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How do you protect yourself ? - Corrupt3d - Apr 13, 2017
i was wondering what kind of protection you all use or do against virusses dangerous links etc🤝
i use
vms
Malwarebytes
sandboxie
vpn
use virus total a lot
and glasswire( to see when my computer makes a new connection)
* - Soulmate～っ☆ - Apr 13, 2017
Those are the basics but you could switch out MBAM with any top level AV or Malware Removal Tool. Also there are some extensions that come in really handy when you're browsing which protect your privacy. There are tons of them but some good ones are HTTPS everywhere, Disconnect, LastPass (for passwords), and Privacy Badger. AdBlock is also a must but I try not to run it on websites where I can support the creators through ad revenue. I think Sandboxie or a VM is the most important part.
* - ๖ۣۜÑåzgйŀ - Apr 13, 2017
I use linux 👍
Dear admins: I have nothing else to say
* - Mr. Kim - Apr 13, 2017
I use windows firewall and my brain :)
Come at me <3
* - Evil Corp - Apr 14, 2017
(Apr 13, 2017 08:08 PM)๖ۣۜÑåzgйŀ Wrote: I use linux 👍
Dear admins: I have nothing else to say
I'm not sure if I should move to linux completely.....I do graphics design and video editing, that would be hard on linux if I'm not using windows software.
* - E1NH4ND3R - Apr 14, 2017
Don't run .exe files from websites you don't know.
And don't visit websites that are suspicious.
* - ๖ۣۜÑåzgйŀ - Apr 14, 2017
(Apr 14, 2017 12:34 AM)Evil Corp Wrote: I'm not sure if I should move to linux completely.....I do graphics design and video editing, that would be hard on linux if I'm not using windows software.
lol I was just fucking with you guys
even on linux you do need security (not an AV but other things)
Noscript, an adblocker, self destructing cookies, firewall and app armor are the basics for linux security
and it's more than just that
* - ZwntanosNekros - Apr 14, 2017
I use virtual machine always and never opening anything at main os.
* - Estonia - Apr 14, 2017
(Apr 14, 2017 08:33 AM)4NN1H1L4710N Wrote: Don't run .exe files from websites you don't know.
And don't visit websites that are suspicious.
If you have windows (no xp or anything end of life thing) how u can get infected by simply visiting website. I know there are java drive bys but they aren't working.
* - givevalue - Apr 14, 2017
Communication and account registration
1. unique email account for all of my important services (not that gmail wildcard bullshit, a unique email!).
2. anonymous SMS verification (I use www.anonymousbtcsms.com) for services that require sms verification
IP protection
I don't trust (and am too cheap to pay for) privacy services so I setup a box on AWS and digital ocean for my own VPN system using docker.
How tos:
docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonVPC/latest/UserGuide/VPN_CloudHub.html
www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-set-up-an-ikev2-vpn-server-with-strongswan-on-ubuntu-16-04
Social profile seperation
Use Google Chrome's profiles to separate my online identities. Prevents my facebook leaking to my gmail or other activities.
* - Estonia - Apr 14, 2017
I use windis 10 but i have only windos defnder and i cant click on bad links all time
* - Zenomhunter - Apr 14, 2017
I sit in a RDP. LOL I have a mac so mainly use a RDP with sandboxie
* - mr robots hungry child - Apr 14, 2017
Virtual machine for just about everything. Worst case scenario, my VM gets infected, and nothing sensitive is stolen.
* - Rangers. - Apr 16, 2017
Using a VPS to do all the stuff I need to.
* - Computerjul - Apr 16, 2017
I am using NOD32 + Malwarebytes but maybe i will change from MBAM to Zemana. In addition i am using Ghostpress against low level keyhook. An additional layer of security would give Riot Isolator with AntiRemoteDesktop and RUNPE + Vodooshield AntiExecutablw but i doubt that anyone is so fcking stupid that he needs such a protection.
Best regards
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