@Denzo to be honest.
If your intention is to research allot on the world wide web. I suggest something that helps you mitigate before it hits your System/s.
- Example start with a DNS OpenSource and Free -> PiHole
Why?
There are very good Protections Lists that can prevent most bad URLs from doing something bad on your system.
- Browser Extensions -> UBlock Origin with if you are up to it -> Advanced Settings
Forum Post -> By
@oldschool ->
https://malwaretips.com/threads/ubl...-user-tips-questions-and-issues-thread.92247/
Why?
Script Execution Prevention - Cross Site Script Protection - Privacy Settings and allot more... For Free!
For Super Advanced Users - Get a Sophos XG Home License for Free <- To be honest Free Ent. Security at Home <- WARNING you will need Advanced Network knowledge. To be able to setup the XG Properly.
For an Example - I myself use a different approach!
Network:
ISP Moedem ----> Mikrotik Router (With build in Firewall) ------> Mikrotik Switch -----> My PC
The Mikrotik Router is configured in a way that is Default Deny in term of Firewall Settings. This means you need to setup every single Port that a Application needs for communication.
Here is my Forum Post at Mikrotik with more explanation:
Mikrotik Forum
So what is up with all that wall of text!!!!
Computer Security even at Home should be considered not only a PC thing -> Software can only do so much... -> If even needed!
Why is Anti-Virus Software outdated or not good?!
[My Opinion] - Windows 10 comes with Windows Defender out of the box, it is for free, it comes with Windows 10 in mind and can be customized
in terms of setting.
Forum Post by
@Andy Ful ->
https://malwaretips.com/threads/configuredefender-utility-for-windows-10.79039/
So why spend money on an AV Product were things just get added or potentially damage your system coz it is not compatible with an update?!
Best regards
Val.