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I have a laptop using Windows XP2 which I use regularly at random networks from a fraternity house, in college classes, to my home. Needless to say, I am not sure how secure the networks are:
These programs run at system start up:
Total Security: Paid Norton Security Center
AntiVirus: Free AVG AntiVirus
Firewall: Free Zonelabs Zone Alarm
These programs run once a week:
AntiSpyware: Windows Defender Beta, LavaSoft AdAware, and Spybot Search & Destroy
I run Limewire for P2P now and then. I browse the internet with FireFox. I update regularly for windows, firefox and all of my security. I also game regularly online.
My question is: does this sound safe? What else can I do? I dont want too many intrusive programs taking up tons of RAM, but I would like to be secure, as this new laptop is my only computer. Are there any free programs out there for college kids that are good for protection? Or do I have enough stuff running to protect me?
Thanks all.

Ask any computer user what spyware is and they will tell you that it is a nuisance which not only slows down your computer performance but also leaks your personal information to companies so the creators of spyware programs and the companies they sell it to can reap maximum benefit. Among many spyware programs that [...]

Any information would help. I have a theory, what if I just disconnect my internet connection from my computer? How do computers get viruses/worms in the first place? Don’t they only get them from the internet? They can’t possibly get viruses from the air or contaminated spaces like us humans. Would disconnecting my internet connection prevent from being infected by the Conficker C virus?
Thank you.

The Virtumonde strain and its variants have been on the web for a few years now. This program shows it?s self in many different ways and is know by winfixer, WinAntiVirus Pro, WinAntiVirus Pro and Vundo.

The tell tail signs of being infected with this are tons of pop-ups, home page highjacked and false anti-virus warnings. This program actually tracks all your online browsing and then targets ads to the sites you have visited. It will also go out and download fake anti-virus programs and then runs scans on your computer. You should never purchase anything that this program is trying to sell you as it is a gimmick and will do you no good.

Some other ways to tell you have Vundo specifically is if you have any of the following files installed on your computer.

C:WINDOWSsystem32vturr.dll

C:WINDOWSsystem32fcissfvg.dll

C:WINDOWSsystem32lyssmlnb.dll

C:WINDOWSsystem32yjsallam.dll

There are many other files but if you have any of the above then you have the vundo strain.

The two most common causes for infection is installing a browser plug-in or codec. This happens when you try to listen to a file or watch a file online and they tell you, you need to install some piece of software to watch it or listen to it. Trusted sites like cnn and fox it?s ok to install such things but if you have never heard of the site before then you should not install whatever it is asking you to.

Another way people have gotten infected is from having the old Java program installed. This program had a few flaws that were being exploited and if you never update that program you left yourself unwittingly open to infection.

Those who are infected with this strain may find that their current anti-virus software and anti-spyware software find the virus but can not remove it. When this is the case you will need to use specific tools to remove this threat or purchase better anti-virus and anti-spyware software.

Even with all the right tools to get the job done many people who are computer illiterate may not want to try and remove this them selves as it can take a few hours and you need step by step guides for doing it. If that is you then consider hiring a pro to remove the trace from your computer. The cost will vary widely but if you call around you might be able to find someone for hundred or so bucks.

Smitfraud is a type of computer virus that will hijack your desktop once it has been downloaded onto your pc. It has the end effect of changing your desktop to an image and and occasionally will make it so you cannot click on any of your desktop and get into any of your programs. Pop [...]

Some of the major symptoms of the Vundo virus are the pop-ups. Vundo will cause your web browser to pop up advertisements for software that is either antivirus, anti-spyware, or for software that will fix the “deterioration” of your computer. These programs are bad news. Whether the programs are anti-spyware or anti-virus, they essentially do [...]

I’m currently working on my associates degree in computer science, and I’m starting to get interested in security. I wouldn’t call myself knowledgeable about programming, so something that takes that into consideration would be best. Also I’m considering joining the Air Force’s Cybercommand, or the FBI, any thoughts on that would be great too.

i keep hearing about the worm that might infect you computor called conficker and i just want to know what to do to make sure i dont get it.
Like…………
1. just unplug the internet
2. if i did unplug it, for how long till i can plug it back in?
3. will norton protect me?

I downloaded a program and it came with this free norton anti spyware thing. Every week this norton thing loads up and scans for viruses. Yesterday it came up with about five instances of the “trojan horse virus” I clicked on a button which said remove virus but it said that I had to get the payed version [...]

The Zlob Codec acts like a real video codec but it?s not. When you download and intall the Zlob codec you are actually installing spyware onto your system. The Zlob Downloader is some really bad malware. If you made the mistake of installing the Zlob codec then you need to take immediate [...]