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April 24, 2013, 10:11:11 PM |
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Are there any must have anti-virus programs anti-spy ware that you guys would recommend on a computer that holds the bitcoin/litecoins?
I know backing it up constantly and/or securing it on a usb in a safe place is the best way. But what about just having a secure computer/network what do you experts recommend?
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FTWbitcoinFTW
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April 24, 2013, 10:13:36 PM |
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Lost coins only make everyone else's coins worth slightly more. Think of it as a donation to everyone. it has lots of buttery taste.. |
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April 24, 2013, 10:15:44 PM |
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also don't forget about brainware
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matthewh3
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April 24, 2013, 10:15:52 PM |
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April 24, 2013, 10:19:36 PM |
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Yeah, what's Anti-Virus? |
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April 24, 2013, 10:20:40 PM |
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Yeah, what's Anti-Virus? Linux |
Lost coins only make everyone else's coins worth slightly more. Think of it as a donation to everyone. it has lots of buttery taste.. |
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April 24, 2013, 10:21:04 PM |
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April 24, 2013, 10:26:52 PM |
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Linux is the correct answer!
But if you wanna stay with Windows, I recommend daily passive scans with IMHO the two best currently available scanners, Malwarebytes and Hitman Pro. On top of that you'll want a decent firewall program, such as Comodo.
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April 24, 2013, 10:29:49 PM |
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Yeah, what's Anti-Virus? Linux I was being facetious. I switched to Linux on the desktop over 10 years ago. Never looked back. Never had a virus or walware. |
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April 24, 2013, 11:14:00 PM |
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No need for antivirus or firewall programs under Windows. All new viruses are checked for undetectability by antivirus software and firewall only increases system vulnerability by modifying network stack.
Install latest security patches from Microsoft. Install them by manual download from Microsoft Technet. Scan system for vulnerabilities with MBSA. Learn to use your brain when dealing with executable files, software installs and configuration of software. Learn how your computer really works and not listen to antivirus vendor babble.
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April 24, 2013, 11:29:37 PM |
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GNU/Linux. The bottom line is that if one wishes to use currencies, Bitcoin and Litecoin, whose entire security models depend upon software and hardware freedom, it only makes sense to use a Free Software operating system.
PS: I have not trusted Microsoft Windows for online fiat banking/credit card use since long before Bitcoin even existed for the very same reasons that concern the OP. Bitcoin and Litecoin only raise the ante by many orders of magnitude.
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April 24, 2013, 11:39:18 PM |
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Are there any must have anti-virus programs anti-spy ware that you guys would recommend ...
This is my approach to anti-virus programs - as I told my family and friends (after ridding their computers of viruses). Think how big the anti-virus industry is. Now think what would happen to anti-virus companies if there were no more virus problems. |
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April 25, 2013, 12:05:52 AM |
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STOP downloading random software.
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Please do your own research & respect what is written here as both opinion & information gleaned from experience. many people replying with insults but no on-topic content substance, automatically are 'facepalmed' and yawned at
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April 25, 2013, 01:53:16 AM |
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Two very important tips, in my opinion: - Use a safe browser. Google Chrome or Firefox
- Enable "click to play" for plugins (Flash and Java primarily)
This "click to play"-feature is really valuable. A lot of malware these days gets in via Flash or Java exploits. And never run a Java applet from a site that you don't trust. If you go looking for a site that can download YouTube videos, and it requires you to run a Java plugin, keep looking. You are essentially agreeing to run a program on your computer that you have no idea what does. It's the equivalent of someone knocking on your door and asking "can I do all the things that are written on the pieces of paper I have in my suitcase" and you're not allowed to read what's on those pieces of paper in the suitcase before deciding. Also, keeping all your software up-to-date is important. This is another reason to recommend Linux. Doing so is a hassle on Windows, but Linux just makes it incredibly easy. |
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April 25, 2013, 02:00:03 AM |
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Put 99% of your bitcoins in cold storage eg. a non-network connected eeepc or something with Armory installed. And live safe in the knowledge that only 1% of your coins are at risk in your normal hot wallet on your normal use PC - use these for small purchases etc. You can still do large purchases from your cold wallet by spending an extra 2 minutes signing the transaction off-line with a usb stick, and considering it'll take way longer than that for the transaction to confirm in any case it's not a big deal.
With some googling you'll find plenty of tutorials on how to do this.
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January 02, 2015, 10:27:41 AM |
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isolated PC. hidded in library ...  |
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January 02, 2015, 10:55:45 AM |
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For windows ? Use antivirus for business/enterpise with 24/7 support For linux ? You don't need one, but better use linux distribution special for security Best solution ? Isolated PC / paper wallet  |
Kemampuanku Tidak semua orang memiliki dan dapat melakukannya . Tidak memakan kaum sendiri . dan mempunyai kode etik yang tidak masuk akal.
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January 02, 2015, 10:56:18 AM |
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The Americans have a great saying that I use a lot, "There aint no such thing as a free lunch"....
Yes there is. It is called Linux. |
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January 02, 2015, 11:22:34 AM |
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On my desktop that contains small amount of bitcoin (most in paper wallet) I will download this http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/pc-security/malware-removal.aspxAlso just for precautions I have 2 separate pc. One used for downloading software, games and another basically uses only the software after confirmed safe by the first one. |
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January 02, 2015, 11:40:53 AM |
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I hear people often mention malwarebytes which seems like a reasonable piece of software, a lot less spyware like than most and they have a free version. https://www.malwarebytes.org/ |
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