If you could only use 1 Security App. what would you use?

[SwordOfSecurity]

i find these kind of threads rather interesting...well as the title says, if you could only use 1 security app, what would you use? Note: NO SECURITY SUITES ALOUD!!:P ..anyway, select something to vote then post what app. you would use specifically if you wish to participate.

me, well i haven't decided yet, but i'd most likely choose a good AV thats reliable and has the power to detect & remove other stuff besides viruses

[MakoFusion]

I would use Process Guard and harden Windows as best I could and then use a limited account.

[Alphalutra1]

CHX-I, it is a very low resource firewall. That, and safe-hex is all I need;D
Alphalutra1

[Ailric]

I would be torn between KAV and NOD32. KAV has great detection of both viruses and other malware. NOD32 isn't too far behind and purrs like a kitten.

[ErikAlbert]

ShadowUser

[WSFuser]

id use nod32 for antivirus; my router functions as a firewall so im covered.

[The Hammer]

{QUOTE-> id use nod32 for antivirus; my router functions as a firewall so im covered. <-QUOTE}Same here. ;D

[sweater]

My God... it's one of the hardest question I have ever seen on this forum. :wacko:

I will never do that!!! Trusting only one security application is suicide!!!

When someone out there asks... if I have only 4 security applications to use, it's already a bit hard for me to answer coz there are lots of dangers out there that I can't really trust of using only very few protections if we knew the fact that virus and spywares and trojans are now becoming more and more advanced than before. :lurking: And I am sure, I would become a lier if I just says I only uses 4 protections.... but that's the major protection aside from having several other protections. :-\

Lots of Freewares are available to make our protections to make our pc to become heavily armored without making our system to slow down and not being over paranoid, it really depends on how we mix the ingredients to make surfing more tasteful and enjoyable. ;)

[Infinity]

If I could choose only one it would be safeNsec (the one with integrated AV)

[N1ckR]

I currently only use NOD32.

[se7engreen]

Stateful firewall + caution.

Option 2 for me would be getting to learn the flavors of Linux a little better.

[deviladvocate]

SIZE="5"]My God... it's one of the hardest question I have ever seen on this forum.[/SIZE] :wacko:

[SIZE="5"]I will never do that!!! Trusting only FOUR security application is suicide!!!

Okay just kidding

Not much Linksys WRT54GX plus Probably a weekly online scan. Full admin previlages.

[dog]

Acronis True Image ... if that can be consider a "security app' in any way ... Otherwise it'd be Process Guard.

[Acadia]

Probably something like FirstDefense so I could wipe my system clean with each reboot, but even still, I would stop all online banking and such because, even if I would be wiping all the Trojans out with each reboot, while they're on my system they would probably have enough time to steal all my passwords, etc., and since I would no longer be allowed to have a firewall, they would be able to phone those passwords home.

Acadia

[SpikeyB]

My single application would be Deep Freeze.

This would be supported using the HIPS built into Windows XP Pro, the Software Restriction Policy.

[denis]

nod 32

[MikeyB]

Common Sense 1.0 : This app stops you clicking every link and installing every piece of freeware that takes your fancy.

[Joliet Jake]

I chose other as you didn't specify if it was a computer connected to the net ;)

[doug6949]

Linksys BEFSX41 router. OK it's not actually an app but a NAT router is probably the best single defense for the money.

[Nitrox]

In terms of software it would definitely be Kaspersky Antivirus.

[yahoo]

I would choose Tiny Firewall. But I am not sure if it is a suite or not, as it is already much more than a firewall. If Tiny is not allowed either, I would go with KAV.

[tansu]

McAfee Virusscan Enterprise 8.0i

[Slovak]

If I could only use just one, it would be KAV

[Mrkvonic]

Hi,
I would use Firefox.
I can take care of the rest alone.
Mrk

[metallicakid15]

Kaspersky

[Osaban]

SHADOWUSER PRO 2.5, and would activate my windows firewall.

[it works]

appdefend

[Acadia]

{QUOTE-> SHADOWUSER PRO 2.5, and would activate my windows firewall. <-QUOTE}
Hmmm, must admit, that's a pretty good one; good thinking! I guess Vista users will be able to say ShadowUser, plus activate my windows firewall, anti-virus, and anti-spyware. 8)

Acadia

[Peter2150]

What is the point of a silly question like this. Even sillier then the what if you could only use 4.

It's silly because no where is it written you can only use one, so what is the point.

Soooo.... to give my silly answer. I'd use the perfect perfection. The on off switch. Bingo.

[The Hammer]

{QUOTE-> What is the point of a silly question like this. Even sillier then the what if you could only use 4.

It's silly because no where is it written you can only use one, so what is the point.

Soooo.... to give my silly answer. I'd use the perfect perfection. The on off switch. Bingo. <-QUOTE}So you must have selected "Nothing at all." :P

[TNT]

OpenBSD... or NetBSD... duh... ;D

[YeOldeStonecat]

{QUOTE-> id use nod32 for antivirus; my router functions as a firewall so im covered. <-QUOTE}

Same here most of the time...usually just running a router (I change ..every couple of months....a lot as I test out various routers and other ICS means).

I'm fine with just antivirus. I keep windows updated, only do webmail (Google and OWA from work)..so no local e-mail clients, I don't touch P2P apps, Opera for my browser (or FF if I'm running Ubuntu on my laptop) I use Trillian for my messenger, and only hit a few tech websites/forums.

