To be very true, i am feeling anxious as most people use Electrum on the computer and trust it that our funds are safe. What else can we use if we do not have a hardware wallet?
A separate device or a linux pc with just your wallet and no other BS installed should do. Just dont use that device for any other thing.Our security is in our hands, if we are reckless enough even the hardware wallet can get drained
I assume OP was/is using the same windows PC for browsing, downloading stuffs, holding funds, etc. which is not recommended at all. Too many malwares across the internet (smarter than your antivirus), you click a simple link and wont even know what problems are waiting for you ahead.