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senninha
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On 2009-08-31 22:40:14, Bonovox wrote:
Why do Macs have better security & makes it harder to hack them?
there is nothing inherently better or more secure in the Mac OS. the only reason why there are hardly any viruses for the Mac is a simple case of economics. hackers and virus writers would rather spend their time writing code which targets 90% of the market rather than a measly 8%. that's really all there is to it.
for example, you may hit 1000 pc's and yet only get fruitful results from let's say 5 of them. if the success rate is that low, then you would be better off going for the larger population.
i am not in any way a virus writer writer or hacker. but i used to be a software developer, and it is a similar argument in that field as well: generally more fruits for your labor and investment with pc's over macs. |
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markphil
Joined: Jul 19, 2008
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IE8, Safari and Firefox all fell victim to hackers on day one of the annual Pwn2Own contest, while Google's Chrome survived.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/tec[....]e.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=10563132
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Dups!
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So, how is Microsoft's anti-virus doing, anyone using it?
I'm wondering how good is it going to be considering they've seen quite a fair of viruses.
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markphil
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i use AVG (Was recommended even by professional IT geeks) and Common sense  ->not infected by virus
[ This Message was edited by: markphil on 2009-10-19 05:12 ] I own K550i Pearl White R8BA024 08W03 and K810i Golden Ivory R8BE001 09W03 |
jcwhite_uk
Joined: Feb 18, 2004
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On 2009-10-19 00:18:57, markphil wrote:
i use AVG (Was recommended even by professional IT geeks) and Common sense ->not infected by virus
[ This Message was edited by: markphil on 2009-10-19 05:12 ]
Are you sure you dont have a virus? Just because AVG hasnt found any doesnt mean you dont have viruses.
I upgraded from AVG free to Kaspersky. As soon as it was live Kaspersky found viruses on my PC that AVG hadnt found.
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lukechris
Joined: Dec 30, 2007
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@JC exactly the same, AVG IMO is shit, I pay for Kaspersky and it keeps me right up to date, and has the best reviews in comparisons of all AV's
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jcwhite_uk
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Check here to get Kaspersky for free (legally): http://blogsolute.com/2009/07/kaspersky-2009-security-keys.html
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lukechris
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What is CBE though, does it work with Win 7?
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lukechris
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Looks good but the RS link is dead, any chance of a kind upload? 
EDIT: Found it here for anyone who wants it
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Rookwise
Joined: Mar 22, 2004
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From: UK. Phone:Samsung Galaxy A54 5
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I originally used NIS since 2003 but for the last 2 years all our computers are now running AVG Free. I've found that both products noticably slow down our computers. Sometimes even pausing them for a few seconds.
I'm with Barclays and have just been reading their free Kaspersky Internet Security offer for PC's and also Mobile phones. Soon as my laptop is charged again and I get some free time I'm gonna give it a try I think.
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Bonovox
Joined: Apr 13, 2008
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Is that just for smartphones the security for mobiles? Never thought a dumb phone would need it.
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Rookwise
Joined: Mar 22, 2004
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Don't know mate it doesn't say. AFAIK it's WM phones and maybe Symbian that can get virus's so its probably for those.
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stephenmorph
Joined: Oct 20, 2009
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Hello All,
I am using Symantec from 2.5 years and also AVG free. I did find that Symantec does make the PC slow. But if you get the Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition suite it should be a better option compared to AVG Free.
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lukechris
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@all, its symbian phones that use Kasperksy Mobile security. And its bloody good!
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markphil
Joined: Jul 19, 2008
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On 2009-10-19 15:54:47, jcwhite_uk wrote:
On 2009-10-19 00:18:57, markphil wrote:
i use AVG (Was recommended even by professional IT geeks) and Common sense ->not infected by virus
[ This Message was edited by: markphil on 2009-10-19 05:12 ]
Are you sure you dont have a virus? Just because AVG hasnt found any doesnt mean you dont have viruses.
I upgraded from AVG free to Kaspersky. As soon as it was live Kaspersky found viruses on my PC that AVG hadnt found.
[ This Message was edited by: jcwhite_uk on 2009-10-19 14:55 ]
yes im sure i dont have virus. Every month i install and run AVAST !!!!!!
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