Advanced Plus Security  (From forum thread)Andrew3000's PC Security Config

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Device & operating system

, 3 answers
Operating system
Windows 11
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Usage and exposure
Visiting familiar websites, Visiting unknown or untrusted websites, Browsing the dark web, Working from home, Opening email attachments, Online shopping and card payments, Logging into my bank account, Downloading software and files from reputable sites, Downloading files from unknown or untrusted sources, Sharing and receiving files and torrents, Requesting and accepting remote access, Gaming, Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions, Streaming from untrusted sites, Coding and development, Downloading malware samples

Protection & updates

, 10 answers
Real-time protection
Kaspersky Total Security—Tweaked
On-device encryption
Windows BitLocker / Device Encryption
Device sign-in security
Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Custom security settings
Kaspersky:
Unknown App: High restricted (also connection to internet blocked)
Application started before kaspersky: High restricted (also connection to internet blocked)
Trust digitally signed application: Disabled
KSN Rules: Enabled
Custom Folder Access Rules (permission, protecting folders, permissions of apps etc…)
Custom Firewall Rules
Others custom KTS settings

Others:
Hard_Configurator by Andy Ful
Periodic malware scanners
Norton Power Eraser, HitmanPRO, MBAM - AdwCleaner.
Malware sample testing
I participate in malware testing

Browsing, accounts & privacy

, 4 answers
Browsers and extensions
uBlock Origin, Bitwarden, LanguageTool, Trocker
Secure DNS
NextDNS
Desktop VPN
PIA/Express VPN
Password and passkey manager
KeePassXC with 64 chars length.

Backup & recovery

, 2 answers
File and photo backups
Documents Backup with Macrium Reflect + @MaxSyncUP to push the backup to Google Drive.
Only Encrypted Backups.
System recovery
Full Image Backup with Macrium Reflect using 3-2-1 rule + @MaxSyncUP to push the backup to Google Drive.
Only Encrypted Backups.
1 Daily Backup
1 Backup every hour

Apps, specs & notes

, 3 answers
Maintenance tools
Kerish Doctor, WiseCare 365
Computer specs
CPU: i9 12900kf
RAM: 32 GB DDR5
GPU: RTX 3080TI
SSD1: 2TB 980 Pro NVMe
SSD2: 111GB SATA6
HDD: 1TB
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Thread details
Last updated
Jan 15, 2023
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
On-device encryption
Windows BitLocker / Device Encryption
Device sign-in security
    • Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time protection
Kaspersky Total Security—Tweaked
Device firewall
Custom security settings
Kaspersky:
Unknown App: High restricted (also connection to internet blocked)
Application started before kaspersky: High restricted (also connection to internet blocked)
Trust digitally signed application: Disabled
KSN Rules: Enabled
Custom Folder Access Rules (permission, protecting folders, permissions of apps etc…)
Custom Firewall Rules
Others custom KTS settings

Others:
Hard_Configurator by Andy Ful
Periodic malware scanners
Norton Power Eraser, HitmanPRO, MBAM - AdwCleaner.
Malware sample testing
I participate in malware testing; details below
Browsers and extensions
uBlock Origin, Bitwarden, LanguageTool, Trocker
Secure DNS
NextDNS
Desktop VPN
PIA/Express VPN
Password and passkey manager
KeePassXC with 64 chars length.
Maintenance tools
Kerish Doctor, WiseCare 365
File and photo backups
Documents Backup with Macrium Reflect + @MaxSyncUP to push the backup to Google Drive.
Only Encrypted Backups.
System recovery
Full Image Backup with Macrium Reflect using 3-2-1 rule + @MaxSyncUP to push the backup to Google Drive.
Only Encrypted Backups.
1 Daily Backup
1 Backup every hour
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Visiting unknown or untrusted websites
    • Browsing the dark web
    • Working from home
    • Opening email attachments
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Downloading files from unknown or untrusted sources
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Requesting and accepting remote access
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming from untrusted sites
    • Coding and development
    • Downloading malware samples
Computer specs
CPU: i9 12900kf
RAM: 32 GB DDR5
GPU: RTX 3080TI
SSD1: 2TB 980 Pro NVMe
SSD2: 111GB SATA6
HDD: 1TB
Feedback preference

Showcase only - no advice requested

Andrew3000

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Also using:
  • Comodo Cleaning Essentials / Autoruns
  • Process Explorer
  • Autoruns
  • GetSusp (From McAfee)
  • ShadowDefender
  • SandBoxie
  • TCPView
  • Others tools
Every drive is encrypted with BitLocker

EDIT: 15/04/2022

FROM:
Unknown App: Low restricted (also connection to internet blocked)
Application started before kaspersky: Low restricted (also connection to internet blocked)
Trust digitally signed application: Enabled

TO:
Unknown App: High restricted (also connection to internet blocked)
Application started before kaspersky: High restricted (also connection to internet blocked)
Trust digitally signed application: Disabled

EDIT 15/01/2023

FROM:
Bitwarden

TO:
KeePassXC
 
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