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#16 Dominique1

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Posted 25 February 2024 - 04:40 PM

+1 to the clone drive.  If something bad happens, just copy the clone content on your affected drive, and carry on.  Also, don't connect your PC to the family network not to put them at risk too.

 

I also agree that your software bundle is overkill.  Perhaps if the malware-under-study detects those, it will decide to stop and nuke itself.



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Posted 25 February 2024 - 04:56 PM

I have one question though

Why are you computing in this manner?

I have been computing since 1993 and have been virus free with very minimal security settings. I could have a very rigorous security policy here at home but it's overkill and adds more things to troubleshoot during a computer issue.

 

Because I'm testing and alternatively designing some nasty viruses



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Posted 25 February 2024 - 04:58 PM

I like to think of it like a seven layer defense. An if one breaches one player the others jump into play. 



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Posted 25 February 2024 - 05:26 PM

Because I'm testing and alternatively designing some nasty viruses


Have we given a good advice to a script kiddie? :scratchhead:

 

Next advice, crime doesn't pay. :lmao:



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Posted 25 February 2024 - 05:34 PM

 

Because I'm testing and alternatively designing some nasty viruses


Have we given a good advice to a script kiddie? :scratchhead:

 

Next advice, crime doesn't pay. :lmao:

 

 

Perhaps I was unclear I'm learning for ethical/security reasons not criminal ones. Like penetration testing/reverse engineering eventually.



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Posted 25 February 2024 - 05:45 PM


I have one question though

Why are you computing in this manner?

I have been computing since 1993 and have been virus free with very minimal security settings. I could have a very rigorous security policy here at home but it's overkill and adds more things to troubleshoot during a computer issue.

 
Because I'm testing and alternatively designing some nasty viruses

Then I recommend a complete offline machine for testing and designing malware. I've known people get banned from their isp doing just what you're doing because their activity leaked out.

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Posted 25 February 2024 - 09:07 PM

 

 

I have one question though

Why are you computing in this manner?

I have been computing since 1993 and have been virus free with very minimal security settings. I could have a very rigorous security policy here at home but it's overkill and adds more things to troubleshoot during a computer issue.

 
Because I'm testing and alternatively designing some nasty viruses

Then I recommend a complete offline machine for testing and designing malware. I've known people get banned from their isp doing just what you're doing because their activity leaked out.

 

 

That is true. I will do that. Thank you.






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