[spiff5000]

If it only one I can choose then I'd use Deep Freeze and adapt my Internet behavior accordingly.

I would have chosen KAV, but imagine how many hours I'd waste if a zero-day ever got thru.

Spiff5000

[Mrkvonic]

Hi,
I see people answering with non-Windows solutions...
I guess the point of the thread is 1 app in Windows, right?
Mrk

[stefan_c38]

Bitdefender

[oldBear]

Acronis True Image

[gerardwil]

Prevx1

[SwordOfSecurity]

{QUOTE-> Hi,
I see people answering with non-Windows solutions...
I guess the point of the thread is 1 app in Windows, right?
Mrk <-QUOTE}

yeah, forgot to mention its for Windows in this case and i also forgot to add in the poll option for firewalls :wacko:

but anyway, interesting input, keep it up! :P

[Milken]

Easy.. . . Tiny, I say it's a single application(YAHOO). Internet, adware, spyware, viruses, registry, memory, spawning, spoofing, DOS, etc can be stopped with it.

However, it Tiny doesn't count, I'll go with Linux (use the IPtables, very configurable FREE firewall, comes with everything) and maybe a spyware/adware/virus application, like NOD.

If that doesn't count, just Linux.

[Arup]

Avast actually suits me fine, have a router for inbound.

[twig]

maybe Cyberhawk. Its all im using at present.

[Heco]

RollBack RX...:D

[manOFpeace]

SpyBlockerPro.

(Maybe still in beta)

[dadkins]

AV.
Kaspersky with Extended bases.

[chrisretusn]

For me the answer is simple, Anti-Virus. For product I will give the one in use on this machine. AVG Free version 7.1

[Doc2626]

I find it interesting that very few are using Norton or Macafee. I use Norton, and have for several years, without any problems. (other than pop-ups, which I have managed to beat with their Suite.8)

[Notok]

Prevx1 here as well

[The Hammer]

NOD at this point in time. 8)

[<DreamCatcher>]

Hi,


I would probably use a strong firewall like Outpost pro with all the extra features turned on. Then to cover other areas like AV and AT I would use several online services such as those at; Ewido for AT and maybe F-secure for AV.

So I guess my answer would be 'other'.

[wolfeyes89]

nod 32 i have a router so theres no need for a software firewall.

[Brandon]

ProcessGuard + Windows Firewall ;)

[mercurie]

:( This is against all that I believe in PC security. I believe in layered protection. So it is a tough one. But I picked AV, which will cover the widest aray of malware. Specific brand would require more research then I have done to date because I believe in layered protection I do not rely on one of anything.

NOD would be a likely choice or KAV. With only one to pay for price would not enter in to the decision as it usually does.

I would not be without the router that has a hardware firewall that was working.

O.K. maybe that is cheating. sorry. ;)

[controler]

Microsoft Shared Computer toolkit here.

con

[Franklin]

Sandboxie.

[masqueofhastur]

Nod32 for me.

[TOMxEU]

I use Outpost Firewall Pro only, but I rely on IE's security zones as well. :)

[sukarof]

Rollback Rx

[herbalist]

Just one?
It's either my firewall, Kerio 2.1.5 or System Safety Monitor. Probably it would be SSM. My ports are all closed so I don't absolutely have to use the firewall. Fortunately this is a hypothetical question so I won't be relying on just one app. I feel I could trust Kerio 2.1.5 and SSM together to get it done.
Rick

[bigc73542]

F-secure internet security 2006

[Alphalutra1]

{QUOTE-> Note: NO SECURITY SUITES ALOUD!!:P <-QUOTE}
bigc is such a cheater :P

Alphalutra1

[Chris12923]

Rollback RX

[Devinco]

Well believe it or not, my number 1 security app. is Wilderssecurity.com.
With this site and some time well spent learning the valuable knowledge it contains, you can do much more to protect your computer and data than any single security program.

[lifehacker]

KAV for me.

[metallicakid15]

i picked av and if i had to choose that one product it would be norton av it has a built in fw :)

[Devil's Advocate]

My brain.

[Toby75]

{QUOTE-> i find these kind of threads rather interesting...well as the title says, if you could only use 1 security app, what would you use? Note: NO SECURITY SUITES ALOUD!!:P ..anyway, select something to vote then post what app. you would use specifically if you wish to participate.

me, well i haven't decided yet, but i'd most likely choose a good AV thats reliable and has the power to detect & remove other stuff besides viruses <-QUOTE}

BitDefender or Kaspersky - either one

[dylanfan]

If connected to the net, a firewall. Probably OutpostPro
If not connected, DriveImage

[StevieO]

The new KAV with the NOD32 Beta Plugin

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=707785#post707785

or failing that Spyaxe !

But seriously, if ONLY 1 were allowed, it would have to be very good bidirectional FW.


StevieO

[sweater]

{QUOTE-> Well believe it or not, my number 1 security app. is Wilderssecurity.com.
With this site and some time well spent learning the valuable knowledge it contains, you can do much more to protect your computer and data than any single security program. <-QUOTE}

Nyaks!!! You're a cheater...:-[ :wacko: :gack: the rule says that no security suite is allowed...*puppy* and wilderssecurity.com is more than a suite, it's already I considers it as an armory of advanced weaponry any man could ever had to protect the pc's..;D :D and..that is of course...knowledge. 8)

[Dazza]

NOD32 all the way...:thumb:

[mannagills]

NOD32

[EASTER.2010]

System Safety Monitor would fill matters just fine for me IMO.

