People obsess on getting the best antivirus / anti-malware software, yet the biggest threat to computer security is social engineering.
The biggest computer compromises aren’t from someone jimmying the lock on the back door, it’s from people opening the front door and letting the intruder in.
For the record. Windows Defender which is a part of Windows 10, is free, “lightweight” (doesn’t use a lot of resources) and good enough unless you visit a lot of sites to try to buy drugs or download pirated software.
If you keep up with the latest version of your browser, it should screen out most threats.
Also, I highly recommend Malwarebytes. There is a free version that will clean up almost any threat (I recommend you run it as often as you feel comfortable). If you can afford it, go with the paid subscription: it shakes down intruders at the door and runs scans for you automatically.
However, the best defense is common sense. Your bank, the IRS, Walmart, Amazon, etc. are not going to contact you for account information by email. Also, if you are not expecting a package, don’t click on the link to track it. When in doubt, pass on the email and contact the company directly.
Am I the only one to recognize this as a reprint of same comic from 3/25/2009? I know because I have the first one in front of me right now (a little yellowed, but otherwise the SAME)
allen@home over 3 years ago
Only one way to find out.
Strob Premium Member over 3 years ago
There go the gas prices.
Concretionist over 3 years ago
Yes. Yes it COULD!
Ontman over 3 years ago
Having been hacked recently I know where she is coming from.
dflak over 3 years ago
People obsess on getting the best antivirus / anti-malware software, yet the biggest threat to computer security is social engineering.
The biggest computer compromises aren’t from someone jimmying the lock on the back door, it’s from people opening the front door and letting the intruder in.
For the record. Windows Defender which is a part of Windows 10, is free, “lightweight” (doesn’t use a lot of resources) and good enough unless you visit a lot of sites to try to buy drugs or download pirated software.
If you keep up with the latest version of your browser, it should screen out most threats.
Also, I highly recommend Malwarebytes. There is a free version that will clean up almost any threat (I recommend you run it as often as you feel comfortable). If you can afford it, go with the paid subscription: it shakes down intruders at the door and runs scans for you automatically.
However, the best defense is common sense. Your bank, the IRS, Walmart, Amazon, etc. are not going to contact you for account information by email. Also, if you are not expecting a package, don’t click on the link to track it. When in doubt, pass on the email and contact the company directly.
grocks over 3 years ago
A fable for our times.
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
The pipeline has opened but it will take a week or so to get back on track! Media causes panic….
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 3 years ago
And the dumb blonde stereotype continues
COL Crash over 3 years ago
Ransomware gets another sucker.
Stephen Gilberg over 3 years ago
Beaten by nearly 20 years: https://www.kevinandkell.com/2001/kk1230.html
PatV over 3 years ago
Am I the only one to recognize this as a reprint of same comic from 3/25/2009? I know because I have the first one in front of me right now (a little yellowed, but otherwise the SAME)