Introduction explaining the importance of proactive measures to prevent malware infections.

• Preventive knowledge can significantly reduce the risk of malware infections.
• No single trick can guarantee immunity from hacking, but there are effective strategies to enhance protection.

Analysis of malware distribution methods and the most prevalent file types used in attacks.

• Email is the most common delivery method for malware, with web downloads being less frequent.
• Archived files are typical for email malware, while EXEs are most common for web-delivered malware.

Promotion of Guardio's browser extension and its new features for enhanced web security.

• Guardio offers real-time threat protection, a mobile app, and a new Account Protection feature against session hijacking.
• The service includes download protection and dark web monitoring for personal information leaks.

Tutorial on verifying the digital signature of executable files to assess their safety.

• A key safety tip is to check if an EXE file is digitally signed by a trusted source.
• Windows allows users to verify digital signatures through file properties.

Explanation of the implications of digital signatures and how to interpret them.

• Not all files can be digitally signed; understanding which can is crucial.
• Unsigned files from reputable sources may still be safe, but caution is advised.

Guidance on securing PDFs against malware by disabling JavaScript in Adobe Reader.

• Hackers often use JavaScript in PDFs for malicious purposes.
• Setting Adobe Reader to 'Protected View' for all files can prevent JavaScript-based attacks.

Advice on securing PowerShell to prevent script-based malware attacks.

• PowerShell scripts are becoming a more common vector for malware.
• Securing PowerShell settings is essential to protect against fileless malware.