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Is the default security settings good enough for ie 8 OR should some other settings be tightened up a bit.....thanks.
Is the default security settings good enough for ie 8 OR should some other settings be tightened up a bit.....thanks.
I like using other browsers other than IE as they usually stands up better against hackers... not at all times but most times... just my 0.02 cents... :) a good virus program like MS or Avast and touch up the firewall a little with something like Windows Firewall control and your likely good to go... common sense is also the best protection... GL :)
Take a look here: Tested: Make IE8 the safest webbrowser - Wilders Security Forums
Install it and turn on real-time protection: SpywareBlaster | Prevent spyware and malware. Free download.
Consider using Limited User Account
You may sandbox it. Sandboxie - Sandbox software for application isolation and secure Web browsing
you may consider adding McAfee SiteAdvisor Software ? Website Safety Ratings and Secure Search
Turn on DEP (data execution Prevention) (DEP - Enable or Disable - Vista Forums)
Turn on protected mode for Internet Explorer
Turn on Smart Screen Filter of IE (http://www.microsoft.com/security/fi...artscreen.aspx)
Windows Update! (soon Microsoft is going to release new security patches for IE)
Patch released 18:00 GMT 10:00 PST use your windows update to get it automatically
Steve
"Turn on DEP (data execution Prevention)" Where is this in Win 7 O.S.? Thanks. Got the IE 8 Update too!
DEP - Turn On or Off for Programs - Vista Forums
same to Windows 7.
Just put turn on DEP to all programs except those.
To exceptions you will put programs which you find can't work with DEP ( when you try to run those program it will be closed and you will be notified that DEP closed it.)
F.A.Q. on DEP: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...sked-questions