Topic: What would you do if you are me - page 2. (Read 511 times)

I would suggest using a K7TotalSecurity anti virus on your computer. Or you might have got a best suggested anti virus. Install it. Make sure you do not attempt to login to unknown websites. Make sure the url is secured with https://. You can use a trusted wallet on the pc with trusted anti virus installed. Besides all these anti protection, best thing is to activate all secured features in the concern wallets. This would really support.

Like what most have suggested, if you plan on downloading a crypto wallet for your cryptocurrencies, better provide or purchase a hardware wallet as this is considered one of the safest ways of storing your cryptocurrencies.

Unfortunately, it was alleged that anti-virus protection also creates viruses- that is why it is inevitable that people upgrade regularly. In order to provide maximum security, avoid clicking random websites and downloading random links without first checking or doing a background check on the files.

If I were you I would withdraw all my money from crypto and would invest in some local flourishing business.
My  $3000  have been hacked from the vault. So I withdrew all the money and invested in property. I am so scared to keep it walets now.

When you say Antivirus then you can't say in general that all AVs are good or bad and do their job the way they should. I have tested many AVs over the years and for many (even very famous ones) I can say that they surprised me very unpleasantly with how aggressive they are, how much they have a negative effect on the OS and that they are difficult to configure for the average user.

On the other hand, there are security solutions (not just AV) that in my opinion do their job very well, have little effect on the system and are not aggressive in any way. The problem is that most internet users are not aware of the dangers, do not think they need to be protected and in the end think that every AV is the same.

With a well-organized security system and good online habits, even Windows OS can be a secure environment - and I say this from personal experience.

For you to have such number of cryo wallet in your PCs then it must be of frequent use to your source of income. I'll have loved to refer a particular antivirus for you but I'll advise you do the search for yourself and out of the features of different ones you would come across pick that which is very compatible to your demands.

But make sure to be doing a regular updating too.

They are... kind of. But not perfect and shouldn't be completely relied upon. If you be cautious (ie, visit shady websites, install cracked games/softwares/porn sites) - you will be safe without one.

OP, be informed that Antivirus and Malwarebytes work based on how they are programmed and they are never a good way to avoid some malware on your PC because the good way to avoid something malicious on your PC depends on you.
You can visit a website thats, 's not from a trusted source thats full of something thats harmful to your system and expect the Antivirus or Malwarebytes that you used to apply the simple knowledge you ought to apply yourself.

Security these days is something VERY important! especially for those involved with cryptocurrencies

• Some tips I would like to share is... use a good antivirus (even a paid one)
• Use 2FA ALWAYS! (or even a physical 2FA)
• Use a hardware wallet
• If possible, use only one computer to carry out transactions involving cryptocurrencies
• I even believe that the use of VM can be useful
• Using a sandbox
• Use a Linux OS (if you're not familiar, Mint and Ubuntu are some interesting options users with a little bit experience

edit: I think it's interesting you also analyze what other users said in this topic, because surely there must be some users with an extremely greater knowledge than mine in this area

I also use antivirus on my pc. but do not be careless in choosing the type of antivirus. use a trusted one or at least one that has been recommended by many people. because I've heard from my friend that there is an actual antivirus application besides eradicating the virus, it will also create its own virus if we don't update it. but I forgot the name of the antivirus. and I heard this was a long time ago about 7 years ago. so I don't know the truth. I'm just sharing what I heard.

Very nice - also I think - one should not keep all the eggs at one place. There are members who have were in trouble because their account got hacked.
The hackers are way smarter than we think - so keep the extra money a side. Because I know people have lost the money and they were never able to retrieve them

Without a doubt, the best way to store your crypto assets is keeping it with you. However, once you have put your crypto coins into your software wallet , you need to keep it in a secure environment . This requires an encryption, strong password and strong other security measures to guard your assets. To secure your operating system from online threats and hackers, you should make use of and enable Windows Defender Antivirus or any security tools that offer advanced protection against system and online threats. You can also consider using a VPN service, to increase your privacy online. But the best way to secure your crypto assets is to keep them stored on a cold wallet or a hardware security device such as a Ledger Nano S, Trezor Wallet, and other.

Antivirus programs are just a cosmetic protection and it won't provide you very good protection against malware, especially with anything related with cryptocurrency wallets.
My suggestion is to switch from wiNd0ws to linux operating system and you won't need to use any antivirus software.
It is more important to have some clipboard protection that is more often used for phishing with bitcoin wallets.

