Advanced Plus Security Captain Awesome 2020 Config+

Last updated
Aug 30, 2020
Windows Edition
Education
How it's used?
Operating system
Windows 10
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
PC1>Windows Defender
PC2>Windows Defender
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
Balance Configured
Periodic malware scanners
HitmanPro,Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Malware sample testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Microsoft Edge,Google Chrome w/popup Blocker(STRICT),HTTPS Everywhere,
Emsisoft Browser Security,Bitdefender TrafficLight,uBlock Origin,Netcraft Extension
Maintenance tools
Windows's default cleaner, defragment
File and Photo backup
Macrium Reflect Free
System recovery
Macrium Reflect Free
Risk factors
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
NO
Notable changes
30th August: O&O AppBuster
I think you have a little too much in the way of extensions, plus you do not need to use the following:
  • HTTPS Everywhere, most sites have HTTPS by default and Netcraft stops MITM attacks anyway
  • WebRTC Leak Protection extension is not needed as Windscribe has effectively shown it doesn't leak a host actual IP Address
  • Emsisoft Browser Security can be removed and keep Bitdefender Trafficlight - the latter has shown to be more effective (see @Evjl's Rain testing)
In regards to Windows Firewall you can use something such as Tinywall or Malwarebytes Windows FW Control.

Thanks for sharing

~LDogg
 
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Hi, every Chromium based browser has an option to stop leaking your private IP address, see picture below

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When using Windows Defender, have a look at AndyFul/ConfigureDefender When you set it to HIGH, it increases the protection levels a lot without impacting functionality.
 
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