Cilantro7536

Joined: Mar 27, 2024

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- Cilantro7536 replied to the thread Question Will deleted files be recoverable after decrypting a BitLocker drive?.
  
  I haven't done what you want to do (permanently delete data, and then unbitlocker the drive), but I would investigate along the line...
  
  Oct 14, 2024
- Cilantro7536 reacted to geofelt's post in the thread Question Is malwarebytes (not premium) good enough for security? with Like.
  
  Defender is very good and efficient for known viruses. Next to your brain, that is the first line of defense. Malware bytes can be used...
  
  Oct 13, 2024
- Cilantro7536 replied to the thread Info good read on data brokerage national public data.
  
  The standard recommendations nowadays seem to be to freeze your credits and only unfreeze them when you need to. Also use identity...
  
  Oct 10, 2024
- Cilantro7536 replied to the thread Question Do I need anything beyond Windows Defender?.
  
  I think if you are careful about malware, phishing, scams, etc., Windows defender already has a top rating. Using it along with browser...
  
  Oct 10, 2024
- Cilantro7536 replied to the thread Question Doubt about possibility of data theft following a ChatGPT Plus coupon.
  
  It would be hard to say, something bad happened, or nothing bad happened, because there aren't enough details. But because it's...
  
  Oct 7, 2024
- Cilantro7536 replied to the thread Question I walked in to find my gf with my laptop performing a BIOS update ?.
  
  What brand of laptop do you have? My Dell computer does have an update utility that will prompt me to run updates every once in a...
  
  Sep 24, 2024
- Cilantro7536 reacted to okrobie's post in the thread [SOLVED] McAfee has hijacked my computer ? with Like.
  
  Thank you helpstar and bill001g. Somehow I had accidentally turned off my Malwarebytes. When I turned it back on, it did a scan and...
  
  Sep 19, 2024
- Cilantro7536 replied to the thread Question GOM Player set my antivirus on fire. The program is preventing me from deleting it..
  
  Hello, Typically, you can probably follow at least 3 different paths: Scan with multiple tools. For example, full-scan in safe mode...
  
  Sep 15, 2024
- Cilantro7536 reacted to Ralston18's post in the thread Question Hello, I purchased a new laptop today which is coming soon soon, should I reformat it? with Like.
  
  My overall suggestion is to simply "live with it" for a few days before doing anything. The laptop is likely to start doing its' own...
  
  Sep 10, 2024
- Cilantro7536 replied to the thread Question Something appears to be blocking any security software on my pc?.
  
  By: https://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/virus-w32-sality.shtml It seems to be a nasty malware with dropper/stealer functionalities. The...
  
  Sep 9, 2024
- Cilantro7536 reacted to Gururu's post in the thread Question Windows Defender failed to block malware so what is a good alternative ? with Like.
  
  As someone who supports my parents PC (magnets for viruses/trojans), I have seen a lot of files make it to the PC and initiate similar...
  
  Sep 4, 2024
- Cilantro7536 reacted to ubuysa's post in the thread Question Windows Defender failed to block malware so what is a good alternative ? with Like.
  
  It looked safe? How could you tell? This is exactly what the Windows Sandbox is for, though it's not available in Windows 11 Home. It is...
  
  Sep 4, 2024
- Cilantro7536 replied to the thread Question Windows Defender failed to block malware so what is a good alternative ?.
  
  Yeah, maybe not a true virus-infested program, but a scam-promoting software. Maybe using an extension like MalwareByte browser guard...
  
  Sep 3, 2024
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