Does NAV 2003 include spyware defs after updating definitions (not upgrading!!)?
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Does NAV 2003 include spyware defs after updating definitions (not upgrading!!)?
I do not believe that any major corperation, such as Norton would resort to allowing spyware to be loaded with their product.
[Edit]Your right, Fatphantom. I miss read that completely.Quote:
He means do the definitions detect spyware.
He means do the definitions detect spyware.Quote:
I do not believe that any major corperation, such as Norton would resort to allowing spyware to be loaded with their product.
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My NAV2003 defs couldnt detect spyware when I updated with the liveupdate program. But it was able to detect spyware when I got my definitions from the intelligent update-
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...fa.html#iudefs
If you want to be sure, go to your virus encyclopedia and search for spyware names (like gator)
Still - you should use ad-aware/search and destroy with your NAV.. Just in case Im wrong (it was 4 months since I used NAV) or your NAV misses something.
Do Symantec antivirus products detect Jokes, Adware, or Spyware?
Norton seems to classify that as " Expended Threats " so it seems like they might detect some. But I would still recommend downloading Ad-aware since Norton antivirus is more geared towards viruses , trojans and worms .
what's the difference between the intelligent updater defs, live update defs, and beta defs.
Live update is automtic updates - its set to update your defs on wed and "danger" times (set for home users)Quote:
what's the difference between the intelligent updater defs, live update defs, and beta defs.
Intelligent updater defs are out every "buisnuess days" (everyday except for sunday & holidays) (meant for buisness/corporate users, but anyone can use it)
Beta defs - not sure what they are, but I think there defs of what they deciphered of the next virus update so far.
Actually from reading this article [Norton AntiVirus 2004] NAV 2004 does include :
Humm I never need that.Quote:
NAV 2004's second new feature is the ability to detect and destroy spyware, adware and hacking tools that may be lurking on your hard drive. NAV 2004 is the first anti-virus application to include this feature. However, the free standalone utilities, such as Lavasoft's Ad-aware and PepiMK’s Spybot Search & Destroy, ferret out these same annoyances much better. For example, in our tests, NAV 2004 failed to find a malware component uncovered by Ad-aware 6.0 in a follow-up scan (we ran Ad-aware immediately after the completion of a Norton system scan).
This would be beta :
Rapid Release Virus Definitions
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Rapid Release Virus Definitions
Rapid release virus definitions have not undergone any quality assurance testing by Symantec Security Response. While Symantec Security Response makes every effort to ensure that all virus definitions function correctly, you should understand that rapid release-quality virus definitions do pose risks. Rapid release virus definitions are most valuable during a high-level virus outbreak when users are unwilling or unable to wait for virus definitions that have undergone full quality assurance testing.
Most AVs are poor at detecting spyware, adware AND TROJANS :(
In a recent test I read, NAV was particularly mediocre (Kaspersky and F-Secure came top).
I would be inclined to use other software for this task, as suggested by my fellow members.
Cheers
I use NAV 2003 on Win98 & XP machines. AdAware & Spybot S & D take care of the spyware.
I do not advise using NAV 2004 for any purpose under any conditions.
FatPhantom,
beta defs can be obtained at <http://securityresponse.symantec.com....download.html>.
Why is it that most av programs are not very good at detecting trojans ? You figure if your gonna sell a program to remove viruses etc etc you might as well make just as good to remove trojans.
Kinda beats the purpose of purchasing something which states that it can remove Trojans. But yet you need to purchase another program to remove what the other was not able to remove.
This is a very good question, and I guess that the answer probably has something to do with the history of AV products and the nature of the malware?Quote:
Why is it that most av programs are not very good at detecting trojans
Traditionally, AVs have relied on pattern matching and some heuristic analysis. they would tend to look for replicative behaviour either by infection (virus) or mail/network (worm).
The problem with trojans is they are generally unwittingly installed by the user or deliberately by a malicious third party, and so do not look that different from legitimate software for remote access/remote support for example.
I take the view that the "all singing, all dancing" solution tends to be over complex, and I think that the recent Norton products have tended to suffer from this?
What I think you need is:
1. A good firewall that stealths your machine and intercepts outgoing connections.
2. A registry protector to warn of changes.
3. A startup program protector.
4. A hosts file protector
5. A cookie killer
6. A script protector that prevents scripts from running from within browsers, e-mail, zip utilities etc.
This is in addition to a standard AV product.
Cheers
does some include NAV 2003?
well? does it?
again, i come about every so often so i cant edit since its been so long.
anyways, does some include NAV 2003
Must I do it again....
You will be answered if people feel like it. Dont be annoying.
edit:
by looking at your last question, I cant really tell what you are asking. I would help if I could.
has anyone here gone to Guardyourpc.com? it looks pretty suspicious to me.