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Ask a computer security expert (part 2)
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RE: Ask a computer security expert (part 2)
July 17, 2017 at 6:44 am
(July 17, 2017 at 1:12 am)Tiberius Wrote:
(July 17, 2017 at 1:04 am)Tres Leches Wrote: What's the best security software to install on my laptop?
Also, do you cover your webcams with opaque tape when you're not actively using them? (I do Smile )

-Teresa

I would recommend Avira (https://www.avira.com/) these days. Stay far far away from Kaspersky. Despite it certainly being one of the top, if not the top anti-virus solution out there, the company is known to work closely with the KGB (and lie about it) and Russian government. Best scenario is that they are a shady company, worst scenario is that their entire AV suite is a piece of spyware for the Russians.

I cover my webcams with a few layers of white sticky labels. Enough so that when I turn the camera on, all I see on the screen is black.

Avira! Been using it for years! Worship

Why cover your webcam at all?
Isn't the LED hardwired to turn on when the camera is powered? You'll know if someone is using it without your permission.
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Ask a computer security expert (part 2) - by Tiberius - July 17, 2017 at 12:53 am
RE: Ask a computer security expert (part 2) - by c172 - July 17, 2017 at 1:10 am
RE: Ask a computer security expert (part 2) - by pocaracas - July 17, 2017 at 6:44 am
RE: Ask a computer security expert (part 2) - by Fireball - July 17, 2017 at 10:47 pm
RE: Ask a computer security expert (part 2) - by chimp3 - July 17, 2017 at 5:30 am
RE: Ask a computer security expert (part 2) - by brewer - July 17, 2017 at 7:43 am
RE: Ask a computer security expert (part 2) - by c172 - July 17, 2017 at 6:30 pm
RE: Ask a computer security expert (part 2) - by Sal - July 17, 2017 at 7:00 pm
RE: Ask a computer security expert (part 2) - by Fireball - July 18, 2017 at 12:30 am
RE: Ask a computer security expert (part 2) - by Tiberius - July 18, 2017 at 11:10 am
RE: Ask a computer security expert (part 2) - by Tiberius - July 18, 2017 at 12:02 pm

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