Well this is right --always go premium AV service if you want a good security system.
A free version of AV has only basic protection which is not all malware infections will be detected --not like premium it has more comprehensive protection which is absolutely good when it comes to protecting your device.
Just watch this OP on how AV will work, ^{[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW626WMWNAE ]}, and thank me later.

This is a rather strange explanation given that the AV database is updated at least once every 24 hours with the latest antivirus definitions, although these intervals may be more frequent. Of course, here I am talking about those AVs that have the best reputation and are not free software.

Anyone using Windows OS should have good AV, firewall, and antimalware, especially if your computer has crypto wallets or you trade cryptocurrencies. A good AV/antimalware will protect you (in most cases) from downloading a fake wallet or any malicious file, and a firewall is also a very important part of security for any personal computer.

The problem is that most people don't want to pay for premium security solutions that aren't really expensive, and they think that such security solutions will slow down their computers. If you use an old computer with 2 or 4 GB of RAM, everything will be slow anyway, so without at least 8 GB of RAM we can't talk about comfortable work on the computer.

For most people, the odds of downloading malware on Windows computers have greatly reduced over the years as a result of a variety of different methods that were developed to help make PC users' lives safer.

Most modern anti-virus products are now very good at recognising malicious code and blocking it. Even default Microsoft Defender Antivirus can spot most threats in Windows. It's not perfect, of course, and there are still a few strains of malware that are not detected, but no antivirus product is perfect. You can never be sure that the product is 100% effective, so it's important to remember that it's always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to viruses and malware. Update your software regularly and make sure you do regular security updates. Think twice before clicking a link or downloading anything, and be on the lookout for suspicious emails and other messages. Be careful when opening attachments or images from email. And keep in mind that these threats can show up on your mobile devices, too.


Many security-conscious people choose to use separate systems for work and everyday use. It is up to you to decide what you want to use and how you wish to work. Personally, I like to separate my personal life and work life. By segregating them , I find it easier to protect my data and I'm keeping my digital life as safe and secure as possible. There are some very good reasons why you might want to consider using a Virtual Machine (VM) to keep your main operating system secure and malware-free while you're working on your PC. This is not just a form of housekeeping; it's an effective way to prevent the spread of viruses and other malware by keeping the virus-infected part of your PC isolated from everything else.

Your OS is windows 10 or 11?

If that's so, no need for that as windows has its built-in, windows defender. Getting malware depends on your usage and the way you browse the web.

If you're a reckless user and just downloads any material on the web without knowing if the source is trustworthy or not, you're likely to get it even you've got a good antivirus.

If your PC's serves of your means of making money ,it is advised to install anti-virus and regularly optimise ,maintain and clean your device to avoid you PC been corrupt with virus and it may affect your transaction ,especially your crypto wallet .be careful of sites you visit and what you plug in your PC's .
Same goes to your mobile devices ,if you maintain your crypto wallet account from your mobile, sane approach goes to it ,regularly maintain and clean your phone and be security conscious.

Antivirus should not be free, because everything that is free always speaks of holes in the system. A year has passed, you say, but you did not say what system you have. If it's Windows, then update it, if Linux, even more so.
Regular updating of systems, antivirus databases, and of course, the separation of entertainment from finance, can promise more or less stable security.
Also, try working in a sandbox; it will also reduce the risk of getting some active malware.

Antivirus or Internet security softwares can not protect you completely from all threats on the Internet. You should be responsible to protect yourself first with your healthy web-surfing behavior.

It's bad idea to store your coins in wallets on a device that is used daily and with daily exposure to the Internet. Your coins, wallets should be store offline, air-gapped if possible. The best practice is only connect your wallet to the Internet when you have to broadcast transactions.

Remember, even after installing a wallet, when you create seed for a specific wallet, you should do it offline.

[Guide] Secure air-gapped crypto wallet storage method

Perhaps, you can't just expect that Antivirus will keep your PC 100% safe, especially if you are using a free app. You'd rather acquire paid Antivirus system to enhance your protection but as I said, this won't guarantee that you are totally safe, it still needs your help like being careful in clicking links from strangers. And I don't advise using multiple AV as sometimes it contradicts each other that causing lags in the computer system. And I also advise you to move your other wallet to the other computer for security reasons and in the case that hack comes, they can take everything from you.