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**buttsie** · June 29th, 2016, 10:48 PM

Go update Norton Antivirus right now

http://www.askwoody.com/

Posted on June 29th, 2016 at 14:19 woody No comments

If you’re using Norton Antivirus, or any AV product from Symantec, you need to patch it right now.

Better, uninstall the furshlinger thing.

Lily Hay Newman at BLOG linked article - Slate has the details.

excerpt

OK. Tavis Ormandy, a researcher in Google's Project Zero cybersecurity analysis group, revealed the "details of multiple critical vulnerabilities" in a blog post Tuesday. He explained that the bugs are in Symantec's "core engine," which underlies all of its products—including brands like Norton Security, Norton 360, and Symantec Endpoint Protection. Symantec said in its security advisory

In this case the problem was in Symantec's vetting system for new code. The "unpackers" in its products screen anything that's being downloaded or any new program that wants to run for malware that's been "packed" inconspicuously. The problem was that Symantec products were doing this unpacking in the operating system kernel itself (the fundamental layer of the operating system which coordinates everything else).

As a result, attackers could hijack the unpacking process to take over the kernel, and by extension the entire computer. Ormandy summed it up, "Unpackers in the Kernel: Maybe not the best idea?"

These vulnerabilities are as bad as it gets. They don’t require any user interaction, they affect the default configuration, and the software runs at the highest privilege levels possible

It's been clear for a long time that antivirus products don't offer a complete cybersecurity solution on their own. Symantec even admitted that in 2014. But for now, the programs remain an important line of defense. It's just troubling to be reminded that they can create as many problems as they solve.

GallifreyMan · June 30th, 2016, 10:37 AM

Hi. I have recently upgraded to Win 10. Currently, I am running Win Defender & MalwareBytes free version. I also have CCleaner. I have toyed with the idea of BitDefender, but it is NOT compatible with Win Defender, My question is; should I have BitDefender free version instead of Defender? Not sure which is best. (What I know about computers, I could write on a fly' jockstrap!) Thanks in advance. GFM.

**buttsie** · July 1st, 2016, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GallifreyMan

Hi. I have recently upgraded to Win 10. Currently, I am running Win Defender & MalwareBytes free version. I also have CCleaner. I have toyed with the idea of BitDefender, but it is NOT compatible with Win Defender, My question is; should I have BitDefender free version instead of Defender? Not sure which is best. (What I know about computers, I could write on a fly' jockstrap!) Thanks in advance. GFM.

A question better suited for a W10 forum like ten forums really
given not many here appear to have shifted from W7 or 8

How to turn WD on or off - 2 options down bottom of page

http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5...dows-10-a.html

The issue of compatible software is where W10 still seems to fall short

You'd probably find adding something like malwarebytes anti-exploit would be a more useful prevention tool than moving from WD to some other security program.

According to av-comparitives Bit Defender paid is OK on W10
which would suggest their free should be as well unless their not making it available

Windows 10 compatible security products - paid - tested
http://www.av-comparatives.org/windo...oved-products/

Windows defender is OK if your doing everything else right
and not taking foolish risks

Plenty of IT gurus recommend removing Java if you want a significant increase in security
Back in 2013 it was said to have accounted for betwen 50%-91% of all attacks

Java: should you remove it?

https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...ack-technology

Gizmo's Guide to Securing Your PC
Submitted by gizmo.richards | Last update on 2nd May, 2015

http://www.techsupportalert.com/how-...re-your-pc.php

IT Security Tips - comprehensive list - 13 categories

General guidelines in minimizing risks
Online vulnerability starts with human vulnerability
E-mail security
Web navigation
Safe online banking
Safe online gaming
Safe streaming
Safe file download
Safe social networking
How to configure my browser for higher security?
How to check if my security product is working properly?
How to prevent and repair browser hijacking
Rogue security software (fake or rogue Anti-Virus)

http://www.av-comparatives.org/it-security-tips/

June 29th, 2016, 10:48 PM	#71
buttsie Porn Archeologist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: earth Posts: 12,714 Thanks: 92,252 Thanked 241,293 Times in 12,746 Posts	Norton products - major vulnerability found Go update Norton Antivirus right now http://www.askwoody.com/ Posted on June 29th, 2016 at 14:19 woody No comments If you’re using Norton Antivirus, or any AV product from Symantec, you need to patch it right now. Better, uninstall the furshlinger thing. Lily Hay Newman at BLOG linked article - Slate has the details. excerpt OK. Tavis Ormandy, a researcher in Google's Project Zero cybersecurity analysis group, revealed the "details of multiple critical vulnerabilities" in a blog post Tuesday. He explained that the bugs are in Symantec's "core engine," which underlies all of its products—including brands like Norton Security, Norton 360, and Symantec Endpoint Protection. Symantec said in its security advisory In this case the problem was in Symantec's vetting system for new code. The "unpackers" in its products screen anything that's being downloaded or any new program that wants to run for malware that's been "packed" inconspicuously. The problem was that Symantec products were doing this unpacking in the operating system kernel itself (the fundamental layer of the operating system which coordinates everything else). As a result, attackers could hijack the unpacking process to take over the kernel, and by extension the entire computer. Ormandy summed it up, "Unpackers in the Kernel: Maybe not the best idea?" These vulnerabilities are as bad as it gets. They don’t require any user interaction, they affect the default configuration, and the software runs at the highest privilege levels possible It's been clear for a long time that antivirus products don't offer a complete cybersecurity solution on their own. Symantec even admitted that in 2014. But for now, the programs remain an important line of defense. It's just troubling to be reminded that they can create as many problems as they solve.

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June 30th, 2016, 10:37 AM	#72
GallifreyMan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 179 Thanks: 939 Thanked 1,863 Times in 155 Posts	Hi. I have recently upgraded to Win 10. Currently, I am running Win Defender & MalwareBytes free version. I also have CCleaner. I have toyed with the idea of BitDefender, but it is NOT compatible with Win Defender, My question is; should I have BitDefender free version instead of Defender? Not sure which is best. (What I know about computers, I could write on a fly' jockstrap!) Thanks in advance. GFM.