'sigh' ok then.
Over 26 years with a PC online, up until Windows 11 I never allowed it to auto update. I've never paid for extra security measures, never used a VPN. I have no banking apps or similar on the PC. I don't give my email address (or phone number) to any tom, dick or achmed that asks for it.
Only once, many many years ago, had a virus/scam thing that locked the PC . . easily cleared using Heirons (spelling? ) CD
But yep, I know nothing at all about how to keep myself secure and - quote
'have proven naive about'
If you don't stick your head up above the wall, it won't get targeted, and (as with most Demons) if you don't invite them over the threshold they can't enter