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duke1959
January 5th, 2007, 07:59 PM
Just one question. If I'm using Firefox with NoScript, have a good Firewall, and use a top rated AntiVirus. Do I need any type of HIPS? Never finding any spyware with SuperAntiSpyware, AVG Anti-Spyware, or any other on demand scanner I have used in the past, is what really prompts this question.
lucas1985
January 5th, 2007, 11:29 PM
Just take the challenge and start to use a friendly HIPS: sandboxes ;)
After that, create a VM using VMware and learn how to setup a web of tripwires, hardening, tweaking, firewall config. or better yet, learn how to install and use Linux ;)
duke1959
January 5th, 2007, 11:42 PM
How is Bufferzone compared to Geswall as far as a novice's user?
lucas1985
January 6th, 2007, 12:40 AM
-{ Quote: "How is Bufferzone compared to Geswall as far as a novice's user?" }-
Both are very user friendly. I´d give Bufferzone a slight edge on friendliness.
EASTER.2010
January 6th, 2007, 01:32 AM
Sandboxes are a good alternative and which one you select that works best for you should help keep your security top nothch.

I rely on ShadowSurfer and it does a fine prevention job AFAIK.

Wouldn't be without one since i regularly bombard my units with the latest danger files/installers. One reboot returns the configurations right back to it's previous system state, and that is really peace of mind.