 70-90 bucks a year, well that is Christmas money for your kids.;)

[Boost]

-{ Quote: "sorry, I am happy and I am retiring.;)

People, if you are paying for software you may want to take a long hard look at your family and their, needs. You honestly dont need to spend your hard earned money on products that do not deliver what they promise. It is a reality. There are plenty of free ones that will keep you just as protected and at 70-90 bucks a year, well that is Christmas money for your kids.;)" }-

Congratz on retirement! Go have some fun! :thumb: I know I'm not on here much anymore as there's more fun things in life to do other then computer security. ;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "sorry, I am happy and I am retiring.;)

People, if you are paying for software you may want to take a long hard look at your family and their, needs. You honestly dont need to spend your hard earned money on products that do not deliver what they promise. It is a reality. There are plenty of free ones that will keep you just as protected and at 70-90 bucks a year, well that is Christmas money for your kids.;)" }-
I agree with you on this trj. Indeed gr8 point and reality spoken out loud:thumb:

[xXDarkStalkerxX]

-{ Quote: "dont know, dont care. After Avast let a nasty rootkit and 2 trojans through on my kids pc.

No offense but Avast is not as great as some lead you to think.

But yes, just as light.;)" }-

Likewise you were doing last week with the antivirus in question ? Likewise you do every week with different products and then change your mind and do it all again ?

:dry:

[codylucas16]

-{ Quote: "and which version to you base that expert thought on. Because if you jump about, oh, 17 inches up, you will see that I stated there is no comparision in the 2.

Even our behoved languy, reviewed it and had to admit it did very well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGbO_h6h6cc" }-


You didn't actually listen to what he said or read any of his comments did you?

As he stated in his comments MSE, 2.0 or 1.0 has nothing on zero-day threats.

MSE relies on signatures and heuristics. Several GB of new malware is created every single day. To think any company, even Microsoft, can keep up with this and create a signature for every threat all the time is not only naive, it's ridiculous. Their options say that there is behaviour analysis in the guard, but it does not block anything based on behaviour at all.

Or maybe you haven't seen his more recent review of MSE 2.0 where it let tons of things through:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4m9VYGXUMo

It's time for these antivirus/anti-malware companies to realize how relying on signatures and heuristics just does not cut it. It's outdated technology.

Have you noticed that the AVs that rely on signatures have been getting worse and worse at not only these Youtube tests, but the tests done by professional organizations? Look at the recent test by AV-Test.org. MSE didn't even get certified.

MSE used to be a program I recommended, when it first came out. Every single person who I recommended it to came back to me within three months because MSE let in infections that left their PC BSODing or completely unusable. There was a Koobface floating around on Facebook that other free vendors were detecting within the first few days whereas MSE took over a month to create a signature for it. Many people I know using MSE were infected with this and had their Facebook accounts closed.

Of course, Avast in its current state is going to let things through as well. They rely on signatures and heuristics to protect a PC as well. But they, on the other hand, have their Network Shield which blocks threats much faster than they can create signatures for the threats.

The only way MSE, Avast, or even Avira free are going to fully protect a system is if you include a HIPS, behaviour guard ( Threatfire/Mamutu) or Sandboxie. Otherwise, as soon as you come across a threat they don't have a signature for, you're infected.

[Page42]

-{ Quote: "After Avast let a nasty rootkit and 2 trojans through on my kids pc.
No offense but Avast is not as great as some lead you to think." }-
Not doubting what you've said,
and not arguing with it either...
just requesting a bit more info so I can process what you're stating. :)

Can you tell us which avast product your kid was running?
Were all shields active?
Auto or manual updating?
Community participation?
Default settings, or high sensitivity settings?
Action settings?
Packers... default or all?
Scan all files, or selected types only?
Scan whole files?
Scan for PUPS?
Enable rootkit scan on system startup?
Enable avast! self-defense module?

