[LINK] Question: How do you protect Windows?

[Jim Birch]

Adam Todd wrote:

>
> I'm just wondering what software does anyone on Link use to detect 
> auto installers via browser and other applications?

Internet Explorer is way too dangerous to use on the Internet.  Use 
Firefox, faster, better, and much, much safer.  If you need to visit 
IE-only sites, use it only for those sites and trusted intranet.  Some 
sites will silently load dozens of malware items in a single visit, 
bypassing IE security settings.

We use Macafee antivirus in-house which also kills spyware.  Apart from 
AdAware we have used SpyBot.  I suggest running a few of these on 
anything suspect.  Download Stinger from Mcafee for the current threats.

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Jim Birch

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