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Community weekly poll: How confident are you in your computer's security?
- 10/26/05 12:35 PM
Always have to be people like you
by comicfan - 11/6/05 7:35 PM In reply to: Interesting by saywhatnowYou have either been hiding under a rock or just don't want to be confused by facts, BUT, the Mac OS X is built on OPEN SOURCE BSD which is UNIX based and is OPEN SOURCE.
If you are going to throw your 2c away, you might first check to see if you are spending it wisely.
You have been listening to the FUD crowd for too long.
Instead of disagreeing in a manerly fasion, this was his reply to an older post. If you could possibly read correctly instead of skipping information, you would have seen this. Just like on other forums there are people like you who think you are coming to someone's rescue or something. Grow up. I made no statement to him like the one above and if someone had replied to you this way, what would you say? Not to mention he keeps attacking every post I put out. What do you care who's last word it is or not? Who are you to say anything at all? You didn't know the whole ordeal due to illiteracy i'm guessing, or didn't read other posts up a bit higher, yes that is opposite of lower so you know, and now you want to attack me also, well like my last "word on the subject" go for it, like MAC, i don't care. Have a wonderful day sir\mam.:)
(NT) Oh, if it were only so!
by saywhatnow - 11/7/05 4:30 PM In reply to: Always have to be people like you by comicfanComputer Security
by petelacey - 10/29/05 12:04 AM In reply to: How confident are you in your computer's security? by Marc Bennett
I may feel secure, I use MS Firewall, Zone Alarm Pro firewall,AVG Pro,AdAware,Aluria,SpyBot,and others, but now I find 'needed' files removed that dis-able some programmes I want to use. We need sensible security measures, without hampering the freedom to surf the web. All hackers, trojan, virus malware creators cause such widespread misery that this must deserve the ultimate penalty.
Trust security on my computer
by LynneM - 10/29/05 6:32 AM In reply to: How confident are you in your computer's security? by Marc Bennett
I usually go on line about once or twice a week. I keep my virus pattern and firewall pattern up to speed. I may not download a new pattern each time, but I do keep it at at least a month before downloading a new pattern. Each time I am on line, I clean all traces that someone who is not familiar with surfing would look at and then I do a scan after going off line in order to check for anything that was inadvertantly installed on my computer. I am using Win98 and TinyFirewall and have been pleased by the cleanness that is created by this. My viris checker scans all incoming and outgoing. I also use Earthlink to keep the 'spam' out of my mail. My XP machine won't connect (says the passwords don't match) and I know that I would have a lot more problems if I used that machine.
Different OS's - different security risks
by putergoddess - 10/29/05 7:26 AM In reply to: How confident are you in your computer's security? by Marc Bennett
I've got two machines in the house. One runs XP Pro and one 98SE. It seems I have more security issues with the XP machine!
The old P2 processor in the 98SE machine ticks along nicely. I get better internet connections and have had no virus activity in 3 years.
The XP Pro machine - running a Pentium 4 - pops up with a Trojan or virus every other month! The internet connections are awful as well. Cleaning a virus out of the registry is almost impossible.
I'm running the same Anti-virus software on both and am border-line anal..LOL..about updates and maintenance. The modems are identical ( US Rob.) and they both have 60Gig Hdds.
So..It's my opinion that XP is a ''virus-attack-waiting to-happen'' OS.
I can't wait to what screwups Microsoft puts into Vista.
not concerned, but not totaly confident, either
by back_water_tech - 10/29/05 9:29 AM In reply to: How confident are you in your computer's security? by Marc Bennett
Hmm. to say my computer is totally protected is like the White Star Line saying the Titanic wouldn't sink. 
(we know how that turned out;))
I am confident that i am as protected as i can be. 
my home network is behind a firewall in my soho router. then i run the network through a linux box that also acts as a firewall (and a print server) Then all three PC's are running Norton Internet Security suite for virus and ''Hacker'' protection.
If someone wanted into my PC badly enough to get through the system, so be it. there isn't much on my PC that is critical to me. I don't save cookies and i clear my browser caches every day and i don't have my checkbook or any banking software on my PC.
But I would probably get a little pissed off if I lost my digital photos or music if someone did get in and wrecked some havoc. 