There are lots of ways to configure just my free version, and it's easy to see some configurations are bound to be weaker than others.

[JimboW]

Comodo firewall with Defense+, NOD32, Winpatrol Plus.

Also use EMET at maximum, Spywareblaster, Hitman Pro, MBAM and SAS.:thumb:

[eugene91]

No doubt Avast! 5.0 would let certain nasties in.. This is because the Behavior Shield would only be "fully" functioning in Avast! 5.1 ..


Currently playing around with Comodo Internet Security Premium :P

[jmonge]

trying Nod Antivirus

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "trying Nod Antivirus" }-

Got rid of Sandboxie already?

[jmonge]

yeah;D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "yeah;D" }-

Haha J. I think NOD32 and Prevx could be a good combo along with HMP. Just as long as your laptop doesn't start sizzling and frying bacon ;D

[acr1965]

-{ Quote: "The Wilders discount is calling out to you. Give in to your inner need, the discount is simply too tempting." }-
yeah it's calling me- I'll probably go with it

[acr1965]

-{ Quote: "I am sure you know that avast has a wildersspecial going on..its 55% discount thanks to our friend trj;D" }-
yes, that's a nice deal for an av as nice as avast pro.

[Matthijs5nl]

I absolutely love ESET NOD32 Antivirus, it is worth any penny. It is my choice, since it is the only program I don't dislike (together with Hitman Pro) for some (maybe a nugatory) reason. After testing a lot of programs I always return to ESET.
Together with the Windows 7 built-in components (firewall, UAC, DEP, SEHOP, SmartScreen-filter) it gives great protection.

By the way, why all the fuzz about zero-day protection? I have never encountered some zero-day malware in my whole life. All the testing and comparing with percents of detection are meaningless, the only thing which matters is how you feel about your product, your own experiences with it in the past. Sure ESET is looks to be degrading in some tests (AV-Test, AV-Comparatives), but it has never let me down. Also it is performing great in the, in my eyes, most relevent tests performed by VirusBulletin (In-the-Wild and RAP).

[Kees1958]

Matthijs,

The same can be said for the opposite: My play PC and wife's laptop only have windows build in:

Windows firewall also outbound application level protection

High rights boundery
- drivers: block unisgned drivers and printer driver install
- UAC: elevate from safe places and deny elevate of unsigned programs

Medium rights world
- RunAsInvoker: all internet facing software running virtualised
- EMET2: all internet facing
- disabled autorun
- wife's laptop internet facing aps run basic user (Vista32 + PGS) and UAC is set to auto elevate (no prompt)
- my play PC (windows 7 32 bits) full UAC without safe desktop prompt

Low rights world
- Chrome (full policy isolation, including all plug-ins) and IE8 (protected mode including adobe reader 10)
- ACL: deny execute on download and mail directory
- 1806: deny download of executables (IE8 ) and allow download but block execution by explorer (Chrome), block can be removed with right click


Hitman Pro, A2 Free on demand for occasional (pre-backup) scan. Never encountered a virus ;D

Going to configure son's play PC with safe-admin alfa this weekend (has new CPU and Mobo on Vista x64). Have not changed setup since three months now.

[Dundertaker]

-{ Quote: "Are you running two firewalls or did you mean "(w/o firewall and proactive)"?

dja2k" }-

@dja2k;

Sorry got stuck with the office abbreviation for "without" = w/o :-)

It's without the firewall and without Proactive module.

girlfriends pc (I maintain it also..tsk):

Win7 PC:
Realtime: Avira Premium ver10 / Prevx(free) / Malwarebytes(paid) / Online Armor Premium 4.5 / Sandboxie 3.5(paid)
On-demand: HitmanPro Build 117 / VirusTotalUploader / Superantispyare Pro

[m00nbl00d]

-{ Quote: "[...]
Hitman Pro, A2 Free on demand for occasional (pre-backup) scan. Never encountered a virus ;D[...]" }-

Does that, by itself, really tell that no infection has taken place? Do not take this a bad critic, rather see it as me being analytical. ;)

You run occasional scans with Hitman Pro and A2 Free, right before you make image backups (I'm assuming that's what you mean.). Both apps report no infections. Does that really mean nothing is there? It means one of two things: Both those apps cannot detect anything, because they cannot detect, or at the moment you run the scan there really isn't there anything to be found, which is not the same as saying it is clean or that it was clean.

