- May 26, 2014
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#1: Beware Of ROGUE software
Rogue software is basically a complex term (or not) to describe a software that basically destroys the computer after describing it's blah blah features on and on. For example, navigating to the infamous google clone "Goggle" described this beautiful program called SpySheriff that was the best software! Turns out it was the worst...
How can you avoid it?
Doing a scan right after downloading software is highly recommended. These are some recommended software for scans:
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
HitmanPro (Requires another removal tool as free version only detects not removes malware)
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Also scanning at VirusTotal will be helpful too.
Enabling UAC is a good idea although it can be a big bother most of the time (it pays off). When you see something freaky like "Monsterzilla's Malware.Inc" for Malwarebytes you know something's wrong!
Tip by OpenSecLabs:
Although PUP is not rogue software it can be pretty annoying too. It's a cross-software between malware and unnecessary applications. Using some software like these may help:
#2: Avoid UNUSEFUL software
Software that is unuseful can clog up your system and also make it more vulnerable to malware! Why?
So you have this new software called the "Do Nothing Machine."
It does nothing to help.
But when somebody writes something to exploit that "Do Nothing Machine" you will be in some trouble!
It's like adding a random machine in the middle of your car factory assembly line. It does nothing but if it falls down onto the conveyor belt your cars will be stuck until it is repaired.
A nice place to check is MalwareTips's own War Room. Although it is wise not to install anything other than these:
The full list can be found here (but do not trust their actual reviews)
#3: Avoid Having More Than ONE ANTIVIRUS
More than one antivirus is trouble. When you have one police car patrolling the city, you're fine and it also protects against bad guys. But if the roads are filled with police cars, normal traffic can't flow and they will crash together eventually. Same with your data. If you have 5 security antiviruses your computer (or traffic in that scenario) cannot flow. Plus they crash and clash. Not such a good idea!
Now, going back to the real life scenario say you had a Police Car and a Police Helicopter. They will not crash or clash together unless you have a bunch of any of the latter (or both). Some software can act like a Police Helicopter, a secondary option to protect your city (computer), like Emsisoft, Lavasoft, and SecureAPlus.
You can also have Police Fences (aka Scanners). For example Malwarebytes Free, Hitman Pro, and Emsisoft Emergency Kit. If bad guys (aka Malware) already pass the fences they cannot catch them, but the Police Car/Helicopter can!
#4: What should you HAVE?
Enough of that "no this" "no that". What should we HAVE?
A complete security configuration should have these:
Real-Time Protection
On-Demand Scanner
UAC or AppGuard-type program
Web Protection (so you don't fall into the hands of malware while surfing)
Other recommended/optional:
Adblock Software
Spam Protection
USEFUL Programs (see #2)
Not Recommended:
BitTorrent or uTorrent-type torrent software
Keygens or any other too-good-to-be-true software like cheats
Un-updated or Obsolete Security Software (as these can cause security risks see #2 for details)
Rogue Security Software (see #1)
#5: I wanna have feedback and suggestions!
What else do you recommend?
Rogue software is basically a complex term (or not) to describe a software that basically destroys the computer after describing it's blah blah features on and on. For example, navigating to the infamous google clone "Goggle" described this beautiful program called SpySheriff that was the best software! Turns out it was the worst...
How can you avoid it?
Doing a scan right after downloading software is highly recommended. These are some recommended software for scans:
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
HitmanPro (Requires another removal tool as free version only detects not removes malware)
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Also scanning at VirusTotal will be helpful too.
Enabling UAC is a good idea although it can be a big bother most of the time (it pays off). When you see something freaky like "Monsterzilla's Malware.Inc" for Malwarebytes you know something's wrong!
Tip by OpenSecLabs:
Although PUP is not rogue software it can be pretty annoying too. It's a cross-software between malware and unnecessary applications. Using some software like these may help:
#2: Avoid UNUSEFUL software
Software that is unuseful can clog up your system and also make it more vulnerable to malware! Why?
So you have this new software called the "Do Nothing Machine."
It does nothing to help.
But when somebody writes something to exploit that "Do Nothing Machine" you will be in some trouble!
It's like adding a random machine in the middle of your car factory assembly line. It does nothing but if it falls down onto the conveyor belt your cars will be stuck until it is repaired.
A nice place to check is MalwareTips's own War Room. Although it is wise not to install anything other than these:
The full list can be found here (but do not trust their actual reviews)
#3: Avoid Having More Than ONE ANTIVIRUS
More than one antivirus is trouble. When you have one police car patrolling the city, you're fine and it also protects against bad guys. But if the roads are filled with police cars, normal traffic can't flow and they will crash together eventually. Same with your data. If you have 5 security antiviruses your computer (or traffic in that scenario) cannot flow. Plus they crash and clash. Not such a good idea!
Now, going back to the real life scenario say you had a Police Car and a Police Helicopter. They will not crash or clash together unless you have a bunch of any of the latter (or both). Some software can act like a Police Helicopter, a secondary option to protect your city (computer), like Emsisoft, Lavasoft, and SecureAPlus.
You can also have Police Fences (aka Scanners). For example Malwarebytes Free, Hitman Pro, and Emsisoft Emergency Kit. If bad guys (aka Malware) already pass the fences they cannot catch them, but the Police Car/Helicopter can!
#4: What should you HAVE?
Enough of that "no this" "no that". What should we HAVE?
A complete security configuration should have these:
Real-Time Protection
On-Demand Scanner
UAC or AppGuard-type program
Web Protection (so you don't fall into the hands of malware while surfing)
Other recommended/optional:
Adblock Software
Spam Protection
USEFUL Programs (see #2)
Not Recommended:
BitTorrent or uTorrent-type torrent software
Keygens or any other too-good-to-be-true software like cheats
Un-updated or Obsolete Security Software (as these can cause security risks see #2 for details)
Rogue Security Software (see #1)
#5: I wanna have feedback and suggestions!
What else do you recommend?
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