If you like, get the best of the best Linux OS, if you are stupid and don't care which link or websites you visit you will still become a victim of a scam or malware or even spyware, Linux OS is a lot safer than Windows OS but it's still very much vulnerable to any attacks online, the major problem is you yourself, how you tend to handle your online activities is what will limit your chance of getting things ruined by yourself.
The Microsoft OEM security is more than enough if you know what you are doing, always update your PC to the latest patch and updates, and Antivirus can be troublesome because I have use d many if them in the past and they caused more problems than they fixed, my PC start running more slower than before, this one is a major common problem with antivirus software.
If you want the best antivirus don't go for the free versions, go premium, but the most important thing is staying vigilant.
Topic: Looking for a good antivirus. (Read 131 times)
You didn't mention whether you want something free or a licensed solution. I'm on Mac for a long time now, but when I was a Windows user, I remember Avast was a good free option, while Eset Nod32 was all the rage when it came to paid antiviruses.
I was hoping to find out if there was a program or system that I could use to guard against hackers accessing my bitcoin wallet account.
Currently, I am using Kaspersky for my computer, but there is no guarantee that our computer will be safe using these specialized anti-virus software. Do not think they are safe and can protect you against all threats. If possible, you should have a separate computer, used exclusively for cryptocurrency transactions and not used for any other work. Do not access strange links, and do not use crack software...And better yet, instead of using a software wallet, own a hardware wallet, and that's the safest solution.
I was hoping to find out if there was a program or system that I could use to guard against hackers accessing my bitcoin wallet account.
Antivirus or Internet security software is just second-layered protective tool for your device and your asset. A first-layered protection is you and your habit when using your devices, surf on the Internet and so on.If your habit is bad, unhealthy, I am sure no Antivirus software or Internet security software can guarantee that your devices won't be infected.
Security checklist
I was hoping to find out if there was a program or system that I could use to guard against hackers accessing my bitcoin wallet account.
Sometimes you may grant the hack, example is when you have your bitcoin on a wallet that you have your altcoins and connect to a fake smart contract said to be decentralized exchanges.Another can be through phishing attack
If you stop clicking on ads and your are mindful of the links you are visiting, not visiting the fake or illegit ones. Also get yourself with ad blocker like ublock origin. Learn more about how to avoid malware than the unnecessary anti-malware.
For additional security, you can get yourself a hardware wallet or a cold storage wallet.
1. An antivirus alone isn't going to save you. It's mostly people's carelessness that causes people to get hacked.
2. MalwareBytes is quite good in my opinion.
3. Don't store your funds on exchanges unless you actively trade.
Reading material:
* https://chainsec.io/wallets/
* https://chainsec.io/checklist/
2. MalwareBytes is quite good in my opinion.
3. Don't store your funds on exchanges unless you actively trade.
Reading material:
* https://chainsec.io/wallets/
* https://chainsec.io/checklist/
one can not satisfy all,
What others believed may not work for you, they are thousands of antivirus software.if u need an antivirus just becareful some are virus themselves.
What others believed may not work for you, they are thousands of antivirus software.if u need an antivirus just becareful some are virus themselves.
You don't actually need an antivirus if you are so careful with how you use your device. Don't visit random and suspicious links. Don't download and install random software into your device and you will be OK
The best course of action for your Bitcoin is buying an open source hardware wallet like trezor and keep it and the seeds very safely.
Using an air gapped computer to manage your wallet can also come in handy.
The best course of action for your Bitcoin is buying an open source hardware wallet like trezor and keep it and the seeds very safely.
Using an air gapped computer to manage your wallet can also come in handy.
You might wanna try Linux.
I would recommend you learn how to use Linux for your system as it provides your system with more security and privacy than your normal windows OS, but if you're already on windows I'll advice that you avoid downloading apps from random websites and most important stay away from those sites that are overloaded with ads for example pornsites.
And again you need to learn some basic things like how to spot a phising link, etc. because you are also going to play a big role in keeping your system safe as no software out there will give you 100% security and if perhaps they promise you 100% then they probably just want you to purchase their product that's all.
I would recommend you learn how to use Linux for your system as it provides your system with more security and privacy than your normal windows OS, but if you're already on windows I'll advice that you avoid downloading apps from random websites and most important stay away from those sites that are overloaded with ads for example pornsites.
And again you need to learn some basic things like how to spot a phising link, etc. because you are also going to play a big role in keeping your system safe as no software out there will give you 100% security and if perhaps they promise you 100% then they probably just want you to purchase their product that's all.
You can try the free version of Kaspersky Internet Security. Not specifically made for guarding your wallets but it is an additional security layer that can protect you from keyloggers and other malware that can send your data to fraudsters who can use it to get to your wallet.
I was hoping to find out if there was a program or system that I could use to guard against hackers accessing my bitcoin wallet account.
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