Viruses and other problems .

[MrLinc]

Originally Posted by Sirch

Use a Mac. Yeah, I know, I know, Macs can get infected too, but it's a minimal concern. Far more people use PC's so most Trojans and viruses are made for that particular OS.

Well, I'd say "use Ubuntu, or any other Linux distro for that matter" - same as Macs, they can get infected but usually they don't.


I'm on Firefox with Adblock Plus, no other add-on. But back in the day when I was still on Windows, I used to have a customised HOSTS file (for those who don't know, more info here).

And of course... the best antivirus, anti malware and anti-anything, is knowledge. People like the OP can have antivirus, firewall, 5 security add-ons on their browser, and they could still get infected; while others with much less than that, don't get anything. People don't need to be tech savvy... they just need to know what they need to stay safe.

[wimbo77]

When Windows stopped supporting XP updates every month i just relied on Kaspersky and updating the Firefox browser all the time along with the addons. I never got hit with any problems at all even though the operating system was vunerable.

[wimbo77]

Originally Posted by wimbo77

NoScript is good as well, but sometimes it can block too much.

You need NoScript for Imagebam as sometimes when you right click to view a picture that was uploaded ages ago and save, a nasty website link to a virus will activate immediately in the address bar.

[buttsie]

Originally Posted by LegioV

I just want to take into your attention that most of the pictures that are posted in these forums have viruses and other type of malware .

Do you do anything to keep your users safe ?

Thank you .

When there was a real threat - reported mostly by a lot of avast users
they removed and rebuilt all the plugins

- subtle hint there for browser users - check your own plugins

So they do react when theres an issue on VEF




Really its up to all of us to make our own PCs or what ever platform we're using as bullet proof as possible

Plenty of IT folks write that if you rely on just security suites your missing the point

That point is if they go off it means you have a vulnerability on your machine
thats open to exploitation.

A software checker is a good place to start
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best...te-monitor.htm

Interesting addition to the fight against malware
For those that insist on using java,adobe browser plugins
and obsolete programs.

proactively shields software applications from zero-day exploits

Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit Free
(was free for a time but now part of the paid version - 12 12 2017)
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2459439,00.asp

Beta testers can still get it for free - if your feeling brave
https://www.malwarebytes.com/antiexploit/

Previously posted links to securing your PC and then some

Gizmo's Guide to Securing Your PC
IT Security Tips - comprehensive list - 13 categories - from av-comparatives
http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho...0&postcount=73

How to Stay Safe While Online (In depth tutorial)

http://www.techsupportalert.com/cont...ile-online.htm

[Oswald]

Originally Posted by wimbo77

NoScript is good as well, but sometimes it can block too much.

But you can tailor it to your specific needs by allowing certain scripts.

[jehuty34]

Can't seem to find a thread on here that deals with anti-virus software. I recently uninstalled kaspersky & am looking for an alternative on windows 7. Using window defender & malwarebytes in the meantime. Any recommendations? Was thinking Avast, but not sure.

[Estreeter]

Originally Posted by jehuty34

Can't seem to find a thread on here that deals with anti-virus software. I recently uninstalled kaspersky & am looking for an alternative on windows 7. Using window defender & malwarebytes in the meantime. Any recommendations? Was thinking Avast, but not sure.

Have a look through help section
http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/f10-help-section.html

Or make a new thread there