This article today in the FT is very concerning.

tonyf said:
But that is not external right?
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Depends on what you mean. Kaspersky has two versions, one that you can configure locally and control on every device, and cloud version where all settings are configured externally in the cloud and then applied to each device, so you can control and monitor everything from a single control panel.
In terms of external devices, they also get hacked and that’s how hackers got into fed networks recently.
Everything can be hacked, but at least with Kaspersky you can control what actually happens on your devices, vs hoping that your external device wasn’t hacked and no one is doing anything unauthorized on your machines.
 
Baked in windows anti virus and Spyware and malware is as good as any other commercial solutions, you can Google many respectable publications that posted test results.

But I agree on the other points, nothing helps against the idiocy of people clicking on whatever they come across.

guru said:
None of those cases were related to Windows, routers, etc.
They were related to people opening emails from fraudulent email senders who pretended to be someone else, and/or clicking on links in emails, etc.

For protection from malware and ransomware your best bet is also to not click on any links in emails at all, and do not download stuff from websites without good av software like Kaspersky.
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@tonyf As Trader200K said, trading can be separated from personal using different computers.

I'm a bit biased because I work for a cloud server provider, but I truly believe running your trading applications over a server is a good solution. The server does not need to be remote either, it can be a home server. The only thing with running home servers is that it requires an additional layer of technical skills and also recommended to have multiple home internet connections for network redundancy. Can't really run critical trading applications at home when your router needs to constantly restart.

For the cost of a 2nd home internet connection, you can buy a remote server instead and not have to pay the high initial cost of a home server. It's also nice to be able to spin the VPS up month to month, and not be committed long term in case your plans change.
 
DiceAreCast said:
Baked in windows anti virus and Spyware and malware is as good as any other commercial solutions, you can Google many respectable publications that posted test results.
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Yes, but that’s only in terms of basic av protection. Some of those solutions have evolved, with Kaspersky copying CrowdStrike intrusion prevention features where you can configure every program on your PC whether it can be run by specific users, monitor traffic on your network, encrypt drives, use VPN, view detailed reports on pc and network activity, and do other stuff not related to anything that MS offers.
 
I find no value in those gimmicks. You don't need to encrypt the hard drive. When you use the PC the data is accessible. Stupid gimmick because nobody should store vital information on a hard drive today. Vpn? If you invite a trojan onto your machine a vpn is totally useless. A vpn does not protect from hacking, it helps with anonymity. In 2021 commercial security suites are completely unnecessary. The best product I found to protect oneself is a healthy dose of scepticism, understand where the risks lie and act accordingly. Better value than any security suite.

guru said:
Yes, but that’s only in terms of basic av protection. Some of those solutions have evolved, with Kaspersky copying CrowdStrike intrusion prevention features where you can configure every program on your PC whether it can be run by specific users, monitor traffic on your network, encrypt drives, use VPN, view detailed reports on pc and network activity, and do other stuff not related to anything that MS offers.
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DiceAreCast said:
I find no value in those gimmicks. You don't need to encrypt the hard drive. When you use the PC the data is accessible. Stupid gimmick because nobody should store vital information on a hard drive today. Vpn? If you invite a trojan onto your machine a vpn is totally useless. A vpn does not protect from hacking, it helps with anonymity. In 2021 commercial security suites are completely unnecessary. The best product I found to protect oneself is a healthy dose of scepticism, understand where the risks lie and act accordingly. Better value than any security suite.
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Those were just examples of some features. I only like to play with application control and network monitoring. Their AV is also updated more often and they publish research on various viruses and ransomware, as well as customer support that wasn't too bad from my experience.
But I agree that hacking is unrelated to the article that OP posted. Do not click on links in emails. And don't download anything online without any type of AV. While even hacked computers can be safer than actually following a fraudster's instructions and sending money via wires to them...
 
tonyf said:
OP here. Just to frame the question: Win10 + home router is to give the conversation some guidance. No interest in chromebook or Linux.
I am looking for practical steps/software I could use to protect from hacking attempts.
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If you use google chrome or Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based),
https://www.elitetrader.com/et/thre...-info-to-u-s-ally-israel.346379/#post-5130524
For chrome, install "Disable Extensions and Apps" extension to keep other extensions from spying on you (especially when logging in).
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/...and-ap/abmoaeegegigmhgfmdmlhkoghibgkpkj?hl=en

Or use incognito windows for sensitive activities.
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