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Computer Security #2746037
02/24/20 11:08 AM
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Hey All,

Curious as to what free security everyone uses on their computer?

Thanks,
nd65
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Re: Computer Security [Re: nd65] #2746078
02/24/20 01:19 PM
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Common sense is probably the best one. Next to that Windows Defender.

Re: Computer Security [Re: T2R9] #2746203
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I have common sense... and Linux Mint with firewall up

Re: Computer Security [Re: DrCharles] #2746218
02/24/20 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DrCharles
I have common sense... and Linux Mint with firewall up


This^^^ but if you have to run Windows I agree with Defender. Have it on the wife's laptop and it seems to work good.

Re: Computer Security [Re: Dcuda69] #2746265
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avast is what I use.

Re: Computer Security [Re: nd65] #2746335
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I use Malwarebytes, I have used the free version in the past but a while back I had the opportunity to purchase a lifetime subscription for several computers.

I also use an eero mesh system for WiFi and hardwired network connections. I subscribe to an additional layer of security via those devices.

Computer security is best when applied in layers, the more the better.

Re: Computer Security [Re: 340Cuda] #2746366
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Thanks everyone.

Re: Computer Security [Re: nd65] #2746397
02/25/20 12:48 PM
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Air Gap,

meaning no computer is ever online or connected that is important, and only a Chromebook when online.


Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
Re: Computer Security [Re: nd65] #2746444
02/25/20 02:41 PM
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Free computer security is worth what you pay for it. Also, don't post your email address in plain text on a forum that is viewable by anyone. Makes you a great target for phishing emails, which is probably the biggest threat to computer security these days.


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Re: Computer Security [Re: nd65] #2746905
02/26/20 10:20 PM
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A friend and long time computer (business) wizard mentioned something today about a browser that he feels has the best internet security and he said may be the way of the internet future. Haven't looked into it yet as we had to cut the conversation short today. He said something like or about "Brave . (dot) com" Anyone know anything about this browser?


Mike

Re: Computer Security [Re: A12] #2746914
02/26/20 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by A12
A friend and long time computer (business) wizard mention something today about a browser that he feels has the best internet security and he said may be the way of the internet future. Haven't looked into it yet as we had to cut the conversation short today. He said something like or about "Brave . (dot) com" Anyone know anything about this browser?


Mike


I do, it's from the former CEO of Mozilla, (firefox browser) and is chromium based. FWIW, Microsoft's new Edge browser is also chromium based as of a month or two ago.

As to desktop security, I'm trying out an old corporate favorite in their home version, Sophos home. A recent review / test:



I'm not really interested in being techie anymore, just want something automatic that works and keeps the PC's safe. I no longer have faith in Avast so need something different.


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