Ransomware are very dangerous viruses that are capable of encrypting all your files and demanding a ransom in exchange for them. They can spread through the network and infect all your devices. Some types of ransomware are undetectable and self-destruct, They can even attack your BIOS, making your computer unusable.
Precisely. I remember the early days of the internet when surfing for porn could leave a bunch of nasties on your PC. Today is no different. More and more nefarious websites are cropping up all of the time. Now more than ever, users must protect themselves or suffer the consequences.
This is why I run my Sims 4 installation (and other Windows games) in a
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on
Linux. This
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and all running processes cannot access the internet nor have access to system files. Even if my installation were to get hit with ransomware, it would only affect the container it runs in;
WHICH can be easily purged and replaced with a backup in minutes. Try the links in this post if you are feeling ambitious.
I forgot to mention: In addition to virus scanners, it might be a good idea to use a
browser with privacy and anti malware features built-in, moreover using a
VPN with
advanced kill-switch features will also hide your web activity from your ISP and make it harder for criminals to attack your home network. Enable the firewall in your home router! It is better to have multiple protections in place, especially if you are using an OS as vulnerable as Windows. I ditched Microsoft almost 2 decades ago as I found
Linux to be superior in terms of functionality and security.
