antivirus / security / privacy

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  1. K

    Question Windows Defender failed to block malware so what is a good alternative ?

    I have an Acer laptop running Windows 11 . I have been using Windows Defender for many months no issues. Last month, I was looking for a music downloader and found one, it looked safe BUT once I downloaded it, I got pop up after pop up saying your laptop is infected & to call that fake number...
  2. euphoria4949

    [SOLVED] Need advice to step up my cyber security due to working remotely - Colleagues have recently been hit with malware and session hijacking

    [Moderator edit to mark as Solved.] Hi everyone, I really need some advice as one area I have always been incredibly remiss and probably even a little lazy with is cyber security. So please feel free to explain like I'm 5yo. I've been working remotely for a couple of years on my normal home...
  3. S

    [SOLVED] Uninstalled Norton, then Windows Defender refused to work

    Hello, I have uninstalled Norton but now Windows Defender won't start and at Services it's set to Manual and I cannot change to Automatic as it says "access denied" Also this it gives error 0x800106ba And also https://postimg.cc/2qxgXS0V Help :( UPDATE It's impossible to make it work. Only...
  4. Justcicia

    Question Can Transactions Made with Stolen Identity Number Be Hidden?

    Hello, I would like to say that at first I did not ask this with any malicious intent, but because I was suspicious. When the identity number is stolen, I think it is possible to open a company with the identity number, etc. I know that it can be used in many things, such as when someone's ID...
  5. Tac 25

    [SOLVED] Antivirus suggestions for Windows 7 ?

    Hi, my backup pc (on sig) uses Eset Nod 32 as it's antivirus.. however, the Nod 32 version that it has is already at end of life. cannot upgrade to newer version of Nod 32, because newer version requires Windows 10. And I don't plan to upgrade backup pc to W10, because the backup pc is in charge...
  6. A

    Question Windows Defender Disable Permanently

    Hi i will be asking about a Software i want to make sure it's okey for use for disable windows defender and not a hack tool and safe if anyone can check that for me will be good guys : The Program Interface is this : ( Before Turning Off Defender ) ( After Turning Off Defender ) This is...