E-mail computer virus from brokers?

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by BAYOU, Sep 24, 2012.

  1. BAYOU

    BAYOU Road Train Member

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    Are any of you getting emails from people you do business with and when you open it computer crashes yes I do have virus software but it's not helping with some my last one come from Internet truck stop I have got them from others as well it's almost not worth giving out your email anymore
     
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  3. mamamullins

    mamamullins Medium Load Member

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    What type of anti-virus do you use? I know when I used Norton I would always wind up with a virus. I use microsoft security essentials..and it has truly kept my computer from getting a virus.
     
  4. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    As many as there are out there (viruses and trojans) it's difficult to avoid some of them. Email has become a prime target (again).

    A simple "trick" to avoid items that may be missed my your anti-virus software. Use a second browser with zero add ons. Java Script, audio/video, and active X disabled.

    We run MS Explorer and FireFox, depending on what we're doing at the time.

    Your AV software...

    I've found that most people follow the pack and brand names, and get a total POS.
     
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  5. stillayoungman

    stillayoungman Light Load Member

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    I have removed more "junk" from machines with the so called top rated AV software. I have Eset Nod32 on my desktop pc and have not had any bugs get through for over 3 years.
     
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  6. VisionLogistics

    VisionLogistics Road Train Member

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  7. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Same here. Eset is the ONLY software I'll use. Although they did piss me off with that price increase this year.
     
  8. stillayoungman

    stillayoungman Light Load Member

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    Price increase? I don't know anything about no stinking price increase!:biggrin_2551:

    What kind of increase?
     
  9. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Was about 30% increase over last year. I use it on 5 computers, even the discount hurt LOL
     
  10. stillayoungman

    stillayoungman Light Load Member

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    I will have to look into that, mine is up in November...
     
  11. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    They're offering a discount right now. About $7 if I remember correct. Might want to do it sooner than November.
     
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