Even running an antimalware real-time is no way to tell it's clean, even less with on-demand apps, IMO.

I know that you have other measures in place, and that you know better, but why believe on-demand scanning to tell you all is OK, and that you're about to backup a clean image? Wouldn't something more aggressive (and, not necessarily confusing/a lot confusing) fit better?

[Matthijs5nl]

-{ Quote: "Matthijs,

The same can be said for the opposite: My play PC and wife's laptop only have windows build in:

Windows firewall also outbound application level protection

High rights boundery
- drivers: block unisgned drivers and printer driver install
- UAC: elevate from safe places and deny elevate of unsigned programs

Medium rights world
- RunAsInvoker: all internet facing software running virtualised
- EMET2: all internet facing
- disabled autorun
- wife's laptop internet facing aps run basic user (Vista32 + PGS) and UAC is set to auto elevate (no prompt)
- my play PC (windows 7 32 bits) full UAC without safe desktop prompt

Low rights world
- Chrome (full policy isolation, including all plug-ins) and IE8 (protected mode including adobe reader 10)
- ACL: deny execute on download and mail directory
- 1806: deny download of executables (IE8 ) and allow download but block execution by explorer (Chrome), block can be removed with right click


Hitman Pro, A2 Free on demand for occasional (pre-backup) scan. Never encountered a virus ;D

Going to configure son's play PC with safe-admin alfa this weekend (has new CPU and Mobo on Vista x64). Have not changed setup since three months now." }-
I am currently also using a machine with probably the best setup I have ever used:

- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, everything on out-of-the-box settings;
- latest (beta) version of all programs I use, also on default settings (IE9, Reader 10, and so on);
- and then the only security program is EMET for all internet facing;
- Standard User Account.

It absolutely rocks ;D. But I will probably implement some of the UAC/elevate tricks and switch back to an Administrator account.

[justenough]

Defender turned off. Mamutu added.

[moontan]

Trying out EMET 2.0

[Ibrad]

Ahh I finally worked out something to do tomorrow. I shall be replacing Windows Defender and SuperAntiSpyware with CounterSpy. If all goes well CS will be moved onto all my machines replacing Defender.

[Noob]

Removed MD and replaced it with Online Armor :thumb:

[jmonge]

what happened NooB?

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "what happened NooB?" }-
he ran out of aspirin;D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "Removed MD and replaced it with Online Armor :thumb:" }-

Good choice :thumb:

[Noob]

-{ Quote: "what happened NooB?" }-
Nothing happened, since i'll switch to x64 (64-Bit) soon i was giving OA a try because MD isn't x64 friendly ::) (Testing HIPS that are x64 compatible)

-{ Quote: "he ran out of aspirin;D" }-
Nope, as soon as i re-stock with my Pop Up relievers i'll get it ;D
Hahahaha


-{ Quote: "Good choice :thumb:" }-
Yeah, it is good but the startup ARE slower than with MD :)


BTW, any other HIPS that are FULLY x64 compatible? :thumb:

[Kyle1420]

AFAIK...
Comodo..

