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Question about Mozilla and Key loggers????


Posted on: Thu, 04/17/2008 - 7:25am
Question about Mozilla and Key loggers????

I keep seeing messages everywhere, on websites, in programs, in forums etc etc saying switch to Mozilla because it's safer than IE Explorer, so I switched over but what I want to know is.....can it protect you from a remote keylogger....like one attached to a link or email..let's say if I clicked on a email from someone I knew (I think I may have done this). Are there any Remote key loggers that could possibly get thru the safety net, and if I install Comcast's free antivirus software could that help with it.....


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Posted on: Thu, 04/17/2008 - 7:42am #1
Re: Question about Mozilla and Key loggers????

Do you have any suggestions as to what is good malware and firewall protection... and does Comcast or Mozilla offer any of this

 

Posted on: Thu, 04/17/2008 - 11:55am #2
Re: Question about Mozilla and Key loggers????

Comcast offers McAfee anti-virus and firewall to all of its customers.

http://security.comcast.net/

They also offer free online virus scans, and lots of other various goodies. Check it out! Smiling  

Posted on: Thu, 04/17/2008 - 7:57am #3
Re: Question about Mozilla and Key loggers????

 Most anti virus programs come with a firewall but a good FREE one is comodo firewall

Mozilla (firefox) does not come with a firewall and I'm not sure about Comcast - I don't think so. 

 

Posted on: Thu, 04/17/2008 - 7:37am #4
Re: Question about Mozilla and Key loggers????

"....a firewall can provide protection against such things. as long as you have protection on your computer, such as anti-virus, anti-spyware, and a firewall, and keeping your computer updated, you have protection. spy software that grabs keystrokes, screenshots, and even remote control requires that software to be installed on the computer or a vulnerability which is exploited to break in. there is additional software you can put on your PC, such as an IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention System), but for the most part as long as you have a good firewall and anti-malware software - coupled with updates and safe surfing habits - you are pretty safe!"

an excellent article and find at: http://www.techsupportforum.com/

 

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