Protective Software

[Bear Bee]

So I haven't had a computer/ laptop in forever. Like 15 yrs. I'm making a pc. But I wonder about Protective Software. Back in the day I was a kid and was sold some software like McAfee, or Nord something and I never knew if it was just a sales trick or if it actually helps. And Do I need something like this? One friend says no and the other says they wont pay for that lol. So I just don't want to make a pc and then get all messed up because I get hacked. Advice? 

[Somerandomtechyboi]

Id just use windows defender and call it a day

 

Also getting ransomwared is kinda irrelevant if you keep full backups around

 

 

If you need help with picking your parts theres the new builds and planning subforum

[PorkishPig]

As long as you enable all of the available security features, Windows Defender is pretty rock-solid. Paired with Edge and Defender SmartScreen, it rivals most consumer-grade antivirus solutions.

[Donut417]

1 hour ago, Bear Bee said:

So I haven't had a computer/ laptop in forever. Like 15 yrs. I'm making a pc. But I wonder about Protective Software. Back in the day I was a kid and was sold some software like McAfee, or Nord something and I never knew if it was just a sales trick or if it actually helps. And Do I need something like this? One friend says no and the other says they wont pay for that lol. So I just don't want to make a pc and then get all messed up because I get hacked. Advice? 

Since WIndows XP, WIndows has had a firewall and Since Windows 10, Anti Malware protection was added. I also keep the free version of Malwarebytes installed just as a backup. Another thing is Ad blockers, some time ads try to serve malware because companies like Google dont do their due diligence about who they are selling ad space to (this is kinda a controversial topic btw). 

 

Honestly though 90% of security is "YOU". If you go on sketch websites you are going to get infected. So go on legit sites and if your gut tells you something isn't right, well do use that website. Like stated above make sure your very important data is backed up.