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Title: Would like to use an excellent real time Anti-Spyware along with my AIS 2014?
Post by: SlyFox on November 09, 2013, 01:19:35 PM
I did a search and found past threads about additional real time Anti-Spyware programs.  But I would like to find more current info, please?

Looking over the posts here, many members suggest into using Malwarebytes Pro and SuperAntiSpyware Pro in real time.  I do have Malwarebytes Free version, but would like to have a real time program that will detect any nasty spyware before it gets into my computer.  Any suggestions, please?

Thank you all for your time and have a great day.

SlyFox
Title: Re: Would like to use an excellent real time Anti-Spyware along with my AIS 2014?
Post by: Eddy on November 09, 2013, 01:28:28 PM
A couple of things.
- Never use two (or more) real time scanners. They may conflict with each other and certainly will slow down the system.
- There is no malware detector that can detect everything.
- A couple of tips http://malware.ache.nl/securitysetup.php (http://malware.ache.nl/securitysetup.php)
Title: Re: Would like to use an excellent real time Anti-Spyware along with my AIS 2014?
Post by: Pondus on November 09, 2013, 01:30:20 PM
The top dog is MBAM     ;)
PRO version is a one time fee for a liftime license....and give you autoupdate, ip block, and realtime protection of malware trying to install

Mbam realtime does not conflict
Title: Re: Would like to use an excellent real time Anti-Spyware along with my AIS 2014?
Post by: bob3160 on November 09, 2013, 01:35:15 PM
The top dog is MBAM     ;)
PRO version is a one time fee for a liftime license....and give you autoupdate, ip block, and realtime protection of malware trying to install

Mbam realtime does not conflict
http://www.malwarebytes.org/ (http://www.malwarebytes.org/)
Title: Re: Would like to use an excellent real time Anti-Spyware along with my AIS 2014?
Post by: SlyFox on November 09, 2013, 01:57:58 PM
A couple of things.
- Never use two (or more) real time scanners. They may conflict with each other and certainly will slow down the system.
- There is no malware detector that can detect everything.
- A couple of tips http://malware.ache.nl/securitysetup.php (http://malware.ache.nl/securitysetup.php)

Thank YOU So Very Much Eddy.  Excellent info on what I did read.  Will check all of your info links later today.
Title: Re: Would like to use an excellent real time Anti-Spyware along with my AIS 2014?
Post by: SlyFox on November 09, 2013, 02:04:02 PM
The top dog is MBAM     ;)
PRO version is a one time fee for a liftime license....and give you autoupdate, ip block, and realtime protection of malware trying to install

Mbam realtime does not conflict

Thank YOU So Very Much Pondus.  Have a great day.
Title: Re: Would like to use an excellent real time Anti-Spyware along with my AIS 2014?
Post by: Eddy on November 09, 2013, 02:26:36 PM
Another tip when it comes to security.
Many modems/routers have a build in (hardware) firewall.
Have a look at the settings.
With any firewall (software/hardware) it is best to close ALL ports first and then open only those ones who you really need.
Title: Re: Would like to use an excellent real time Anti-Spyware along with my AIS 2014?
Post by: SlyFox on November 09, 2013, 02:41:14 PM
Another tip when it comes to security.
Many modems/routers have a build in (hardware) firewall.
Have a look at the settings.
With any firewall (software/hardware) it is best to close ALL ports first and then open only those ones who you really need.

Thank You Eddy for the additional tip, but I do not have a router.  I am on a cable connection which I like, but I do have two computers.  It's get hard for me going back and forth disconnecting one computer and connecting the other computer.  I prefer not to go wireless, too many possible security issues.  Many years ago I had a device hooked up between my cable modem and my computer, that stopped any threats, but I believe the company stopped making it.  Sorry I do not remember the name, but it did a good job into protecting my computer.
Title: Re: Would like to use an excellent real time Anti-Spyware along with my AIS 2014?
Post by: SlyFox on November 09, 2013, 02:48:32 PM
The top dog is MBAM     ;)
PRO version is a one time fee for a liftime license....and give you autoupdate, ip block, and realtime protection of malware trying to install

Mbam realtime does not conflict
http://www.malwarebytes.org/ (http://www.malwarebytes.org/)

Thank YOU bob3160 for the link to the Malwarebytes site. Have a great day.
Title: Re: Would like to use an excellent real time Anti-Spyware along with my AIS 2014?
Post by: Pondus on November 09, 2013, 03:55:31 PM
Another tip when it comes to security.
Many modems/routers have a build in (hardware) firewall.
Have a look at the settings.
With any firewall (software/hardware) it is best to close ALL ports first and then open only those ones who you really need.

Thank You Eddy for the additional tip, but I do not have a router.  I am on a cable connection which I like, but I do have two computers.  It's get hard for me going back and forth disconnecting one computer and connecting the other computer.  I prefer not to go wireless, too many possible security issues.  Many years ago I had a device hooked up between my cable modem and my computer, that stopped any threats, but I believe the company stopped making it.  Sorry I do not remember the name, but it did a good job into protecting my computer.
The router does not have to be wireless.....and wireless routers usually also have 4 RJ45 connections
Title: Re: Would like to use an excellent real time Anti-Spyware along with my AIS 2014?
Post by: Pondus on November 09, 2013, 03:56:36 PM
Also check out OpenDNS     www.opendns.com
Title: Re: Would like to use an excellent real time Anti-Spyware along with my AIS 2014?
Post by: SlyFox on November 09, 2013, 04:59:26 PM
Also check out OpenDNS     www.opendns.com

Thank YOU Pondus for your great tips.  Sorry to say, I do not know about wireless routers and 4 RJ45 connections.  Sorry I did not earlier mentioned that I do use OpenDNSCrypt and OpenDNS.  Unless these are both the same, I do not know.