Advanced Security anirbandutta01's Security Config

Last updated
Aug 21, 2025
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Other
Other operating system
Windows 11 IoT LTSC
On-device encryption
N/A
Log-in security
    • Basic account password (insecure)
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
N/A
About WiFi router
NOKIA WiFi Router provided by ISP
Real-time security
ESET NOD32 Antivirus
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
About custom security
Firewall H_C ( @Andy Ful )
Periodic malware scanners
Norton Power Eraser
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
K7 Anti Ransomware Scan
Malwarebytes Anti Malware
Sophos Scan & Clean
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browser(s) and extensions
Edge (Primary),
Firefox (Secondary)
Chrome
Extension: Ublock Origin, Osprey Browser Protection, Language tools.
Secure DNS
Cloudflare DoH in Browser
NextDNS
Desktop VPN
Windscribe
Password manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
HiBit Uninstaller, Privazer, Windows built in tools
File and Photo backup
External HDD, Google Drive, One Drive, MEGA, PCloud.
Subscriptions
    • None
System recovery
Hasleo Backup Suite (Free), Windows bulit in backup.
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
8 GB DDR3 RAM, 500GB HDD, 128GB SSD (installed Windows 11 IoT LTSC X64 on SSD) Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz 3.09 GHz
Notable changes
Switched back to ESET NOD32 Antivirus
Configured H_C, @Andy Ful ( Configure Defender, Firewall Hardening )
What I'm looking for?

Looking for maximum feedback.

SecureKongo said:
Which second opinion scanners are you using? I'd recommend using Norton Power Eraser and AdwCleaner.
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Be aware that Norton Power Eraser suffers from false positives.
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool would be another option for a second opinion scanner.
 
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Gandalf_The_Grey said:
Some reading:
malwaretips.com

Best Second opinion scanners

Hello guys. I know many of you use second opinion scanners speciality the testers at MT hub. What is the best scanner that you have used?
malwaretips.com malwaretips.com
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Hello, after reading this poll, I've downloaded KVRT & impressed by it's performance. Does it detect Script based malware & tracking cookies ?

But I have to download it every time so MBAM is better ... i think.
 
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anirbandutta01 said:
Hello, after reading this poll, I've downloaded KVRT & impressed by it's performance. Does it detect Script based malware & tracking cookies ?

But I have to download it every time so MBAM is better ... i think.
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It does detect script based malware, but no tracking cookies.
For that use a good adblocker, block 3rd party cookies and/or clean your browser.
You have to download it again when there is a new version, but KVRT will inform you.
It is one of the best of its kind.
 
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Gandalf_The_Grey said:
It does detect script based malware, but no tracking cookies.
For that use a good adblocker, block 3rd party cookies and/or clean your browser.
You have to download it again when there is a new version, but KVRT will inform you.
It is one of the best of its kind.
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Monthly one time scanning is enough I think... with KVRT
 
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Here is my updated ( as on 28th November 2024 ) computer security configuration. Switched back to ESET Internet Security & I'm happy with it. ESET is my FIRST used paid antivirus ( used ESET NOD32 in the year of 2012 ). First love. I'm planning to upgrade with ESET Smart Security Premium.

I'm planning to install Opera Browser. Any problem if I use Opera browser ?

Feel free to give me advise / suggestion to improve performance / security. Thanks to all .
 
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anirbandutta01 said:
Suggest me
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Consider an interactive firewall only if you understand what you should allow or block. Give @Andy Ful's FirewallHardening a shot (H_C Recommended); FH won't block running scripts, but it'll block their connection attempts—strong, comfortable protection, I'd say. What's your experience with Ghostery? Do you use the Dark Reader extension in Vivaldi?
 
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