Q&A: What's the Best Antirivus for Linux?
Added 2024-12-12 13:24:40 +0000 UTCQ&A205: Do we have any suggestions for antivirus on Linux? What about physical home security? When does using a hardware crypto wallet make sense?
Video Version: https://youtu.be/BzEhAs76bGU
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Antivirus on Linux
05:33 Tips for Physical Security
11:00 Hardware vs Software Crypto Wallets
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Several very specific device-related questions because there may not be much to say in response to some of them: -Do you know of (and would you recommend) companies that offer VR goggles (e.g to emulate multiple monitors for computer work while traveling) and "Meta Ray-Ban"-like glasses (e.g. as an alternative to GoPro) that respect users' privacy (i.e. allow one to opt out of data collection, AI training, etc.) or perhaps installing open-source firmware in place of the stock, like with DDWRT for commercial routers or Graphene for commercial cell phones. The currently leading (hardware-wise) models seem to be designed by Meta, which has established a strong reputation for most behaviors that antagonize the privacy- and security-minded. -Do you think paying for Pixel phones that come preinstalled with Graphene OS (such as Nitrophone) is worth it compared to just buying a Pixel yourself and flashing Graphene onto it? Granted, for example, Nitrokey (the company) also offers options like removing cameras, microphones, sensors, which justify the extra cost, but absent that, it is hard to understand the steep markup given that, unlike Qubes with most PCs, Graphene is pretty straightforward to flash on Pixels. -In the previous Q&A, you discussed dedicated secure, air-gapped computers for cryptocurrency storage. Another context one hears about them is military-related applications for utmost security, or when dealing with OT-type devices (manufacturing, etc.) that work perfectly well in terms of their OT function, but are no longer compatible with the latest IT, or have to run continuously, which impedes regular patching. Perhaps cybersecurity researchers who are studying malware would have a use for them as well. However, apart from those contexts, what do you think (if any) use cases there are for dedicated air-gapped computers for privacy- and security-minded individuals?
David Johnson
2024-12-13 11:28:41 +0000 UTCDo you know of any way to download apps from the Apple App Store without signing in with an Apple ID? I setup my new MacBook Pro following the steps in Michael Bazzell's Extreme Privacy: macOS Devices guide. I never sign in with an Apple ID and block many connections back to Apple. I can download most apps via Homebrew or directly from the software's website, but there have been times when I've wanted an app that's only available via the Mac app store.
Apricot
2024-12-13 10:25:41 +0000 UTC
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