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "Nothing happened, since i'll switch to x64 (64-Bit) soon i was giving OA a try because MD isn't x64 friendly ::) (Testing HIPS that are x64 compatible)


Nope, as soon as i re-stock with my Pop Up relievers i'll get it ;D
Hahahaha



Yeah, it is good but the startup ARE slower than with MD :)


BTW, any other HIPS that are FULLY x64 compatible? :thumb:" }-

What Kyle said Comodo

[The_ChamP]

Back to comodo firewall

[J_L]

Shared Network:
Actiontec Modem with SPI Firewall
DyDNS Free (Ads and Pop-ups, Conficker Worm, Phishing, Spyware)

Real-time Protection:
AVG Anti-Virus Free (w/o E-mail Scanner) [UAC Protected]
Comodo Internet Security Premium (w/o Antivirus) [Password Protected]
WinPatrol Free Cloud Edition

System (Windows 7 Pro 64-bit):
Enabled DEP, SEHOP, Default-Deny SRP, Silent UAC
Disabled Windows Firewall, System Restore, Internet Explorer, Autorun/Autoplay
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit
Spybot - Search & Destroy (Immunize)

Firefox 3.6.12:
Adblock Plus (Malware Domains subscription)
LastPass
WOT - Safe Browsing Tool
SandBoxie Free (+ DropRights & Internet Access Restrictions)

On-demand Scanning:
ArcaVir MicroScan
Avira Free
BugBopper
ESET Online Scanner (Smart Installer)
Emsisoft Free Emergency Kit
Hitman Pro
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Norton Power Eraser
SUPERAntiSpyware Free
Trend Micro HouseCall

Analyzers:
http://camas.comodo.com/
Sysinternals Autoruns
http://www.urlvoid.com/
VirusTotalUploader

Updates:
Freeware Files RSS
KC Softwares SUMo
NOD32 Update Viewer

Backup:
Paragon Backup & Recovery Home Special Edition


Ubuntu Lucid Netbook:
Chromium --safe-plugins, AdThwart, LastPass, WOT
Regularly updated. Sudo only, no root

[The_ChamP]

Toying with my setup .. added avast - only web and network shield

[eugene91]

Trialing Immunet Protect Plus + Windows Defender + Windows Firewall :D

[trjam]

64 bit-Sandboxie and Hitman Pro

32 bit-Geswall Pro and Hitman Pro

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "Nothing happened, since i'll switch to x64 (64-Bit) soon i was giving OA a try because MD isn't x64 friendly ::) (Testing HIPS that are x64 compatible)


Nope, as soon as i re-stock with my Pop Up relievers i'll get it ;D
Hahahaha



Yeah, it is good but the startup ARE slower than with MD :)


BTW, any other HIPS that are FULLY x64 compatible? :thumb:" }-
I have been using spyshelter premium for a while..it didnt let me down yet..it has a nice little HIPS component with it too..you can try it;D

[moontan]

added:
- Norton DNS
- EMET 2.0

since those 2 dont use any resources at all.

[LoneWolf]

RealTime
DefenseWall 3.09
Prevx 3.0.5.219 (w/o SO)

Light Virtualization
Shadow Defender 1.1.0.325

On-Demand
Gmer 1.0.15.15281
HitmanPro 3.5.7/117
MalwareBytes 1.50

BackUp
Macrium Reflect 4.2

Misc
AdMuncher 4.9
Task Manager Pro 6.3.1
CCleaner 3.00.1303
Tuneup Utilities 6.0.1255

OpenDNS ~ Opera 10.63

[1chaoticadult]

removed Emsisoft Anti-Malware & Privatefirewall. added Online Armor Premium, SuperAntiSpyware Pro and MSE v2 Beta

update: removed Online Armor Premium, Added Mamutu & PeerBlock & Privatefirewall.

[Ibrad]

Windows Defender turned off, SuperAntiSpyware removed. CounterSpy installed and activated ;D

[Noob]

I like Comodo, but i find it to be like a mess (Rules created etc. are hard to find it's a mess, usually when i set a rule in MD i like to check what i created but with Comodo it's always a complete mess, maybe i haven't learnt how to use it correctly :P)

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "I like Comodo, but i find it to be like a mess (Rules created etc. are hard to find it's a mess, usually when i set a rule in MD i like to check what i created but with Comodo it's always a complete mess, maybe i haven't learnt how to use it correctly :P)" }-

Yea Comodo has a nice learning curve IMO. For me though it slowed down my laptop I had. It probably would work well with my main laptop but I prefer Online Armor or Privatefirewall than Comodo.