[Infinity]

I'm not using Tiny2005 anymore cause atm I'm swearing by KIS2006

but still, without choosing any security suite, it would be Tiny2005 / SSM or AppDefend.

[CogitoErgoSum]

DefenseWall HIPS


Peace & Love,

CogitoErgoSum

[bigc73542]

{QUOTE-> bigc is such a cheater :P

Alphalutra1 <-QUOTE}


if it wasn't for a security suite, there isn't a single app i would trust my comp to. :-\

[Rivalen]

Only one security app and not a suite?

So Windows built in FW counts as 1?

Outpost with Antispy plugin is a suite?

A router FW counts as 1?

It would have to be OP 3.0 with Antispy plugin shut off.

If the windows FW or a router FW doesnt count as 1; my one single app would be Defensewall HIPS now with Rollback function.

Best Regards

[slammer_JvA]

Like Mercurie I'm a layered approach fan.
So, if only 1 Security App. could be used it would be...

the Turn OFF -button/switch.

:-\

[Mongol]

{QUOTE-> Nyaks!!! You're a cheater...:-[ :wacko: :gack: the rule says that no security suite is allowed...*puppy* and wilderssecurity.com is more than a suite, it's already I considers it as an armory of advanced weaponry any man could ever had to protect the pc's..;D :D and..that is of course...knowledge. 8) <-QUOTE}

I agree with this 100 percent. I have learned tons of good info going through this forum...:o 8) Oh yeah, and my vote goes for DrWEB...:thumb:

[JimIT]

NOD32.

[rve123]

I would use my browser to scan with Panda Activescan;)

[TonyW]

I voted for an AV, and that choice would be KAV, which is fast becoming an all-round malware detector.

[marcromero]

Kaspersky Labs

[toasale]

Symantec Corporate AV +10.0

[bktII]

A HIPS product; would upgrade to prevx1. Currently use both Prevx Pro (havn't yet upgraded) and Process Guard.

[Robyn]

Router plus NOD32 fully configured. (concentrate more on browser level configuration)

Have never tried KAV but is it was good all round & I didn't have anything else maybe an option as there would be nothing else to slow things down. I use BOClean as backup for NOD at the moment.

[aigle]

Kaspersky here too.

[Stem]

I think at this moment it would have to be coreforce, and have the system sandboxed. In a few months, I think this choice would change to the ever growing SSM.

[thebigdintx]

my router has a firewall, so the only software i would use if i could only use one would be mcafee virus scan.

[Lucy]

Hi there,

easy!

Bufferzone of course 8)

[screamer]

NOD for sure :) Seems to be more than an AV

[solarpowered candle]

sure is i think u even get free membership > http://www.noddy.com/flags.html
lol
seriously though i am never quite sure what is the first line of security should it be a firewall or a hips or an alround av like kav or noddy if one could have only 1 security app

[Blackspear]

First Defense ISR - Frozen, have a problem reboot and its gone.

Cheers ;D

[ErikAlbert]

{QUOTE-> First Defense ISR - Frozen, have a problem reboot and its gone.

Cheers ;D <-QUOTE}
I second that. That's why I'm so interested in FD-ISR.

[yankinNcrankin]

FD-ISR if you really was concerned about security, make it a habit to reboot into your Frozen snap shot, problem bye bye ! ;D

[Franklin]

Router firewall so it would be Sandboxie.

[ErikAlbert]

{QUOTE-> FD-ISR if you really was concerned about security, make it a habit to reboot into your Frozen snap shot, problem bye bye ! ;D <-QUOTE}
Right, a much FASTER and SAFER way than running all your scanners for a few hours with no reassurance at all that your computer is clean.

[chaos]

kaspersky 6.0
Actually no antispyware or antitrojan is necessary because of the proactive defense module implemented.

[PaulS]

Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition
Not the best or the fastest, but have some adware/malware protection (must be manually configured, if you can find them in the first place), and suits our needs.

[HiTech_boy]

I vote for other

Q: If you could only use 1 Security App. what would you use?
A: This application is called "my head" ;D

[furballi]

Decent firewall like Zone Alarm Pro 4.5.594.000. Newever versions are bloated with bells and whistles.

[wilbertnl]

Only ONE? :o

Let me think... :wacko:

That would be FreeBSD! (http://www.freebsd.org/) :isay:

[dah145]

Of course I will use KIS is all I ever going to need. ;D ;D ;D

[shek]

kaspersky + windows firewall/router

[DavidLennartz]

Anti Cyber Crime Professionalby From secure Resolutions*puppy*

[marcromero]

{QUOTE-> Kaspersky Labs <-QUOTE}

I have since changed my position on what security application I would use since my original post on April 20th, I have been using NOD32 since June 4th. That's it.

Marc

[bellgamin]

Best security = Image for DOS (et alia)

[iceni60]

i'd use the securedvd.

http://www.darknet.org.uk/2006/05/securedvd-multiboot-live-security-distros/

[iceni60]

{QUOTE-> My brain. <-QUOTE}
lol :ouch:

[Smokey]

A snipper to cut all wires to the evil outside world;)

[marcromero]

{QUOTE-> I have since changed my position on what security application I would use since my original post on April 20th, I have been using NOD32 since June 4th. That's it.

Marc <-QUOTE}

As of yesterday, my security application has changed again, I now use Dr.Web antivirus instead of Nod32.