Confident- Yes, Perfectly Safe- No
by figster - 10/29/05 11:14 AM In reply to: How confident are you in your computer's security? by Marc Bennett
I am what they call old school. I have no University degree in Computer Sciences or any type of formal education in Computers at all. I come from the School of Hard Knocks. Anything that I have learned or do is because I was willing to learn the basics of safe computing and gather knowlege from any professional who was willing to share their knowledge. Questions were asked and they answered. Me, I listened and learned from them. To the people who share their knowledge, I thank you for helping me become a smarter and safer surfer.
Sure I think my personal Computer is safe, but that is only because of the things that this user does. Most computers get hacked or have had a virus and such because of their user generated computing. That means that the user contributed and was a factor. They opened an attachment, had open ports, you get the idea.
My Specs:
Windows XP/pro with SP2 plus all updates
A/V is AVG (free edition)Latest updates and sinatures
Software FireWall is Outpost Latest update and plugin signatures
SpyBot S&D to handle Spyware
FireFox as my browser
And a router with built in firewall.
But the best feature is my brain. I am careful with my surfing habits and watch what I click on or open.
Is this enough? For me it is, I have had no problems at all for over 6 yrs. But as I continue to learn everyday....I cant answer how this will work in the future. As things change so will I to keep up to date with this knowledge.
Computer security
by dougscott66 - 10/29/05 8:57 PM In reply to: How confident are you in your computer's security? by Marc Bennett
I use a router/fixed firewall and MS firewall, stay off unsafe site, no probs so far
PC security
by gmdsr - 10/30/05 4:49 AM In reply to: How confident are you in your computer's security? by Marc Bennett
All though I have confidence in my pc's security, I also am smart enough to realize that there are elements
out there always looking to exploit security weakness's
and you won't beaware of any weakness's until after the
fact, i.e. breach. In my opinion there will always be
breaches because there will always be someone looking
to find a security hole.
GMDSR..
Very confident
by greg30307 - 10/30/05 7:39 AM In reply to: How confident are you in your computer's security? by Marc Bennett
I use a Mac. Nothing is totally secure but so far no viruses, no worms, no nothing. So different than when I used Windows.
Concerned....
by ga2636 - 11/1/05 6:11 AM In reply to: How confident are you in your computer's security? by Marc Bennett
I have a robust package of software including anti-virus, spam killers, pop-up blockers and firewalls. However, I will continue to be concerned about the security of my computer since the battle against new threats is fought in a large part on a reactive basis.
computers secucurity very confidenrt
by kathleen England - 11/1/05 10:47 PM In reply to: How confident are you in your computer's security? by Marc Bennett
I use a Mac w/ Safari as a browser. I have a closed wireless network shared w/ another family members' Mac. We both have our built in fire walls on. I'm told a phisher should detect no signal from our network and that they would need military grade code breaking skills to phish for info.. Also Mac's account for a low % of computer users & the same goes for Safari. It's just what I've been told. Kathleen England
Low numbers
by mrmacfixit - 11/2/05 8:19 AM
In reply to: computers secucurity very confidenrt by kathleen England
Don't fall for the low numbers theory. Macs are attacked as often as PC's but the Mac is not affected by any of the virus's currently out there. If you are on the internet, you are being probed for weaknesses ALL the time. The Mac is particularly safe in this respect.
Phising depends on the users gullibility and their willingness to part with sensitive information when asked. It has nothing to do with detecting a signal from your network. A Phiser usually uses email in an attempt to solicit information. Phisers also work the phones!
Glad you're safe and using a Mac
P
Not very
by swampbuggy - 11/3/05 2:33 PM In reply to: How confident are you in your computer's security? by Marc Bennett
I have all kinds of back up and a mass mailing worm found it way in. The only way I got rid of it was call Microsoft and they walk me through a couple of ways of getting rid of it. People can say what they want about Microsoft but they sure helped me out of a bad spot.
I'm between totally and very comfident
by Ed-duh-win - 11/12/05 9:29 PM In reply to: How confident are you in your computer's security? by Marc Bennett
I have the following softwares:
-Norton Internet Security 2005
-Runs LiveUpdate every day (not that I need to most of the time, but for peace of mind's sake)
-Microsoft AntiSpyware program
-Windows firewall
-Norton Personal Firewall
-Runs spyware scan once a day
-Runs virus scan once a week (at least)
-Checks Microsoft Update twice a week for updates
-Have automatic update turned on
-Secured wireless network
So I'm very confident.
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