[noway]

Security programs:
Sandboxie
NOD32 AV
Kerio 2.1.4 firewall
Linksys router with Tomato firmware

Some Other Programs:
Proxomitron web filter
Acronis True Image
Pocomail
PDF-XChange pdf viewer

[jj1two3]

My security set up is :

Comodo Internet Security Premium 5
Immunet Protect Plus
MBAM 1.5 public beta
SuperAntispyware
Spyware Blaster
Shadow Defender

I have always loved Comodo. :P

[justenough]

Took off Chrome, put IE8 back on.

Removed Mamutu.

Installed Online Armor and WinPatrol Plus.

[jmonge]

good choice man

[icr]

Trying Outpost Firewall V7 along with Panda Cloud AV v1.3 Pro:)

[Hugger]

Windows 7 Pro x64
Real-Time: Microsoft Security Essentials Beta 2, Windows Firewall, Sandboxie, Prevx 3, KeyScrambler, UAC, Roboform.
On Demand: Shadow Protect Desktop, Shadow Defender, Hitman Pro.


Light and problem free.

[justenough]

Took off WinPatrol.

Added Mamutu.

So I have a BB (Mamutu) and a Firewall/HIPS (Online Armor) installed instead of a real-time AV. Unless it begins to feel like over-kill, this will be my set-up for a while.

[zerotox]

Finally decided to add Private Firewall to my existing set-up. So far everything's OK. Took me some time trying to make it stealth my ports but now's perfect.

[swami]

Behind NAT. Apps and OS (W7) updated. Even UAC off.

[shadek]

I am currently trying Comodo Firewall++ in addition to Prevx. It really adds some marvelous protection as nothing can bypass it (since all unknown programs automatically sandboxed) and its cloud detection of malware is certainly good where Prevx doesn't do the job. I find Comodo Firewall++ is extremely light as its usage of disk I/O is practically zero and takes up about 3 mb of ram. I am very pleased and I might consider adding it permanently.

It certainly took me a while to learn the GUI of Comodo as it was a bit messy at a first glimpse. Now after a week of testing it, I think it's quite logical and I know exactly where rules are etc.

[jmonge]

for now it's prevx in real time and hitman pro as ondemand;) :thumb:

[LoneWolf]

RealTime
DefenseWall 3.09

Light Virtualization
Shadow Defender 1.1.0.325

On-Demand
HitmanPro 3.5.7/117
MalwareBytes 1.50

BackUp
Macrium Reflect 4.2

OpenDNS ~ Opera 10.63

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "Finally decided to add Private Firewall to my existing set-up. So far everything's OK. Took me some time trying to make it stealth my ports but now's perfect." }-

Good choice IMO. Privatefirewall is pretty good.

[zerotox]

-{ Quote: "Good choice IMO. Privatefirewall is pretty good." }-

Well actually I'm back to square 1. Private firewall had toooo high I/O activity (see my post in the Private firewall thread). It was good and relatively light but I uninstalled it. So I'll be searching for another one. For now I'm with the built-in one.

[Duradel]

Real time protection: Vipre Antivirus Premium & Prevx + Safe Online.

On Demand: Hitman Pro and MBAM.

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "Well actually I'm back to square 1. Private firewall had toooo high I/O activity (see my post in the Private firewall thread). It was good and relatively light but I uninstalled it. So I'll be searching for another one. For now I'm with the built-in one." }-

Ok its always your choice. Although IMO 2-3 firewall apps I have tried had high I/O activity (doesn't bother me) except Windows Firewall, which I don't what to be bothered in configuring. Good luck in finding a firewall you like.

