Azure security config

[Azure]

Uninstalled - Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus

Installed - Cyberfox 33.0.2

Updated:
Operating System:
Windows 8.1

Architecture:
64-bit (x64)

Computer Knowledge:
Basic

Last known malware infection:
Never

VM Malware Testing:

• No

Number of users for this PC:

• I'm the only one who is using this machine (Private)

User Account Control settings:

• Always notify

Real-Time Protection:
ESET NOD32 Antivirus Version 8.0.304.0
Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit(Premium)
Comodo Firewal

On-demand Scanners:
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2(Premium)
herdProtect
SpywareBlaster

Backup and Recovery:
Shadow Defender

Web Browser(s):
Cyberfox 33.0.2(default)

Extensions and Plugins:
Adguard Adblocker 1.0.3.3
Disconnect 3.14.0
Download Ninja - Free Download Manager 1.8
Download YouTube Videos as MP4 1.7.28
HTTPS-Everywhere 4.0.1
Lastpass 3.1.54
NoScript 2.6.9.2
Self-Destructing Cookies 0.4.6
Video Resumer 1.1.3
Youtube High Definition 32.2

Any other software:
Ccleaner
Perfectdisk
Process Hacker 2
Download Ninja
Secunia PSI

 

[Azure]

Updated.

Thank you, MalwareTips. For your good Giveaways

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Azure Phoenix, I'm very impressed at how your configuration has evolved.

I noticed you listed "No" beside VM (Virtual Machine). If you'd be interested in learning about a free open source software, Virtual Box is also how I'm able to test drive linux distros (operating systems) directly from their iso files with no disk transfer needed. I happen to be typing from a VM right now, essentially using a different system while on our Windows 8.1 system. You can read more about it here on the safe download site, Softpedia.

• http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/VirtualBox.shtml

 

[tonibalas]

Your config is very strong but also it's light. I like it
Thanks for sharing

 

[Azure]

Updated.

So far no problem on Cyberfox even with all these addons. No slowdowns, or at he very least I don't feel any significant slowdowns.

 

[Azure]

Does anyone know if there's any addon similar to Blur's masked email functionality? It's the main reason why I still have it, since I find it very useful. And they discontinued the standalone Masked Email addon a long time ago

 

[jamescv7]

@Azure Phoenix : Prior on a brief research, only Blur holds to have this kind of extension. The rest are online category to enter an input for masked email.

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Updated.

So far no problem on Cyberfox even with all these addons. No slowdowns, or at he very least I don't feel any significant slowdowns.

Hello @Azure Phoenix. Thanks for sharing.
Isn't it nice having no slowdowns?

There is a newer version 3.2.16 for LastPass you can find here:

• LastPass - Download

You'd brought up a challenging idea about Albine's Masked email, and I even searched for alternatives, but didn't have much luck.
I continue to use the same disposable email (memorized) from Blurr which is then forwarded to my Gmail, although I keep Blurr deactivated most of the time since I don't use their other services.
Here's a thought: If you have an extra infrequently used email account (as I do) you might use it to organize/send the forms & less important fill-in submissions which could all eventually be later marked as Junk.
On the other hand, one of our staff members shared a free encrypted email service, Hushmail - Free Email with Privacy which I use to get away from all the constant masked emails I find I am constantly deleting. Maybe it's time to start using the Spam/Junk button on Gmail a bit more!

 

[Azure]

Thanks a lot for the replies, both of you, @jamescv7 and @Cats-4_Owners-2

 

[JM Safe]

Hi, I saw now your config and overall is good, congrats and thanks for sharing it

 

[Azure]

Added: Google Chrome x64
Decided to make it my default browser for now.

Added: Ublock Origin
Already have Adguard(Windows) however Ublock Origin works well as a replacement for Noscript(or similar applications). It's pretty good once you learn how to use it properly.

Added: Privacy Badger
Really like how it doesn't outright blocks trackers or cookies, but rather it seems to analyse their behavior before deeming them a privacy concern or not

 

[Azure]

Upgraded to Windows 10 x64

No major issue. Only a minor one where adobe flash videos would only show a green screen. Had to disable 'hardware acceleration' to make videos work. Thankfully, it seems the problem fixed itself over time.

So currently everything is well on Windows 10

 

[Azure]

Added: NoVirusThanks EXE Radar Pro

 

[Azure]

Updated: Adguard 6.0 Beta
Really liking the new look.

 

[Azure]

Added: Sandboxie
Added: Soft Organizer
Added: No Virus Thanks - Smart PC Locker Pro

 

[Azure]

Changed: NoVirusThanks EXE Radar Pro
- Disabled "Allow all software from program files folder".
- Do not allow signed processes

Changed: Emsisoft Internet Security
Firewall automatic rule setting:

Trustworthy programs
- incoming set to "ask"
- outgoing set to "ask"

Unknown programs
- incoming set to "ask"
- outgoing set to "ask"

 

[Azure]

Uninstalled:
- HitmanPro
- HitmanPro.Alert
License expired

 

[Deleted member 178]

Uninstalled:
- HitmanPro
- HitmanPro.Alert
License expired

add EMET latest version, to replace HMPA.

 

[Azure]

add EMET latest version, to replace HMPA.

I was considering MBAE instead. Thanks for your suggestion.

 

[Deleted member 178]

if MBAE premium ok, if not EMET is better