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Let's talk about computer security for a moment

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Your Text: Insert Slimies » Insert UBB Code » Close Last Tag \| All Tags UBB Help	There are so much dangerous threads outthere so securing your gear is a good thing nowadays. The only problem i have is how, today there seems to be an software security company grwing under each stone i lift. Some off them have a good rep others i never heard off and some try to force me to install their trojan and virus loaded "security-software." The last category is he most anoying using as the use windowsXP-look-a-like menus and windows. You know what a mean those anoying pop-ups which state that your computer is not secure press yes to install the solution and be forever safe. Sometimes i need to shut down the proces with the windows taskmanager. And even then they might just go along and install whatever they think you need. So to protect myself and my systems i have taken some measurements: -My router will not alow inittiating conections from the outside world unless i specify which ports are open. -Service pack 2 is installed. -AVG is installed as virus scanner and wil auto update whenever my computer goes online -In IE ActiveX content is disabled. -In firefox cookies and javascript are only accepted on whitelisted sites -In firefox adblock and flashblock keep the most irritating flash pop-ups away. -Some spyware checking tools are installed -All mail is shown as text only (scripts and html are disabled) -I keep my windows and my drivers uptodate -There is a firewall installed. etc. etc. So i do feel pretty safe in my castle but i am wondering what other people do to secure their machines. Which programs do you use and for what reason? Which programs do you avoid and why? What other things do you do to make live safe? ......................................................................... :: [small]Develop yourself, develop your life, develop the world[/small] :: ......................................................................... Loading...
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