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Now your computer is clean, here are some final tips about your computer's security from now on:
Some of the following, are from Klein's (2005) article, So how did I get infected in the first place. Since then, the article has been reproduced or linked to in dozens of locations. As a result, many malware experts have continued updating it, to include current operating systems and software program information. My source is Security Garden, and I marked for you the following:
1. Keep your Windows updated!
It is important always to keep current with the latest security fixes from Microsoft. This can patch many of the security holes through which attackers can infect your computer.
2. Update 3rd Party Software Programs
Third Party software programs have long been targets for malware creators. It has been stated that "Adobe’s Reader and Flash and all versions of Java are together responsible for a total of 66 percent of the vulnerabilities in Windows systems exploited by malware.'' It's important to keep everything updated.
3. Update the browsers you use
Many malware infections install themselves by exploiting security holes in the Internet browser that you use. So... Keep them updated.
4. Be careful about what you download and what you open!
5. Avoid questionable web sites!
Visit web sites that are trustworthy and reputable. Many disreputable sites will attempt to install malware on your system through "drive-by" exploits just by visiting the site in your browser. Lyrics sites, free software sites (especially ones that target young children), cracked software sites, and pornography sites are some of the worst offenders. Also, never give out personal information of any sort online or click "OK" to a pop-up unless it is signed by a reputable company and you know what it is.
6. Registry cleaners/driver boosters/system optimizers
I do not recommend registry cleaners, system optimizers, driver boosters and the like. It is your computer and certainly your choice. However, please consider that modifying registry keys incorrectly can cause Windows instability, or make Windows unbootable. With registry cleaner and system optimization software programs, the potential is ever present to cause more problems than they claim to fix. Do note, however, that Microsoft does not support the use of registry cleaners. See Microsoft support policy for the use of registry cleaning utilities.
7. PC means personal computer!
Don't give access to your computer to friends or family who appear to be clueless about what they are doing.
8. Back-up your work!
Make back-ups of your personal files frequently. You never know when you'll have to reformat and start from scratch. You can always reformat and reinstall programs, but you cannot replace your data if you haven't made backups.
9. Must-Have Software
An anti-virus and an anti-spyware program is a necessity for the security of your computer. Be sure that you keep them updated, and that real time protection is enabled. You have now the built-in Windows antivirus, Windows Defender. Together with Malwarebytes, if you run it occasionally, depending on how often you use your computer, can keep you safe.
Happy safe computing.
I'm glad I was able to help you.
Ok, I was going to ask about additional spyware, anti-virus, and key logger programs.
1 If they are recommended what's best to use.
2 What about Firefox? Is what I have now all that I need?
3 Also search engines someone recommended DuckDuckGo as a better search engine or should I just stay with Edge.
4 As I mentioned before I think I know the link I used to get that Trogen and as far as I knew it was a safe site but how do you know for sure in the future? That download file is still in my downloads folder so how could I check it to see if it was the one that did the job on me?
I have a machine with Linux Mint on it would I be better advised to use that for what I'm searching and buying over the net? And finally Thank you so much for all your help. Do you accept donations yourself or just do it to the site? I don't have much, but I don't mind sharing what I can.
Let's see if I can answer to your questions.
1. Recommendation about anti-virus, anti-spyware programs: see my last point 9 above.
An anti-virus and an anti-spyware program is a necessity for the security of your computer. Be sure that you keep them updated, and that real time protection is enabled. You have now the built-in Windows antivirus, Windows Defender. Together with Malwarebytes, if you run it occasionally, depending on how often you use your computer, can keep you safe.
You don't need anything else if you have in mind all the previous points (1-8).
2. Firefox
I didn't understand what you mean.
3. DuckDuckGo
This is a search engine. Edge is a browser. You can use DuckDuckGo in any browser you have.
4. Dangerous link
To get a trojan, you clicked on a link to download something or see something. It's not just the visit to the site which gave you the malware. Again, read points 4 and 5 above. You can delete the questionable file from your Downloads folder, and of course, do not consider to install it!
5. Linux
It's up to you what you want to use. You are safe when using any OS, but only when you are clever. Meaning, taking in mind points 1-9 in my "final lecture" post.
And finally Thank you so much for all your help. Do you accept donations yourself or just do it to the site? I don't have much, but I don't mind sharing what I can.
My assistance is completely free, and you are most definitely very welcome. However, if you would like to "buy me a coffee", you can do that via my site (see my signature below).
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