Protecting Your Computer?

[gilangIDR]

many airdrops require the download of a proprietary wallet on your computer which is very risky, since you can also install viruses or troians at the same time, if we really want to install something of uncertain origin we must first scan with a good antivirus, as further protection we would add the option to run the programs only with the administrator's permission

I have experienced that and often. Indeed, I had previously participated in airdrop. And it really must be done to install a wallet. Indeed it is too dangerous for our computers, but I always do that. And by doing that I have often got a virus from nowhere. Therefore I have stopped to do a suspicious installation for the security of my computer going forward.

We are required to have a computer that has a good security system, make it a habit to always update the security program that we have. If we use Windows OS, make sure the system is always updated. That way we can avoid the risk of getting a virus. Besides that, always use a trusted official wallet, I am sure if the wallet comes from an official coin, we can be sure to be free of viruses.

[bhadz]

The best computer protection is using a safe Linux operating system on it. I have installed Ubuntu Linux on all computers a long time ago and am very pleased with it. I do not need to monitor antivirus programs, because there are no viruses in the Linux operating system.

It's a misinformation to say that there's no viruses found on Linux. Most of the users are into Windows and MAC so virus creators target mostly those users of two specific OS. But there are existing virus with Linux.

[asus09]

I think there are many recommendations for the security of your laptop. like installing antivirus and internet security. the second is very necessary to anticipate the existence of a torjan virus or that will malwhare.
the rest you have to be careful to store your wallet and make a backup in a different place. for example an external or flasdist hardist

[Whosdaddy]

I am using only browser wallets, because I believe that they are more safe than regular desktop wallets. Secondly, I always have an anti virus software in background to protect my PC from all different viruses and fishing websites.

Hard wallet would still be the safest of all for now, because it is not vulnerable to any form of security threat, just a little bit expensive to own and manage, I have not really tried using browser wallet, most of the wallets I have used and still using has been desktop wallet.

The desktop wallet I have used is one that I have access to my private key which is EXODUS wallet, and has been safer for me ever since I started using it, I only make sure that my passkey to the wallet is a very strong one, that will be difficult for any hacker to hack and at the same time, I still make sure that my pc is well cleaned to avoid monitoring by spam tools.

[Ellen Adarna]

Nowadays, there are now a lot hackers that could easily access into your account or wallet and steal all of your funds, that is why it would be safer if you use wallets that has great security features and you should also not to download any files in any untrusted websites because i could be a virus or a key for you to get hack easily. In my opinion, using a hardware wallet like ledger is the safest wallet that you can use because you are the only one who can access to it as long you remember your private key and keep your hardware wallet in a safe place. There are also sites like online gambling sites or crypto casino that are not safe or secure to play, that is why you better check those websites too if you are interested to play gambling online. I am also playing in a crypto casino, but i always pick the safe and secure gambling sites that i am convenient to play on. Lastly, don't ever share any of your accounts and passwords, and avoid opening your accounts in a public place because they may see your account and passwords for you to be safe and secure.

[adeleke15]

hardware wallet is the best way to protect for coins from all virus

[jerry0]

How do you make sure any wallet you download is legit?  I ask this because of certain coins that are not compatible with the nano ledger s.

[lifesgood10]

The first thing is avoiding physical ones such as friends who can enter or access your computer without you noticing them, they are the first you need to watch out for so password your whole computer. Secondly check carefully what you are downloading and links clicking on. Also have a trusted anti virus and paid for it to secure your computer.

The key word friend attracted me; keeping many friends is harmful to your computer or phones especially when you are a successful crypto trader

And from experience; you need to watch your pass phrase around friends

[doycku]

How do you make sure any wallet you download is legit?  I ask this because of certain coins that are not compatible with the nano ledger s.

Until now, I have never installed the Wallet application on my computer, because I always used wallets on websites, as well as Android applications.  If with the first everything is clear, then with the second: Trust in the Play makes the market its choice.

[indoagung88]

After I read the same thing last month, I want to be more careful in looking after my computer. At least I don't store passwords in computers or files, and it's also not careless to get into trapping sites. Don't do things that aren't right, avoid trying something from unknown sources. Because it is very dangerous for your computer system.

[bolshojkush]

I myself only use antivirus avast to protect my computer, there are no other programs, my advice is that we better download programs that are clear and from well-known webs so that we avoid dangerous viruses

In addition, I can advise you to use the site https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload to check the downloaded files.

[Alpinat]

Aside from protecting your computer be sure that you have a plan in your wallets in case that you computer got hacked or got virus because it is very important to have that kind of plan. There are some programs on the internet but it is too risky because it can also give a virus to your computer even more.

[ariyzt]

so far my computer work well with just windows deffender installed here. no other antivirus or program or software anything else. i think as long as we don't download program that can damaged our computer is enough

[OneCoinMan]

It's simple. Do not store private keys, important passwords on a computer that has access to the network. Yes, maybe this is inconvenient. But it is extremely safe.

[L A R A]

I only use antivirus to protect my computer, there are no other programs
If you ask to protect passwords, I think we only need to limit ourselves to surfing the internet don't open strange sites and everything will be safe

[qcoindev]

Make sure you have most of your fund stored in cold storage that couldn't be stolen even if you computer was compromised.

[pushups44]

I recommend using an antivirus program with good reviews such as Avast or Avira. Also, MalwareBytes can be used in conjunction with it. Common sense such as avoiding emails promising free coins or airdrops is also very important. If possible use a Chromebook or Linux to log into websites.

Perhaps most importantly, a hardware wallet is a big, big plus using any operating system.

[steveabrahams]

Besides making sure not to download the wrong programs that can be fake programs like fake wallets and not clicking on links, what other important things should you do to protect your computer?  Yes i know you should not put crypto in it but even those who have hardware wallets, some coins cannot be put in the hardware wallet and you need to put it on its own wallet you install or in an exchange. 

I always have at least one antivirus and antimalware to protect my computer. Also save all important files and data in your flashdisk, so if your pc got hacked or something bad, your information still save. Stored all your coins in hardwallet is a good choice too, more safety than web wallet or online wallet.

[Whosdaddy]

I only use antivirus to protect my computer, there are no other programs
If you ask to protect passwords, I think we only need to limit ourselves to surfing the internet don't open strange sites and everything will be safe

Very well, I think that is still the best way to protect ones’ PC, but we must ensure that the antivirus is one that has all security tools including phishing, because phishing is not a virus and I think this is where most hackers comes through.

The antivirus must be able to also protect the computer with all the necessary tools and also keep up to date on new developments, because hackers too works from time to time in breaking though the loop hole of any antivirus by releasing different and stronger viruses to the internet. For password, we should just use a stronger password like you said and stop storing them on our pc, we can just try to cram them.

[krisnajsadrak]

It's simple. Do not store private keys, important passwords on a computer that has access to the network. Yes, maybe this is inconvenient. But it is extremely safe.

thats right, but its too complicated
i think the best way to keep our computer safe is
first do not download unknown applications and second do not click or log in to any phissing link in the internet
sometimes somebody sent this phissing link to our email, just ignore it and report it