Free AOL security tools?

[moretools4netsaftey]

Does anyone know more about them? Other than signing up for an AOL e-mail
address, do they load spyware or the famous AOL strings in the registry
that are constantly phoning home giving away user info - or is this a
righteous program?

http://daol.aol.com/safetycenter/virus

 

[Pennywise]

Does anyone know more about them? Other than signing up for an AOL e-mail
address, do they load spyware or the famous AOL strings in the registry
that are constantly phoning home giving away user info - or is this a
righteous program?

http://daol.aol.com/safetycenter/virus

Read the end user agreement to find out.

It's a version of kaspersky, a decent virual program.

 

[Art]

On Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:45:43 -0600,

Does anyone know more about them? Other than signing up for an AOL e-mail
address, do they load spyware or the famous AOL strings in the registry
that are constantly phoning home giving away user info - or is this a
righteous program?

http://daol.aol.com/safetycenter/virus

I don't know anything about that suite, but I very much like this:
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
which is based on Kaspersky antivirus (KAV) version 6. It has the
basic file and email modules plus manual or auto updating. It's very
configurable, and it's a very good basic antimalware product. Just
don't opt for the Toolbar during installation.

Insofar as using a suite goes, many users prefer to use a firewall
and antispyware of their (our) own choosing. Since it appears the
suite requires Win XP, you have the option of using the firewall
built into SP2, for one alternative. Better yet, use a "always there"
external NAT router/fw.

Art
http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg

 

[Plato]

Does anyone know more about them? Other than signing up for an AOL e-mail

Do NOT use anything AOL

 

[Geoff Realname]

Do NOT use anything AOL

What's the problem with AOL? Honest question asked because I don't know
the answer!

Geoff

 

[Luke]

[snip]

I don't know anything about that suite, but I very much like this:
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
which is based on Kaspersky antivirus (KAV) version 6. It has the
basic file and email modules plus manual or auto updating. It's very
configurable, and it's a very good basic antimalware product. Just
don't opt for the Toolbar during installation.

[snip]

Can services, such as the resident scanner and email scanning, in
Active Virus Shield be turned on and off? Are updates small and fast
and the server(s) not too busy?

I know I could just try it, but thought you might save me a little
trouble. Thanks!

 

[Luke]

What's the problem with AOL? Honest question asked because I don't know
the answer!

Dishonest business practices, horrendous consumer relations, spamming,
bloated programs one cannot get off one's computer, etc. Ages ago I
was one of many who tried to unsubscribe and couldn't until I
threatened them in writing with a lawsuit. However, their (really
Kaspersky's) Active Virus Shield appears to be a good product. Shows
there are exceptions to almost everything ;-).

 

[Art]

[snip]

I don't know anything about that suite, but I very much like this:
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
which is based on Kaspersky antivirus (KAV) version 6. It has the
basic file and email modules plus manual or auto updating. It's very
configurable, and it's a very good basic antimalware product. Just
don't opt for the Toolbar during installation.

[snip]

Can services, such as the resident scanner and email scanning, in
Active Virus Shield be turned on and off?

Yes they can.

Are updates small and fast
and the server(s) not too busy?

Normally. It's best to update often to keep the # of databases
that need to downloaded to a minimum. It's not like some av
products that always dump huge update files on you. They
are all relatively small.

I know I could just try it, but thought you might save me a little
trouble. Thanks!

You are very welcome.

Art
http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg

 

[louise]

Dishonest business practices, horrendous consumer relations, spamming,
bloated programs one cannot get off one's computer, etc. Ages ago I
was one of many who tried to unsubscribe and couldn't until I
threatened them in writing with a lawsuit. However, their (really
Kaspersky's) Active Virus Shield appears to be a good product. Shows
there are exceptions to almost everything ;-).

But don't forget that AOL was quite willing to provide the
US Govt. with search data earlier this year.

Louise

 

[Pennywise]

But don't forget that AOL was quite willing to provide the
US Govt. with search data earlier this year.

No they didn't give it to the Govt, they gave it to anyone who wanted
it, I still have the data, it's really interesting viewing.

 

[Luke]

[snip]

I don't know anything about that suite, but I very much like this:
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
which is based on Kaspersky antivirus (KAV) version 6. It has the
basic file and email modules plus manual or auto updating. It's very
configurable, and it's a very good basic antimalware product. Just
don't opt for the Toolbar during installation.

[snip]

Can services, such as the resident scanner and email scanning, in
Active Virus Shield be turned on and off?

Yes they can.

Are updates small and fast
and the server(s) not too busy?

Normally. It's best to update often to keep the # of databases
that need to downloaded to a minimum. It's not like some av
products that always dump huge update files on you. They
are all relatively small.

I know I could just try it, but thought you might save me a little
trouble. Thanks!

You are very welcome.

Sounds good. I'll give it a go. Thanks much!

 

[Luke]

But don't forget that AOL was quite willing to provide the
US Govt. with search data earlier this year.

Yep, along with other major Internet companies, though not Google as I
recall. So that's, what?, strike #157 against AOL Hell?

--
Luke
______________________________________________________________________
"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never
stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and
neither do we."
-- George W. Bush, August 5, 2004

 

[Walter Mautner]

Does anyone know more about them? Other than signing up for an AOL e-mail
address, do they load spyware or the famous AOL strings in the registry
that are constantly phoning home giving away user info - or is this a
righteous program?

http://daol.aol.com/safetycenter/virus

I have used www.activevirusshield.com (courtesy of AOL) many times to help
out friends.
You can use disposable e-mail addresses (no AOHell address necessary) to
receive your key, and you get a fully functional 1-year subscription to
kaspersky v6 virus scanner, which includes a on-access scanner and
automatic updater, _without_ the "internet security" bloatware.
On install, you get the offer to install a "security toolbar" as well, which
you can deny for good. No spam so far on the spamgourmet addies I gave
them.

 

[Art]

I have used www.activevirusshield.com (courtesy of AOL) many times to help
out friends.
You can use disposable e-mail addresses (no AOHell address necessary) to
receive your key, and you get a fully functional 1-year subscription to
kaspersky v6 virus scanner, which includes a on-access scanner and
automatic updater, _without_ the "internet security" bloatware.
On install, you get the offer to install a "security toolbar" as well, which
you can deny for good. No spam so far on the spamgourmet addies I gave
them.

I find your comment concerning the absence of spam on the disposable
email addys interesting. I used my normal email addy, and my ISP
does spam filtering .... so I've had no idea what to tell people
concerning this potential issue. I receive very little spam in any
event.

Concerning adware, there is none. Concerning paranoia over
possible "undetectable" spyware, the arguments against this
are:

1. Eugene Kaspersky wouldn't allow it since it would cast
suspicion on his entire product line.
2. No experts have yet discovered and exposed any such
thing in the AOL AVS product yet, that I'm aware of.

Something else I might mention. When I enable both file
and email modules, thus enabling realtime or backgound
scanning, I don't notice any sluggishness or slowdowns
on my 1.6 ghz Win 2K machine with 256 meg RAM. The
AVS product does incorporate the new "speedup"
technologies which were introduced with KAV version 6.
AVS "feels" very light and transparent on my PC.

Note that we are talking here about the AOL AVS
product and _not_ the AOL security suite the OP
questioned.

Art
http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg