Which virus/spyware scanners?

[Ron]

On May 10, 7:23 pm, Nicetameetya <g...@anonymous.invalid.con> wrote:
> [Default] On Sun, 11 May 2008 11:00:49 +1200, Nicetameetya
> <g...@anonymous.invalid.con> told us in complete confidence:
>
> >>> But your link says sygate is no longer available. (free use). Is that
> >>> wise to use?
>
> >>Yes, it works fine. I've been using it for about a yr. w/o any problems.
>
> >Does anyone have a download link for Sygate (free) that's valid? Or is
> >the product no longer available, period?
>
> Opps. Shouda checked the link first. It works just fine and I've just
> downloaded Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6.2808.

It's a very good FW for someone that likes (or needs to block
certain out going traffic, but doesn't want the **** bugged out of
them every 2 seconds (Comodo).

If you need/want a good FW that you don't need to "answer", then
Sunbelt Kerio is the FW for you.

[Ron]

On May 11, 1:20 am, Straight Talk <b__n...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 10 May 2008 22:05:45 -0700 (PDT), Ron <BigELil...@msn.com>
> wrote:
>
> >On May 10, 5:53 pm, Straight Talk <b__n...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> On Sat, 10 May 2008 15:33:58 -0400, "Ron" <bigelil...@msn.com> wrote:
> >> >> > I use Sygate and love it!
>
> >> >> >http://www.filehippo.com/software/firewalls/
>
> >> >> But your link says sygate is no longer available. (free use). Is that
> >> >> wise to use?
>
> >> >Yes, it works fine. I've been using it for about a yr. w/o any problems.
>
> >> Malware you'd allow to run wouldn't experience any problems either.
>
> >Your truly are a ****ing moron, period!
>
> Not much of an argument. You obviously have a problem defending your
> choice of "security" measure.

Hack my computer, moron.
>
> SyGate is a security disaster - but you most likely wouldn't care.

Hack my computer, moron.

[Casey]

In article <f2597bbe-8e92-4ee4-bff4-
6c0bc15f7d33@a70g2000hsh.googlegroups.com>, void.no.spam.com@gmail.com
says...
> If you wanted to be certain that a Windows computer was not infected
> with any viruses/spyware/trojans/etc, which scanners would you use?
>
For Viruses take a look at:
http://www.antivirusyellowpages.com/
Casey

[louise]

Kayman wrote:
> On Fri, 09 May 2008 21:58:57 GMT, Poky wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 09 May 2008 04:30:45 GMT, Straight Talk <b__nice@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Better to avoid installing malware in the first place (it's actually
>>> not that hard).
>> So how do you post here since you unplugged your PC from the internet?
>
> It's not to difficult to do, Poky
> Security software manufacturers tend to overstate their product description
> to instill fear and uncertainty; After all it's all about the $ almighty.
> Please step back and try to remove the advertisement hype from your mind.
>
> In WinXP the most dependable defenses are:
> 1. Do not work as 'Administrator'; For day-to-day work routinely use a
> Limited User Account (LUA).
> 2. Secure (Harden) your operating system (OS).
> 3. Keep your OS and all software on it updated/patched.
> 4. Reconsider the usage of MSIE and MSOE.
> 5. Review your installed 3rd party software applications/utilities;
> Remove clutter.
> 6. Don't expose services to public networks.
> 7. Activate the in-build firewall and configure Windows not to use
> TCP/IP as transport protocol for NetBIOS, SMB and RPC, thus leaving
> TCP/UDP ports 135,137-139 and 445 (the most exploited Windows
> networking weak point) closed.
> 7a. If on high-speed internet use a router as well.
> 8. Routinely practice safe-hex.
> 9. Regularly back-up data/files.
> 10. Familiarize yourself with crash recovery tools and re-installing
> your OS.
> 11. Utilize a real-time anti-virus (AV) application and vital system
> monitoring utilities/applications.
> 12. Keep abreast of latest developments - Sh!t happens...you know.
> The least preferred defenses are:
> Myriads of popular anti-whatever things and staying ignorant.
> Educational Reading:
> Security @ home
> http://home20.inet.tele.dk/b_nice/index.htm
>
> Good luck
>

I'm running XP SP2, using cable internet access with a router.

Could you explain how to do: "configure Windows not to use
TCP/IP as transport protocol for NetBIOS, SMB and RPC,
thus leaving
TCP/UDP ports 135,137-139 and 445 (the most exploited
Windows
networking weak point) closed. "

I don't know how to go about making the above happen.

