ne1 know of ne good antivirus & firewall software?

Dan04 · June 3rd, 2004

Hi everyone

Was just wondering what antivirus and firewall software people recommend as i have always used symantecs range of products but i would like to c if their is anything better out there.... if so could you plz tell me what you or you'd use as i would like to get some input before i go and trust any of the programs that come out today...

Any responses is very much appreciated

Regards

Daniel

_kC_ · June 3rd, 2004

easily the best AV software is Nod32 (www.nod32.com)

only av too have never missed an in the wild virus, and the only one that spotted stuff like msblast etc without definition updates... read the reviews at virus bulletin site... very very fast scan engine, and lowest sys footprint... even lower than AVG or F-prot !!! check out the demo, 3yr license is £44

as for Firewall softs my top 4....

1. Sygate pro
2. Agnitum outpost
3. Kerio
4. ZA

**dreamliner77** · June 3rd, 2004

I'm gonna recommend AVG (www.grisoft.com), well, because it's free. Can't beat that. Haven't had it fail me yet.

**NetRyder** · June 3rd, 2004

Kerio 4 and Outpost Pro 2 are both excellent software firewalls. I highly recommend one of them.

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**LeeJend** · June 3rd, 2004

Duh, NOD32 is a server antivirus, not a desktop tool????

For a desktop antivirus
Free - Use AVG
Paid - Use McAfee

Avoid Norton. It just doesn't cut it and they found a vulnerability in it that actually makes your system un-secure.

**Lee** · June 3rd, 2004

We all have differing opinions on antivirus software. When I went from Norton 2003 to AVG free I got a virus. When I went back to Norton 2003 I never got one ever.

I tried Panda, I liked it, so when my subs run out I will move to that.
If I were to go buy 50 magazines from WH Smith now, they would all suggest different antvirus, like here must be about 50 different ones people use.

I leave on my PC system per week 23 hours per day and it's always connected to net.
So for me I guess Norton is best, for me

Low end users that use net not that often or do not many dl's a freebie usually is best.

onimkron · June 3rd, 2004

I use avast- not too expensive, does the job well, but the interface is a bit 'clunky' at times.

For firewall, I always stick to keiro if possible.

Have to recommend AVG too, very nice (free) alternative.

**tdinc** · June 3rd, 2004

AVG anti-virus free and works very well
Zone alarm Pro -firewall - Prefered used a hardware firewall

_kC_ · June 3rd, 2004

DUH

Originally Posted by LeeJend

Duh, NOD32 is a server antivirus, not a desktop tool????

DUH DUH DUH DUH

they do many versions..
http://www.nod32.com/products/products.htm

i use the winxp desktop edition
http://www.nod32.com/products/nt.htm

DUH

drz01 · June 3rd, 2004

I use V-Com Fix it utilities it has AV and a slew of other functions have a look here http://www.v-com.com/product/ss_ind.html

here is a screen shot

chaos945 · June 4th, 2004

I recommend and use AVG for my antivirus and Outpost Pro for my firewall.

A cheap router is good to have to compliment the firewall, D-Link routers are inexpensive perform well.

**tdinc** · June 4th, 2004

If an Anti-virus product has not been tested by ICSA Labs Exhaustive Testing Criteria. I will not go anywhere near it.

icsa labs certified list

Dan04 · June 4th, 2004

To everyone that has gave me their point of view i would like to say thankyou very much and i have finally decided on using panda and zonealarm security suite then i will wait till norton release out their "2005" series of products then if they turn out to be way better than 2003/2004 ill go back to it otherwise ill stick to what i chose hehe

**Unleashed** · June 4th, 2004

AVG and ZoneAlarm, can get free versions of both, or non free if you're willing to pay.

**Kr0m** · June 4th, 2004

Kaspersky + OutPost Pro 2.*

delta4s · June 4th, 2004

AVG + ZA for me too

oerficus · June 4th, 2004

Kerio Personal firewall and AVG - never had any problems

jdn · June 5th, 2004

Kaspersky, Zone Alarm Pro, router
So far, so good.

LocKStocK · June 7th, 2004

Norton 2003 for me

Have no time for firewalls.

oerficus · June 7th, 2004

Originally Posted by LocKStocK

Norton 2003 for me
Have no time for firewalls.

No time for firewalls? Running a firewalls don't seem to be that time consuming. Please explain

June 3rd, 2004	Top \| #1
Dan04 OSNN Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 158 Reputation: 10 Power: 103	ne1 know of ne good antivirus & firewall software? Hi everyone Was just wondering what antivirus and firewall software people recommend as i have always used symantecs range of products but i would like to c if their is anything better out there.... if so could you plz tell me what you or you'd use as i would like to get some input before i go and trust any of the programs that come out today... Any responses is very much appreciated Regards Daniel

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dreamliner77 The Analog Kid Joined: March 2002 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,653 Reputation: 1111 Power: 182	I'm gonna recommend AVG (www.grisoft.com), well, because it's free. Can't beat that. Haven't had it fail me yet. "You can fight without ever winning, but never win without a fight." -Neil Peart of RUSH

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NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 298	Kerio 4 and Outpost Pro 2 are both excellent software firewalls. I highly recommend one of them. Thread Moved to Security http://kunal.kundaje.net

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LeeJend OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: January 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 5,261 Reputation: 3386 Power: 199	Duh, NOD32 is a server antivirus, not a desktop tool???? For a desktop antivirus Free - Use AVG Paid - Use McAfee Avoid Norton. It just doesn't cut it and they found a vulnerability in it that actually makes your system un-secure. Thought for the new millenium: In a world without walls and fences, who needs Windows and Gates? - Open Office - Firefox - Thunderbird - Gimp -Ubuntu - Red Hat -

