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<blockquote data-quote="Howard1975" data-source="post: 887480" data-attributes="member: 87758"><p>I will post my security configuration details soon. I will wait until I update my Windows 10 to the latest version, the 2004 version. I have been waiting before I do that. I'm still using 1909. I will do a clean install, perhaps on a different drive. </p><p></p><p>To explain my security configuration very briefly, I use a layered approach to computer security. </p><p></p><p>It starts with the router, because that is the entry to my network. It is often wise to adjust some settings on the router, to make it more secure. Like changing the default administrator password, and other settings. And blocking your neighbors from using your WiFi. </p><p></p><p>Another option is changing the default DNS settings on the router, from whatever your ISP defaults to. There are alternate DNS servers that can be used, to block some malware and advertising. Some DNS servers also offer the choice to block adult websites, which is handy if you have kids at home. </p><p></p><p>Another way to keep your computer safer, is modifying the HOSTS file. Modifying your HOSTS file, is a good method to reduce the amount of advertising and malware that can affect Windows, Linux, MacOS, etc. I use a modified HOSTS file to block ads, banners, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_beacon" target="_blank">web bugs</a>, malware sites, etc.</p><p></p><p>On Windows 10, 8 and 7, it is located at:</p><p></p><p>c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts</p><p></p><p>On Linux and MacOS the HOSTS file is located at:</p><p></p><p>/etc/hosts</p><p></p><p></p><p>Basically speaking, if you want your computer to avoid a certain website, you add an entry like this, as an example:</p><p></p><p>0.0.0.0 example.com</p><p></p><p>If you want to block facebook, it would be like this:</p><p></p><p>0.0.0.0 facebook.com</p><p></p><p>I use a custom HOSTS file to block a lot of known malware sites and known advertising sites. It can also be used to block adult, gambling, hate and other sites.</p><p></p><p>Another method I use to protect my computer, is being careful with any add-ons or extensions in my web browsers. On Firefox and Chrome, I like to use uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger and HTTPS Everywhere. A few more great extensions are "NoScript Security Suite" and "uMatrix". </p><p></p><p></p><p>On Windows I also commonly install Malwarebytes, Voodoo Shield, and some other security focused programs. Sometimes I use the Windows Defender antivirus, and sometimes I will install something like BitDefender or Kaspersky antivirus.</p><p></p><p>Additionally I might install Comodo Internet Security for the firewall program.</p><p></p><p>I also like VirusTotal Scanner to check individual files.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I also make sure all programs are kept up to date, and the operating system. And anything like Java and Flash is removed, unless really needed. </p><p></p><p>I also keep backups of all my important files, on a few different external hard drives, and I also keep a few USB flash drives with important files. </p><p></p><p>I will mention more later.</p><p></p><p>Howard</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Howard1975, post: 887480, member: 87758"] I will post my security configuration details soon. I will wait until I update my Windows 10 to the latest version, the 2004 version. I have been waiting before I do that. I'm still using 1909. I will do a clean install, perhaps on a different drive. To explain my security configuration very briefly, I use a layered approach to computer security. It starts with the router, because that is the entry to my network. It is often wise to adjust some settings on the router, to make it more secure. Like changing the default administrator password, and other settings. And blocking your neighbors from using your WiFi. Another option is changing the default DNS settings on the router, from whatever your ISP defaults to. There are alternate DNS servers that can be used, to block some malware and advertising. Some DNS servers also offer the choice to block adult websites, which is handy if you have kids at home. Another way to keep your computer safer, is modifying the HOSTS file. Modifying your HOSTS file, is a good method to reduce the amount of advertising and malware that can affect Windows, Linux, MacOS, etc. I use a modified HOSTS file to block ads, banners, [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_beacon']web bugs[/URL], malware sites, etc. On Windows 10, 8 and 7, it is located at: c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts On Linux and MacOS the HOSTS file is located at: /etc/hosts Basically speaking, if you want your computer to avoid a certain website, you add an entry like this, as an example: 0.0.0.0 example.com If you want to block facebook, it would be like this: 0.0.0.0 facebook.com I use a custom HOSTS file to block a lot of known malware sites and known advertising sites. It can also be used to block adult, gambling, hate and other sites. Another method I use to protect my computer, is being careful with any add-ons or extensions in my web browsers. On Firefox and Chrome, I like to use uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger and HTTPS Everywhere. A few more great extensions are "NoScript Security Suite" and "uMatrix". On Windows I also commonly install Malwarebytes, Voodoo Shield, and some other security focused programs. Sometimes I use the Windows Defender antivirus, and sometimes I will install something like BitDefender or Kaspersky antivirus. Additionally I might install Comodo Internet Security for the firewall program. I also like VirusTotal Scanner to check individual files. I also make sure all programs are kept up to date, and the operating system. And anything like Java and Flash is removed, unless really needed. I also keep backups of all my important files, on a few different external hard drives, and I also keep a few USB flash drives with important files. I will mention more later. Howard [/QUOTE]
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