How to block vicious sites? HELP

[kevinperlman]

Who knows how to block vicious sites? I often unconsciously entered some dangerous sites, it's so boring. Would appreciate your advice!

[Budfred]

If you read through this forum, you will find lots of info on how to protect yourself including links to lots of good programs...

This is my standard prevention speech:

This is a good time to set up protection against further attacks. Read the article linked below about "How did I get infected". You need an antivirus that is updated, a good firewall (a router firewall is not enough) and a spyware blocker like SpywareBlaster and also IE-Spyads. All of these have good free versions available... be very cautious about any security software that advertises in popups or other intrusive ways, they are not only usually useless, but also often have malware in them....

http://www.computercops.biz/postlite7736-.html

[BR098]

a good firewall (a router firewall is not enough)
Try this: http://www.armor2net.com

[Budfred]

That firewall may be fine, I am not familiar with it.... It apparently costs $30 and I would not pay that for a firewall that does not have an established reputation when there are at least 3 good firewalls available for free... Kerio, Sygate and ZoneAlarm all have free versions available....

[Donn]

Don't forget to routinely maintenance your PC:

restart your pc, and bring it back in safe mode: to empty TIF > tools > internet options > click on delete cookies, click ok, click on delete files, click ok, check the box for off line content, click ok, click ok; to empty %TEMP% > open My Computer > in the address bar type %TEMP% and delete all the files there since you have just restarted since your last download; empty recycle bin; go to start > programs > accessories > system tools > run Disk Clean up, Scan Disk, and Defrag.

Not a bad idea to run your AV, Adaware SE Personal edition (free) and SpyBot (free) in safe mode

Download Spybot here:

http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10289035.html

How to use Spybot:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=43


Download Adaware here:

http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html

Adaware settings (scroll down to post #3):

http://www.pcguide.com/vb/showthread.php?t=32751&highlight=Adaware+Se+Personal

How to use Adaware

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=48


Rogue spyware site:

http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

Edit: almost forgot--download and use Mozilla Firefox for your main browser, and keep IE only for windows downloads and the few things Firefox doesn't dnld. Stay off of Internet Exploiter as much as possible.

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