Don't need virus, spyware, or firewall protection?
Think again because bugs like "Blaster" simply need an Internet connection!
Gone are the days when you could be cautious about opening emails and attachments.
On 30
Average time before compromise was 3 hours with the quickest being 20 minutes.
Yesterday, InfoWorld reports that the current Sasser Worm can affect a Windows computer within 2 minutes of 'Net connection via port 445.
Firewall, my geeky friends, think FIREWALL. Micro$oft is putting extra effort in the soon-to-be-released XP Service Pack 2 by beefing up its default ICF (Internet Connection Firewall).
posted by YardBoy at 09:02 AM in Security, YardBoy Digs
reprinted from Geek News.
Recommend:
1. Do not connect to Internet ‘directly’ – computer to modem
to internet or computer to
2. Use virus protection
software – McAfee,
Norton, AVG Grisoft – Computer Resources, etc – I like AVG
($33.30 /2yrs license)
3. Maintain your system updated with latest security patches from Micro$oft.
4. Use some ‘anti-spam’ software with your browser – K-9, Spamkiller,etc - (some are free).
5. Use a ad-popup stopper, banner
and spyware filter. I like A1-Tech Adsgone from $19.95 /yr license)
6. Use a popup stopper for your browser or a browser that filter popups – I like Mozilla Firefox (free)
7. Use a ‘highjack’ detector/cleaner to check system for hidden threats. XoftSpy (about $39.95)
Keep all above Updated!