Thanks

Louise

[Ron]

On May 11, 1:28 am, Ron <BigELil...@msn.com> wrote:
> On May 11, 1:20 am, Straight Talk <b__n...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Sat, 10 May 2008 22:05:45 -0700 (PDT), Ron <BigELil...@msn.com>
> > wrote:
>
> > >On May 10, 5:53 pm, Straight Talk <b__n...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >> On Sat, 10 May 2008 15:33:58 -0400, "Ron" <bigelil...@msn.com> wrote:
> > >> >> > I use Sygate and love it!
>
> > >> >> >http://www.filehippo.com/software/firewalls/
>
> > >> >> But your link says sygate is no longer available. (free use). Is that
> > >> >> wise to use?
>
> > >> >Yes, it works fine. I've been using it for about a yr. w/o any problems.
>
> > >> Malware you'd allow to run wouldn't experience any problems either.
>
> > >Your truly are a ****ing moron, period!
>
> > Not much of an argument. You obviously have a problem defending your
> > choice of "security" measure.
>
> Hack my computer, moron.
>
>
>
> > SyGate is a security disaster - but you most likely wouldn't care.
>
> Hack my computer, moron.

I'm still waiting, *******.

[Just.some.guy]

"Straight Talk" <b__nice@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:lutf249kpuachrcp0i6vp14uoumq5gbc2j@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 10 May 2008 22:28:50 -0700 (PDT), Ron <BigELilE05@msn.com>
> wrote:
>
>>On May 11, 1:20 am, Straight Talk <b__n...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> On Sat, 10 May 2008 22:05:45 -0700 (PDT), Ron <BigELil...@msn.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> SyGate is a security disaster - but you most likely wouldn't care.
>>
>>Hack my computer, moron.
>
> Why should I bother, moron?
>
> Heck, your question even proves that you don't even understand the
> problems of SyGate.


What question did he ask? When did he ask it? Do *you* even understand what
a question is? First you think I'm asking for help with removal tools, now
you think he asked a question. 'I think you need to seek help'. (that's not
a question but a statement:-)

[jen]

"louise" <louise@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
news:68pt0bF2tnktkU1@mid.individual.net...
> Kayman wrote:
>> On Fri, 09 May 2008 21:58:57 GMT, Poky wrote:
>>> On Fri, 09 May 2008 04:30:45 GMT, Straight Talk
>>> <b__nice@hotmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>> Better to avoid installing malware in the first place (it's
>>>> actually
>>>> not that hard).
>>> So how do you post here since you unplugged your PC from the
>>> internet?
>> It's not to difficult to do, Poky
>> Security software manufacturers tend to overstate their product
>> description
>> to instill fear and uncertainty; After all it's all about the $
>> almighty.
>> Please step back and try to remove the advertisement hype from your
>> mind.
>> In WinXP the most dependable defenses are:
>> 1. Do not work as 'Administrator'; For day-to-day work routinely use
>> a
>> Limited User Account (LUA).
>> 2. Secure (Harden) your operating system (OS).
>> 3. Keep your OS and all software on it updated/patched.
>> 4. Reconsider the usage of MSIE and MSOE.
>> 5. Review your installed 3rd party software applications/utilities;
>> Remove clutter.
>> 6. Don't expose services to public networks.
>> 7. Activate the in-build firewall and configure Windows not to use
>> TCP/IP as transport protocol for NetBIOS, SMB and RPC, thus
>> leaving TCP/UDP ports 135,137-139 and 445 (the most exploited Windows
>> networking weak point) closed. 7a. If on high-speed internet use a
>> router as well.
>> 8. Routinely practice safe-hex.
>> 9. Regularly back-up data/files.
>> 10. Familiarize yourself with crash recovery tools and re-installing
>> your OS.
>> 11. Utilize a real-time anti-virus (AV) application and vital system
>> monitoring utilities/applications.
>> 12. Keep abreast of latest developments - Sh!t happens...you know.
>> The least preferred defenses are:
>> Myriads of popular anti-whatever things and staying ignorant.
>> Educational Reading: Security @ home
>> http://home20.inet.tele.dk/b_nice/index.htm
> I'm running XP SP2, using cable internet access with a router.
> Could you explain how to do: "configure Windows not to use
> TCP/IP as transport protocol for NetBIOS, SMB and RPC, thus leaving
> TCP/UDP ports 135,137-139 and 445 (the most exploited Windows
> networking weak point) closed. "
> I don't know how to go about making the above happen.

