Basic Security Andrew999 Security Configuration 2019

Last updated
Jun 2, 2019
Windows Edition
Home
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
NANO Free Antivirus
Appcheck Anti Ransomware Free
Zemana AntiLogger
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
Zemana AntiLogger, X-Sec Antivirus, Crystal Security
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Vivaldi is my Default Web Browser
Brave Web Browser for 2nd choice
Extensions: AdGuard, Windscribe, HTTPS Everywhere, minerBlock, Emsisoft Browser Security, Ecosia
Maintenance tools
Ccleaner Free, Glary Utilities Pro, Auslogics Disk Defrag
File and Photo backup
MEGA Sync Cloud Backup
System recovery
None
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Intel Core I5 3.2 GHz
8GB RAM
1TB Hard Drive
Notes by Staff Team
  1. This setup may cause performance issues, system instability or conflicts between programs, and can hinder the effectiveness of the installed antivirus products.

  2. This setup configuration does not have a backup plan. We strongly recommend to add a backup solution for your data so that you can restore it in the case of an emergency.
    Backing up allows the recovery of data that has been lost due of a malware attack (eg. ransomware) or a hard disk crash. In such events you might lose family photos, your music collection, documents, or financial data. Backups are fast and simple to perform so it should be done on a regular basis.

brod56

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I've never heard of Nano AV, so I won't comment on that. In spite of that, having two companion AVs (Crystal Security, Zemana) and a specialized anti-ransomware solution (AppCheck) on top of the main AV is certainly overkill.
Also, syncing data on MEGA is not a system image backup solution.
I would also recommend to replace Adblock with uBlock Origin.
I'd say this setup is pretty risky until you look at these points.
Thanks for sharing.
 

bribon77

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I like your configuration. But from my point of view, you lack a backup program.
Also too many programs for my taste in real time, I would like to remove Crystal Security and Zemana Anti Malware and leave them for on-demand scans.
Thank you for sharing.:giggle:
 

JM Safe

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I've never heard of Nano AV, so I won't comment on that. In spite of that, having two companion AVs (Crystal Security, Zemana) and a specialized anti-ransomware solution (AppCheck) on top of the main AV is certainly overkill.
Also, syncing data on MEGA is not a system image backup solution.
I would also recommend to replace Adblock with uBlock Origin.
I'd say this setup is pretty risky until you look at these points.
Thanks for sharing.
NANO AV seems good at detection.
 

LDogg

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May 4, 2018
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Your realtime setup is overkill
NANO Antivirus Free, Appcheck Anti Ransomware Free, Zemana AntiLogger (Only Identity Protection Enabled, Real time Protection disabled.)
I would stick to just Zemana Antilogger, alongside OSArmor & Syshardener. Syshardener also lets you add basic Firewall rules to further help and lockdown your OS.

You may add Scriptsafe to your web browser, I don't think your Mining extension is needed, you can block miners via most adblockers nowadays.

Apart from the above all 4 layers are generally covered.

~LDogg
 

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