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January 24, 2016, 08:49:58 PM |
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If you need to use Windows, use GPOs to prevent Drive-By-Downloads from executing (there are tutorials on the net for this). Consider a second opinion scanner for your email in case you are social engineered (that is, receive fake email).
An Antivirus should always be your last line defense, because when it kicks in, usually a file is already present on your system and has been attempted to execute!
If you do have a properly configured OS, your need for A/V software would suddenly drop. Even more so if you have a complete security concept - consider your network, your internet accounts (from email, to boards, to everything), a security policy (like companies do) and an OS that follows this policy.
Anyway... stay away from M$ Defender, stay away from any "free" A/V software - they're mostly adware anyway. Use a manufacturer that doesn't publish a "free" version.
The WAY best antivirus though is situational awareness (to avoid social engineering) and a properly configured OS. Doesn't really matter if it's Linux or Windows - configure it the right way, you're safe. F*** up... and youre, well, f***d up.
Have fun, be safe!
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