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guy - 2006-03-04 04:42:09 - Security

what is the best : 1. anti-virus software 2. anti-hacker software 3. anti-abuse software 4. anti-spammer software 5. firewall? 6. anti-trojan and worm software *kindly justify your comments/posts *im asking for the best software for each category. im not asking you to choose.

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I'd say 1. anti-virus software: AVG (http://www.grisoft.com/ for free version http://free.grisoft.com) or Avast (http://www.avast.com) 2. anti-hacker software: I don't know, never used any, never need any 3. anti-abuse software: Don't know either (is there any software categorized as anti abuse?) 4. anti-spammer software: Well, why would you need it? Spam is handled by mail server not you. 5. firewall? Zone Alarm (http://download.zonelabs.com/) 6. anti-trojan and worm software: most antivirus product also include antitrojan and antiworm software so : AVG They are all free or have a good and functional free version that often best competitor's paid product.

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1. anti-virus software

One word: Panda Suite Titanium. Swear! Here: http://www.download.com/Panda-Titanium-Antivirus-2006/3000-2239_4-10456871.html?tag=lst-0-1 I've had tons of experience in this demesne, and can safely say Panda is the all-in-one mega one-stop-solution. Incidentally, its also been awarded as the best security program beating the likes of McAfee (rank 5) and PC-Cillin (rank 2).

I'd say 1. anti-virus software: AVG (http://www.grisoft.com/ for free version http://free.grisoft.com) or Avast (http://www.avast.com) 2. anti-hacker software: I don't know, never used any, never need any 3. anti-abuse software: Don't know either (is there any software categorized as anti abuse?) 4. anti-spammer software: Well, why would you need it? Spam is handled by mail server not you. 5. firewall? Zone Alarm (http://download.zonelabs.com/) 6. anti-trojan and worm software: most antivirus product also include antitrojan and antiworm software so : AVG They are all free or have a good and functional free version that often best competitor's paid product.