Got a worm last night

Anarchist420

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It took about 20 minutes, but Windows 7 x64 finally killed it. It's the first time I ever had a worm. What's a good free and frequently updated anti-worm and anti-virus program that doesn't conflict with windows defender and windows firewall?
 

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What type of worm was it?

If it was a worm on a portable device or disc (DVD, CD, USB device or memory card), you can arbitrarily defend this attack vector by disabling AutoPlay: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967715 (scroll down to the Fix-It icon and use the one that disables AutoPlay)

If it's a network worm, firewalls are the usual defense. A router between your modem and your computer will prevent attacks that come from the Internet. A firewall, Windows Firewall or whatever, can protect your computer from other computers that are connected to the router.

Also keep your software up-to-date, both the Microsoft software and third-party stuff. Secunia's free PSI utility is excellent for this: http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/

Microsoft also has a security-enhancement utility called EMET, here's some info on that: http://www.mechbgon.com/build/security2.html#sehop Along with this, I suggest maxing out your UAC slider, which is in Control Panel > User Accounts > User Accounts > Change User Account Control Settings. You want to be notified when something tries to mess with system settings, so max it out.

Beyond that, for a free antivirus program, I go with Microsoft Security Essentials, but AntiVir, AVG and Avast also have their followings.
 

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What type of worm was it?

If it was a worm on a portable device or disc (DVD, CD, USB device or memory card), you can arbitrarily defend this attack vector by disabling AutoPlay: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967715 (scroll down to the Fix-It icon and use the one that disables AutoPlay)

If it's a network worm, firewalls are the usual defense. A router between your modem and your computer will prevent attacks that come from the Internet. A firewall, Windows Firewall or whatever, can protect your computer from other computers that are connected to the router.

Also keep your software up-to-date, both the Microsoft software and third-party stuff. Secunia's free PSI utility is excellent for this: http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/

Microsoft also has a security-enhancement utility called EMET, here's some info on that: http://www.mechbgon.com/build/security2.html#sehop Along with this, I suggest maxing out your UAC slider, which is in Control Panel > User Accounts > User Accounts > Change User Account Control Settings. You want to be notified when something tries to mess with system settings, so max it out.

Beyond that, for a free antivirus program, I go with Microsoft Security Essentials, but AntiVir, AVG and Avast also have their followings.
Thanks:)