[lodore]

im surprised no one has said prevx1 because its ment to replace all secuirty apps anyway so that would be my choice.
and a nat router which i have anyway

[Prince_Serendip]

Does hardware count? A firewall, most definitely. First line of defence. An AV, AS or AT are not going to do much good if you've been hacked. Besides, you can remove that stuff manually. It's a pita, but possible. ;D

[Davidpr]

Prevx1.

[Creekside Rogue]

I'd have to say Prevx1 as well.

Creekside Rogue

[oscarlee]

I have been using nod32 on my lap top and I have had nothing ut problems , I run k av on my desk top its ok , but my wife has avast av and down loads more than me and she has never had a problem so my choice would bbe avast ( how bizaar) ;)

[WSFuser]

my choice would still be an antivirus, but ive changed my pick from nod32 to kav.

[Escalader]

My AlphaShield Hardware firewall, keep the bad guys out!

Then practice safe surfing

[fcukdat]

Microsoft shared toolkit:)

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/default.mspx

[ErikAlbert]

Prevx1 - Community Intrusion Prevention System
Prevention is better than Removal.

[marcromero]

Now using Dr.Web Antivirus, exclusively.

[L Bainbridge]

As per the infinite wisdom of ErikAlbert.... my vote goes to Prevx1 with SSM as a very close second.

[Hermescomputers]

My vote goes to using a virtual machine... VMware Rocks!

[new_age]

To be real here I would probably have to choose AVG's Anti-Spyware program. As it Improves I believe for it to be awesome!

[The Gorilla]

Only one then it would be NOD32, combined with the NAT router I would be fairly comfortable,

[Hermescomputers]

{QUOTE-> To be real here I would probably have to choose AVG's Anti-Spyware program. As it Improves I believe for it to be awesome! <-QUOTE}

This is deadly serious. Think about it. You can run a protected environment where you create a snapshot of your operating envorinment then when you re-boot you simply revert to the previous state and voila! All viruses and hacker exploits are now gone. you just re enable a fresh snapshot and keep going. If anything I have ever seen that can as "A single" Application provide the perfect protection then it has to be a virtual machine....

Simply put!! it works and oh... by the way.... it's free!!! (http://www.vmware.com)

It's a thing of beauty!

[emrextreme]

{QUOTE-> My vote goes to using a virtual machine... VMware Rocks! <-QUOTE}

+1 :thumb:

[asyland]

Words of Jesus screensaver

"Dear Jesus, deliver me from spam."

[bez]

Difficult to say really but if it were on a server then maybe KAV or other hosted AV service with blacklists. If its for a desktop maybe F-prot or Bit Defender.
but in reality I normaly deploy 5 or 6 different kinds of security per machine

[lodore]

deep freeze!
reboot and back to normal

[King FN Kong]

Agreed. Deepfreeze or shadowuser.

[Fencing]

i really don't know what i'd use - probably just what comes as default with what i buy.

{QUOTE-> id use nod32 for antivirus; my router functions as a firewall so im covered. <-QUOTE}

at work i have a router and the manufacturer recommends using an addidional software firewall :-\

[incursari]

i will use BING.

[Firefighter]

AVIRA AntiVir PE 7 Classic, absolutely.

Best regards,
Firefighter!

[the Tester]

Just one?!
After I got over security software withdrawal I'd use Prevx1.

[WSFuser]

{QUOTE-> i really don't know what i'd use - probably just what comes as default with what i buy.



at work i have a router and the manufacturer recommends using an addidional software firewall :-\ <-QUOTE}
i dont know what manufacturer you speak of, but a router with firewall would be sufficient.

i chose antivirus because it can identify and remove malware.

[Saint Satin Stain]

Prevx1 (and a router)

[Antarctica]

I would put all my eggs in FD-ISR.8)

[twl845]

NOD32

[Escalader]

Not to upset anyone here, BUT these if only 1 polls are silly. >:(

The theme of these forums is clear, NO ONE SHOULD put all their eggs in 1 basket. :thumbd:

If you want to run polls ask what AV is "best", AMW etc etc.:thumb:

If you forced me I would keep my firewall, to keep the baddies at bay.:shifty:

[cthorpe]

System Safety Monitor Full

[lucas1985]

For me: a sandbox behind a NAT+SPI router plus XP built-in firewall with the appropriate system hardening and locking.
Finally, using safe applications like Firefox, Opera, Thunderbird with the right add-ons/extensions(NoScript, SiteAdvisor, etc)
For the average Joe: a light and strong suite like Avira Suite, AVG Suite or the upcoming Eset Suite
Don´t forget backups :P
Sandbox is the best concept in online security ;)

[ejr]

{QUOTE-> i find these kind of threads rather interesting...well as the title says, if you could only use 1 security app, what would you use? Note: NO SECURITY SUITES ALOUD!!:P ..anyway, select something to vote then post what app. you would use specifically if you wish to participate.

me, well i haven't decided yet, but i'd most likely choose a good AV thats reliable and has the power to detect & remove other stuff besides viruses <-QUOTE}

Only being able to have 1 application I would probably choose PREVX1 or maybe NOD32 (I also sit behind a router).

[WSFuser]

{QUOTE-> For the average Joe: a light and strong suite like Avira Suite, AVG Suite or the upcoming Eset Suite <-QUOTE}
no suites allowed

[tradetime]

Other, somebody elses computer :wacko:

[rdsu]

Comodo Personal Firewall.