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_kC_ OSNN Senior Addict Joined: January 2004 Posts: 514 Reputation: 270 Power: 110	DUH Originally Posted by LeeJend Duh, NOD32 is a server antivirus, not a desktop tool???? DUH DUH DUH DUH they do many versions.. http://www.nod32.com/products/products.htm i use the winxp desktop edition http://www.nod32.com/products/nt.htm DUH

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June 3rd, 2004	Top \| #2
_kC_ OSNN Senior Addict Joined: January 2004 Posts: 514 Reputation: 270 Power: 110	easily the best AV software is Nod32 (www.nod32.com) only av too have never missed an in the wild virus, and the only one that spotted stuff like msblast etc without definition updates... read the reviews at virus bulletin site... very very fast scan engine, and lowest sys footprint... even lower than AVG or F-prot !!! check out the demo, 3yr license is £44 as for Firewall softs my top 4.... 1. Sygate pro 2. Agnitum outpost 3. Kerio 4. ZA

June 3rd, 2004	Top \| #6
Lee OSNN Proxy Joined: January 2004 Location: Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, England. Posts: 3,330 Reputation: 1020 Power: 145	We all have differing opinions on antivirus software. When I went from Norton 2003 to AVG free I got a virus. When I went back to Norton 2003 I never got one ever. I tried Panda, I liked it, so when my subs run out I will move to that. If I were to go buy 50 magazines from WH Smith now, they would all suggest different antvirus, like here must be about 50 different ones people use. I leave on my PC system per week 23 hours per day and it's always connected to net. So for me I guess Norton is best, for me Low end users that use net not that often or do not many dl's a freebie usually is best.

June 3rd, 2004	Top \| #7
onimkron OSNN Senior Addict Joined: January 2004 Posts: 414 Reputation: 160 Power: 107	I use avast- not too expensive, does the job well, but the interface is a bit 'clunky' at times. For firewall, I always stick to keiro if possible. Have to recommend AVG too, very nice (free) alternative.

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tdinc █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: December 2003 Location: Sterling Heights, MICHIGAN Posts: 3,507 Blog Entries: 19 Reputation: 2905 Power: 168	AVG anti-virus free and works very well Zone alarm Pro -firewall - Prefered used a hardware firewall

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drz01 Weekend DJ Joined: March 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 524 Reputation: 820 Power: 113	I use V-Com Fix it utilities it has AV and a slew of other functions have a look here http://www.v-com.com/product/ss_ind.html here is a screen shot

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chaos945 OSNN Senior Addict Joined: February 2003 Posts: 932 Reputation: 300 Power: 126	I recommend and use AVG for my antivirus and Outpost Pro for my firewall. A cheap router is good to have to compliment the firewall, D-Link routers are inexpensive perform well.

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tdinc █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: December 2003 Location: Sterling Heights, MICHIGAN Posts: 3,507 Blog Entries: 19 Reputation: 2905 Power: 168	If an Anti-virus product has not been tested by ICSA Labs Exhaustive Testing Criteria. I will not go anywhere near it. icsa labs certified list

June 4th, 2004	Top \| #13
Dan04 OSNN Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 158 Reputation: 10 Power: 103	Thanks To ALL!!! To everyone that has gave me their point of view i would like to say thankyou very much and i have finally decided on using panda and zonealarm security suite then i will wait till norton release out their "2005" series of products then if they turn out to be way better than 2003/2004 ill go back to it otherwise ill stick to what i chose hehe

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Unleashed We Speak Geek Joined: July 2003 Location: Fredericton, Canada ex Norwich, England ex Hougang, Singapore ex Durban, South Africa Posts: 1,249 Reputation: 460 Power: 124	AVG and ZoneAlarm, can get free versions of both, or non free if you're willing to pay. CPU: Intel Core2 Q6600 \| Mobo: BFG nVidia 680i SLI \| RAM: 2GB 2x Corsair XMS6400 \| PSU: Hiper 580 Watt \| HDD: WD160GB SATAII \| GFX: BFG GeForce 8800GTS OC 640MB \| DVD: SAMSUNG 20x DVD+/-R/RW/RAM SATA

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Kr0m OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: December 2001 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 1,390 Reputation: 290 Power: 143	Kaspersky + OutPost Pro 2.*

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delta4s BLACK HAWK ALOFT Joined: April 2002 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 340 Reputation: 220 Power: 129	AVG + ZA for me too "Everything that can be invented has been invented." ---Charles H. Duell, Commissioner, U.S. Office of Patents, in 1899. If you liked my post, click the to the left.

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jdn I'm trying Joined: May 2002 Location: Victoria, B.C. CANADA Posts: 110 Reputation: 0 Power: 124	Kaspersky, Zone Alarm Pro, router So far, so good. AMD Athlon xp2400+ (2600) Asus A7N8X-Deluxe NVidia GeForce Ti4600 2x512 Azen ram 3-WDC 120gb-8mb HD Super Flower 450w 3fans LG cdrw GCE-8520b LG dvdram GSA-4040b NEC LCD1712 Monsoon 5.1 Linksys WRT54g Hawkings antennas

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LocKStocK Smokin & Jokin Joined: November 2002 Location: XP-erience Posts: 379 Reputation: 217 Power: 122	Norton 2003 for me Have no time for firewalls. LocKStocK's new spec: Intel Q9450 C1 @ 3.4ghz Corsair Dominator 1066 4x1gb Asus Striker Formula 3x 280 GTX Tri-SLi Coolermaster 850w Thermalright 120 Extreme Windows 7 x64 Ultimate

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