Advanced Plus Security Back3's Security Configuration 2021

Last updated
Feb 12, 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
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
F-Secure Safe 17.9
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
SysHardener Outbound Firewall settings; O&O Shutup 10, Microsoft Autoruns and Process Explorer. Firewall App Blocker to edit firewall rules.
Periodic malware scanners
Norton Power Eraser; RogueKiller.
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Chrome: Browsing Protection by F-Secure, Malwarebytes Browser Guard, Privacy Badger; I don't care about cookies.
Edge: Browsing Protection by F-Secure, Malwarebytes Browser Guard,
Secure DNS
None
Desktop VPN
Windscribe Pro
Password manager
Keepass; Enpass.
Maintenance tools
Kerish Doctor, Privacy Eraser, Hibit Uninstaller ,Sumo, RuckZuk
File and Photo backup
Syncback, OneDrive, Google Drive and Google Photos;
Additional hard disk on my PC; external disk drives
System recovery
Macrium Reflect; internal and external disk drives
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Asus Vivo DC 431CD-K
Intel Core I.5 7400
Intel HD Graphics 630
DDR4 8GB
SSD Western Digital 250GB; Toshiba 2T
Notable changes
2021-02-12 Login security: I enabled a PIN
2021-02-03 Uninstall Privacy Badger in Edge
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

F

ForgottenSeer 85179

Instead of password for Windows, you can increase your security with Windows Hello:

read why a PIN is more secure than password (thanks and only related to Windows Hello):
 

Back3

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Instead of password for Windows, you can increase your security with Windows Hello:

read why a PIN is more secure than password (thanks and only related to Windows Hello):
Thanks, I'll check that...
 

Back3

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Because less is more :D Is Privacy Badger needed next to Malwarebytes Browser Guard?
I went to pcmag.com and clicked on a link. Malwarebytes blocked 28 items and Badger 27. I checked everything that was blocked. 18 items were blocked by both but many of them were stopped by one or the other. So I think they complement each other nicely.
 

Kongo

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I went to pcmag.com and clicked on a link. Malwarebytes blocked 28 items and Badger 27. I checked everything that was blocked. 18 items were blocked by both but many of them were stopped by one or the other. So I think they complement each other nicely.
Is Edge's built in tracking protection enabled? MBG + built in tracking protection (set to strict) should actually be enough protection. If you wan't to block even more consider using a DNS provider like NextDNS or Adguard DNS.
 

Back3

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Is Edge's built in tracking protection enabled? MBG + built in tracking protection (set to strict) should actually be enough protection. If you wan't to block even more consider using a DNS provider like NextDNS or Adguard DNS.
I checked my pcmag link in Chrome. But I think you're right on Edge: I will uninstall Badger in this browser. Built-in protection should be enough. Thanks.
 

Kongo

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I checked my pcmag link in Chrome. But I think you're right on Edge: I will uninstall Badger in this browser. Built-in protection should be enough. Thanks.
Chrome doesn't have any tracking protection built in so I understand that you want to use both extensions there. After all I'm not a fan of having multiple extensions for the same purpose. I will just say it again: Check out NextDNS, I think you won't regret using it.
 

Back3

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I have 20 preferred websites. Whenever I go outside, I enable Windscribe Pro which has R.O.B.E.R.T that is an advanced DNS and IP level blocker. Everything works well.
 
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sirius777

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Oct 24, 2019
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Really nice config imo! :)
What do you need Chrome for tho? Edge is based on chromium, has the same extension pool and is basically just the more private version of Chrome.
More browsers = bigger attack surface
Browser compartmentalization
 

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