What security software for Firefox Portable?

Sharker · 28-May-2008, 04:31 AM #1

Hi all. I am using Firefox Portable 2.0 on a USB stick. I have ClamWin antivirus software but I was wondering if there was some adware/spyware protection available like spywareblaster that would work from a USB stick, or perhaps a database of sites that should be blocked. (I assume that it would be unwise to use the browser without extra security software?)

Thanks.

lotuseclat79 · 28-May-2008, 08:21 AM #2

Hi Sharker,

Get the NoScript, ShowIP, and netcraft Anti-phishing Toolbar Firefox add-ons. You could also add (if you do not already have) a Hosts file to block known web sites that should be blocked. Search for: MVP +Hosts file

-- Tom

Sharker · 31-May-2008, 07:51 AM #3

Hi Tom, thanks for the suggestions and sorry about the slow reply. I have installed the add-ons you mentioned and they seem useful.

But I wasn’t sure how to add a hosts file to block known websites? Also do you know of a free adware scanner that can exist on a usb drive?

Thanks.

Sharker.

Sharker · 08-Jun-2008, 09:46 AM #4

Hi. Can you tell me how to add a hosts file to block known web sites that should be blocked? (On portable Mozilla.) Is there an easy way to keep the file up to date?

Thanks.

TechOutsider · 09-Jun-2008, 09:19 AM #5

Try Avast Antivirus Portable. It scans all incoming traffic and can perform scans on the local machine, and can disinfect files.

Sharker · 09-Jun-2008, 03:03 PM #6

Hi TechOutsider. Thanks for the suggestion. That looks useful.

Sharker · 09-Jun-2008, 03:05 PM #7

Hi all. I’m still looking for a way of installing a hosts file to block known web sites that should be blocked. Or other adware/spyware software for a USB drive. Any Ideas?

Thanks.

TechOutsider · 10-Jun-2008, 03:05 PM #8

Try installing Dr. web. It comes as an add-on for Firefox. You can use it to scan downloads.

ferrija1 · 10-Jun-2008, 05:24 PM #9

You should have antivirus applications installed on all your computers, so I don't know why you need a portable AV, anyways:

Spybot S&D, CWShredder, and Ad-Aware for Spware. Clamwin and Multi Virus Remover for antivirus. I'm quite certain that's all you'll find.

TechOutsider · 11-Jun-2008, 01:16 PM **#10**

He needs portable AV software in case he uses this flash drive on public computers. Public computers are notorious for infecting flash drives. Try Clamwin AV portable from portableapps.com. It has a nice feature you can use to scan processes loaded in system memory. If there is a malicious process, eject the flash drive. Just install clamwin to your flash drive.

ferrija1 · 11-Jun-2008, 04:21 PM **#11**

Ok, I thought he was using it on his own computers. Thanks.

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