Basic Security BigZ's Security Config 2018

[BigZ]

Hey Guys,

I'm new to the forums, here is my current security config for my desktop PC.

I recently switched from using Bitdefender Total Security 2018 and Malwarebytes 3.0 Premium with all real-time modules enabled to just using Sophos Home Premium real-time along with some on-demand scanners.

I've been a long time user of Bitdefender and Malwarebytes (lifetime license) and have experimented running one or the other on my machine. Bitdefender on its own runs fine with minimum performance impact, and Windows Defender with Malwarebytes 3.0. Premium is also OK, however Bitdefender with Malwarebytes caused some web-pages to take longer to load.

Still debating whether to activate my Malwarebytes 3.0 Premium license and to use it along with Sophos in real-time. It is my understanding that Sophos Home Premium already has HitmanPro.Alert embedded so maybe using Malwarebytes 3.0 Premium would be redundant.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,
BigZ

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

If I look at this old post: Can I use Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit and HitmanPro Alert together? I think it's better not to run them together. It's redundant and can cause conflicts.

 

[BigZ]

Thank you Gandalf_The_Grey for your response.

I found the link you provided informative. I agree that there is a lot of overlap between HitmanPro.Alert and Malwarebytes Premium. So it might be best to just run Malwarebytes as an on-demand scanner.

I was considering running just the web-protection along side it.

 

[Deleted member 178]

I was considering running just the web-protection along side it.

The web protection of MBAM is the less good component. you have better choice than that, like browser extensions.

 

[JM Safe]

Good config.

Thanks for sharing.