malicious software

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  1. TheFlash1300

    Question Did i got a virus from Windows Updates?

    Hello. Today, i decided to install Windows 10 on another computer that uses Intel CPU, and not an AMD CPU as the computer I created the Windows 10 installation media on, by using the media crating tool. When I started the installation, the computer spent longer than usual time in "Getting...
  2. TheFlash1300

    Question How to scan the BIOS for viruses?

    Hello. I want to scan the BIOS for viruses, but i don't know how to do it. This is the BIOS: Brand: Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Version: V1.09 -AMD AGESA StoneyPI V1.3.0.G I need to see if there are viruses in the BIOS. I'm not aware of any anti-virus program that can scan the BIOS. After all...
  3. TheFlash1300

    Question Security with absolute certainty ?

    I have very important files on my laptop , and I want to keep them safe from viruses and ransomware that can encrypt them and steal them from me. I have several back-ups, but I'm still paranoid. My question, is how to have absolute certainty that my laptop definitely doesn't have viruses? As...
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    Once again, fx 6300 and gtx 1060 3gb

    I have been doing some digging around the forums and have found some answers, but as all setups/ future plans are diffrent i would like to ask for an opinion for my own specific rig. Currently running: Gtx 750 ti (gpu) Amd fx-6300 3.5ghz (cpu) 8gb of ram (2x4) Corsair 650w psu M5A78L usb3...