Here's some programs that we have tried, and have found
to work well. My-Etrust We use this at WebAngel. It is produced by Computer Associates,
and is based on the Australian developed and supported VET
program. My-Etrust $US19.95 the first year, and only $US9.95 for
annual renewals - a real bargain. Unlike other popular anti
virus programs (ie Norton) it does not use extensive system
resources, and has never caused system lockups or crashes.
With the automatic update feature, it's really a program that you set and forget.
A free trial is available from www.my-etrust.com AVAST - free for home use As well as checking email for harmful content, this award
winning program also checks data coming in from things like
Instant Messenger, Kazaa, ICQ, etc. This is important, as
harmful content is often transmitted by methods other than
email. This program is great for dialup users, as the regular update
files are quite small. You only have to download the new
entries - not the entire virus signature file. We use AVAST at home - it's great. Download it at www.avast.com AVG - free for home use A popular checker that is free for home use is AVG, which
is available from www.grisoft.com. It
is efficient and works well, but attaches a promotional footer
to your outgoing email messages. Trend Micro - Instant checker To do an instant scan of your system if you don't have a
checker installed, pay a visit to Trend
Micro. ands try their online virus checker. You have
to download the checking program onto your computer, and
this could take a while if you are on a dialup connection. Many other anti-virus programs are listed at virusall.com/downprodav.html Firewalls & More A firewall is also essential on a computer that is connected
to the internet.
Please visit webangel.com.au/info/software.htm for
more information.
While you are there, try out the "Shields Up" service at www.grc.com to
see if it is possible for hackers to access your computer without your knowledge
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