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More tips on how to stay safe on internet?

I just read many theads here on how to stay safe. To recap:
1) Don't open untrusted links
2) Don't open untrusted email/attachments
3) Have some common sense
4) Use Malwarebytes
5) Check for Windows updates

Do I know enough or is there something I'm still missing?

I have a person on Skype which I don't trust too much. Obviously I don't accept any file or click any link from him. But still: can he dangerous in some invisible way?
He can get my IP right? He can see which PC/Broswer I'm using?

http://pastebin.com/EvE4pRyR
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He can get your IP via a Skype resolver via a Skype Resolver OP, yes. One of the most important anonymity trick isn't even listed in the OP, to use a VPN to hide your real IP address. Also using Malwarebytes won't do shit. You mean to use a good Antivirus and to keep it on at all time. Also, certain websites can see information like the browser you're using with Javascript, Java, PHP, etc.
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You should add to your list:

6) Don't use Skype.
What he could exactly by skype? And what could he do with my IP?

I never get files/links from him anyway..


(May 22, 2014 05:34 AM)knowledge2k13 Wrote:  What he could exactly by skype? And what could he do with my IP?

I never get files/links from him anyway..

With your IP, he can DDoS you (take down your internet)
To stay 100% safe on the internet:

1. Do not own any devices that connect to the internet.
(May 22, 2014 05:34 AM)knowledge2k13 Wrote:  What he could exactly by skype? And what could he do with my IP?

I never get files/links from him anyway..

He could grab your IP address and use it to DDoS. Or if he's really skilled, he could do pentesting on your network/computer and try to exploit it.
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(May 22, 2014 05:36 AM)joneh heil Wrote:  


This video is incredibly painful to watch...
Is it easy for someone to see the basic information of me via Skype for example?
For basic information I mean my browser+operating system
(May 25, 2014 07:35 AM)knowledge2k13 Wrote:  Is it easy for someone to see the basic information of me via Skype for example?
For basic information I mean my browser+operating system

No it's not possible.
He can only grab your IP address and you can't get these information out of it.
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You can use Skype, just use a secure proxy server, and you can be safe. You will be safe.
As said a VPN is a good option, an update also it might be a good idea to use no script that way people can't use a website to grab your ip using a script.


He can also get your email through skype and then phish you
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(May 26, 2014 07:40 AM)-Hyperion Wrote:  Hey can also get your email through skype and then phish you

How can he get my email through skype? Anyway I'm not goint to be pshished. :d


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