How do I assure total computer privacy?
I live in home with several relatives. Going to buy a new notebook, comes with a "lock port". Is this a method of locking the computer? What is the best way to keep my computer private/strictly for my use. Yes, will be password protected so only I can sign on/correct? How do I prevent "key loggers", etc. or those programs that supposedly can be downloaded from a different computer/run in "stealth" mode. Is there ANYway to be truly totally secure? Some say web based email (yahoo) is safest, nothing goes to hard drive unless I download something from an email..correct?..help/thanks!!
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Norton Internet Security 2009. Symantec rewrote the program to be very fast, light and effective.
Symantec is the largest computer security company and they send out pulse updates every 5-15 minutes. They also have identity protection, antispam, firewall, antispyware, antirootkit, antivirus, antiadware, etc, built into their product.
I don't work for Symantec either. I'm a self-employeed computer repairman that's been removing malware for over a decade. I know what works, and what doesn't. Norton is a great product in my opinion.
AVG- Lacks rootkit detection, which is critical. I've had clients come in complaining AVG won't update because it had been hijacked.
Avast- No proactive protection, such as HIPS or heuristics. This is also critical since it WILL NOT protect you against new/unknown malware.
Avira- Displays a lot of ads to pay for the free version. It also struggles to detect adware and some forms of spyware (like rogues).
Read through this well thought out guide for security tips...