Originally Posted by Simon - PG Music
Otherwise I'd suggest keeping any Win10 machines offline.
It's good advice, though we can sometimes get a bit paranoid.

I occasionally give talks on PC security ... nothing deep ... and I tend to start pretty much the following as an intro:


The weakest link in any security system is the people. This means you.

Don't be paranoid, but maybe behave a little as though you are.

Be sensible about what websites you visit.

Don't click on links in emails unless you're very sure the email is genuine and even then, for preference, go directly to the website by your own route and log in by your usual way and carry out whatever actions then and there.


The usual caveats about passwords and the like are more about protecting your data on the 'Net than protecting your PC from malware.

Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful.
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