[eugene91]

Real-time Protection: Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro 1.3 :D

[Mongol]

Back to my long time and favorite setup, Online Armor Premium and Prevx 3. I am feeling much better based on recent posts in the Prevx Forum here. Its future and ongoing development look safe and secure.

[whitedragon551]

KIS 2011 coming soon.

[The_ChamP]

Removed avira free and mbam
added Vipre antivirus
disabled comodo's sandbox
enabled comodo d+

[Noob]

After the recommendations, i uninstalled OA and gave Comodo CIS a try :thumb:

So after looking a bit more into it, i've learned how to check the rules etc. ;D

Ram usage is around 13-14MB on my PC (Which is as good as NIS usage).

Loving CIS!! :thumb: :thumb:

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "After the recommendations, i uninstalled OA and gave Comodo CIS a try :thumb:

So after looking a bit more into it, i've learned how to check the rules etc. ;D

Ram usage is around 13-14MB on my PC (Which is as good as NIS usage).

Loving CIS!! :thumb: :thumb:" }-

Haha Noob good luck with that.

[cgeek]

Win 7 HP 32bit (admin UAC default)
KIS 2011 11.0.1.400 a.b.c (interactive mode, custom firewall rules)
Prevx Safeonline Free (realtime scanner disabled)
EMET 2.0
Paragon B&R 10 Free
vba32 cmdl (every 30 days)

[1chaoticadult]

added keyscrambler premium

[Noob]

-{ Quote: "Haha Noob good luck with that." }-
Up to now, it's running great with NIS 2011 and CIS v5 ALL enabled ::)

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "Up to now, it's running great with NIS 2011 and CIS v5 ALL enabled ::)" }-

Cool good to hear. :)

[Noob]

-{ Quote: "Cool good to hear. :)" }-
Also like Comodo HIPS very customizable ;D :thumb:

[The_ChamP]

Removed vipre...sometimes the icon was showing in the tray sometimes not...the volume manager icon also had simlar issues...
had removed mbam previously will add when 1.50 is out
added avast internet security and added chrome and mozilla to sandbox

[Kerodo]

Added NIS 2011 here today, so far so good...

[adam993]

Online Armor ++, Malwarebytes Anti-malware Free

enought...

[zerotox]

Added Malware Defender 2.6 to the mix for now. Very stable, extremely light - almost no CPU time and very low I/O activity. The only shortcoming is Network protection somewhat slows internet and definitely slows file download, so I switched it off. Getting used to being only with the built-in firewall.

[boonie]

Win 7 x64

Resident:
OA++

On Demand:
MBAM

Restore/Recovery:
IFW
FD-R

UAC
DEP
SEHOP
SpywareBlaster

[makios]

Using Kaspersky PURE now for a week or so (instead of NOD32 & Comodo FW) and very, very pleased with it! :D

Runs smooth and light.

[kjdemuth]

Have norton 360 ver 4 on wifes laptop and kids desktop. 16.99 1 user/3 PC on amazon for the download version. It's $28 for NIS 2011. Its kind of a no brainer. Working well so far.

[1chaoticadult]

removed keyscrambler premium, added Zemana AntiLogger and Hazard Shield. Removed Privatefirewall.

update: removed MSE, SuperAntiSpyware Pro & Mamutu. added Emsisoft Anti-Malware.

update 2: removed zemana antilogger, added keyscrambler premium.

update 3: removed Hazard Shield, added online armor premium

[The_ChamP]

Back to my fav and longest running setup
MSE + Oa free

[trjam]

-{ Quote: "Back to my fav and longest running setup
" }-
yeah, me to.;)

[minhgi]

Freebie setup: Family and friends
PrivateFirewall
PandaCloud
Threatfire
Superantispyware /Lifetime
Hitman Pro
Peerblock

Paid setup: My setup
NIS 2011
Superantispyware /Lifetime
Hitman Pro /Paid
Megawarebyte /Paid
Peerblock

[Noob]

Uninstalled CIS and Only running NIS 2011 ;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "removed keyscrambler premium, added Zemana AntiLogger and Hazard Shield. Removed Privatefirewall.

update: removed MSE, SuperAntiSpyware Pro & Mamutu. added Emsisoft Anti-Malware.

update 2: removed zemana antilogger, added keyscrambler premium.

update 3: removed Hazard Shield, added online armor premium" }-
how you like zemana?

