How to keep hackers from turning on sharing with remote computer

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  1. Barman58
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    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
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    F22 Simpilot said:
    I would scan all downloads at Virus Total.
    Agreed, but I would suggest that you use the URL option so that you do not have any need to download any potential malware on to your system.

    The default option is useful only when you already have a local file that you suspect may not be totally clean
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  3. file3456
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    Never even knew there was a URL option. LOL
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  4. Snick
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    Win 10 x64, Linux Lite, Win 7 x64, BlackArch, & Kali
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    Virus Total URL scans
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  6. Debby
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    Thanks for explaining! You can close this now.
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  7. Paul Black
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    Hi Debby,

    Debby said:
    Thanks for explaining! You can close this now.
    You can mark this thread as Solved yourself. It is at the top of the page.

    I hope this helps!
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