Basic Security Der.Reisende Security Config (Q3/2020)

Last updated
Oct 23, 2020
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
QuickHeal Internet Security v19.00 (12.1.1.11), x64
Firewall security
About custom security
AdvanceDNAScan Behavior detection level: High
Anti-Keylogger turned on
Firewall Advanced Settings: Firewall level: Strict
Periodic malware scanners
Norton Power Eraser (free by default)
HitmanPro (free)
McAffee GetSusp (free by default)
Microsoft SysInternals AutoRuns and TCPView (free by default)
Mister Group System Explorer (free by default)
Malware sample testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Brave Browser x64 (always latest stable) // Microsoft Edge (always latest stable)
Bitdefender TrafficLight for Google Chrome (always latest stable)
AdGuard Extension for Google Chrome (always latest stable)
LastPass (always latest stable)
Maintenance tools
see Periodic scanners, apart from that, no "tuning" tools.
File and Photo backup
Personal files are backupped to external HDDs.
System recovery
None, as the personal files are backupped to external HDDs, in case of infection / system failure, the system is freshly installed
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Downloading malware samples
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
Laptop:
ASUS R558U
Intel i5-7200 U @ 2,5 GHz (7th gen.)
Nvidia Geforce 940 Mx GPU
8 GB RAM (no details available at the moment, stock config)
1 TB HDD + 128 GB SSD

My other machine is now almost only used by my mum, so I don't include it. The maintenance is done by me, same config / backup,... as the laptop, but with K7 Total Security (highest possible tweaking) and without VPN.
Notable changes
Replaced Huorong Internet Security by QuickHeal Internet Security (reactivated existing subscription).

Der.Reisende

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Just noticed I haven't updated this post for a long time (actually I didn't change much, apart from the AV installed from time to time), plus I changed the VPN back to F-Secure FreeDome.

As the PC is also used for online banking, a security check (TCPView, SystemExplorer, AutoRuns) before logging in into sensitive pages is done.
For extra security, 2FA is used whereever available, LastPass logins are limited.
Malware Testing is performed within ShadowDefender environment.
Because of that, the PC is free of any personal stuff, currently Steam is installed, however no login data is saved on the machine (for no software), everything is backupped on eHDD after creation, and is only plugged in on demand and after security check.

I'm actually very fond of Huorong IS now, especially of the custom HIPS, which can stop not known to signatures - ransomware not detected by BB / HIPS. Still, the signature detection and the BB still lack a lot at it's current state.
For personal reasons, reactivated my QuickHeal Internet Security license.
 
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