Internet Security
My OS is win10 pro 64 bit. Due to recent security hacking on my pc, I am thinking if NordVPN would provide the security preventing everyone from entry. I have Avast Premier protection. Or can I use ZoneAlarm or some other software. Thank u and regards.
If you have an old PC you can use Sophos home UTM appliance... it is full featured.
I use an Edgerouter X... which is based on Vyatta.
I use an Edgerouter X... which is based on Vyatta.
Consider using Windows Defender with Windows 10 V1709 because it is excellent Anti Virus and Firewall. The Smart Screen filter is good.
If you get a router, get a decent one with good firewall capabilities. I use a Cisco RV320 VPN router with commercial VPN as the only way to get into my system uninvited. But it is fairly technical to set up.
As Scott notes above and I said in another post of yours, be careful where you browse. Nothing prevents you from opening dodgy links.
If you get a router, get a decent one with good firewall capabilities. I use a Cisco RV320 VPN router with commercial VPN as the only way to get into my system uninvited. But it is fairly technical to set up.
As Scott notes above and I said in another post of yours, be careful where you browse. Nothing prevents you from opening dodgy links.
Refer to your other question and my comment there https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/29082587/Security-of-the-PC.html?anchorAnswerId=42460047#a42460047
Also see Scott Silva's comment above concerning bad links or infected attachments.
Also see Scott Silva's comment above concerning bad links or infected attachments.
To add to above - and remember nothing beats social engineering or bad links be aware----- with that said I use pfsense with pfblocker-proxy anti-virus and intrusion detection- with added filter from abuse.ch -- I have gotten bad links- but one of my fail safe would not let it resolve to anything.
on top of that use vlans to segregate subnets which further provide some more security
on top of that use vlans to segregate subnets which further provide some more security
Refer to this article i.e. seven steps to protect your PC from hackers:
http://expert-advice.org/security/7-steps-to-protect-your-pc-from-hackers/
http://expert-advice.org/security/7-steps-to-protect-your-pc-from-hackers/
I am thinking if NordVPN would provide the security preventing everyone from entry.This is very much an incorrect statement. VPN's do not protect your computer from potentially getting hacked, they provide a secure channel of communication to provide privacy between your machine and the servers at NordVPN.
I have Avast Premier protection. Or can I use ZoneAlarm or some other software.Now these are products that provide layers of protection. Bear in mind that the only 100% safe measure is actually not connecting to anything, including external storage devices. But safety on the internet isn't totally technical, it's partly is decision based also. Opening strange emails or downloads from shady sites are choices that instantly lower your level of safety.
Install an adblocker as your first line of defense. The VPN does not protect you from viruses. VPNs are for keeping your connection or location private or for accessing resources in another jurisdiction or for accessing a private network (usually corporate). Firewalls with antivirus scanners and malware detectors are for protecting you from malicious websites, downloads and connections. They must be kept up to date and still do not guaranty 100% safety. You must also know to not click on suspicious links or downloads and install the malware for the hackers to get access to your system.
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in response to Natty, thank u for your inputs. U mentioned abuse.ch list. I have not heard of this before, can u please point me a link to where this is.
also this :" on top of that use vlans to segregate subnets which further provide some more security"
thanks
also this :" on top of that use vlans to segregate subnets which further provide some more security"
thanks
Hi Jegajothy
here is the link to zeus tracker it gives a list of know domains to block along with ip adress on the this site you will also find the abuse.ch list which you can implement into your firewall.
https://zeustracker.abuse.ch/blocklist.php or here https://abuse.ch/
I know the talk of vlan hopping- however that only happens on poorly configured vlans and on multiple vlans using the same wire, I do have Vlans running but on seperate physical interface- with firewall rules blocking connection for intervlan connectivity- only allowing specific device to connect for only the service it needs and on a particular port everything else is blocked.
but you can read here about securing networks with vlans and vlan access control list
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/switches/catalyst-6000-series-switches/10601-90.html
here is the link to zeus tracker it gives a list of know domains to block along with ip adress on the this site you will also find the abuse.ch list which you can implement into your firewall.
https://zeustracker.abuse.ch/blocklist.php or here https://abuse.ch/
I know the talk of vlan hopping- however that only happens on poorly configured vlans and on multiple vlans using the same wire, I do have Vlans running but on seperate physical interface- with firewall rules blocking connection for intervlan connectivity- only allowing specific device to connect for only the service it needs and on a particular port everything else is blocked.
but you can read here about securing networks with vlans and vlan access control list
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/switches/catalyst-6000-series-switches/10601-90.html
thank u
Some DSL connections give you a straight connection to the internet.
None of these will prevent you from opening bad links or clicking on infected attachments though...