Your guys security setups?

[pcgamer321]

Hi all, I'm just wondering what security set ups you all got.

Here is mine. I have my HDD split into two partitions, one has Vista, the other Linux.

On my Vista, I got Avira AntiVir, Spybot, Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, then my router firewall.

On linux I got nothing.

 

[BW86]

My XP Box has the following

AntiVir Antivirus
Kerio 215 Firewall
Spybot
SpywareBlaster
Firefox
Router

 

[pcgamer321]

Oh, of course Firefox and noscript! And I have the UAC turned on.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Router firewall
OpenSUSE 11's built in firewall and AppArmor
Avira AntiVir for Linux
FireFox's built in security features (blocking attack sites, disabled the java plug-in, clear cache on exit) in addition to adblock plus

 

[NetGuySC]

Vista SP1 with Limited account/UAC (thanks mechbgon)
Firefox 3 with AdblockPlus
Avira Antivir
SpywareBlaster
Malwarebytes
Linksys router

 

[SagaLore]

Windows update.

Linksys router/firewall.

 

[pcgamer321]

I'm just wondering. Is any security stuff necessary for Linux?

 

[LightningRider]

D-Link Gaming Router (Firewall enabled)
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 (Almost all settings on maximum)
Vista UAC turned on
Windows Update
Firefox 3.0.1
SpywareBlaster

 

[mechBgon]

I use a non-Administrator user account combined with Software Restriction Policy as the foundation of the strategy. This combo is proactive (it can arbitrarily stop unknown threats). No performance hit, no cost, fantastically powerful, protects the rest of the security stuff from tampering or sabotage.

I also use full Data Execution Prevention, keep my stuff patched up, and use 64-bit Vista with UAC and IE7 Protected Mode. I arbitrarily block third-party cookies in IE.

Beyond that, I do use an antivirus software and the Windows Firewall as well, and I don't let anyone EVAR log onto my system as an Admin. If I weren't stuck on dial-up, I'd certainly use a router as well.

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: pcgamer321
I'm just wondering. Is any security stuff necessary for Linux?

Go here, then paste the contents of your clipboard and see what it contains :evil: (harmless demo)

Security guide for Linux

 

[spikespiegal]

No performance hit, no cost, fantastically powerful, protects the rest of the security stuff from tampering or sabotage

Yeah, pretty much how every *proper* corporate client side security model works. Makes me wonder where the other people in this thread have jobs.

What does Spywareblaster do again?

I'll take the non-admin account -vs- every other Windows "security" gadget in this thread combined, and still be 1,000x more secure.

I'm curious how Firefox and a Firewall are supposed to protect against rootkits.......Oh yeah....let your machine get nurfed, then wait for something to tell you after the fact.

 

[mechBgon]

Makes me wonder where the other people in this thread have jobs.

Hehe

where mech works :camera: That orange monstrosity on the left is my winter commuter replacing my previous winter commuter.

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: pcgamer321
I'm just wondering. Is any security stuff necessary for Linux?

- IPTables
- Shadow file
- Don't use your root account online

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
If I weren't stuck on dial-up, I'd certainly use a router as well.

Considering vulnerabilities like this, I'd supplement with another firewall. I'm hearing great things about Comodo.

 

[balloonshark]

Active:
Nat router
Online Armor firewall/HIPS (much simpler than Comodo)
Avira Antivir Premuim
Sandboxie for all my internet facing apps. with a custom config.
Firefox 3 with NoScript and AdBlockPlus

Passive/On-demand:
Returnil for on-demand system partition virtualization.
MVPS HOSTS file
SuperAntiSpyware on-demand scanning
MalwareBytes on-demand scanning

All downloads removed from Sandboxie are scanned by all 3 scanners and/or uploaded to VirusTotal and Jotti for scanning.

I try and keep my applications up to date by checking regularly with the online Secunia Software Inspector. http://secunia.com/software_inspector

And most importantly are my system images and data backups kept on an offline HDD.

 

[pcgamer321]

Some interesting stuff I'm finding out!

Btw, thanks for the Linux info.

 

[KoolDrew]

Running Windows Vista with the firewall and all other security feautures turned on and NOD32, as well as my router. That's about it.

 

[CoreTemp]

Originally posted by: mechBgon

Originally posted by: pcgamer321
I'm just wondering. Is any security stuff necessary for Linux?

