Advanced Plus Security Cryogent Security Config 2024 - 3 PC

[cryogent]

Hi
this is my security configuration for 2023, comments are welcome as well as suggestions.

Still the same configuration for 2024...

Thanks.

 

[oldschool]

Custom exploit protection ... - i don't know for WPS Ofiice what settings to apply

Trial & error.

Nice, simple setup!

 

[cryogent]

Removed Bandizip -> Added Explzh

And attached is my settings for H_C, Exploit protection, KSCF, browsers.
Just delete the ".txt" to use settings.
I want to thank all the MalwareTips users who share their knowledge with us, thanks to them I was able to make these settings.
On exploit file, rename ". txt" to ".zip"

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Why switch from Bandizip to Explzh?

 

[cryogent]

Just to see how is working.
I don't update apps very often and I hate bandizip keep asking me to update. I know what u will say: why don't u just update and get rid of annoying.....what can I say, if is not a critical update in changelog I don't see the point to update that app.

 

[silversurfer]

Just to see how is working.
I don't update apps very often and I hate bandizip keep asking me to update. I know what u will say: why don't u just update and get rid of annoying.....what can I say, if is not a critical update in changelog I don't see the point to update that app.

May can help you as well, I'm using Bandizip Free Portable (available on homepage), there is no option for auto-updates... Download Portable

Bandizip · Free zip, 7z, unzip, unrar Archiver · Fast and easy

Bandizip official download page

en.bandisoft.com

 

[cryogent]

Thank you, I will give it a try and see how it works. I didn't notice there was a portable version.

 

[cryogent]

Removed ClearURLs and added "Legitimate URL Shortener" in AdGuard Desktop, a tip from here, post#14.

 

[cryogent]

May can help you as well, I'm using Bandizip Free Portable (available on homepage), there is no option for auto-updates... Download Portable

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Bandizip · Free zip, 7z, unzip, unrar Archiver · Fast and easy

Bandizip official download page

en.bandisoft.com

@silversurfer I tested the portable version but does not have the option to register in the right click menu with "Extract here" or any other command.
I suspect there are third-party variants of adding entries to the menu but last time I tried that, it messed up the whole menu...so...no.... I'll stick with Explzh for now

 

[M4RT1NE2]

Eksplzh very good archiver. I have been using it for a long time. Currently, I have a 7-zip due to the Polish language.

 

[silversurfer]

@silversurfer I tested the portable version but does not have the option to register in the right click menu with "Extract here" or any other command.
I suspect there are third-party variants of adding entries to the menu but last time I tried that, it messed up the whole menu...so...no.... I'll stick with Explzh for now

Yes, you are right. No context-menu available for Bandizip Portable, beside that I'm using WinRar as installed software for same purpose.

 

[cryogent]

- updated all computers Windows to 21H2
- updated Hard_Configurator to 6.0.0.1 beta
- added Hibit Uninstaller
- added Norton Power Eraser to third party scanning
- added Comodo Firewall - @cruelsister settings

 

[cryogent]

Not much changed from last year

- removed Comodo Firewall from all PC's
(some issues on daughter PC)
- added Adobe Acrobat DC Reader to all PC's
- added Microsoft Office 2021 to all PC's
- maintenance hardware / software ( backup / cleaning)

 

[cryogent]

- Updated all computers Windows to 22H2
- updated Hard_Configurator to 6.1.1.1
- enabled Windows Defender periodic scanner
- Configure Defender Custom Settings based on Interactive + CFA enabled - i hope is working even is not enabled real-time protection of WD
- applied CVE-2023-36884 specific recommendations for Storm-0978 attacks
- added Necraft extension to browser's

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[Gandalf_The_Grey]

- Updated all computers Windows to 22H2
- updated Hard_Configurator to 6.1.1.1
- enabled Windows Defender periodic scanner
- Configure Defender Custom Settings based on Interactive + CFA enabled - i hope is working even is not enabled real-time protection of WD
- applied CVE-2023-36884 specific recommendations for Storm-0978 attacks
- added Necraft extension to browser's

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CFA will not work with a 3rd party AV.

 

[cryogent]

Ok , i understand.....is there a software similar with CFA ? because KFree has system watcher but i think the roll-back function is limited in free version

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Ok , i understand.....is there a software similar with CFA ? because KFree has system watcher but i think the roll-back function is limited in free version

2 products come to mind:
CheckMAL AppCheck:

CheckMAL - Protect your PC with 100% Signatureless Anti-Ransomware AppCheck

Protect your PC with 100% Signatureless Anti-Ransomware AppCheck

www.checkmal.com

NeuShield Data Sentinel:

NeuShield - Making Ransomware Obsolete!

Using Mirror Shielding and Data Engrams, NeuShield Data Sentinel is the only ransomware protection that recovers your lost data from ransomware attacks.

www.neushield.com

 

[cryogent]

- added Tenable Nessus Essentials to check for vulnerabilities
- added Hasleo Backup Suite Free as a second backup alternative

Under testing Ucheck, RuckZuck and Patch my PC to find an alternative to Sumo.
So far only RuckZuck find more updates than other two, Patch my PC is unable to understand that I already updated some apps with RZ and still display them to update....

 

[Kongo]

Under testing Ucheck, RuckZuck and Patch my PC to find an alternative to Sumo.
So far only RuckZuck find more updates than other two, Patch my PC is unable to understand that I already updated some apps with RZ and still display them to update....

GitHub - KK-Designs/UpdateHub: UpdateHub is an app that simplifies updating software on your computer. A user-friendly interface allows you to quickly check for and install available updates for your operating system and applications. Keep your device running smoothly and securely with UpdateHub. Is also worth to consider

 

[cryogent]

Thanks, never heard of it, I will test to see how works