Internet Security tips

[ADSLAddict]

Here are some useful websites with security advice:

PC World - Internet Tips: Protect Your PC and Data With the Security Checklist
Wireless Security - WiFi Wireless Home Network Security Tips

Here is a free firewall, a decent one.

Free Firewall Software - Comodo™ Firewall

[VietXKosuke]

I have a few tips of my own;

- Never go to pr0n sites! They're always contaminated with virus software.
- Never download off of Kazaa; it's a virus-haven.
- Make sure you check your torrents before downloading them.
- Scan regularly.

Vx.

[JenniP]

A good virus scanner is a must, but personally I feel it has to be one that auto updates, a out of date virus scanner is potentially useless.

Most routers now have good enough firewalls so you may not need any more than the built in XP one (If your using XP of course).

Jen

[saubryn]

I think it is still worth using a firewall as well as your router - the Norton security suite is pretty nice for being able to set up application level control, and will notice things like a specific DLL being changed - so if a virus is piggy-backing on a 'legitimate' application to connect to the internet, you'll get some warning.

[net.pro]

Thanks for the advice and also I would like to add one always use a nod32 antivirus as its a good software and never slows down your machine and also never disturbs you.

[ceprateek]

If pro you are talking about anti virus then kaspersky is also good and try it once you'll forget nod32 and kaspersky autoupdates without disturbing the user.

[niki]

Again talks about anti-virus and I think I have to start giving just the url of the previous threads here. But ince more I am writing use NOD32 its the best.

[funtoosh]

I have started using NOD32 as everyone is recommending it. And its really nice as its very powerful and also doesn't eat up many resources.