Seconfig XP:
* A free tool to close (not just shield) most exploited Windows security
holes.
* Can close ports 135, 137-139, 445, 1025 (used by file and printer
sharing, Windows domains, other Microsoft Networks access and widely
exploited by worms, hackers etc.), 1900, 5000 (used by UPnP) and
other...
* Can disable most dangerous Windows services.
* Can protect Windows side against most ARP spoofing/poisoning attacks.
* Can configure many other hidden security related Windows TCP/IP
settings.
* Works only with registry (no files, services, drivers etc.).
* Includes three easy to use presets for average home (standalone)
computers, Microsoft Networks members and standalone computers with VPN
client access to Microsoft Networks.
* Certified to be malware free by Softpedia.
http://seconfig.sytes.net/

-jen

[Ron]

On May 12, 5:49 pm, Straight Talk <b__n...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:42 GMT, "Just.some.guy"
>
>
>
> <return.em...@address.not.valid.com> wrote:
>
> >"Straight Talk" <b__n...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:lutf249kpuachrcp0i6vp14uoumq5gbc2j@4ax.com.. .
> >> On Sat, 10 May 2008 22:28:50 -0700 (PDT), Ron <BigELil...@msn.com>
> >> wrote:
>
> >>>On May 11, 1:20 am, Straight Talk <b__n...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>>> On Sat, 10 May 2008 22:05:45 -0700 (PDT), Ron <BigELil...@msn.com>
> >>>> wrote:
>
> >>>> SyGate is a security disaster - but you most likely wouldn't care.
>
> >>>Hack my computer, moron.
>
> >> Why should I bother, moron?
>
> >> Heck, your question even proves that you don't even understand the
> >> problems of SyGate.
>
> >What question did he ask? When did he ask it?
>
> He repeatedly asked me to hack his computer, didn't he?

I didn't ask, idiot.

Still waiting, BTW.

[Just.some.guy]

"Straight Talk" <b__nice@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:5neh241ccia5urlsd7j1dsq8c5sj7ds43f@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:42 GMT, "Just.some.guy"
> <return.email@address.not.valid.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Straight Talk" <b__nice@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:lutf249kpuachrcp0i6vp14uoumq5gbc2j@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Sat, 10 May 2008 22:28:50 -0700 (PDT), Ron <BigELilE05@msn.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>On May 11, 1:20 am, Straight Talk <b__n...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> On Sat, 10 May 2008 22:05:45 -0700 (PDT), Ron <BigELil...@msn.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> SyGate is a security disaster - but you most likely wouldn't care.
>>>>
>>>>Hack my computer, moron.
>>>
>>> Why should I bother, moron?
>>>
>>> Heck, your question even proves that you don't even understand the
>>> problems of SyGate.
>>
>>
>>What question did he ask? When did he ask it?
>
> He repeatedly asked me to hack his computer, didn't he?

Um...uh...er...hate to tell you this..but no... he didn't. Try again.. this
is funny:-)

[Just.some.guy]

"Just.some.guy" <return.email@address.not.valid.com> wrote in message
news:Ym5Wj.1978$za1.961@trndny07...
>
> "Straight Talk" <b__nice@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:5neh241ccia5urlsd7j1dsq8c5sj7ds43f@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:42 GMT, "Just.some.guy"
>> <return.email@address.not.valid.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"Straight Talk" <b__nice@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>news:lutf249kpuachrcp0i6vp14uoumq5gbc2j@4ax.com ...
>>>> On Sat, 10 May 2008 22:28:50 -0700 (PDT), Ron <BigELilE05@msn.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>On May 11, 1:20 am, Straight Talk <b__n...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> On Sat, 10 May 2008 22:05:45 -0700 (PDT), Ron <BigELil...@msn.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> SyGate is a security disaster - but you most likely wouldn't care.
>>>>>
>>>>>Hack my computer, moron.
>>>>
>>>> Why should I bother, moron?
>>>>
>>>> Heck, your question even proves that you don't even understand the
>>>> problems of SyGate.
>>>
>>>
>>>What question did he ask? When did he ask it?
>>
>> He repeatedly asked me to hack his computer, didn't he?
>
> Um...uh...er...hate to tell you this..but no... he didn't. Try again..
> this is funny:-)

Ok...no response from you. He *dared* you to hack his computer. That's not a
question...there *is* a difference.