Windows 10: Antivirus Security Questions

Discus and support Antivirus Security Questions in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; While I realize that this is not an antivirus forum, hopefully someone here uses or is familiar with Free Avast Antivirus since the Avast forum, is... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Shopper1, Jan 4, 2021.

  1. SHOPPER1
    Shopper1 Win User

    Antivirus Security Questions


    While I realize that this is not an antivirus forum, hopefully someone here uses or is familiar with Free Avast Antivirus since the Avast forum, is helpful-Please answer each question separately:


    1a. Menu->Settings->Protection->Wifi Inspector.


    'Network3 ' shows Public Network, 'Network' shows 'Public,' and the 'Local Area Connection' slider originally had a green checkmark enabledand showed 'Public Network' on Thurs.


    However, on Fri, the LAN slider changed to a red bar disabled so I manually slid it back to green enabled.


    Should the LAN slider display a green bar? If so, what does the red bar mean?

    b. Wifi Inspector scans and detects for vulnerabilities automatically and in real-time-However, there is a 'Scan Network' feature-Wouldn't the manual feature be overkill or am I missing a detail?


    2. Unrelated, while I realize that the URL key-lock has a red line through it when a website has an insecure connection, is it still safe to visit it? The website in question is a care home facility but no personal information is being entered I am just viewing information on the facility.


    Thanks in advance.

    :)
     
    Shopper1, Jan 4, 2021
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Jan 4, 2021
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  3. ṢMEED
    Ṣmeed Win User
    antivirus

    Windows comes with in-built Windows Defender Antivirus.

    You might want to read:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hub/4099151/windows-security-help


    especially:
    Stay protected with Windows Security

    Also see:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4466972/windows-10-antivirus-and-antimalware-software-faq

    Whether you want to use Windows Defender Antivirus or a third party product depends on your personal preferences.

    No matter on what you decide, you might want to download and run occasional scans with on-demand scanners...

    Suggest reading all of
    Answers to common security questions - Best Practices

    especially:

     
    Ṣmeed, Jan 4, 2021
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Antivirus Security Questions

    Jsssssssss, Jan 4, 2021
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