Advanced Plus Security 17410742's Security Config 2019

[Deleted member 178]

Our goal here when reviewing security configs should be adding the essentials when they're lacking, or simplifying when they're overkill, not to a point where they will stop every possible infection, because that would be almost impossible, but to a point where security and performance are balanced.

Exactly what I'm doing since years here as a member and ex-mod of the config section.

Saying I'm wrong because I suggested to remove a program with little benefit in real world scenarios baffles me a bit - you could have explained your point of view without discrediting me.

If you knew or used HMPA you won't suggest to remove it, it is easier to use than Windows Exploit Guard and do more than just blocking exploits.
But what makes me intervene is the way you seems to dismiss the threat.
Sorry exploits are part of the landscape, not as frequent than ransomware but still hitting people. Remember Eternalblue/doublepulsar/WannaCry hitting hundreds of thousands of machines? Not so rare, even now EB/DP they are still used. Exploits are more and more used.
In Win10 Home, you have an Anti-exploit built-in (Ex-EMET) , if the threat was negligible, MS won't add it...
Now I won't force someone to use a 3rd party anti-exploit but if he does use one, I won't tell him to remove it, and not by saying HMPA afford nothing, it is here where you are wrong. It does add to the overall security whatever you like it or not.

Sorry if you feel discriminated by my first reply, this is Umbra for you, but if you had formulated your opinion more accurately , i probably wouldnt intervened.

Itwt

 

[Nevi]

I limit MS as much as i can.

isn't it also Edge/IE only? - which i dont have installed anyway.

SmartScreen in no way affects my security or my setup. @harlan4096

I only use Chrome as browser, and smartscreen has been out there some times to tell me about something. I don't think it's only for Edge/ IE.Otherwise great config.

 

[LDogg]

Great config, only one this year I have seen that has actually impressed me. May I ask how you removed the clutter and crap from your OS?

~LDogg

 

[17410742]

I only use Chrome as browser, and smartscreen has been out there some times to tell me about something. I don't think it's only for Edge/ IE.Otherwise great config.

Microsoft state it is only for IE/Edge.

maybe you've seen it 'after' downloading or trying to run a file.

 

[17410742]

Great config, only one this year I have seen that has actually impressed me. May I ask how you removed the clutter and crap from your OS?
~LDogg

Cheers! - Clutter-free, light in resources & no active AV/Signature based solutions is what i like. :emoji_ok_hand:

This should help you: Windows 10 Privacy Guide - October 2018 Update

Then use Black Viper & SysHardender to secure & slim those sevices even further.

 

[Nevi]

17410742 wrote:

"Microsoft state it is only for IE/Edge"

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"Windows Smartscreen works when you run any file, if you have it turned on. I use Chrome on Windows 10 and have also seen Windows Smartscreen -- it is not related to the browser you use. If it helps, here is a screenshot of what a legitimate Windows Smartscreen prompt looks like:"

This is from a Chrome help forum: Google Groups

I was pretty sure about my claim, as it was the typical smartscreen.
I never use Edge/ IE.

-Nevi

 

[17410742]

17410742 wrote:

"Microsoft state it is only for IE/Edge"

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"Windows Smartscreen works when you run any file, if you have it turned on. I use Chrome on Windows 10 and have also seen Windows Smartscreen -- it is not related to the browser you use. If it helps, here is a screenshot of what a legitimate Windows Smartscreen prompt looks like:"
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This is from a Chrome help forum: Google Groups

I was pretty sure about my claim, as it was the typical smartscreen.
I never use Edge/ IE.

No,

Smartscreen has an active filter as you browse.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...rnet-explorer-smartscreen-filter-faq#ie=ie-11

Smartscreen also works at the OS level that works when running programmes.

FYI - By using Chrome, you are only getting the latter.

You rely on Google's version, just as a user would also rely on Firefox's version - but by not using EDGE/IE, you aint getting a complete SS service.

 

[Nevi]

I don't wanna argue with you. I gave you proof that other have seen it, and it's confirmed on that site. If you say "no", fine. It's your computer.
Google Groups

 

[17410742]

I don't wanna argue with you. I gave you proof that other have seen it, and it's confirmed on that site. If you say "no", fine. It's your computer.:emoji_fingers_crossed:

You give me proof (from a Google Groups website) & even claiming that you were certain about your claim.

all whilst rejecting what Microsoft themselves tell you & then give a childish "fine, its your computer"

There's a word for people like you, i wont argue too - I'll let you guess.

 

[Nevi]

Yes proof that other have seen it. Microsoft say so much.

 

[LDogg]

Cheers! - Clutter-free, light in resources & no active AV/Signature based solutions is what i like. :emoji_ok_hand:

This should help you: Windows 10 Privacy Guide - October 2018 Update

Then use Black Viper & SysHardender to secure & slim those sevices even further.

No problem! I will definitely try Black Viper, I'm already using Syshardener

~LDogg