killamch89 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Ever since getting hacked in 2017, I've really stepped up my security protocol especially over the net. For instance, I have 2FA enabled on every online account that supports it and I use the Aegis Authenticator App to store the codes. I also have a password manager that helps me to create long, randomized passwords for all my online accounts. I also have Yubikeys for said accounts as a back-up option to verify my accounts and they have the advantage of being a physical option. My primary USB drive with my most important files is stored on Aegis encrypted flash drive with a physical keypad to enter the code. If input incorrectly after 5 times, it'll be completely wiped. My secondary USB drive as well as my SSD are also encrypted and require both fingerprint and a password to open them and they're both wiped after 5 incorrect attempts. I use Sync as my cloud to store my most important files and it has bank encryption and 2FA to prevent anybody but me from accessing it. That being said, I also encrypted my files with Crytomator so that's double the protection. In addition to that, I have encrypted the drives on my PC with veracrypt so that way, no hackers can gain access to my files. In addition to that, I use Virustotal, Apkpure and Checkshorturl to check all links,apps or files that I may download or click to see if they're legit. There's more I could add but that's just the basics. What's your security setup like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Windows defender + Encrypted Notes apps (evernote, standard notes) + Authy 2FA + regular changing passwords. So far this has worked out for me. I don't browse porn so there is less keylogging that happens on desktop. I do however spend time on torrent for many reasons and have decided to use sandbox before downloading any executable or graphics asset. You never know. But this stuff works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Hackers are like ninjas. It is possible that an elite ninja will track you down and beat you up, but it's not very likely. That's not to say you shouldn't learn self defence, it just means you're probably not going to come across the worst of the worst in every day life. Just having everything updated on your network and firewalls are always on and having Windows defender on as it's built into all system. Wel, unless you using mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 9:47 AM, skyfire said: Windows defender + Encrypted Notes apps (evernote, standard notes) + Authy 2FA + regular changing passwords. So far this has worked out for me. I don't browse porn so there is less keylogging that happens on desktop. I do however spend time on torrent for many reasons and have decided to use sandbox before downloading any executable or graphics asset. You never know. But this stuff works for me. Expand I don't browse porn either so I don't really have those issues and I don't torrent either so I'm unlikely to run into downloading any malware. On 8/2/2021 at 10:19 AM, Empire said: Hackers are like ninjas. It is possible that an elite ninja will track you down and beat you up, but it's not very likely. That's not to say you shouldn't learn self defence, it just means you're probably not going to come across the worst of the worst in every day life. Just having everything updated on your network and firewalls are always on and having Windows defender on as it's built into all system. Wel, unless you using mac. Expand There's a video about Google discovering the flaws in IOS encryption that has dated back to 2014 and Apple only patched their system in 2019 after Google warned them. From what I hear on the Dark net, Apple products are far easier to hack and their claims about safety is pure marketing BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 In addition to that, I walk around with USB data blockers so that I can safely charge my phone in public places or my USB drives into a computer without anyone infecting my devices with some kind of malware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 8:43 PM, killamch89 said: I don't browse porn either so I don't really have those issues and I don't torrent either so I'm unlikely to run into downloading any malware. Expand I think especially with torrent even if you like download the torrent for some linux image unless it's from official source, there is definitely risk of malware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 8:54 AM, skyfire said: I think especially with torrent even if you like download the torrent for some linux image unless it's from official source, there is definitely risk of malware. Expand And that's why I don't torrent plus there's a new malware going around and it's found in more recent torrent files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Yes. That issue is also there. I do torrent only limited time and that too in protected folder which is watched by defender every hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 On 8/5/2021 at 6:45 AM, skyfire said: Yes. That issue is also there. I do torrent only limited time and that too in protected folder which is watched by defender every hour. Expand That sounds good but you could also try using a virtual machine for that so that if it gets infected, it won't affect your machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 On 8/7/2021 at 2:48 AM, killamch89 said: That sounds good but you could also try using a virtual machine for that so that if it gets infected, it won't affect your machine. Expand I am on linux so most of the virus issues aren't there. but yeah virtual machine idea is good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 8/7/2021 at 8:45 AM, skyfire said: I am on linux so most of the virus issues aren't there. but yeah virtual machine idea is good so far. Expand I run linux and other OS on them - it's absolutely amazing what you can do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I have yet to try hackintosh on virtualmachine. May or may not work but some day I have to add it on some laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 7:06 AM, skyfire said: I have yet to try hackintosh on virtualmachine. May or may not work but some day I have to add it on some laptop. Expand One thing I make sure to do is make a partition on mine and encrypt it so that it can be completely isolated from the rest of my laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Yeah that is definitely one thing that can be done. By encrypting that partition however it becomes harder to do passive sync for some software as regularly the encrypted disk would demand for the session password. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 On 8/26/2021 at 9:09 AM, skyfire said: Yeah that is definitely one thing that can be done. By encrypting that partition however it becomes harder to do passive sync for some software as regularly the encrypted disk would demand for the session password. Expand I only keep certain things there like crypto wallets so no hacker can access it even if they somehow got access to my device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