[farmerlee]

Well i'd say it all depends on what the setup is.
Behind a router with a firewall my pick would be system safety monitor.
If it was a direct connection to the net my pick would be outpost.

[EASTER.2010]

Only one that comes to mind for me is ShadowSurfer. It drops any and all files/changes introduced at every reboot.

On a light note, i was using it one evening and was away from the machine for a few days. Came back doing malware research locally and couldn't understand after hours of modifications and tests as well as obtaining samples and making reports rebooted later that day and was Shocked :o that all my efforts were dumped down the drain in a moment of time by a reboot. This kept repeating itself over several times and System Restore each time was disabled after i re-enabled it every time only to finally discover that ShadowSurfer was still ENABLED! I thought i had turned it OFF but i guess not. Glad it was that and not something else more mischievious to have to chase down again. :dry:

[lucas1985]

{QUOTE-> On a light note, i was using it one evening and was away from the machine for a few days. Came back doing malware research locally and couldn't understand after hours of modifications and tests as well as obtaining samples and making reports rebooted later that day and was Shocked :o that all my efforts were dumped down the drain in a moment of time by a reboot. This kept repeating itself over several times and System Restore each time was disabled after i re-enabled it every time only to finally discover that ShadowSurfer was still ENABLED! I thought i had turned it OFF but i guess not. Glad it was that and not something else more mischievious to have to chase down again. :dry: <-QUOTE}
Thanks for sharing your experience and letting us know the power of sandboxes
Also this remember us about the importance of the user in front of the PC. Bad decisions = things messed up

[nigglesnush85]

I would use NOD 32, or Sygate firewall

[museheart]

I am too scared to use just one.

[Ice_Czar]

a LiveCD :p
probably Knoppix
or a Virtual Machine like Metropipe (http://www.metropipe.net/ProductsPVPM.shtml)

[pipester]

NOD32 Antivirus

[kof]

I currently only use NOD32.

[MaB69]

I'm behind a router so it would be NOD32

[C.S.J]

no If needed, i use dr.web as that is all i use for security app.

[concerned807]

Router w/ firewall + SSM
AV app is usually not necessary if you know what you are doing.

[Gerard Morentzy]

Deep Freeze and a hardware/software firewall. I currently also have anti-executable, but may take it off.

If you know what you're doing an onboard AV is a waste of resources. The free online scan at TrendMicro and McAfee should do you fine.

As much fun as it is to play around, there's really not a lot you need anymore.

Or, buy a Mac. I bought my first Mac for my home business a couple of months back (with Intel chip), use Bootcamp to boot XP on a separate partition (works flawlessly) for those times when I must use a Windows application. I find I rarely need to boot to Windows on the Mac.

Gerard

[Anti_Virus]

NOD32, without hesitation. ;)

[madaro]

An Antivirus (specify which product) Nod32

[Metal425]

KAV6, I feel NOD32 is under it, because KAV has built in HIPS, etc etc.

[colorado13]

kaspersky

[EASTER.2010]

With those choices an AV, namely KIS6


{QUOTE-> Bad decisions = things messed up <-QUOTE}

Not only bad decisions but sometimes unexpected actions by programs themselves.

[python134r]

Kaspersky AV

[^Ale]

NOD32

^Ale

[coolbluewater]

A Linux Live CD/DVD.

[De Hollander]

My brain and NOD32.

[ankupan]

I am using KIS on my main machine and its good too.

[farmerlee]

My picks at the moment...

Only 1 free security app, it would have to be powershadow.

Only 1 paid security app, it would have to be fd-isr.

[EASTER.2010]

{QUOTE-> My picks at the moment...

Only 1 free security app, it would have to be powershadow.

Only 1 paid security app, it would have to be fd-isr. <-QUOTE}

Excellent selection!

[norman6810]

MicroPoint Proactive Defense Software
(Maybe most of you aren't familiar with it .)

[The_Duality]

About half an hour ago, it would have been KAV. But im going for NOD32 because i just switched back ;D

There is nothing like it that can run so unobtrusively.

[Firefighter]

SAM 2007.1, M$ sucks! ;D 8)

Best regards,
Firefighter!

[wantsprotection]

Any security solution should address both hackers and malware. If you're only allowed one security application, your computer is insecure, so I would choose good re-imaging software or run from a read-only drive.

Cheats:
1. If your computer has no Internet access, anti-virus SW is enough.
2. If you're running a hardened *nix box, a firewall is enough.
3. if you're behind a NAT router, anti-virus SW may be enough.

[NLight95]

I'd use NOD32 with Vista 32. At least that way Windows Defender is built-in to the OS. I'd also tighten up the security settings of the V32 firewall.

[Giwex]

Ubuntu or any other Linux distribution ;D

[Kerodo]

If running Win, I'd probably use Prevx alone. Otherwise, Linux....

[Thanasis159]

I would use only Nod32 as an antivirus! Nothing else!

[EASTER]

FD-ISR8)

[Bio-Hazard]

My choice would be Online-Armor v. 2 :thumb:

[windpray]

I think kis is a good choice.But it is not safe enough.It only suit to our parents.

[Riverrun]

Retunil!

[PoetWarrior]

{QUOTE-> Retunil! <-QUOTE}


Same here :thumb:

[FadeAway]

Presuming that an inbound firewall is in place:

Forced to pick only one, I would select an anti-execution application.
In most cases, it should alert you to strange goings on, like a RAT
collecting your bank passwords. But, realistically, in today's world,
no single layer can possibly cover enough bases.

