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I should add that for PC users NOD32 is the best AV program out there, it ain't free but it is definitely the best.
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Linux, OSX, Unix or FreeBSD--none of them are immune, absolutely true. What they are, though, is so far less likely to be subjected to attack, worms, trojans, viruses, or even the blue screen of death, that they are effectively immune. Add to that a hard firewall and that kid in South Korea or Russia is going to have a hell of a time breaking into the home LAN.I would use them simultaneously just in case some application decided to have an outgoing connection. I trust TOR, but I would want to make sure than anything outgoing, that is not passing through TOR directly, is still passing through the VPN.
To Seamaiden, linux is not immune to viruses, or varying other forms of attacks. Comparing Windows to Linux, it is incredibly more difficult to harm the Linux system.
Software firewalls are definitely inferior to hardware firewalls, but if installed properly, can still make for a hell of a defense.
Actually, you might want to try the latest Ubuntu, 12.04, via the LiveCD. It's amazing how user-friendly the interface is, easily as user-friendly as any Mac, and at a fraction of the cost. <she says with tongue in cheek>In theory, when using VPN, all data is passed between 2 points via what's called a secure tunnel. When the VPN is active, ALL communications should be passed through that secure tunnel. If it ain't there's a problem with your VPN config. Yes, a Linux box is more secure than a Windows PC, so is a Mac. A mac is also a little more user friendly than a Linux or Windows device (especially linux). Ultimately it's all personal preference. However, security should not be.
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I have to agree with that, except to qualify by saying that NOD32 is good for all Windows users. I'm using a PC and will never own anything MacIntosh due simply to the cost for original equipment and proprietaries.
Linux, OSX, Unix or FreeBSD--none of them are immune, absolutely true. What they are, though, is so far less likely to be subjected to attack, worms, trojans, viruses, or even the blue screen of death, that they are effectively immune. Add to that a hard firewall and that kid in South Korea or Russia is going to have a hell of a time breaking into the home LAN.
Add to all of that the fact that damn near all Linux OSs are free to download (who wants to work with Red Hat anymore, anyway?), have free software packages that usually no longer require compiling (into) the kernel, or even resolving dependencies, means you've got a suite of operating systems that should be allowing every Tom, Dick and Harry to run a tight, clean, SMOKING FAST operating system with few bugs and zero headaches associated with Windows registry shit. I know you know what I mean. It takes less than 30 seconds for my machine to boot up, too.
Why is Bill Gates one of the most wealthy men on earth? Not cuzza me!
Actually, you might want to try the latest Ubuntu, 12.04, via the LiveCD. It's amazing how user-friendly the interface is, easily as user-friendly as any Mac, and at a fraction of the cost. <she says with tongue in cheek>
I think this may have a lot to do with motivation. You see, when someone works for a software company, or for that matter any company, s/he is often motivated primarily- if not solely- by their paycheck. While this leads to 'production', it certainly does not necessarily lead to 'passion'. Freeware is only developed by people WITH passion, because they see a need in the space and they fill it, paycheck or no paycheck. I wish there was a way to pay these people so they can afford more Mountain Dew and cold pizza to keep doing it!
I should add that for PC users NOD32 is the best AV program out there, it ain't free but it is definitely the best.
outwest
You have a good point which I tend to agree with. It never fails to amaze me how altruistic people can be.
How about Kaspersky? They're one of the organizations that picked up that new "Flame" work that the media has been going on about. Supposed to be the most advanced piece of malware ever created.
Me either. And yet, I run across examples of it every day... on my good days, I try to be one of them. On my rough days, I at least try to make sure I thank them for doing it.
I think the Kaspersky crew found it first- and their research, along with that of others, has pointed to the strong suspicion that 'Flame' (ingeniously original espionage focus) was created by the same group that built 'Stuxnet' (ingeniously original infrstructure destruction focus). If true, that would mean that the US and Israel are certainly in the top tier of cyber warfare, if not the class of the field. So much for 'plausible deniability', however...
You have a good point which I tend to agree with. It never fails to amaze me how altruistic people can be.
How about Kaspersky? They're one of the organizations that picked up that new "Flame" work that the media has been going on about. Supposed to be the most advanced piece of malware ever created.
In first hand testing NOD32 won out.
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In first hand testing NOD32 won out.
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Google it tystik!! A colleague did side by side across 5 top platforms.
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There is he is at my house right now cuz when it comes to computers I'm as dumb as a sack of hammers he roots phones secures computers you name it but it does come with a price 100 bucks a day (and a day is 24 hrs cuz he doesnt sleep) cases of dew and red bull along with about 10 boxes of ham and cheese hot pockets and some good meds. Its a good deal we all just split the 100 a day workes out to about 20 bucks each per day and bring everything over cell phones lap tops macs pc's ect and the cyber ninja goes to work takes hime about 3 days to root all cell phones and complete jail break them and make it so noone can peek in then he cleans up the computers and installs what ever operating system you want and he even does Ipods, guy is freaking scary. Everyone needs one of these guys or gals as a friend. he comes over 2 to 3 times a yr keeps everything super safe I figure it cost me about 10 a month to have him on retainer very cheap insurance against prying eyes. Glad he doesnt have a girl friend he might not work so cheepI think this may have a lot to do with motivation. You see, when someone works for a software company, or for that matter any company, s/he is often motivated primarily- if not solely- by their paycheck. While this leads to 'production', it certainly does not necessarily lead to 'passion'. Freeware is only developed by people WITH passion, because they see a need in the space and they fill it, paycheck or no paycheck. I wish there was a way to pay these people so they can afford more Mountain Dew and cold pizza to keep doing it!
There is he is at my house right now cuz when it comes to computers I'm as dumb as a sack of hammers he roots phones secures computers you name it but it does come with a price 100 bucks a day (and a day is 24 hrs cuz he doesnt sleep) cases of dew and red bull along with about 10 boxes of ham and cheese hot pockets and some good meds. Its a good deal we all just split the 100 a day workes out to about 20 bucks each per day and bring everything over cell phones lap tops macs pc's ect and the cyber ninja goes to work takes hime about 3 days to root all cell phones and complete jail break them and make it so noone can peek in then he cleans up the computers and installs what ever operating system you want and he even does Ipods, guy is freaking scary. Everyone needs one of these guys or gals as a friend. he comes over 2 to 3 times a yr keeps everything super safe I figure it cost me about 10 a month to have him on retainer very cheap insurance against prying eyes. Glad he doesnt have a girl friend he might not work so cheep