[forty]

Zemana is very good , if you need it.

[The_ChamP]

-{ Quote: "yeah, me to.;)" }-
U went from eset and back to avast in a blink of an eye ;D

[The_ChamP]

My event viewer is showing this error whenever i start my pc

Microsoft Antimalware Real-Time Protection feature has encountered an error and failed.
Feature: Behavior Monitoring
Error Code: 0x80004005
Error description: Unspecified error
Reason: The filter driver requires an up-to-date engine in order to function. You must install the latest definition updates in order to enable real-time protection.

what to do ?

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "My event viewer is showing this error whenever i start my pc

Microsoft Antimalware Real-Time Protection feature has encountered an error and failed.
Feature: Behavior Monitoring
Error Code: 0x80004005
Error description: Unspecified error
Reason: The filter driver requires an up-to-date engine in order to function. You must install the latest definition updates in order to enable real-time protection.

what to do ?" }-

I was getting this error when i was using MSE a day ago. I read somewhere that you get this error when some real-time protection of another program is conflicting with MSE's real-time protection.

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "how you like zemana?" }-

I liked it but it only has basic 64-bit protection support so I went back to a setup I really like EAM, OA and now Keyscrambler Premium

[The_ChamP]

-{ Quote: "I was getting this error when i was using MSE a day ago. I read somewhere that you get this error when some real-time protection of another program is conflicting with MSE's real-time protection." }-

I dont have any other real time application as u can see from my sig ... changing from mse to avast

[jmonge]

what is Megawarebyte?

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "I dont have any other real time application as u can see from my sig ... changing from mse to avast" }-

Just stating what a few people said about the error. I didn't think it was right as I never had that error previously with MSE so other than that I have no clue why that error happens. Its one of the reasons I went back to EAM.

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "what is Megawarebyte?" }-

Whats that J?

[Konata Izumi]

I'm back wilders! I've been busy playing this game called Mythwar II this few months.

I'm still using the same security setup until now... havent been infected.


this time I had to reduce security apps to improve performance..
I'll remove GesWall in my setup and add EMSISOFT A2 FREE.

back to gaming ;D

[G1111]

Firewall:
Linksys NAT Router
DefenseWall Personal Firewall 3.09 Beta (with Windows XP firewall)
Seconfig XP 1.1

Anti-Virus:
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.0.0.84
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Pro) 1.50

HIPS/IDS/Blocking:
WinPatrol Plus 19.3.2010.5
SpywareBlaster 4.4 (with Ad-Aware custom blocking)
ClearCloud DNS

Resident on Demand Scanners:
Hitman Pro 3.5.7 Build 117
Mischel TrojanHunter 5.3 (994)
Sophos Anti-Rootkit 1.5.4
SpyDLL Remover 4

[icr]

Currently using Avast Free v5 and Threat Fire v4.7 on my Win7 Ultimate 32Bit. Really light combination:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[tipo]

prevx
comodo time machine
zonealarm free firewall

[Noob]

Installed EMET :D

[Boyfriend]

Good move Noob :) Which applications you have added in its list?

[jmonge]

;D i dont know we have to ask minhgi he or she said that has it running in the security set up;D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: ";D i dont know we have to ask minhgi he or she said that has it running in the security set up;D" }-

LMAO J I think we both what was being said ;D but just in case you should still ask ;D

[zerotox]

Anyone been usin' Norton with Prevx and Sandboxie?

