Security and privacy on a unsecure computer

[Lusher]

Say there is a pressing need to do online banking/ access private work on a computer that isn't 100% secure.

What methods do you have to reduce the security and privacy risks of doing so?

I know there is no 100% method, but ...... any ideas?

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Good security software and good user habits are essential.

In nearly every case I know of, malware is only introduced onto a system via user error.

You might also want to take a look at this thread HERE.

Regards Howard

 

[Nodsu]

That sort of depends on how "unsecure" the computer is.

If we take the worst-case scenario, then you should simply not use that computer.

If we leave out any hardware and BIOS hacks (this is espionage-grade stuff), then it would be safe to boot that computer from your own media like a CD or a USB disk to get into a safe OS. Mind you, a hardware keylogger is nothing more than a small adapterish thing that you can order online for $100 - no brains required! Always look behind a suspicious PC and make sure the keyboard cable runs in one piece.

 

[Lusher]

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Security_on_a_unsecured_computer

work in progress.