4 panel System32Comics comic 1: "Oh no! The virus is stealing my personal data!" 2: "Free Anti-Virus Software Help!" 3: Free Anti-Virus Software to the rescue! 4: Free Anti-Virus Software is stealing his personal data

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[–] BautAufWasEuchAufbaut@lemmy.blahaj.zone 45 points 8 months ago (2 children)

On Microsoft's current Windows versions you don't need an additional Anti-Virus anyway. Windows Defender does the same and generally is as good as or better.
Also avoids trusting more parties.

[–] Rooki@lemmy.world 26 points 8 months ago (1 children)

On microsofts current windows, windows itself is the virus.

But if you need it, then i recommend you: Adblocker ( uBlock Origin for example ) with lists with malicious links and it removes many of those scam websites that google recommends.

Dont trust third party apps, dont use chrome(or chrome based browsers) it will steal more data than the free anti virus software ever does.

And much much more.

[–] BautAufWasEuchAufbaut@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 8 months ago

I would argue this is not limited to current versions of Windows.

[–] FakeGreekGirl@lemmy.blahaj.zone 17 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Yeah, then you just have to worry about Microsoft stealing your data.

[–] StaticFalconar@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Then don't use Microsoft and join the 4% linux gang.

[–] FakeGreekGirl@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 8 months ago

Done and done. Only Windows system in my home is my partner's computer.

[–] BautAufWasEuchAufbaut@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 8 months ago

Agreed.

[–] DharkStare@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

They're already stealing your data anyway. Might as well let them block others while they're at it.