[031]

i would go for SSM. not a single process will run without my permission;D

[19monty64]

Sandboxie. Have Opera & router, so wouldn't need anything else. Sounds boring though! (zzz...)

[Mele20]

I would use ProcessGuard no question about it. That is the most important piece of security and privacy software I own. Not a day goes by that I don't think of Wayne and hope that somehow he will make it back and further develop PG as it, and the Proxomitron, are the two applications I couldn't do without and I don't what I will do if ever forced to use Vista or when PG gets really old.

[mrfargoreed]

FD-ISR - no question.

[Doc Serenity]

LUA..

[rawwhide]

{QUOTE-> what would you use? <-QUOTE}ProcessGuard

[FadeAway]

Sorry, I neglected to be specific in my post # 183.
Processguard has also been my choice for the past couple of
years. I like simple.

[Climenole]

Hi all :)


I vote for "other"...

MAC OS.

;D

[Franklin]

Only one.

Ok i'll pick 3 which I would be more than willing to use as the single security app on any of my systems.

Sandboxie

Defensewall

Returnil

[TheQuest]

Hi, SwordOfSecurity

My choice is, a Penguin OS. ;)

So I said other.

Take Care,
TheQuest 8)

[Bubba]

Since it became a discussion that would have more benefit as a standalone thread....numerous posts were removed from this Poll thread and placed into the below thread.

This thread---> Retunil, FirstDefense-ISR, DeepFreeze, etc. + all image backup softwares are NOT security softwares (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=186052)

[Escalader]

{QUOTE-> ErikAlbert,

Here in the USA a lot of people own guns for security. It's not like the guns will keep the intruders (malpeople) out, but the shotgun blows them right back into the front yard (reboot). The shotgun provides - security. <-QUOTE}

The original poll asked for 1 security application right? An application has executable code so that is my "rule" in answering.

Other wise I would pick the H/W FW or soild router! Wait a minute these do have agents in them that carry out instructions just hardwired... this gets worser and worse;D

Anyway, to comply with the intent, I am a believer in prevention more than eradication.

So a tool that does the best a filtering out parasites before they get to execute is my choice. Which one that is a total unknown to me.

Does anybody know?

Meanwhile I'll pick a SFW with good in/out protection. Kerio comes to mind.8)

[ultragunnerdcl]

Kaspersky.

[Hermescomputers]

My Two cents would be PREVX although I don't believe any single application is currently able to defend against the far too varied attack vectors!

Please do notice my signature ;)
And may I point curious Joe's to an article I wrote for my web site that more or less paints this picture:
http://www.hermes-computers.ca/index.php?pid=46

[clambermatic]

just happen to browse this folder... quite a very practical question/poll topic posted! :thumb:

IMO... there are quite a number of apps to be used. But in my own capacity (paid single apps), here are my best choices (either one, non-alpha order) under 'overall' capabilities~

* combined security apps
Command-AV
VBA32
Kaspersky
NOD32
mcAfee VScan**
CA's**
Trend-PCcillin**
MicroWorld's

Those were noted in particular... pretty fast scanning with above-average accuracy; light-resource users (but not ALL are particularly ultra-small in footprints), and highly customizable. Those 3 with double-asterisks are full comprehensive types, but RAM-hoagers too.

[EASTER]

If i had a single choice for a security app it would have to be OnlineArmor because it's dual function of a firewall + HIPS! And because it is relatively NEW! the development team is up on all the latest needs a security app of this nature would demand for optimum possible safety.

[Hairy Coo]

Returnil-if you can call it a security app.:thumb:

[dNor]

BitDefender AV.

[TVH]

If it was only one app, it would have to be FD-ISR.

[rookieman]

It would be Kaspersky antivirus!

[212eta]

SafeSpace because it is more than a simple sandbox!

[daniel2007]

Easily the single most important addition to my system was ZONE ALARM PRO.
The free version showed me how much traffic was out there, and i upgraded in a heartbeat and never looked back. It has done more for both cleaning my system and keeping it that way than any other application - AV included.

[LoneWolf]

Sandboxie. :thumb:
That along with my HW FW AlphaShield would do it. ;D
But I believe to much in the layered approach to trust in only one app. :shifty:

[Chris_Taylor]

Nod32, or Smart security. Though kaspersy, prevx, and virtualized machines are great, that's just my preference.

[Eagle Creek]

Some good Anti virus, like NOD32 or Kaspersky.
But that's said: when I have -some- kind of firewall protection enabled, like via router or Windows firewall.

Otherwise it would be a firewall and just carefully browsing the web :-) (Which I do all the time, my AV is getting pretty lazy ;D).

[Chuck57]

Sandboxie

If I could have only one, that would have to be the one.

[EASTER]

{QUOTE-> If it was only one app, it would have to be FD-ISR. <-QUOTE}

Like he said...............best app to ever buck the trend in instant recovery when needed or not. Can also double as a backup program also courtesy archives=snapshot images.

[avboy]

It would be ZASS for now.

[SystemJunkie]

I would use HIP/AntiSpy/AntiMalware/Firewall, all-in-one. Virusscanner useless (except for p2p users), only behavior checker useful in combination with firewall + antispy, like Comodo 3(but there is no antispy, so additionally e.g. a2 free or xoftspy) but on the other hand Easter is right full stand alone OA 2 should be better in terms of anti-hacking because it locks up the kernel, unhook game-over.

