Comments on: Protecting Online Privacy

By: Stuart

Stuart — Mon, 31 May 2010 10:21:00 +0000

Hi Moe – yes I saw that post and will comment on it later.

I agree with most of what you said regards the specifics of the 'mechanics of protection' but as I commented to Greg above this post is very much about a practical high level overview hints n tips thing. As I do have many (some?) posts about specifics such as: http://www.churchtechy.com/2009/11/my-top-5-free-…

By: moealza

moealza — Mon, 31 May 2010 09:32:26 +0000

Oh I also posted an internet security post on my blog lol.

I see that you have included many important tips that I forgot to mention. I recommend using FireFox browser and install some of the security add-ons and of course use the anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, ad-blocker, email spam filter.

When it comes to email, USE GMAIL! It has the best spam filter hands down.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:46:36 +0000

Oh absolutely agreed Greg. Though I was trying to aim for a more "high level overview" than the nitty gritty specifics.

AVG & Malwarebytes are top notch in my view and a hardware / router firewall should be a no brainer, but ….!

By: Greg Simmons

Greg Simmons — Sun, 30 May 2010 13:28:58 +0000

A few big ones for me:

1. Even if you only have one computer and don't need a router, use one with a hardware firewall in ADDITION to any software firewall installed.

2. Ensure that you have active and UP TO DATE virus protection running on your computer. My favorite is AVG.

3. Install and run some type of malware/spyware removal software. My favorite here is Malwarebytes.