Virustotal is fine, but it should go without saying that any script written by someone else should be manually verified and understood by you, and that goes triple if it is to be run as admin. Similarly, any install binary should be downloaded from the publisher directly and/or the checksum compared with that posted by the publisher before being run.
Erich
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 13:51, Filipe ms bento eloquently inscribed:
> Totally agree with prev opinions wrt Windows Defender having you covered
> for 90%+ of the malware out there.
>
> Nevertheless, before doing any install, script executions or whatever, I
> always run them though https://www.virustotal.com/ -- it provides a
> comprehensive analysis of files and URLs for potential security threats. It
> uses a multitude of antivirus engines and website scanners to detect any
> malicious content that might be embedded. This ensures an additional layer
> of security, making it a highly recommended tool for safeguarding your digital
> environment. And this for both Windows, Android (APKs), etc..
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries
> <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Tim McMahon Sent: 3 de julho de
> 2024 17:56 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB]
> Anti-badware
>
> I just checked. It looks like they call it Microsoft Defender now. I called it
> Windows Defender in my last message for Charles. Shows how much I've
> been paying attention.
>
> On 7/3/24 11:49 AM, Hammer, Erich F wrote:
>> [ External Email ]: This email originated from outside of the
>> organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
>> recognize the sender and know the content is safe.. When in doubt,
>> contact your IT Department
>>
>>
>> Charles,
>>
>> This is what I replied to your earlier question (May 20):
>>
>> In my professional opinion, I would not bother installing any anti-malware
> on an up-to-date Windows system. The built-in Windows Security/Defender
> (whatever they are calling it these days) is just as good as any third-party tool
> (which is to say, only moderately good) and stays "out of the way" much
> more than any third-party product. Most of those products cause more
> problems than they solve. What you should do is have your "daily driver"
> account NOT be an admin. Have a separate admin account that is only used
> for updating or making system-level changes.
>>
>> Between a separate admin account and keeping your MS products and
> browsers updated, you are already protected 95%. The next 4.5% is your
> ability to recognize social engineering and the last bit is the anti-malware
> software (of any branding).
>>
>> Erich
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:06, Charles Meyer eloquently inscribed:
>>
>>> My esteemed listmates,
>>>
>>> I thought I;d osted tsi question earlier this year but it's been crazy
>>> busy developing MakerSpace, preparing and doing dog and pony shows re:
>>> it. teaching 3d Printer basics, along with all the other tasks at the
>>> library I've lost track of this.
>>>
>>> I've used avast and malwarebytes for years but a Linux guy shared
>>> that he installed Malwarebytes his Windows PC and when he uninstalled
>>> with Revie Uninstalled he couldn't remove all the Malwarebytes files.
>>>
>>> He's now using clamv (sp).
>>>
>>> It was also suggested ....
>>>
>>> Anti-virus: Windows 10, 11 have built-in AV protection. Activate it.
>>> Also set up the Windows Firewall, and modify it for your purposes
>>> (may need on-site help with that).
>>>
>>> On my newest refurbished laptop running W10 I;ve never activated any
>>> built-in AV.
>>>
>>> How doe soen fdn and do that?
>>>
>>> Regarding the Firewall ... isn't it just set to On by Default?
>>>
>>> Do these Windows protection compare favorably to Bitdefender?
>>>
>>> Are they better than avast, AVG, Malwarebytes?
>>>
>>> It's become rather complex as these applications gather all your
>>> data, sell it and track you.
>>>
>>> Is Duck Duck Go the only application which doesn't track you or sell
>>> your data?
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>> Charles.
>>>
>>> Charlotte County Public Library
>>
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