Discussion: Are you paranoid of computer viruses/malware? - Page 2

Cherish

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Originally posted by Josh

How does ATRL get viruses so easy?

I've never known ATRL to get viruses. The server is only slow because there's like 600-1000+ people on every hour.

Dante™

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Originally posted by Alan Palomo

The one Microsoft provides - Microsoft Security Essenstials.

I had a guy who's worked in computers (Windows mainly) for 20+ years that told me it's actually the safest.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...tials-download

Did I mention it's free?

I heard of it but never used, will check it out! Sounds amazing! Thank you.

MarryTheMonster

I'm not too paranoid really, two of my friends have taped paper over their webcam because they're afraid of someone spying and I'm sure it can be smart but I'm not that paranoid

alejandreaux

yes, when i download music i always have to stop viruses from downloading along with my songs.

Eóghan Scherzy

No, i have Avast and it does it's job.

And if it doesn't (it happened a few times), i get rid of the virus with the appropriate software, simple as that.

Nido

Yes! Mostly because I don't wanna install any antivirus software on my computer, it makes mine so much slower than usual. My dad is asking me to transfer some pictures from his phone to his USB right now and I'm not gonna stick that thing in the USB slot at all, I'm gonna upload it somewhere and tell him to download the files himself. It's just too risky for me

Adrz

Yep! I am SUCH a mess even with an antivirus and adblock installed. I had Bitdefender and it was constantly giving me notifications saying sites containing malware were blocked.

I stopped going to those sites and now I'm a biT bored.

I am so paranoid but I refuseT buy Bitdefender for 80 dollars..

AMENHOOKER

Yes. It's one of my greatest fears. I've had many sleepless nights over this.

MasterXPosed

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Originally posted by alejandreaux

yes, when i download music i always have to stop viruses from downloading along with my songs.

You should use something else when you download music lol

Pulse

I have all my files backed up on an external drive, so if anything tragic happens to my Windows - a clean install will do the job.

I'm using Avast and I never had any issues

fabbriche

I've never encountered a virus in a long time. The last time I did it was automatically detected and removed by Microsoft Security Essentials before it could infect my system. But I do often get malwares from surfing ****sites. MSE is not good in detecting malwares so I have Malwarebytes for that.

Legacy

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Originally posted by MarryTheMonster

I'm not too paranoid really, two of my friends have taped paper over their webcam because they're afraid of someone spying and I'm sure it can be smart but I'm not that paranoid

I do that too

iconicmiley

No I'm just careful.

My computer is 100% clear rn and I'll keep it that way.

RomanNavy

I have mac

BrandyLovesXtina

Using Mac or Windows (8 and up...... XP & Vista sis

) should guarantee you safe operation with or without an antivirus... Anti-virusues are a waste of processing power and RAM... Save your PC's resources for more tabs of ATRL

BadBitches

Not since I stopped using Limewire in 2009

Chiidish

I am super paranoid, I don't want to have to wipe my laptop ever again

I scan all my downloads now. Browsing the web is fine since I don't click on obvious links and Avast is always there for me

Tristan

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Originally posted by velocity

in general no, but sometimes when I visit adult websites i get paranoid and I usually check afterwards