PC Security arrangements

[pbg2770]

I've had a search to no avail, so forgive me if this thread is a duplicate.

My arrangements for Home PC security go as far as:

1) Have Ant-Virus, Anti-Malware and Personal Firewall software Installed.

2) Ensure all software, including the above + apps + windows are regularly updated.

3) Perform regular scans.

4) Back up data elsewhere.

5) Educate all family members using the machine about sensible usage.

I have two questions - 1) Is anything missing from the above? 2) Which security software would you recommend? AVG, Malwarebytes & Zonealarm? I have always received advice from those "in the industry" that Norton and the like are resource hungry and not to be relied on.

[pbg2770]

Thank you all very much - really appreciate it.

[pbg2770]

SystemParanoia said:

You could always install virtualbox > https://www.virtualbox.org/

Within that install your OS of choice and do all your risky browsing through that.
If it gets compromised, just delete it and re-install.

I get my mum to browse like this when she's "couponing" and looking for "discount codes" etc
the virtual machine is crawling with malware and infection, but the machine as a whole remains just fine for normal use

Love that idea. I have a separate laptop which I use for Internet Banking etc., but it's the family PC which worries me and this may be just the ticket.

[pbg2770]

SystemParanoia said:

You could always install virtualbox > https://www.virtualbox.org/

Within that install your OS of choice and do all your risky browsing through that.
If it gets compromised, just delete it and re-install.

I get my mum to browse like this when she's "couponing" and looking for "discount codes" etc
the virtual machine is crawling with malware and infection, but the machine as a whole remains just fine for normal use

Apt username too!