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Old 02-27-2011, 12:55 AM   #1
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Default Be careful of Free Software - Protect yourself from rogue software, spyware and malware

Hi Warriors,


I decided to start this thread to give you guys a heads up when downloading free software based on this thread here: Clickbank Cloner


Software (free software especially) can contain spyware and malware, now it may not be the fault of the original owner as free software can be downloaded repackaged with malware/spyware and spread around but nonetheless it is a pain in the A** if this happens to you!!


How To Prevent it?


Sanboxie is one way www.sandboxie.com

I always use this program when trying out new or free software it runs your programs in an isolated space which prevents them from making permanent changes to other programs and data in your computer.

Benefits of Sanboxie (Taken from the website itself)
  • Secure Web Browsing: Running your Web browser under the protection of Sandboxie means that all malicious software downloaded by the browser is trapped in the sandbox and can be discarded trivially.
  • Enhanced Privacy: Browsing history, cookies, and cached temporary files collected while Web browsing stay in the sandbox and don't leak into Windows.
  • Secure E-mail: Viruses and other malicious software that might be hiding in your email can't break out of the sandbox and can't infect your real system.
  • Windows Stays Lean: Prevent wear-and-tear in Windows by installing software into an isolated sandbox.

Now some of you may or may not know about this or even think about it when downloading programs but trust me it's quite common!! Sanboxie does come at a price but it is definitely worth paying if you want all the benefits or don't know much about how to protect yourself online. Yes there may be free alternatives and yes definitely run a virus check online and use your own virus program. but I use this software for peace of mind


If you guys know of other alternatives lets share them here


P.S I am no way affiliated with this website or make commission or anything for that matter the masses need to know as there is alot of junk out there!!


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thanks a lot for this info mate
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