Connected and bad people will do bad things!
Why do most systems get infected?
No updates to software (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Operating Systems, Application SW)
Phishings – Get to click on a bad link or code that infects
Popups – malware, adware, search engine hijack
DEFENSE –
SOFTWARE- Stay updated, SYSTEMS HAVE END OF LIFE. WIndows 7 Jan 2020.
WINDOWS – Use SW Update, Defender and Firewall https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4013263/windows-10-stay-protected-with-windows-security
Add on AVG free as antivirus https://www.avg.com/en-us/free-antivirus-download
HOME ROUTERS – A full reconfig can help get rid of hidden software. On and Off can help.
USE OPENDNS 208.67.222.222 · 208.67.220.220 as Default Gateway https://www.opendns.com/