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I expected better from Mozilla. Connecting to unsecured WiFi is mostly not a problem. Most websites and applocations encrypt traffic and the security of the channel does not matter. Plus, the recommendation to installl shady antivirus software throws the motivation of this article into doubt.
Overall a good resource but please no to "antivirus" software like McAfee. Absolutely horrible and makes it worse.
For example: third party cookies are never needed on 99% of the sites you visit.
Do people still really install anti-virus? Isn't it just another vector for attack since they themeselves use exploits to manipulate the OS?
Linux for desktop, pixel or iOS for phone. Signal for communication, fastmail or Gmail on g suite for email.
Minimize installed apps on phone Run JavaScript blocker on Firefox if you're using an Android (and on your desktop).
"Buy and download antivirus software from a reputable source such as McAfee, Norton, or Symantec." Installing more proprietary software with unrestricted access seems like a huge step backwards. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Lantern_%28software%29#A...
Whenever I help clean up someone’s Windows computer, I treat any antivirus product other than Windows Defender as malware and get rid of it.
I expected better from Mozilla. Connecting to unsecured WiFi is mostly not a problem. Most websites and applocations encrypt traffic and the security of the channel does not matter. Plus, the recommendation to installl shady antivirus software throws the motivation of this article into doubt.
Obligatory xkcd telling you to not do this: https://xkcd.com/936/
"Buy and download antivirus software from a reputable source such as McAfee, Norton, or Symantec." Installing more proprietary software with unrestricted access seems like a huge step backwards. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Lantern_%28software%29#A...
That’s a somewhat minor issue compared to the fact that the major anti-virus products appear to be effectively adware with a dubiously secure scanning engine built in. Whenever I help clean up someone’s Windows computer, I treat any antivirus product other than Windows Defender as malware and get rid of it.
"Buy and download antivirus software from a reputable source such as McAfee, Norton, or Symantec." Installing more proprietary software with unrestricted access seems like a huge step backwards. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Lantern_%28software%29#A...
I have the feeling that security software is often the most insecure one, because of bad design choices and lack of quality engineering.
I expected better from Mozilla. Connecting to unsecured WiFi is mostly not a problem. Most websites and applocations encrypt traffic and the security of the channel does not matter. Plus, the recommendation to installl shady antivirus software throws the motivation of this article into doubt.
I agree. The section on "Use tough passwords and change them frequently", except for the final suggestion to use a password manager, felt like antiquated password advice.