I recommend you keep your Windows OS patched and be sure to update all the software you use. I run Windows Defender for antivirus and malware in conjunction with securing my browser and using a DNS that filters malicious sites.
I don’t recommend third party security/network software. If you feel better running a third party product, stick with something like Bitdefender,
I also recommend running ‘beta’ releases for the major browsers (links below) and use a public DNS service that filters malware. I typically use Cloudflare, Quad9, and Hope this helps.
Beta links for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox
Google Chrome Beta
https://www.google.com/chrome/beta/
Microsoft Edge Beta
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/download/insider?form=MA13FJ
Mozilla Firefox Beta
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/channel/desktop/
Quad9 DNS
https://quad9.net/
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1
Speed up your online experience with Cloudflare public DNS resolver.
https://developers.cloudflare.com/1.1.1.1
OpenDNS
DNS SERVICES FOR YOUR HOME OR SMALL BUSINESS.
https://www.opendns.com/home-internet-security/
OpenDNS
Free for: Personal or business use for Enhanced DNS; personal use only for other home and family services
DNS addresses: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220
“FamilyShield” DNS addresses: 208.67.222.123 and 208.67.220.123
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