{QUOTE-> I would choose Tiny Firewall. <-QUOTE}Not bad if combined with zone alarm, when zone alarm is hacked/attacked tiny will protect you as 2nd layer, this happened 4 years ago in reality and that was the prove for me that sometimes 2 firewalls can protect better then one against russian attacks. ;) But that was probably a special exception because zone alarm and tiny worked seamless together at that time.
{QUOTE-> I would use Process Guard <-QUOTE}Process Guard is outdated software, that means it is a security risk.
You should reconsider your thoughts because you first would need a process guard for process guard otherwise any modern trojan will unhook and disable your process guard with ease. Remember we are not in 2004 but 2008.
{QUOTE-> Don't Forever Alter Your Computer! Don't Install or Use Anything with Kaspersky, Zone Alarm or AOL, including AOL Active Virus Shield! <-QUOTE}Hehehe I agree, Kaspersky in some aspects is a vulnerability itself and slow downer straight behind norton, zone alarm antivirus becomes slow downer nr.1 through klif.sys and Aol is viewpoint adware.

[Antarctica]

{QUOTE-> If it was only one app, it would have to be FD-ISR. <-QUOTE}

The title says "Security Application" AFAIK, FD ISR is not a security application but instant recovery program.;)

[computer geek]

Non of these, a firewall.

[trjam]

A good suite.:thumb:

[EASTER]

{QUOTE-> SafeSpace because it is more than a simple sandbox!


<-QUOTE}

What entails "more than a simple sandbox"? if i might be so bold to ask.

1 Security App probably wouldn't do anyway with today's clever coders.

[Hermescomputers]

I hate to say this but there is no single tool that works, and those who keep asking for it are simply looking for the easy button... Get it out of ur head... It doesn't exist!

Fact is you need protection, to protect your protection as the protection you have is not able to protect itself or able to protect you properly... or in some cases it's not able to protect you against your own self doing the inevitable stupid thing.

Ergo, the need to use more than one program!

[Chuck57]

{QUOTE-> I hate to say this but there is no single tool that works, and those who keep asking for it are simply looking for the easy button... Get it out of ur head... It doesn't exist!

Fact is you need protection, to protect your protection as the protection you have is not able to protect itself or able to protect you properly... or in some cases it's not able to protect you against your own self doing the inevitable stupid thing.

Ergo, the need to use more than one program! <-QUOTE}

I agree, and I disagree. I have 3 apps on my computer - Sandboxie, Faronics AE and DeepFreeze. I think though, Sandboxie would protect me quite nicely, in conjunction with good old fashioned common sense using the computer between my ears. I mention Sandboxie because I'm familiar with it. Others might have complete faith in another software.

[LoneWolf]

{QUOTE-> I agree, and I disagree. I have 3 apps on my computer - Sandboxie, Faronics AE and DeepFreeze. I think though, Sandboxie would protect me quite nicely, in conjunction with good old fashioned common sense using the computer between my ears. I mention Sandboxie because I'm familiar with it. Others might have complete faith in another software. <-QUOTE}


Nice setup. :thumb:
SandBoxie is definantly a keeper. ;D
I really liked AE but seemed to conflict with my mouse,some of the shortcut controls would cease to work which was annoying and for whatever reason I could not use my printer with AE installed. So it had to go.
I have to ask though....no firewall?

[Chuck57]

{QUOTE-> Nice setup. :thumb:
SandBoxie is definantly a keeper. ;D
I really liked AE but seemed to conflict with my mouse,some of the shortcut controls would cease to work which was annoying and for whatever reason I could not use my printer with AE installed. So it had to go.
I have to ask though....no firewall? <-QUOTE}

We have DSL with 2 computers running on an external modem and router. Both the modem and router have hardware firewalls.

[horseman]

Prevx

(running on a VM on Apple Mac)

[xandros]

kaspersky internet security
or
norton ghost
or
recovery genius

[Beavenburt]

For Windows it's Sandboxie, no question. An absolutely fantastic security app.
As I tend to use PCLOS 2007 99% of the time nowadays I voted none.

[Xenophobe]

Linux. :)

[GES/POR]

Right now it would be OA Paid (no av)

[n8chavez]

{QUOTE-> Sandboxie. :thumb:
But I believe to much in the layered approach to trust in only one app. :shifty: <-QUOTE}

That's pretty much what I think. I would also chose Sandboxie (properly configured of course).

[Threedog]

Prevx 2.0 set to Pro mode for me if I could only run 1 security app.

[Saint Satin Stain]

{QUOTE-> Prevx1 (and a router) <-QUOTE}


I change my mind about this. Do you include suites as one app? If so, Eset Smart Security. Do you include the native firewall in the count, if not then NOD32. NOD32 and Windows Firewall. All behind router.

[rarebeast]

i'd use nod

[norman6810]

Micropoint only.(see info in my signature)

[cortez]

Returnil as it returns your system back to its pristine state after reboot, regardless of any mal ware or meltdowns.

[Mors_Victrix]

Definetly Kaspersky... saying that I know, that for now there is no stand alone application that culd be enough to keep my computer safe, clean and working as well as it does. :)

[Mors_Victrix]

{QUOTE-> Returnil as it returns your system back to its pristine state after reboot, regardless of any mal ware or meltdowns. <-QUOTE}

...I installed Returnil a few months ago and it had spyware (don't remember wich exactly anymore), thus not the choice for me, but the main idea behind the product is great, if not for the spyware, It would be my choice for the 1 security app.