[ExtremeGamerBR]

Real-Time
Norton Internet Security 2011
Emsisoft Mamutu 3.0.0.18
On-Demand
Emsisoft Emergency Kit 1.0.0.22
Hitman Pro 3.5.7 Build 117
Windows Hardening
Admin Account with Safe-Admin Tweaks Data Execution Prevention: Always On
User Account Control: Default Level
Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit 2.0
USB and DVD Drives Autorun Disabled
Drive-by Protection via 1806 Trick
Browser and Network
Internet Explorer 8 (Adblock + Hardening)
Norton DNS (Block Malicious Websites)
Router 300mbps with SPI Firewall

[jmonge]

malwarebytes perhaps;) ;D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "malwarebytes perhaps;) ;D" }-

LMAO J you at it again ;D

[jmonge]

by the way i am currently running it aty this very moment;D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "by the way i am currently running it aty this very moment;D" }-

How about putting it in your sig then J so we all can know ;D Nevermind you added it ;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "by the way i am currently running it aty this very moment;D" }-
yikes..let us know how ur pc performance is after using it;D

[jmonge]

let's wait for 1 hour at least man ;D

[Kernelwars]

;D -{ Quote: "let's wait for 1 hour at least man ;D" }-
God bless you my friend;D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "yikes..let us know how ur pc performance is after using it;D" }-

Yea don't want any bacon frying again. ;D Personally I got rid of all the super busy I/O 3rd party apps.

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "Yea don't want any bacon frying again. ;D Personally I got rid of all the I/O busy 3rd party apps." }-
lol how much you wanna bet his bacon will be badly baked and fried after an hour;D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "let's wait for 1 hour at least man ;D" }-

Oh boy I think I smell smoke already ;D I don't wanna bet K cuz I know whats gonna happen lol. BTW I'm still running the same setup in my sig and it runs great. Laptop runs smooth...

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "Oh boy I think I smell smoke already ;D I don't wanna bet K cuz I know whats gonna happen lol. BTW I'm still running the same setup in my sig and it runs great. Laptop runs smooth..." }-
I know you do my good friend.. ;D But lets just pray for his bacon;D

[jmonge]

guys i am not joking last time i run Mbam Pro 1.4 version it was smoking or it smells like smoking;D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "I know you do my good friend.. ;D But lets just pray for his bacon;D" }-

LMAO poor J. I know J we believe you. Thats why we asked for bacon. ;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "guys i am not joking last time i run Mbam Pro 1.4 version it was smoking or it smells like smoking;D" }-
i know u told me.. I just hope it was not you who was smoking;D keep fingers crossed my good friend and reboot..turn on it real time and see ur pc acting like a old person within no time;D

[jmonge]

ah i see if you want some bacon you will have to wait for the sunday morning scramble eggs too lol;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "Installed EMET :D" }-
u ran out off aspirin my good friend?;D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "ah i see if you want some bacon you will have to wait for the sunday morning scramble eggs too lol;D" }-


Thats fine J I can do that. Can you add some OJ too? Hehehe ;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "Thats fine J I can do that. Can you add some OJ too? Hehehe ;D" }-
ahh got me all hungry here boys.. some pancakes will do wonder i tell u;D

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "ahh got me all hungry here boys.. some pancakes will do wonder i tell u;D" }-

Well I ate not too long ago so I'm ok, but pancakes sound good about now. This thread sounds like the breakfast network or something now lol.. ;D

[jmonge]

and coffee;)
by the way i am also running nod32 antivirus;)
now it may explode dudes:argh:

[1chaoticadult]

-{ Quote: "and coffee;)
by the way i am also running nod32 antivirus;)
now it may explode dudes:argh:" }-

Run for cover ;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "and coffee;)
by the way i am also running nod32 antivirus;)
now it may explode dudes:argh:" }-
lol just reboot my good friend;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "Run for cover ;D" }-
J u expecting some malware shower or what?