• _NetNomad@kbin.run
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    5 months ago

    what antivirus are the cool kids using these days? i feel like whenever i finally settle on one it ends up embroiled in this or that scandal

    • Crikeste@lemm.ee
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      5 months ago

      The only real answer I’ve ever got from PC nerds is: None. You don’t need it. Just don’t be stupid. Easy.

      Made me super uneasy when I was getting my first PC lmao

    • GreatDong3000@lemm.ee
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      5 months ago

      I use Linux and only install software from the official distro repository + verified flatpaks. No av, no worries.

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        5 months ago

        Get he out lest he be ready to drop to your knees and gibe praise to the righteous AUR as it doth demand.

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      5 months ago

      Nothing replaces common sense, but I’ve been using ESET for years now and have been really happy. Just the AV mind you, none of the other security suite bs.