All of Chromatin's Security Configurations

[Chromatinfish 123]

After procrastinating for months, I finally dusted off the old Inspiron and cleaned it up. There was a mess of malware samples, antivirus programs, tons and tons of preview and older browsers, and tons of random crap I don't know where it came from...
A while ago, I installed Linux on this computer, but was too lazy to clean up the Windows side. A question still remains of whether to update to Windows 10, as many games I have are actually not compatible with Windows 10 along with the fact that I'm not a big fan of the flat look Windows 10 gives you.

I had to pick an Antivirus which was going to be Avast Free until I found a Kaspersky key lying around so I used that instead. Still has around 4 months on it.

I still have some browsers for evaluation and conducting some pointless testing on. Unfortunately I'm still too lazy to actually perform any tests yet, but I will get to it soon. I also have SpyShelter, which I am currently testing for my own personal use.

The protection I have is bare minimum for my tastes but I think with some settings tweaking and setting up new options, I will be all set for a fast, but protected, security solution.

This means my time without Windows is up and I am now back to using Windows simply because the restrictions you get on Mac are... a lot.



--- Update Nov 23, 2014---
From my last config, I decided to trash Lavasoft Ad-Aware Pro (a winning license anyways) and switch to ESET NOD32 Antivirus 7. Webroot remains the same. I also removed the Lavasoft Toolbar. Download Ninja, Mozilla Thunderbird, and iTunes were added. I have also added Glary Utilities Pro.

---My MacBook Config---
Operating System:

• Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan

OS Edition:

Home
OS Build:

Mac OS X 10.11.1
OS Architecture:

64-bit
User Access Control:

N/A for selected OS
OS Updates & Security Patches:

Manual
Recent Malware Attacks:

No
Participate in Malware Hub:

Inside in a Virtual Machine
Real-time Malware Protection:
ESET CyberSecurity Pro (Simply because I have a key to spare)
On-demand Malware Scanners:

Malwarebytes AM for Mac
Security Product Settings:

Custom
Browsers and Extensions:

Safari 8.0.2
Google Chrome 48
Waterfox 45
Mozilla Firefox 45
Opera Next
Password Manager:

N/A
Ad and Script Blocker:

AdGuard 1.2.0 BETA for Mac
System Tuners, Privacy Cleaners and Encryption:

N/A
How often do you perform a Data Backup:

Custom Backups
How often do you perform a System Image Backup:
Custom Backups
Do you own any of the following:

• iOS
• W10 Mobile

Checklist to secure your devices:

• Official App Stores
• Device and Storage Encryption
• Latest OS Updates

Cheers, Chromatinfish

 

[software182]

1 question, if you already have NOD32, why do you use Webroot SA AV ?

 

[Chromatinfish 123]

1 question, if you already have NOD32, why do you use Webroot SA AV ?

I testing Webroot AV and have free 90 day license, will uninstall after 90 day done. Good enough?

 

[Oxygen]

People still uses iTunes? wow.

 

[software182]

I testing Webroot AV and have free 90 day license, will uninstall after 90 day done. Good enough?

lol...

 

[Chromatinfish 123]

People still uses iTunes? wow.

I need it to back up my iPad because Wi-Fi is spotty in my house. Otherwise I would throw it into the recycle bin in a second

Cheers, Chromatinfish

 

[Ink]

You are aware you don't have to create multiple threads?
http://malwaretips.com/threads/how-...y-config-without-creating-a-new-thread.28299/

Your old threads have been closed. In the future please update this thread. Thank you.

 

[Chromatinfish 123]

You are aware you don't have to create multiple threads?
http://malwaretips.com/threads/how-...y-config-without-creating-a-new-thread.28299/

Your old threads have been closed. In the future please update this thread. Thank you.

Oh, I just looked at the configuration editing thingy... Oops
Next time I'll just use this config.

 

[Ink]

What do you think of the iCloud software? I don't think it's required on Windows.
> Adds your Photostream to Windows Explorer
> Adds shortcuts to icloud.com (Mail, Pages, Find My iPhone etc.)

 

[Chromatinfish 123]

What do you think of the iCloud software? I don't think it's required on Windows.
> Adds your Photostream to Windows Explorer
> Adds shortcuts to icloud.com (Mail, Pages, Find My iPhone etc.)

Actually there is no use for it now because the wi-fi is spotty where my room is (furthest from the router) and I use iTunes for backup.. deleting

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Thank you Chromatinfish for sharing your illustrious configuration and
...yes, I have also felt the ('Uughh') McAffee pre-installed software's lingering Bigfoot-print on our Windows 8.1!
On a lighter note, ESET NOD 32 & WEB ROOT have ever been on my wish list. ..and to think, just minutes ago you were making me laugh out loud!!
It's curious how, like yourself, I'd had a rare streak of luck by also winning the Adaware Pro Giveaway. My son has his own new (refurbished) HP Windows 7 tower with 4 MB RAM . Having just uninstalled it, would you recommend it over the M.S.E. native AV for him?
Lastly, since I also happen to use every one of the extensions you use except for Grease Monkey, & I use LastPass (also toss in ZenMate & DoNotTrackMe) and each of your browsers (except Nightly, Waterfox, & Chrome Canary) do you think I've reason to miss what I have not yet been trying??

 

[Arakasi]

Invest in a repeater.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_repeater

 

[Chromatinfish 123]

Invest in a repeater.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_repeater

Actually, the router is in the break-down desktop place and on the leftmost side of the house and my bedroom is on the rightmost site of the house. Probably that's the issue.

 

[Arakasi]

Right so grab an old router, or get a wall repeater etc, and extend the range to the other side.

On a side note, i responded to your thread at the ESET forums.

 

[Ink]

What will you be doing with the Lavasoft licence now? Wasteful, as you could have trialled the product beforehand..

 

[Chromatinfish 123]

What will you be doing with the Lavasoft licence now? Wasteful, as you could have trialled the product beforehand..

As I said, I have won it on MT Giveaway and have no use for it (Members, don't PM- bombard to get key), oh well.

 

[King Alpha]

Great choice of AV!

 

[Exterminator]

I liked running WSA alongside EAV.I had no problems even running it alongside ESS.Made a few exceptions and they ran together just fine.Thanks for the Update

 

[vrb93]

Love your config!

 

[Chromatinfish 123]

Update 1.1:

- Removed: Adblock Plus, DoNotTrackMe (Blur), BlockSi, Opera, Waterfox, Cyberfox, Opera
-Added: Yandex, ESET NOD32 8 update