Advanced Plus Security Aries91 Security Configuration for 2021

Last updated
May 5, 2021
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
On-device encryption
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
Kaspersky Internet Security 21
Hitman Pro Alert
Firewall security
About custom security
Kaspersky Internet Security : Recomended Mode
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes Antimalware free, Windows Defender Periodic Scan
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome Dev
Kaspersky Protection; uBlock Origin; Click&Clean; OneTab; SmartHTTPS;
Secure DNS
Google
Desktop VPN
Kaspersky VPN free
Password manager
Lastpass;
Maintenance tools
Ccleaner; Wise 365
File and Photo backup
Aomei Backupper
System recovery
Aomei Backupper
Risk factors
    • Working from home
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • 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
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
HP Pavilion DV6-2142sl
Intel Core i5 M-430
Nvidia Geforce 320M
6GB DDR3
SSD 500GB
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

Kongo

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Hi guys ,this is my security configuration for this year.
Good config, but could you add the browser that you are using? Most browsers don't need extensions like SmartHTTPS or Click&Clean anymore, as they have similar options integrated. If you'd like to tweak Kaspersky a little further for improved protection, I'm sure that @harlan4096 can help you out there. (y)

Edit: Consider using a DNS like Quad9 or a more customizable one like NextDNS. There are defenitely better options in terms of speed and privacy.
 
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silversurfer

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Hi guys ,this is my security configuration for this year.

You can take a look into this tool "Autoruns" from Windows Sysinternals, it's useful for different purposes like to check for software driver leftovers.


 

aries91

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Apr 20, 2015
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Good config, but could you add the browser that you are using? Most browsers don't need extensions like SmartHTTPS or Click&Clean anymore, as they have similar options integrated. If you'd like to tweak Kaspersky a little further for improved protection, I'm sure that @harlan4096 can help you out there. (y)

Edit: Consider using a DNS like Quad9 or a more customizable one like NextDNS. There are defenitely better options in terms of speed and privacy.
I use Google Chrome Dev.
I tried DNS benchmark and google dns resulted as faster than all dns tested so thats the reason why I chose it.
 

Gandalf_The_Grey

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harlan4096

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If you'd like to tweak Kaspersky a little further for improved protection, I'm sure that @harlan4096 can help you out there. (y)

Kaspersky defaults settings are ok for standard users, probably weak for some specific scenarios, but those in general are rare if our common sense and surfing habits are healthy :)

HitManPro.Alert in real-time probably is not necessary with KIS...
 

aries91

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Kaspersky defaults settings are ok for standard users, probably weak for some specific scenarios, but those in general are rare if our common sense and surfing habits are healthy :)

HitManPro.Alert in real-time probably is not necessary with KIS...
I just changed some settings such as scan all types of files and archives.
I am very prudent when I'm on the web.
 

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