Free Malware Protection
June 13th, 2009
As my post the other day indicated, I spent far too much time this week dealing with malicious malware. But there’s good and bad in everything. Here’s the good: Geek Police is awesome, and if you ever wind up with a nasty infection, they’ll help you out — for free. (Though be sure to visit the tip jar once you’re up and running again.)
One of the main programs they use to deal with malware issues is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware; it’s free and you can get it here.
So while I had a Geek Policeman’s attention to my issue, I took the opportunity to ask them: In addition to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (which I typically like to run every month or so when I backup to external drives), I also use CrapCleaner, Ad-Aware, Spybot S&D, System Mechanic, and SpywareGuard. (I’m not a fan of Norton or McAfee; their software is too bloated). What I wanted to know from the expert was: (1) Is there anything on that list that’s a waste of time? and (2) Is there anything else I ought to be using regularly?
The expert’s response: “That’s a good list of protection.”
Best of all: Each of those programs (with the exception of System Mechanic) is available for free.
Takeaway for marketers: And for everyone else: If you’re not using at least two or three of these programs, what are you waiting for? Start downloading!