4 panel System32Comics comic 1: “Oh no! The virus is stealing my personal data!” 2: “Free Anti-Virus Software Help!” 3: Free Anti-Virus Software to the rescue! 4: Free Anti-Virus Software is stealing his personal data

        • @[email protected]
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          39 months ago

          stock android? nah, aosp is way too barebones for that

          any phone you buy, tho… that’s another story

          • Baut [she/her] auf.
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            9 months ago

            If you’re being genuine: “stock android” or “stock ROM” generally refers to the Android operating systems which are already installed (by the OEM) on phones when you buy them.
            AOSP is generally just referred to as AOSP.

  • Baut [she/her] auf.
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    469 months ago

    On Microsoft’s current Windows versions you don’t need an additional Anti-Virus anyway. Windows Defender does the same and generally is as good as or better.
    Also avoids trusting more parties.

    • @RookiA
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      249 months ago

      On microsofts current windows, windows itself is the virus.

      But if you need it, then i recommend you: Adblocker ( uBlock Origin for example ) with lists with malicious links and it removes many of those scam websites that google recommends.

      Dont trust third party apps, dont use chrome(or chrome based browsers) it will steal more data than the free anti virus software ever does.

      And much much more.

      • @StaticFalconar
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        99 months ago

        Then don’t use Microsoft and join the 4% linux gang.

      • @DharkStare
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        49 months ago

        They’re already stealing your data anyway. Might as well let them block others while they’re at it.

      • @Son_of_dad
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        19 months ago

        Unfortunately the only way around that is to avoid computers

        • @CheesyFox
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          19 months ago

          for what do you need any anti-virus at all?

            • @CheesyFox
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              19 months ago

              yeah, except they are either targeted towards large companies’ infrastrusture or they are dumb and easy to detect. Also tell me, how long ago have you ever downloaded a file from any unfamilliar source? Even torrent trackers nowadays have moderation, also as they check their files. Why would you spend your PC resources on either paid or obviously selling your personal data piece of software? Only because you were told so?