To be safe, just be careful of what you download and execute and use a product you are accustomed.
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- Jun 9, 2013
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i just realized that by hardening my OS with several tweaks (before installing any security apps) , i reduced the chance of infection to less than 10% 
Actually....I dont have any kind of antivirus or antimalware....everything done with common sense.The only security software I use is anti exploit (malwarebytes one).I dont see myself stop an exploiting manually xD.
Some Tweaks on Windows....everything that I download from a unknown source I just upload to virustotal
Some Tweaks on Windows....everything that I download from a unknown source I just upload to virustotal
Even basic protection is necessary, if you are using Windows 10, turn on Windows Firewall and Windows Defender, you always need protection regardless how simple/basic.
Well Windows Firewall actually is turned on I forgot to mention that but Windows Defender is Turned Off
What about Windows SmartScreen and you really should turn Windows Defender on
Im probably wrong...but If I have Windows Defender On It will not make my Sistem more secure, maybe for some users It will.What about Windows SmartScreen and you really should turn Windows Defender on
This thing...so many layers of security its paranoid...No one needs that much, Just a good common sense.
Im that person who only defends the use of Anti Exploit and Firewall..
If Just 1 file goes throw antivirus ,its all lost...nowdays...thats how it is, mainly, If It is a ransomware.
To Conclude: Keep backing up your important documents, use a good firewall and anti exploit software, plus common sense..You survive and your computer runs faster ^^
Note: Sorry bad english..Mine is quite bad
Smartscreen is actually very effective, in fact I consider it far more effective than Windows Defender.
- Sep 22, 2014
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i just realized that by hardening my OS with several tweaks (before installing any security apps) , i reduced the chance of infection to less than 10%
Any secret tips and tweaks to share with others?
Any secret tips and tweaks to share with others?
The problem is those tweaks are system-dependent; they are made to fit my system; which is particular .
- Dec 5, 2015
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I always remember what I learned in driver's ed about how safe a driver you are. Not having had an accident isn't the indicator, but not having near misses/barely avoided accidents is. If you have ever had to slam on the brakes, swerve to avoid something, or take evasive action of any kind, you could be driving more safely - driving slower, leaving more distance between you and the car ahead, paying more attention to your surroundings etc.
I look at computer security the same way, the safety of your system should not be measured by when you had your last infection, but the last time something tried to get IN and was caught. If you're constantly getting attacked by virii and malware, you probably have to think about what you're doing to expose yourself to such things. Unsafe browsing, torrenting, downloads from questionable sites, angering @Umbra etc.
I look at computer security the same way, the safety of your system should not be measured by when you had your last infection, but the last time something tried to get IN and was caught. If you're constantly getting attacked by virii and malware, you probably have to think about what you're doing to expose yourself to such things. Unsafe browsing, torrenting, downloads from questionable sites, angering @Umbra etc.
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