06-02-2016, 08:56 PM
Hi, this is CySec101 and I'm Walt. I've worked as a cyber security consultant for various companies and this is the field where I'm most comfortable in. I've noticed that most people are absolutely CLUELESS about staying safe on the internet, so I thought I would make this tutorial on about how to stay safe for FREE.
First of all, free antivirus is BETTER than CRACKED antiviruses. Non-cloud based antiviruses rely on frequent signature databases updates, but nulled and cracked software don't update properly.
We have three levels.
1) GRANDMOTHER LEVEL
You need to "set-up" a primary defense for a relative, who knows nothing about computers and is likely to click on malicious advertisements?
Step 1. Clean install Windows
Step 2. Install FULL FREE Comodo Antivirus.
COMODO antivirus comes with a antivirus, firewall, web filter(for infected sites) and scans automatically. It's an all-in-one solution.
Step 3. Install a non-IE browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Vivaldi and install the qBlock Origin extension, it will block most malicious ads. (Vivaldi is the browser I use)
2) CASUAL LEVEL
This is a good choice for everyday users who have nothing to hide, but want to stay safe and don't mind Google, Facebook, Apple, ISP and government tracking you.
Step 1. Install Panda FREE Antivirus - now this is a REAL TIME, cloud based antivirus, which means real time detection. Low on resources. This is what I use, despite having free premium software.
Step 2. Install Malware-bytes FREE - best tool against malware. The free version doesn't scan automatically so I would configure it to scan once a week, doesn't take resources. (you can find premium cracked on torrents. i suggest thepiratebay and kickass torrents cause there u can see user feedback)
Step 3. CCleaner. To clean up old files, speed up pc. (again u can find premium on torrent)
Step 4. qBlock Origin to your browsers.
3) TRYHARD LEVEL* (not completely free)
*If you do anything illegal, such as download stolen e-merch, I'd recommend using this.
Step 1. Use a VPN, there are more than 100 out there, I have some gift cards from my ex-company so I use them. (VPN is crucial if you use public-wifi, your pc can be hacked within seconds if you're connected to public wifi). GOOD TIP:
Step 2. Back-up EVERYTHING. If you have everything on your pc, then invest to a cloud server and wise-versa. For example FREE 20GB cloud room at pCloud or 3.99$ for 500GB storage.
Step 3. Install COMODO or WebRoot SecureAnywhere
(optional)Step 4. Install Tor browser.
Step 5. Stop using Gmail and google.com, instead use tutanota.com for encrypted mails and duckduckgo.com for your search engine. This way Google can't track you.
(optional)Step 6. Buy Ruckus ZoneFlex router, to give you complete vision over your internet network, e.g what other users are doing or if somebody's trying to access this.
(optional)Step 7. Stop using your local bank's debet and credit cards, sign up with Payoneer, you get a free VISA card and your government can't tax you.
BONUS ROUND: Which antivirus is better: Symantec, ESET NOD, Kaspersky, McAfee, Avast, Avira, BitDefender etc etc???
BONUS ROUND2: Why don't I talk about firewalls? The Windows firewall combined with good antivirus is good enough for 90% users. For premium hackers I'd recommend Cyberoam, but it's expensive af.
McAfee is trash, the others are all good except they take more resources than Panda + Malwarebytes combo and offer less than Comodo alone.
First of all, free antivirus is BETTER than CRACKED antiviruses. Non-cloud based antiviruses rely on frequent signature databases updates, but nulled and cracked software don't update properly.
We have three levels.
1) GRANDMOTHER LEVEL
You need to "set-up" a primary defense for a relative, who knows nothing about computers and is likely to click on malicious advertisements?
Step 1. Clean install Windows
Step 2. Install FULL FREE Comodo Antivirus.
COMODO antivirus comes with a antivirus, firewall, web filter(for infected sites) and scans automatically. It's an all-in-one solution.
Step 3. Install a non-IE browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Vivaldi and install the qBlock Origin extension, it will block most malicious ads. (Vivaldi is the browser I use)
2) CASUAL LEVEL
This is a good choice for everyday users who have nothing to hide, but want to stay safe and don't mind Google, Facebook, Apple, ISP and government tracking you.
Step 1. Install Panda FREE Antivirus - now this is a REAL TIME, cloud based antivirus, which means real time detection. Low on resources. This is what I use, despite having free premium software.
Step 2. Install Malware-bytes FREE - best tool against malware. The free version doesn't scan automatically so I would configure it to scan once a week, doesn't take resources. (you can find premium cracked on torrents. i suggest thepiratebay and kickass torrents cause there u can see user feedback)
Step 3. CCleaner. To clean up old files, speed up pc. (again u can find premium on torrent)
Step 4. qBlock Origin to your browsers.
3) TRYHARD LEVEL* (not completely free)
*If you do anything illegal, such as download stolen e-merch, I'd recommend using this.
Step 1. Use a VPN, there are more than 100 out there, I have some gift cards from my ex-company so I use them. (VPN is crucial if you use public-wifi, your pc can be hacked within seconds if you're connected to public wifi). GOOD TIP:
Step 2. Back-up EVERYTHING. If you have everything on your pc, then invest to a cloud server and wise-versa. For example FREE 20GB cloud room at pCloud or 3.99$ for 500GB storage.
Step 3. Install COMODO or WebRoot SecureAnywhere
(optional)Step 4. Install Tor browser.
Step 5. Stop using Gmail and google.com, instead use tutanota.com for encrypted mails and duckduckgo.com for your search engine. This way Google can't track you.
(optional)Step 6. Buy Ruckus ZoneFlex router, to give you complete vision over your internet network, e.g what other users are doing or if somebody's trying to access this.
(optional)Step 7. Stop using your local bank's debet and credit cards, sign up with Payoneer, you get a free VISA card and your government can't tax you.
BONUS ROUND: Which antivirus is better: Symantec, ESET NOD, Kaspersky, McAfee, Avast, Avira, BitDefender etc etc???
BONUS ROUND2: Why don't I talk about firewalls? The Windows firewall combined with good antivirus is good enough for 90% users. For premium hackers I'd recommend Cyberoam, but it's expensive af.
McAfee is trash, the others are all good except they take more resources than Panda + Malwarebytes combo and offer less than Comodo alone.