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If you are looking for something free AppCheck offers Anti Ransomware, Anti Exploit, MBR protection and some other things. If you want paid there is OS Armor which I have heard is pretty good. Also App check has a paid version which has more protection and features in the paid version. Those are my 2 recommendations.
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Product Introduction - CheckMAL
AppCheck is the only solution providing proactive defense from unknown ransomware threats based on Context-Awareness Ransomware Behavior engine.
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Prevent Malware & Ransomware Infections on Windows PC | OSArmor
OSArmor is a Windows application that focuses on preventing malware and ransomware infections by blocking malware delivery methods and suspicious processes behaviors.
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What is your main security application?
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In the past I used HitmanPro.Alert but I cant seem to find much information regarding it in recent history. Is it still an effective tool?If you are looking for something free AppCheck offers Anti Ransomware, Anti Exploit, MBR protection and some other things. If you want paid there is OS Armor which I have heard is pretty good. Also App check has a paid version which has more protection and features in the paid version. Those are my 2 recommendations.
Product Introduction - CheckMAL
AppCheck is the only solution providing proactive defense from unknown ransomware threats based on Context-Awareness Ransomware Behavior engine.Prevent Malware & Ransomware Infections on Windows PC | OSArmor
OSArmor is a Windows application that focuses on preventing malware and ransomware infections by blocking malware delivery methods and suspicious processes behaviors.www.osarmor.com
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I would add Simple Windows Hardening and/or VoodooShield.
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It is still an effective tool, but I see a lot of issues over at Wilders, so I prefer other solutions (see previous posts).
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IMO, the best two complementary software for any antivirus are one of these two:
Additionaly, you can consider an anti-executable like VoodooShield.
- SysHardener, developed by NoVirusThanks
- Hard_Configurator, developed by AndyFul
Additionaly, you can consider an anti-executable like VoodooShield.
I'll echo what others have said, Hard Configurator, Simple Windows Hardening, Voodoo Shield or OSArmour, using one of these with your AV is all you need.
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Yes, I have seen quite a few videos on it and it does seem to be still a very effective tool. It is run by Sophos too so it shouldn't be abandoned because it is a big company as well.
Hard_Configurator does have the FirewallHardening module if you're only interested in the firewall portion of your original question. Despite what its name might suggest, it's actually very easy to install and and set up--just a couple of mouse clicks. I've used it for a couple of years now, it's another layer and an extremely unobtrusive one at that. Wouldn't go without it.
Since "complimentary" means "free," the complete HitmanPro.Alert and OSArmor are not free. In fact, the OSA dev always gently pushes that away to "discuss at another time." You can run HitmanPro.Alert as a free app but the majority of its features would be disabled. I think it comes with anti-keylogger and some other things. This chart is very old but it may still hold true. You can ask at Wilders Security forums where they have their product threads.
Edited to .png so one wouldn't have to log into Wilders to view. Credit for original chart: Stupendous Man/Wilders Security forums member I posted the question of any changes to the free version of Alert over at Wilders. For those who don't browse Wilders, I'll post the response (if any) from the QA engineer.
Since "complimentary" means "free," the complete HitmanPro.Alert and OSArmor are not free. In fact, the OSA dev always gently pushes that away to "discuss at another time." You can run HitmanPro.Alert as a free app but the majority of its features would be disabled. I think it comes with anti-keylogger and some other things. This chart is very old but it may still hold true. You can ask at Wilders Security forums where they have their product threads.
Edited to .png so one wouldn't have to log into Wilders to view. Credit for original chart: Stupendous Man/Wilders Security forums member I posted the question of any changes to the free version of Alert over at Wilders. For those who don't browse Wilders, I'll post the response (if any) from the QA engineer.
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I wonder is Immunet AntiVirus still usable as an extra protection? It was quite good before.
Way too sluggish and heavy nowadays. Tested it some weeks ago and wouldn't recommend it in it's current state.
Oh....good call!
Maybe. But now that OSArmor has gone payware, swap OSA with Voodooshield and call it a day. Pair that combo with an imaging program and nothing will get to you ever again.
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You can try comodo firewall with CS settings along with fsecure. It's a pretty good combo.
On Mac I use Micro Snitch which is a little tool to notify users when camera and microphone are in use.
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I have noticed that the notification is faster that macOS built in notification lights which people might not notice immediately because it's just a tiny dot.
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Micro Snitch is an ultra-light menu bar application that operates inconspicuously. It helps figuring out if someone’s spying on you.
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I have noticed that the notification is faster that macOS built in notification lights which people might not notice immediately because it's just a tiny dot.
Last year, I used F-Secure Safe for 9 months with this setup: Hard_Configurator outbound firewall rules, a VPN, on demand, NextDNS for browsers, Adguard and Bitwarden extensions, 2 second opinion scanners and Macrium Home. Never had an issue.
Still using the same setup with Kaspersky Internet Security.
Still using the same setup with Kaspersky Internet Security.
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