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AVLab Feb 2019 - Online Banking Protection Test (Windows 10)
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<blockquote data-quote="DesperateDan" data-source="post: 805213" data-attributes="member: 78645"><p>All software is continually evolving, especially malware. Even what you would think would be the most trusted and most tested sources can have serious issues as the recent Boeing example demonstrates.</p><p></p><p>Whilst Windows remains the most used operating system it will also remain the most targeted which together with it’s inbuilt system vulnerabilities make it unsuitable for sensitive data transactions full stop.</p><p></p><p>Changing antivirus programs based on the latest round of tests achieves nothing and can even reduce your overall protection depending on how the previous incumbents were removed.</p><p></p><p>I’ve never understood the self inflicted user stress regarding online banking when there are two very simple solutions available to everyone.</p><p></p><p>My business relies on data security so I would never let Windows anywhere near it but even if you don’t want to use Linux full time how much time and trouble v peace of mind does it take to fire up a dedicated secure Linux live session to make your banking transactions?</p><p></p><p>You could use pretty much any live Linux but this specialist distro is designed for the purpose and has just been updated (solution1).</p><p></p><p><a href="https://tails.boum.org/" target="_blank">Tails - Privacy for anyone anywhere</a></p><p></p><p>Solution two would be your local bank’s fraud insurance. I have insurance on two accounts and a credit card the annual cost for which is less than I would pay for a commercial antivirus. The only requirement is I have to notify the bank within 48 hours of a fraudulent transaction which just means checking once a day. Credit card transactions are notified to my phone in real time so I’d need to be pretty dumb not to see something wrong there. Depending on the company you use you can often get this insurance added to your household policy but be sure to read the small print!</p><p></p><p>Your own bank might provide alternative solutions but relying on Windows security software is not the best way to go.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DesperateDan, post: 805213, member: 78645"] All software is continually evolving, especially malware. Even what you would think would be the most trusted and most tested sources can have serious issues as the recent Boeing example demonstrates. Whilst Windows remains the most used operating system it will also remain the most targeted which together with it’s inbuilt system vulnerabilities make it unsuitable for sensitive data transactions full stop. Changing antivirus programs based on the latest round of tests achieves nothing and can even reduce your overall protection depending on how the previous incumbents were removed. I’ve never understood the self inflicted user stress regarding online banking when there are two very simple solutions available to everyone. My business relies on data security so I would never let Windows anywhere near it but even if you don’t want to use Linux full time how much time and trouble v peace of mind does it take to fire up a dedicated secure Linux live session to make your banking transactions? You could use pretty much any live Linux but this specialist distro is designed for the purpose and has just been updated (solution1). [URL='https://tails.boum.org/']Tails - Privacy for anyone anywhere[/URL] Solution two would be your local bank’s fraud insurance. I have insurance on two accounts and a credit card the annual cost for which is less than I would pay for a commercial antivirus. The only requirement is I have to notify the bank within 48 hours of a fraudulent transaction which just means checking once a day. Credit card transactions are notified to my phone in real time so I’d need to be pretty dumb not to see something wrong there. Depending on the company you use you can often get this insurance added to your household policy but be sure to read the small print! Your own bank might provide alternative solutions but relying on Windows security software is not the best way to go. [/QUOTE]
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