[Scoobs]

{QUOTE-> ...I installed Returnil a few months ago and it had spyware (don't remember wich exactly anymore), thus not the choice for me, but the main idea behind the product is great, if not for the spyware, It would be my choice for the 1 security app. <-QUOTE}This is quite a shocking revelation! I've been using Returnil for some time. Any chance of some more details?

[Ocky]

{QUOTE-> ...I installed Returnil a few months ago and it had spyware (don't remember wich exactly anymore), thus not the choice for me, but the main idea behind the product is great, if not for the spyware, It would be my choice for the 1 security app. <-QUOTE}

Do you have any details Mors_Victrix ? How was the 'spyware' found ?
Which scanners or AV's etc. detected it ? ( i.e. what do you have installed
in the way of scanners, AV's, other security apps. ? )

[Coldmoon]

{QUOTE-> ...I installed Returnil a few months ago and it had spyware (don't remember wich exactly anymore), thus not the choice for me, but the main idea behind the product is great, if not for the spyware, It would be my choice for the 1 security app. <-QUOTE}

Hello Mors_Victrix,
Then you did not install or use the Returnil Virtual System. The only other explanation would be a false positive detection from the scanner you were using at the time, but this is only a guess as there has never been a report of a detection...

Mike

Edit: Clarification

[HURST]

Probably the infection took place with Returnil turned off...

[CircleGirl]

True Image 10 is surely a security application IMO--- and it is my choice.

When all else fails it doesn't!!

[EASTER]

{QUOTE-> Micropoint only.(see info in my signature) <-QUOTE}

Hi norman6810

A little more info on MP if you're satisfied with your results and is it compatible with medium memory setups?

Could you mind breaking down briefly what advantages it offers plus apps it can safely replace and run securely without them.

Thanks EASTER

[EASTER]

Micropoint is OUT!

It had some new attractive features and all but it is major BLOATED! as in 12 system drivers (SYS) and i gripe enough over Threatfire/CyberHawks 4.

No security app, and especially behavioral blocker should ever pile it on that thick, reminds me of the old heavy AV's.

Back to the drwaing board.

In case they didn't get the message, this is the 21st Century, a Modular Age supposedly where technology is suppose to be Lite but formidable and not overpowering normal functioning of today;s computer systems.

After all we are not heading to refridgerator size monsters like of old again are we? Like those SUPER computers Labbed in University Research Centers.

[Osaban]

With Vista it is easy to go light: ShadowProtect

[GES/POR]

{QUOTE-> Micropoint is OUT!

It had some new attractive features and all but it is major BLOATED! as in 12 system drivers (SYS) and i gripe enough over Threatfire/CyberHawks 4.

No security app, and especially behavioral blocker should ever pile it on that thick, reminds me of the old heavy AV's.

Back to the drwaing board.

In case they didn't get the message, this is the 21st Century, a Modular Age supposedly where technology is suppose to be Lite but formidable and not overpowering normal functioning of today;s computer systems.

After all we are not heading to refridgerator size monsters like of old again are we? Like those SUPER computers Labbed in University Research Centers. <-QUOTE}

I appreciate the info! I was going to try it but im not looking for a one only super app, thanks.

[Mors_Victrix]

{QUOTE-> This is quite a shocking revelation! I've been using Returnil for some time. Any chance of some more details? <-QUOTE}

...like I said it's some time since I tried it but when I did my Av/As software found spyware (don't remember the name), but then I checked also the license and found that by downloading and using this program you agree to this... some kind of gathering of information (it was the first edition of the program I think...). After that I never tried it, so the second edition culd be O.K. now..

[HURST]

Can't tell 'bout first editions, but the EULA is clean now

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[QQ2595]

Powershadow 2.6 or Returnil 2.01 beta. + Limited Account in XP.8)

[PoetWarrior]

Good question...I guess what I'm using now...Windows Defender with Vista HP from a Standard Account with UAC on.

However, WD must have checked (notify software that has not been classified for risks). I look at every change before I give it a go.

[EASTER]

"IF" i was given only a single choice of just 1 security app to protect my computer i would walk down to the Dumpster and throw the box in there, because no 1 security app can ever be enough for Windows.

[AKAJohnDoe]

I only have one running on my Vista PC: ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

[Osaban]

{QUOTE-> "IF" i was given only a single choice of just 1 security app to protect my computer i would walk down to the Dumpster and throw the box in there, because no 1 security app can ever be enough for Windows. <-QUOTE}

With Vista I have by default: Windows Firewall (all service ports with stealth status), Windows Defender(perhaps not the best, but better than nothing), UAC (which seems to be very effective in blocking rootkits).

I do run virtual most of the time with DeepFreeze(which many don't consider a security application). Basically Windows Vista is self sufficient, so far after 2 months, scans from Avira and SuperAntispyware found nothing. Yes, I do have ShadowProtect as well, I wouldn't want my new notebook to end up in the dumpster!

[AKAJohnDoe]

{QUOTE-> With Vista I have by default: Windows Firewall (all service ports with stealth status), Windows Defender(perhaps not the best, but better than nothing), UAC (which seems to be very effective in blocking rootkits). <-QUOTE}
I turned all three of those off on my Vista PC. Well, actually ZoneAlarm AntiVirus turned Windows Firewall off, but only because I told it to!