Go here, then paste the contents of your clipboard and see what it contains http://ioncube.wordpress.com/:evil: (harmless demo)

Security guide for Linux

http://www.evil.com

Got me. Fixing it now.
Thanks

 

[mojaveron]

security setup 9/19/08


Netgear Router
Windows XP Pro SP2

Active: Avira Antivir Premuim
ZoneAlarm Pro v8.0.020.000
Ad Muncher 4.72
KeyScrambler Pro

On Demand: SUPERAntiSpyware Professional 4.21.1004
a-squared Anti-Malware 3.5
Spy Emergency 2008
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.28
Ewido Micro Scanner
AVG 7.5 FREE AntiVirus
Dr.Web CureIt
Norman Malware Cleaner 2008
Prevx CSI
a-squared Emergency USB Stick
Portable NOD32 2.70.39
Portable Avast Virus Cleaner

Anti Rootkit Tools: F-Secure BlackLight 2.2.1070
GMER rootkit detector
Rootkit Detective_ McAfee
Trend Micro Rootkit Buster


Backup: Acronis workstation v9.1.3854
Acronis Disk Director Suite v10.0.2160

Misc. VMware Workstation
TaskInfo 8.1.0.270
Runscanner 1.7.0.0
DTaskManager
Security Task Manager
What's Running 2.2
AnVir Task Manager 5.2.0
xp-AntiSpy 3.97 Beta 3
Firefox Browser

Application Virtualization, applications packaged into a single selfcontained EXE that ensures the application runs conflict-free, and without requiring installation;code components into a single EXE so that the application can be run directly from a CDROM, USB key, or network, without requiring installation

 

[blackangst1]

Originally posted by: pcgamer321
Hi all, I'm just wondering what security set ups you all got.

Here is mine. I have my HDD split into two partitions, one has Vista, the other Linux.

On my Vista, I got Avira AntiVir, Spybot, Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, then my router firewall.

On linux I got nothing.

I have the same setup except I have a tipping point external firewall instead of a router, and Norton instead of Antivir

 

[Brainonska511]

On my XP partition: All Windows patches, Spybot (but no Teatimer), Spyware Blaster, Antivir, Comodo Firewall + Defender, Adblock in Firefox
On Linux (Ubuntu 8.04): Firefox + NoScript and Adblock and I set up my IPTables using Firestarter - set to block incoming connections unless specifically allowed and same with outgoing unless specifically allowed.

And I guess my router has a firewall built into it.

 

[compman25]

Originally posted by: mechBgon

Makes me wonder where the other people in this thread have jobs.

Hehe

where mech works :camera: That orange monstrosity on the left is my winter commuter replacing my previous winter commuter.

Are you in Spokane?

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: compman25

Originally posted by: mechBgon

Makes me wonder where the other people in this thread have jobs.

Hehe

where mech works :camera: That orange monstrosity on the left is my winter commuter replacing my previous winter commuter.

Are you in Spokane?

Yes indeed. If you see a bicycle going down Highway 195 with lights so bright they look like they were stolen off a State Patrol car, that would probably be myself :evil:

 

[compman25]

Originally posted by: mechBgon

Originally posted by: compman25

Originally posted by: mechBgon

Makes me wonder where the other people in this thread have jobs.

Hehe

where mech works :camera: That orange monstrosity on the left is my winter commuter replacing my previous winter commuter.

Are you in Spokane?

Yes indeed. If you see a bicycle going down Highway 195 with lights so bright they look like they were stolen off a State Patrol car, that would probably be myself :evil:

Well, luckily you won't have me blowing by you in a big red Puget Sound truck anymore!

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: compman25

Originally posted by: mechBgon

Originally posted by: compman25

Originally posted by: mechBgon

Makes me wonder where the other people in this thread have jobs.

Hehe

where mech works :camera: That orange monstrosity on the left is my winter commuter replacing my previous winter commuter.

Are you in Spokane?

Yes indeed. If you see a bicycle going down Highway 195 with lights so bright they look like they were stolen off a State Patrol car, that would probably be myself :evil:

Well, luckily you won't have me blowing by you in a big red Puget Sound truck anymore!

Actually, pro truckers are my favorite people to share the road with, whether I'm riding or driving :beer: I wish everyone else drove with the level of care, forethought and responsibility that they do.