On Feb 26, 10:49 pm, comajorr <comaj...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> use_a_ham...@yahoo.com wrote:
> > On Feb 25, 11:30 pm, comajorr <comaj...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> use_a_ham...@yahoo.com wrote:
> >>> On Feb 24, 2:08 am, comajorr <comaj...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>>> use_a_ham...@yahoo.com wrote:
> >>>>> On Feb 22, 3:59 pm, "Bob" <rob...@grande.net> wrote:
> >>>>>> My wife was searching for a particular subject in her browser, and clicked
> >>>>>> on the one she wanted (medical web site).
> >>>>>> A large screen flashed up indicating she had just received a virus, which
> >>>>>> was a Trojan, and must buy this particular program to uninstall it from her
> >>>>>> computer.
> >>>>>> I checked, and the AVG virus protection caught it. Sure enough, it was
> >>>>>> listed as a Trojan. I put it in the virus vault and deleted it.
> >>>>>> My question..........after just installing Spybot Search & Destroy, and
> >>>>>> Spyware Blaster, how did this get through both programs? I thought it must
> >>>>>> be a sales gimmick, but wouldn't it have to be a Trojan for AVG to catch it?
> >>>>>> I know nothing about these programs, how they work, nor virus's. All
> >>>>>> software was up to date. Sorry, I failed to get a description of it.
> >>>>> I would recommend installing McAfee Site Advisor to help keep you away
> >>>>> from bad sites.
> >>>>>http://www.siteadvisor.com/
> >>>> Go to Google Pack and download and run the free version of "spyware
> >>>> doctor". I'd say it's the best program I've run to catch and clean
> >>>> trojans [and other assorted malware].
> >>> The biggest memory hog on earth! And this is coming from someone that
> >>> has 2GB's of memory.
> >>> And it only works with XP and Vista.
> >>> IMO, the "best" payware anti-spyware program is Spy Sweeper. It also
> >>> uses a lot of memory, but NOTHING like SWD.
> >>> IMO, Spyware Terminator is still the best free program out there.
> >> I have to disagree...I have a paid version of Spysweeper on my system
> >> right now and it doesn't catch and clean what spyware doctor does. I
> >> only activate spyware doctor for the intelliscan once a day then I click
> >> it off so it isn't memory resident. The intelliscan feature is quick and
> >> thorough...it also scans alternate data streams.
>
> > The only thing that SWD is "catching and cleaning" is browser cookies.
> > Something that SS doesn't (nor do I) consider adware or spyware. Free
> > programs like AVG, SWT, AdAware, Spybot, etc, will "catch and clean"
> > those if they bother you, or you can simply clear your cookies on
> > occasion. If there is REAL spyware/adware on your computer SS and SWD
> > will find and delete it. Some of the free programs seem to have a
> > problem deleting REAL spy/adware. Try deleting the cookies on all of
> > your browsers before your next intelliscan and see what SWD finds.
> > Odds are, nothing.
>
> >> Also the F-secure free online scanner is excellent and pc tools threat
> >> fire is worth a look. I don't agree with you about spyware terminator it
> >> didn't seem to find much on scans but it did make you give permissions
> >> for many processes to run which was a pain. I'll give it another try to
> >> see if it's improved.
>
> > Well, if there's nothing to find, that's a good thing. And far as I
> > know SWT is the only free program that has active shielding. And if
> > you don't run the "HIPS" feature then you don't have to give
> > permission for programs to run. (at least that's my recollection)
>
> >> Also only working with XP and Vista? They are the operating systems with
> >> the most security problems right now.
>
> > Maybe I wasn't clear above. "Google Pack" which includes a free
> > "version" of SWD can only be downloaded if you are using XP or Vista.
>
> What OS's are you running? If you are running some flavor of Linux or
> mac OS you don't really need security software...but the virus writers
> are starting to hit on OS X.
>
> I use CCleaner to delete cookies daily.
>
> I am inviting the readers of this newsgroup to use what is working for
> me and it's all free. I'm not writing this to confront anyone's beliefs
> in what works or doesn't. I've used SWT and I think Spyware Doctor is
> definetly better. Also the complementing Threat fire is an extra layer
> of defense. F-Secure's free online scan is great and if you don't have
> much time do a quick "nanoscan" at the "nanoscan.dot.com" website. I do
> go many places on the net and download files and do seem to pick up
> malware once in a while. Luckily my system has never been hosed.
>
> I believe in multiple layers of effective protection.
>
> If you only check your email and only go to a few reputable sites and
> practice safe computing practices you don't really need an anti-malware
> program...but it you want to go anywhere and everywhere on the net
> anyone is free to try what I am doing...or not.
>
> Adios!

You seriously need to reread what was written by BOTH of us because
you are clearly confused.