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You're mostly safe if you have windows defender on and don't bypass it. Windows is shit in general but defender is pretty decent. Paranoid? So am I. Run any files through virus total or scan any directory manually with malwarebytes. Best you can do really.
Lastly, Linux and Mac can have viruses too especially if you use wine/crossover so caution there can be key
Edit:Linux and Mac not windows and mac
it's been awhile since I used Windows, but I distinctly remember cracks and certain pirate versions of software flagging antivirus software regularly and needing to be added as exceptions to bypass it
some of the installers will require admin level access as well
windows and mac?
Sorry, Linux and mac
i recommend using portmaster, its kind of extra firewall since windows default is shit. At least you'll be able to see if something you install is connecting to internet and maybe even block it, though if you dont pay you get only 15min history data. Maybe it wont help preventing infections, but it might help mitigate damage and potentially reveal strange traffic, though i wouldnt count on it too much. Better than nothing at least.
Or if there is some other program that does the same but is better then go with that, just dont rely on default firewall imo.
I have a terrible laptop that I use just for banking, taxes, etc. so that I can use whatever I want on PC. If you're really paranoid maybe put them both on separate networks.
Found great guides here, here and here.
And on a more serious note, the PC Security Channel on YouTube is great. I'd implement a DNS block list, for instance Hagezi's. Also, do not fiddle with Windows firewall and Windows defender, unless it's in a hardening purpose.
Lastly, if you're willing to spend money on it, I'd use a zero trust solution, which if you ask me is the future of online security for those that aren't very technically inclined. For instance ThreatLocker has great reviews.
Hello workgood@lemmy.dbzer0.com
Windows is malware, this is not a joke. Instead of getting frustrated, gettting yourself banned for ragebaiting, and making an alt, you should patiently keep learning how to use a computer properly.
Idk. Don't put your important information on the malware-ridden warez computer. Make backups.
You aren't safe from malware and malware isn't the only thing that can ruin your digital life.
isn't the only thing that can ruin your digital life.
what else can?
Getting doxxed, having your identity stolen, your passwords leaked, having all your private pictures leaked. Or worst of all, people could find out the comment on Imgur.com
Yeah no offense friendo but windows IS malware, it's not even an opinion anymore just fact. There's more holes than in a guda cheese and antiviruses are just a grift.
If you really cant do otherwise have regular backup, reinstall often, try using a stripped down version, have hardcore firewall rules and so on
Pretend like you’re setting up windows for your grand mother 600km away.
Windows gets a copy of suspect files? Yes please. Microsoft edge blocks connection if site is “dangerous”? Don’t mind if I do. Go into windows defender and turn on every single security setting. There are a lot of them.
After that, full scan when you go to bed every Sunday.
Check if your favorite app is available in Microsoft store and install from there if possible. Learn how to use kleopatra pgp and get the pgp keys from your developers and verify signatures when you download.
i have some fitgirl repacks that windows defender deletes so i just exclude them is that bad?
You should write down reasons for why fitgirl should be excluded. Vibe bypassing security regime is not a good idea. And maintain a list of sources that get a pass so you can at least trace down where you fucked up.
In my opinion, if you are serious about security then you need two computers. One with qubes is for stuff you don’t want to be public, and one with windows with the assumption that eventually everything in it will be public.
Yes. What's the point of using security software if you just bypass it? How do you know you're not allowing malware?
fitgirl is in fmhy it should be trusted
Fitgirl is perfectly safe. Almost all pirated software will flag in antivirus due to the crack software. You can make a folder that antivirus won't scan so your installs work, but of course only do that with trusted sources.
how to sandbox apps? if you mean run them in a vm that isnt practial. but if smth else tell me
Many different solutions exist, even native ones. But I'd have to mention Sandboxie as probably the most popular option.
not possible a lot of apps and games require admin rights in windows
You shouldn't need admin rights all the time. If you have an admin password you can use it as needed, but needing to run as admin not just during install but every single time is sus as hell.
If you're talking about kernel anticheat games, well, you have a permanent back door, so I don't know what to tell you about staying safe that matters.
fitgirl games need admin rights every single time to run,yet its considered a safe source
Download from trusted sources (if it's video games I recommend using cs rin ru forums since they have good resources on which sites to avoid for instance and repackers post there under game threads), that's probably the biggest piece of advice.
If you want to be extra safe and don't mind learning something more advanced than just double clicking .exe, look into sandboxing and apps like sandboxie-plus (can't verify if it's any good though from experience), as these will essentially isolate programs away from your filesystem and allow you to easily shut off internet connections it can make.
I haven’t used Windows in a couple years, but is Windows Sandbox still a thing? It was supposed to create a temporary, lightweight Windows VM specifically for testing untrusted software and such.