The traditional idea of antivirus is being replaced with a
more effective approach to keeping your devices safe. The
basic idea is to keep your devices patched (up2date) and use
the security built into the operating systems.
Apple and Microsoft continue to secure our computers with
read-only containers, full disk encryption, sandboxing,
limiting software access to sensitive data, etc.
For Microsoft Windows Users
1. Do all the updates ASAP
2. Turn on Microsoft Defender
3. Download, Install, and run Malwarebytes daily to mitigate
malware we get tricked into downloading.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/
Malwarebytes free antivirus includes multiple layers of
malware-crushing tech. Our anti-malware finds and removes
threats like viruses, ransomware, spyware, adware, and
Trojans.
Microsoft Technical Security Notifications
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/msrc/technical-security-notifications
Microsoft Defender Antivirus (Comprehensive Security)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/comprehensive-security
Phone: 800-642-7676
For Apple (Mac) Users
1. Do all the updates ASAP
https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100
2. Download, Install, and run Malwarebytes daily to mitigate
malware we get tricked into downloading.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac-download/
Malwarebytes free antivirus includes multiple layers of
malware-crushing tech. Our anti-malware finds and removes
threats like viruses, ransomware, spyware, adware, and
Trojans.
Apple Security - Built right in.
https://www.apple.com/macos/security/
https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100
Apple Platform Security
https://help.apple.com/pdf/security/en_US/apple-platform-security-guide.pdf
MacOS now scans for malware whenever it gets a chance
https://eclecticlight.co/2022/08/30/macos-now-scans-for-malware-whenever-it-gets-a-chance/
Protect your Mac from malware
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/protect-your-mac-from-malware-mh40596/mac
Phone: 800-MY-APPLE (800-692-7753)
CleanMyMac (not free, but excellent)
https://macpaw.com/cleanmymac
Patrick Wardle -- Objective-see Security Tools (free)
https://objective-see.com
Objective-See was created to provide simple, yet effective
macOS security tools. Always free of charge - no strings
attached!
Mobile Devices
1. Antivirus serves no purpose on Apple mobile devices as it
is CURRENTLY impossible to download and install Apps
outside of the Apple's App Store.
2. Android phones and tablets are "open" and susceptible to
users installing Malware. Android users should install
only from the Google's Play Store.
References:
Isolation, The New Paradigm
https://www.trustedknight.com/isolation-new-paradigm/
A new school of thought has emerged to address this
situation, that of isolating the user and creating a safe
environment when they are in situations where sensitive
information is in play. The theory behind this is simple,
don't rely on blocking malware, instead isolate it once it's
installed by cutting off its ability to extract or even
collect data. This is the approach Apple, Microsoft, and
others are taking.
You Don't Need to Buy Antivirus Software
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/best-antivirus/
Ultimately, relying on any one app to protect your system,
data, and privacy is a bad bet, especially when almost every
antivirus app has proven vulnerable on occasion. No
antivirus tool, paid or free, can catch every malicious bit
of software that arrives on your computer. You also need
secure passwords, two-factor logins, data encryption,
systemwide backups, automatic software updates, and smart
privacy tools added to your browser. You need to be mindful
of what you download and to download software only from
official sources, such as the Microsoft App Store and Apple
Mac App Store, whenever possible. You should avoid
downloading and opening email attachments unless you know
what they are. For guidance, check out our full guide to
setting up all these security layers.
The Best Internet Security: Layers of Protection, and Good
Habits
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/internet-security-layers/
sam.wormley@icloud.com