Win 8.1 security?

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So, I just got a new win 8.1 tablet, and despite a bit of frustration learning to use the new OS, I'm liking it A LOT!

However, I'm wondering about security issues. Since this is a tablet and storage and system resources are at a premium, I want the lightest GOOD security possible.

Right now, I'm only using windows defender (formerly microsoft security essentials, afaik)... I'd like to keep this rather than use a 3rd party app that might be too taxing on the system, but I do want my tablet to be secure, as well.

So, my question: Is windows defender adequate security for my new 8.1 tablet, or do I need something else?

As long as your not browsing like an idiot you should be fine.

Yeah... anymore, my browsing habits are pretty tame.

The riskiest thing I do is search 'women's underware' on amazon.com.

^^^ Hell no, I'm not on facebook! I've never had a facebook account and never will.

I'm sorry to hear you had a problem.

I'm still using windows defender, but I've also added malwarebytes pro... It seems to be adequate so far.

So, did the malware sneak in on a dodgy ad or was it official facebook malware?

I always use firefox with adblock plus to avoid bad ads.

I believe someone posted something or it may have been in an add or something, this was prior to me knowing as much as I do now

I use malwarebytes and antispyware and an anti-virus also in the browser I use adblock and I have other add ons/extensions I block most cookies and have do not track and I am on a VPN (I used to get seriously trolled so by doing a great deal of blocking and stuff I have cut way down), I also use Web of Trust to track untrustworthy sites and help me know where not to go anymore.