Originally Posted by
netstruggler
I've installed Virus protection software in the past but have gradually convinced myself that the built in Windows security system (Windows Defender) is good enough, and a lot less hassle than installing a third party tool.
I'd be interested in hearing evidence to the contrary though.
I put a small company through computer security basic procedures and the security company advising us said they only used Windows Defender, nothing else needed. Make sure it is turned on!! And you have set it up properly which takes a couple of minutes.
You must be sensible whatever security you have. Don’t click on links that you don’t know. Ignore “ free! Click now!” It isn’t free and it might be dodgy. Don’t download software/ apps without considering where they came from.
Run Spybot occasionally or immediately if you think you have a problem. It finds and destroys dodgy stuff.