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Looking for an effective network Anti virus software thats not a resource hog

Ljpilot1 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:28:57 +0000

Does anyone out there have any experience or knowledge regarding the effectiveness of a product by Sunbelt Software named VIPRE Enterprise

mutiple security programs

Quietthyme — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:27:11 +0000

Is it ok to have 3 different security programs. To make sure
as much spyware, viruses, and worms be identafied as possible?

Conficker virus

Karl1959 — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:28:49 +0000

Is this a hoax or the real thing? How can I add extra software to keep from getting the bug?

Sasser… UGHHHHHH

Chetta — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:37:50 +0000

I usually take great pride in how good I am at removing spam and viruses and cleaning a computer to a great potential (at my job and for friends).
About 2 months ago I somehow received the Sasser virus. Did 3 different types of virus scans and at least 4 different types of antispware scans. With no results.

Over the last 2 months i have formatted my computer, literally, at least 12 times.
What happens is about 1/3 times I boot up it comes up with LSA (Export) error or Lsass.exe is shutting down my system.
I’ve checked every program I install to see if it somehow embedding it in to the system and I cannot find anything.
I’ve run HiJack this and had there checker check the data results.
I’ve even switched to a new hard drive.

Just been a humongous frustration and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Removing Protected User Folders from Previous Install which contain viruses

Fuct — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:02:01 +0000

I reformatted a clients machine using Windows XP Pro Setup CD due to a massive amount of Viruses. They did not have their Drivers CDs, so i did the system restore from Windows Desktop, not, system-bootup.

We changed the owners name to their last name (family pc). A few folders from the previous install (With viruses still on it) remains and won’t let me delete it.

We tried changing the User’s Name back to the original, Admin Mode (in Safe Mode), Linux Live CDs, etc.. How do i remove this old folder with the Viruses still on it, when it says i do not have permission to it??

Thank you

“Show hidden files..” doesn’t work?

Aliyani — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 11:19:21 +0000

Hi,
One of our cmputers infected with p2p-worm.win32.malas.c that our antivirus detected and coruntine it but can’t disinfect it!!!!
Now in this computer when I select “show hidden files ..” it can’t show hidden files and for the second time that I check this option I see that this is deselect!!!!!and I could’t see hidden files!!!!!And I kow that this is the infect of this virus!!!!!
I can’t delete it because it infect the svchost.exe file!!!!!
Could you please help me!!!!How can I clean this computer from this virus!!!!!
Thank you.
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Regards
Mahnaz

Unknown Threats

Czarleo — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:24:28 +0000

Apart from honeypots, what are the different methods to find unknown threats which are prevalent? and how to find methods to mitigate them.

PS: all the vulnerabilities are known to all the n/w administrators and then can take measures to mitigate attacks but this doesnt happen..Hackers are at least 10 steps ahead..So how to find methods to find such unknown threats??

Paranoid about protecting my MAC address–Please read my story

DonBlake — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:28:29 +0000

What is the easiest way to protect your MAC address against spoofing? In 2004 I was the victim of a hacker that somehow spoofed my Cable Modem Mac address and used it to cover his identity while serving copyright material thru the internet. I was unsuspecting until my ISP one day suspended my service. I thought it was a normal outage but when I called my ISP I was transfered to their Security Dept. who said they would be sending papers explaining the situation. Some days latter I received an envelope from the Security Department of my ISP detailing the films that this hacker was serving thru the internet using my IP number and MAC address and warning me to desist.

This experience was really scary and frustrating because my only defense was that the times the hacker was logging with my identity I was at my workplace away from my home computer which was the one connected to the spoofed Cable Modem but still not a strong enough defense.

After arguing with the Security Dept. and not getting anybody to sympathize with me, even though I was only getting a warning I decided I couldn’t use the high speed internet (the only choice in my area) and make myself a victim of the hacker so I wrote a letter detailing my ordeal to the Security Dept. naming the people I have talked to and detailing my story and how I was being forced out of their high speed internet service because of another person impersonating me thru my MAC and IP address. I closed my account and had to get back to dial up service.

After a year I got brave enough to reopen my account but this time I rented a modem from the ISP so I didn’t loose my money if somebody spoofed my equipment again. I have been almost three years and the experience hasn’t been repeated. Now I have installed a wireless network at my home in order to connect my daughter’s computer to the internet. I’ve been reading about how to secure it but my previous experience has got me a bit paranoid, specially with the higher vulnerability of Wireless networks.

What would be the best way to protect my MAC address against spoofing? If a person could do it when it was only one wired computer connected with a cable to the Cable Modem how easier it might be now that I have a wireless network? My brother in law says not to worry, that a bolt of lightning doesn’t falls twice on the same spot but I can’t help to feel very paranoid.

browser says “I am spyware”, no spyware or viruses identified

Kfettig — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:36:11 +0000

Hello – one of the computers in my office is appending the words “I am spyware” in the title bar of Internet Explorer. For example, when I go to google.com, the title bar says “google.com – I am spyware”. I have scanned the computer with Norton 2006 and Ad-aware and neither application is identifying spyware or viruses of any kind. The system is running XP, IE6.0.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Selecting an area within security to start

Secmax — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 16:06:15 +0000

Hi,
I’m studying for an MSc in Information Security from Royal Holloway University of London, I have a B.Engg. degree in computers and a PG Diploma in Networking and Communication as well as the CCSA and CCNA. I’m also studying for the CISSP.

Now, with all these qualifications, could you please tell me which would be the best position for me to apply for in order to get a start, and if I try that position what would my options be when I gain some experience.

Thank you!!