Is Norton Internet Security 2010 enough?
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From: Anteaus on 13 Jun 2010 08:18 NIS is junk. But then, a lot of antivirus software falls into this category. A general rule is that the more silly gimmicks (safe surf, firewalls, phishing detectors etc) it installs the more likely it is to be a placebo exercise than genuine security. Malwarebytes is one of the better products these days. Best way to keep your computer secure is:~ Install and use a better browser than IE. Run as a limited user, or use DropMyRights/StripMyRights to run your browser. Preferably, likewise for email. Install only those browser plugins you actually need, and keep them updated. Delete any preinstalled crapware or plugins which might be a security issue. Use a NAT router for broadband, rather than a USB modem. "RichL" wrote: > Hi, > > I have just installed NIS 2010 on my XP box. I also have Spybot Search and > Destroy/Adaware/Malwarebytes installed as well. Is this overkill or is NIS > 2010 enough to do the job of protecting my pc from spyware/adware/malware? > > -Rich
From: "FromTheRafters" erratic on 13 Jun 2010 09:02 Even though Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is indeed one of the better products, it should not be confused with antivirus scanners. MBAM is an enhancement to your preferred AV program's general antimalware coverage. "Anteaus" <Anteaus(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:91932801-E163-4537-B5F0-C9CDDFFF5423(a)microsoft.com... > NIS is junk. But then, a lot of antivirus software falls into this > category. > A general rule is that the more silly gimmicks (safe surf, firewalls, > phishing detectors etc) it installs the more likely it is to be a > placebo > exercise than genuine security. > > Malwarebytes is one of the better products these days. > > Best way to keep your computer secure is:~ > > Install and use a better browser than IE. > > Run as a limited user, or use DropMyRights/StripMyRights to run your > browser. > > Preferably, likewise for email. > > Install only those browser plugins you actually need, and keep them > updated. > > Delete any preinstalled crapware or plugins which might be a security > issue. > > Use a NAT router for broadband, rather than a USB modem. > > "RichL" wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I have just installed NIS 2010 on my XP box. I also have Spybot >> Search and >> Destroy/Adaware/Malwarebytes installed as well. Is this overkill or >> is NIS >> 2010 enough to do the job of protecting my pc from >> spyware/adware/malware? >> >> -Rich
From: Twayne on 13 Jun 2010 19:58
In news:91932801-E163-4537-B5F0-C9CDDFFF5423(a)microsoft.com, Anteaus <Anteaus(a)discussions.microsoft.com> typed: > NIS is junk. But then, a lot of antivirus software falls > into this category. A general rule is that the more silly > gimmicks (safe surf, firewalls, phishing detectors etc) it > installs the more likely it is to be a placebo exercise > than genuine security. A claim with nothing to back it up. It's far from junk anyway. > > Malwarebytes is one of the better products these days. Another claim with nothing to back it up. I don't see it as doing anymore than spybot or several other mature programs. > > Best way to keep your computer secure is:~ > > Install and use a better browser than IE. But only if you iike its interface better or think something fits you better. IE8 is an exellent implementation as is FireFox 3.6 stuff. > > Run as a limited user, or use DropMyRights/StripMyRights to > run your browser. > > Preferably, likewise for email. Really? For e-mail? It's how you boot the COMPUTER that determines what rights you have or not, not E-mail or the browser or anything else. You CAN set a lot of security settings in browser & mail client, but they have nothing to do with turning you into a limited user or not. As in your other responses it appears you are just too lazy to do anything but get to see yourself in print. I don't see an "x-no archive.." around so you've also posted it for all posterity to see. Vagueness like this is the first tip off to a lazy poster with little data to help anyone, IMO. Please be more thorough and at least provide some verifiable source of information when all you do is use a few buzzwords. > > Install only those browser plugins you actually need, and > keep them updated. > > Delete any preinstalled crapware or plugins which might be > a security issue. > > Use a NAT router for broadband, rather than a USB modem. > > "RichL" wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I have just installed NIS 2010 on my XP box. I also have >> Spybot Search and Destroy/Adaware/Malwarebytes installed >> as well. Is this overkill or is NIS 2010 enough to do the >> job of protecting my pc from spyware/adware/malware? >> >> -Rich |