Why does it take a security risk to prompt me?

April 28, 2007 By 5 Comments

Yet again, I’ve plodded around the internet, getting on with day-to-day tasks, and it’s only a possible security risk that’s prompted me to make sure my anti-virus software is updated, make sure I’ve got the latest versions, and I’m up to date with the latest risks..

You’d think after 10 years on the net I wouldn’t need that type of reminder. But that’s why I’m annoyed with myself, particularly as so many anti-virus and anti-malware tools have an auto update function…

For the record, I’ve currently got the company supported Norton Anti-Virus, Spybot Search and Destroy, Lavasoft Ad Aware, and AVG sitting on my machine, and for once I’m actually reading the manuals and getting everything set up properly…

If I end up writing a post like this again, feel free to insult me. it’s the only way I’ll learn…

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  • Michael Blenkinsop

    You should use this:

    http://www.hitmanpro.nl/hitmanpro

    It automates spyware checking and removal using Spybot S&D, AdAware and a number of other providers.

    It’ll also do the same with your virus checker if you use McAfee or Trend Micro.

    In any case, you should stop using Norton as it is a resource-hogging, bloated behemoth.

  • Michael Blenkinsop

    You should use this:http://www.hitmanpro.nl/hitmanproIt automates spyware checking and removal using Spybot S&D;, AdAware and a number of other providers.It’ll also do the same with your virus checker if you use McAfee or Trend Micro.In any case, you should stop using Norton as it is a resource-hogging, bloated behemoth.

  • BadgerGravling

    Good tip…thank you very much Mr Blenkinsop…

    I’ll post back on how I find it…although I’m stuck with Norton due to it being the corporate laptop

  • BadgerGravling

    Good tip…thank you very much Mr Blenkinsop…I’ll post back on how I find it…although I’m stuck with Norton due to it being the corporate laptop

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