Advanced Plus Security Back3's Security Configuration 2021

[Back3]

This is my preferred configuration. I sometimes go back to Microsoft Defender with Configure Defender and Simple Windows Hardening.

 

[Kongo]

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

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

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

Windows Hello for Business overview

Learn how Windows Hello for Business replaces passwords with strong two-factor authentication on Windows devices.

docs.microsoft.com

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

Windows Hello for Business overview

Learn how Windows Hello for Business replaces passwords with strong two-factor authentication on Windows devices.

docs.microsoft.com

 

[Back3]

I synchronize all my devices (PC, Apple Ipad and Iphone, Chromebook) with Chrome......

 

[Back3]

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

Windows Hello for Business overview

Learn how Windows Hello for Business replaces passwords with strong two-factor authentication on Windows devices.

docs.microsoft.com

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

Windows Hello for Business overview

Learn how Windows Hello for Business replaces passwords with strong two-factor authentication on Windows devices.

docs.microsoft.com

Thanks, I'll check that...

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Because less is more Is Privacy Badger needed next to Malwarebytes Browser Guard?

 

[Back3]

Because less is more 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]

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]

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]

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.

Tutorial - NextDNS: a DoH/ DoT guide

As Lenny_Fox request a NextDNS guide with pictures, here we go - based on Your NextDNS settings thread. First, info about NextDNS can be read at: official Website & GitHub I use and recommend using their service in easiest way you can implement. For me that is on router level so i don't need...

malwaretips.com

 

[Back3]

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.

 

[sirius777]

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

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Browser compartmentalization

can be easily solved via browser profile