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Originally Posted by Carol
There are times when members post malicious links such as today to a military site which began to shut down one of the moderator's computer. We suggest folks have a router that has a built in NAT firewalls. AVG is way better than any software firewall. 
http://free.avg.com/download-avg-ant...s-free-edition
Note: Any member who posts a malicious link gets an automatic ban. |
CAROL you must be kidding!
members CAN post malicious links without their knowledge or approval
you must have 100% sure method to investigate that before banning someone...
desc: some url can be triggered at certain IP class or execute scripts on
default ports.
script crowlers CAN take user/pass from mysql such as yours ,..and execute by person malicious post ...
software version of NAT inside of most cable modems are joke
just like most of the soft versions of protection,...
so for REAL protection you have to have HARD option, basically if you are going to be SERIOUS moderator you have to spend some 700 euros or more on such device or risk to be devastated and if misused under your nick even BANNED
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on the AVG ...well ...it is not enough .. let the people search trough this
Patches, Updates & Service Packs
* Microsoft Update (or better get a LINUX) -- Go here using Internet Explorer or
BETTER use Firefox as a all for all, IE just for regular updates.
* Patch Auditor -- Try Securia Software Inspector, KC Softwares SUMo & RadarSync
Anti-Malware
* Bots -- Try Trend MicroTM RUBotted (Beta)
* Google Pack -- Includes Norton Security Scan for viruses & worms and PC Tools Spyware Doctor (lite) for spyware, adware, trojans & keyloggers
* Intrusion Prevention and Detection -- Try PC Tools ThreatFire Free [formerly Novatix CyberHawk].
* Phishing -- Try Earthlink ToolBar or the Netcraft Toolbar.
* Rootkit -- Try Panda Anti-Rootkit
* Spyware -- Try avast! antivirus Home Edition including anti-spyware & anti-rootkit. After cleaning, use SpywareBlaster to block new spyware from loading onto your computer.
* Trojan -- Try the online TrojanScan or download a2 free or AVG Antispyware (formerly Ewido Anti-Trojan).
* Virus -- Try AVG AntiVirus, avast! 4 Home Edition, or AntiVir Personal Edition [no email scanner].
* firewall -- ZONE Alarm (boring but good one...) or Tiny firewall ... its free ...
Internet
* Ad Blocker -- For MS Internet Explorer 7, try IE7Pro. For Firefox, try Adblock Plus.
* Anonymous Surfing Service -- Try JAP or Tor
* Bad Websites -- Try McAfee SiteAdvisor, it rates millions of websites as safe, caution or warning; or HauteSecure which includes threat warnings and reputation ratings, dynamic data protection, and a community contribution function; or WOT (Web of Trust).
* Browsers -- FIREFOX or Opera,Chrome just for http at the moment, as an alternative to Internet Explorer.
* Browser Protection -- Try Sandboxie
* Content Filters -- Try OpenDNS or K9 Web Protection
* Firefox Extension -- Try NoScript to manage website javascript, Java, Flash, anti-XSS...
* Password Managers -- Try RoboForm, KeePass, Access Manager, or SignUpShield
* Wireless Hot Spot Protection -- Try AnchorFree Hot Spot Shield, AirDefense Personal Lite or WiFi Guardian.
EDIT: typo and : you might as well REMOVE that
zip option from allowed attachments ....
be well
GB
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