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How to make computer/overall security of computer - BlackxEclipse - Nov 19, 2014
Hey guys sorry if I am posting this is the wrong section( im kinda a noob 🤣)
anyways, how would you stop people from hacking/rating,etc. Besides not going to skechy websites n stuff. I already use a vpn and wpa2 wifi encryption(yes it can be cracked ive done it myself, is there anything more secure than that?) Sorry for my little ramble there, but the overall point is, is there anything else that I should be doing? I was thinking of setting up a honeypot or is that in the wrong direction?
P.S. if you suggest i use tor for internet surfing, i don't because of the recently discovered "hacked" russian nodes.
* - Microrobot - Nov 19, 2014
You can never be "bulletproof" a VPN should be enough I honestly dont know what you do, unless you are running a million pc botnet you dont need too much anonymity.
* - Aura - Nov 19, 2014
Well it depends of what you're looking for.
Start by filling out the form in this thread :
[Talk] Share your protection setup by Aurа
This way, we can have an idea of your actual setup.
Okay so you basically have nothing ..
(Nov 19, 2014 05:36 PM)BlackxEclipse Wrote: Antivirus : none
Firewall : windows and Mac? (i am using boot camp)
Antimalware : none
Protection Utilities : vpn (tunnel bear for pc,mac and ios) i don't know if this counts
Web Browser : Chrome 64 bit (what else would i use :P)
Web Browser Extensions/Addons : ad block plus
Others : firmware encryption password
yes my pc/mac security is pretty bad :(
What should I improve? andything else i should get? is a honeypot a good idea too?
What are your computer specs ? Also, you'll need an Antivirus. Do you want a free or a paid product ?
* - BlackxEclipse - Nov 19, 2014
I have a early 2012 mac book pro 15in with 16 gb of ram, 512 ssd and os are Yosemite and 8.1, i would prefer to have free products if possible
* - Aura - Nov 19, 2014
(Nov 19, 2014 07:34 PM)BlackxEclipse Wrote: I have a early 2012 mac book pro 15in with 16 gb of ram, 512 ssd and os are Yosemite and 8.1, i would prefer to have free products if possible
What I can suggest you is only for Windows since I'm not into OS X, nor am I interested in it.
For an Antivirus, you can pretty much support every free ones there is, I recommend either : avast!, Avira or Qihoo 360 IS (not TS, IS). If you pick avast! or Avira, you'll need a firewall. The best free one there is is Comodo Firewall, because of their HIPS. If it bugs you (trust me, you'll notice it), you can lower it's security of disable it. As for web extensions, for basic security I would go with : HTTPSEverywhere, Ghostery, ScriptSafe (learn to manage it) and Adblock + AdBlock Plus OR uBlock with your own set of rules. Web of Trust is also a very good one to have.
* - BlackxEclipse - Nov 21, 2014
thank you very much guys!! :) thanks for the fast responses!
* - Aura - Nov 21, 2014
(Nov 21, 2014 02:34 PM)BlackxEclipse Wrote: thank you very much guys!! :) thanks for the fast responses!
No problem buddy, let me know if you have any other questions 🙂