I'm looking for practical advice on how to avoid malware infections when downloading files from sketchy websites. Two ideas I've thought of are using a dedicated laptop as a sort of isolated system, which I can reset to remove any potential malware, and considering a paid VPN for some level of protection. However, I'm open to more suggestions and would love to hear what has worked for others!
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Honestly, the best way to avoid malware is to not download anything from sketchy sites in the first place. If you absolutely have to, setting up a virtual machine is a good strategy, especially if it's dedicated solely to this purpose. Just remember, a VPN won’t stop malware—it just hides your IP.
Yeah, I totally agree! A VM is safer, but it requires some know-how to use properly.