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Skybird · 06-10-16, 06:15 AM

Even MBAM can be defeated, I am certain.

As I said: by using security software, you influence chances in your favour, probabilities. But you never gain 100%.

Trust and confidence of the type "I use this and that, I am certain that I will not get hit", is not justifiable. All computer users are vulnerable, for many different reasons: installation, OS, settings, sec software used, sites visited. Some are more vulnerable, some less.

I only recommend to do what you can to belong to the latter. The only alternatives are: either pull the plug completely - or be aware of your risks that you inevitably need to accept. My choice was to reduce them at the cost of reducing comfort in using my rig.

Oh, and one advise that many people will laugh about and laugh at me for, saying it is from the stoneage: when you end your computer session and leave the desk for a brake of not just some minutes - SWITCH OFF your computer, completely. Not sleep mode. Not stand-by mode. OFF. Also, when leaving the house, switch off your modem or router. The telephone call that does not get recorded: if it was important, they will call again.

06-10-16, 06:15 AM	#811
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,679 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Even MBAM can be defeated, I am certain. As I said: by using security software, you influence chances in your favour, probabilities. But you never gain 100%. Trust and confidence of the type "I use this and that, I am certain that I will not get hit", is not justifiable. All computer users are vulnerable, for many different reasons: installation, OS, settings, sec software used, sites visited. Some are more vulnerable, some less. I only recommend to do what you can to belong to the latter. The only alternatives are: either pull the plug completely - or be aware of your risks that you inevitably need to accept. My choice was to reduce them at the cost of reducing comfort in using my rig. Oh, and one advise that many people will laugh about and laugh at me for, saying it is from the stoneage: when you end your computer session and leave the desk for a brake of not just some minutes - SWITCH OFF your computer, completely. Not sleep mode. Not stand-by mode. OFF. Also, when leaving the house, switch off your modem or router. The telephone call that does not get recorded: if it was important, they will call again. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.