Free tools to help keep you safe online

Make sure that Windows Defender is running and updated.

Use 'max' setting for ConfigureDefender - https://github.com/AndyFul/ConfigureDefender

Block lists - Encrypted DNS (on desktop and mobile) - https://www.quad9.net/

uBlock Origin (browser extension) - https://ublockorigin.com/

This video provides details: https://iv.nboeck.de/watch?v=dfABQ8pIuFQ