Stickied thread: Safe internet browsing habits

[steve2470]

1. I'll kick us off: Use a anti-virus and anti-malware program

Last edited Thu Jun 5, 2014, 10:24 AM - Edit history (1)

For Linux (very little known malware, afaik): http://www.linux.org/threads/malware-and-antivirus-systems-for-linux.4455/

For MacOs X: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-free-antivirus-software-for-mac/#!z0wir

For Windows: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388652,00.asp

There's several good programs for Windows, which are listed at the article above. Two good free ones are Malwarebytes and Microsoft Security Essentials. There are several others, of course.

It's a good idea to update the antivirus definitions regularly to maintain its effectiveness.

ETA: Be sure to use an anti-virus program, in addition to a program similar to Malwarebytes.