Advanced Security Amnesia config 2022

[Amnesia]

-I try my best while dealing with suspicious torrents but I do download a lot of stuff from shady sources... is the way I'm handling the situation good enough to protect my machine to a certain degree?

-I feel like I have too many browser extensions... is it really a concern?

 

[harlan4096]

In Emergency recovery plan, I would add a full system image solution, Macrium Reflect is very reliable.

Thanks for sharing

 

[silversurfer]

@Amnesia Guess you need for purpose this bunch of browser extensions, but why you chosen also Norton Safe Web? for website reputation?

 

[Amnesia]

@Amnesia Guess you need for purpose this bunch of browser extensions, but why you chosen also Norton Safe Web? for website reputation?

What would you recommend to use instead? Trafficlight?

 

[Shadowra]

What would you recommend to use instead? Trafficlight?

TrafficLight or NextDNS

 

[silversurfer]

What would you recommend to use instead? Trafficlight?

Yes, TrafficLight or Malwarebytes Browser Guard, but even Avira Browser Safety and Emsioft Browser Security are more effective than Norton Safe Web.
Just choose one of them what has no performance impact on your browser(s). The main web filtering is done either by Edge Smart Screen or Google Safe Browsing.

Or as mentioned by @Shadowra you could setup NextDNS, then no need to install any browser addon/extension for this purpose...

 

[Amnesia]

- Updated the Recovery backup/plan sections, Device encryption section and User Access Control section.
- Added Zemana AntiLogger free.

 

[oldschool]

-I feel like I have too many browser extensions... is it really a concern?

Privacy Badger is redundant with µBO. HTTPS Everywhere is too, as Edge, Brave and most browsers now handle this internally via settings. Edge has its own built-in translator so you don't need Google Translate. Use the least number of extensions that you really need, which lowers attack surface.

 

[Zero Knowledge]

- Added Zemana AntiLogger free.

Nooooooooooo!!! I would uninstall, it hasn't been updated in years and the company is dead and no longer operating.

I would add OSarmor, H_C, AppGuard or VS. Something with VirusTotal integration since you download shady torrents so you can check if files are malicious.

 

[Amnesia]

Nooooooooooo!!! I would uninstall, it hasn't been updated in years and the company is dead and no longer operating.

I would add OSarmor, H_C, AppGuard or VS. Something with VirusTotal integration since you download shady torrents so you can check if files are malicious.

APPGUARD is too pricey for me, and does the OSarmor free plan limited by time? Believe it or not, I was surprised that even after I scanned my whole PC with MicDef and MalByts, Zemana was able to find some trackers... I guess that MicDef and MalByts are just not looking for those kind of staff

 

[Zero Knowledge]

APPGUARD is too pricey for me, and does the OSarmor free plan limited by time? Believe it or not, I was surprised that even after I scanned my whole PC with MicDef and MalByts, Zemana was able to find some trackers... I guess that MicDef and MalByts are just not looking for those kind of staff

OK what's your budget for security? Free? $10? $20? AppGuard @ $40 is obviously out of budget.

Free you can use KVRT, Emsisoft EEK, or Hard Configurator. I would also consider WiseVector and if you really want to go nuts Comodo Firewall.

For $20 you can get OSarmor, maybe Hitman Pro.Alert on special.

& Trackers are nothing to be worried about, just tracking cookies that can be deleted. They won't damage your PC like malware/ransomware does.

 

[Ink]

My opinion on the browser extension situation.
TL;DR Delete all except uBlock Origin, get Bitwarden Premium, switch Cryptomator

Long version

Spoiler

Edge
Bitwarden, Dark Reader, Grammarly, HTTPS Everywhere, Trafficlight, Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin, Britannica Insights, Google Dictionary, Google Translate, Hover Zoom+, New Tab Redirect, Return YouTube Dislike, User-Agent Switcher for Chrome, VT4Browsers.

• Google Translate: Edge has its own translator toolset.
• Bitdefender TrafficLight - redundant with uBlock Origin, and Edge’s Defender, or if you use Malwarebytes browser extension with Malwarebytes for Desktop.
• Privacy Badger - redundant with uBlock Origin.
• Britannica Insights - switch to bookmarked site and continue with Google Search.
• HTTPS Everywhere - most sites now use HTTPS by default, and browsers warn users before visiting unsecured HTTP sites.
• VT4Browsers - switch to site: VirusTotal

Brave
Google Translate, Hover Zoom+, HTTPS Everywhere, VT4Browsers.

• Google Translate: Brave has its own translator toolset: brave://settings/languages - If Edge is your main browser, use that instead.
• HTTPS Everywhere - most sites now use HTTPS by default, and browsers warn users before visiting unsecured HTTP sites.
• VT4Browsers - switch to site: VirusTotal

IObit Uninstaller 11, AxCrypt, Eraser, qBittorrent, Zemana AntiLogger free.

• IObit Uninstaller is unnecessary. Leftover files are harmless and mostly cause no issues.
• Replace AxCrypt - Free encryption alternate: Cryptomator - Free Cloud Encryption for Dropbox & Co
• Eraser is largely overkill and misuse can cause havoc. Using the Recycle Bin is OK.
• Uninstall Zemana AntiLogger Free - Abandonware may compromise your security with unpatched flaws/bugs.

Bitwarden Free

Highly recommend upgrading to Premium for $10 per year. That’s less than $1 per month. And cheaper than Windscribe Premium.

 

[ForgottenSeer 69673]

AppGuard @ $40 is obviously out of budget.

$39.95 he he