Advanced Plus Security Devjit's Security Config 2022

[devjit2020]

Hello everyone this is my security config. I'm thinking about adding Simple Windows Hardening and RunbySmartscreen but I don't know if they are required if I'm using SysHardener and VoodooShield. Any suggestions and advice are welcome.

 

[silversurfer]

Hello everyone this is my security config. I'm thinking about adding Simple Windows Hardening and RunbySmartscreen but I don't know if they are required if I'm using SysHardener and VoodooShield. Any suggestions and advice are welcome.

SysHardener latest update has been released very long time ago. You can replace it with Simple Windows Hardening.
ESET IS with tweaked/created HIPS rules should be enough, but you may prefer to keep VoodoShield

 

[Nevi]

I agree with @silversurfer. Eset IS have your back. If it give you that little bit extra peace of mind, to use VS, by all means, but Eset will keep you secure .

 

[harlan4096]

I agree that "it's a bit overkill"

 

[devjit2020]

SysHardener latest update has been released very long time ago. You can replace it with Simple Windows Hardening.
ESET IS with tweaked/created HIPS rules should be enough, but you may prefer to keep VoodoShield

Yeah SH has been updated quite a while back. Shadow Defender also has been updated quite a while back. Till now SD works flawlessly on my PC and that's why I have kept it. I rarely use it when I test new softwares. Also these are the settings I use for SysHardener (just unassociate the file extension for script files) and till now these have worked perfectly for me. ESET IS has been tweaked but I have not added any HIPS or Firewall Rules. I have tweaked only the settings like enable detection of Potentially Unwanted Applications and Unsafe Applications and set the sensitivity of ESET to Aggressive. I've also set the Real-Time Protection to enable Advanced Heuristics/DNA Signatures and enable Runtime Packers.

 

[devjit2020]

So my ESET license expires. Did a complete secure erase of my SSD and reinstalled Windows. Changed from ESET to Quick Heal Internet Security. Also added Simple Windows Hardening and RunbySmartscreen. For browser I've opted for Edge.

 

[devjit2020]

Guys I need some suggestions regarding second opinion scanners. Which scanners would you recommend out of the following?
Norton Power eraser
HitmanPro
Malwarebytes
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
ESET online scanner

 

[silversurfer]

Emsisoft Emergency Kit for sure, either Norton Power Eraser or if you prefer ESET Online Scanner. IMO best choice would be KVRT, but that wasn't on your list...

 

[M4RT1NE2]

Guys I need some suggestions regarding second opinion scanners. Which scanners would you recommend out of the following?
Norton Power eraser
HitmanPro
Malwarebytes
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
ESET online scanner

Norton Power eraser
ESET online scanner

 

[ForgottenSeer 77194]

Norton Power Eraser but be aware it has high likelihood of having false-positives

 

[devjit2020]

Emsisoft Emergency Kit for sure, either Norton Power Eraser or if you prefer ESET Online Scanner. IMO best choice would be KVRT, but that wasn't on your list...

Does KVRT update its database? Or do I have to download the latest version every time? If it updates it's database then I have no problem in using KVRT.

 

[M4RT1NE2]

It seems to me that you have to download a newer version every time

 

[silversurfer]

Does KVRT update its database? Or do I have to download the latest version every time? If it updates it's database then I have no problem in using KVRT.

You are right. Unfortunately, for KVRT it's still required to download the latest version from the homepage. Of course, it's a downside...
But I personally recommend KVRT due to it's ability scanning for possible system memory infections by malware.

 

[blackice]

Runbysmartscreen is my favorite tool from @Andy Ful , simple and very useful.

I’d use ESET and NPE. Malwarebytes is greatly improved as well recently. I stopped using Emsisoft when Windows Defender detected some of the Bitdefender signatures as a virus.

 

[Back3]

Kudos for Norton Power Eraser. Two false positive in the last 3 years.

 

[devjit2020]

Thanks for your suggestions everyone. I've opted for Emsisoft Emergency Kit and Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool. I'll run a scan with EEK every week and a scan with KVRT every month(will download the latest version each time before scanning).

 

[devjit2020]

Update-
Changed from Quick Heal Internet Security to F-Secure SAFE (bought a 3 PC 1 year license for $9.99). Any firewall suggestions to use with F-Secure or is Windows Firewall with Malwarebytes Firewall Control enough?

 

[blackice]

Update-
Changed from Quick Heal Internet Security to F-Secure SAFE (bought a 3 PC 1 year license for $9.99). Any firewall suggestions to use with F-Secure or is Windows Firewall with Malwarebytes Firewall Control enough?

WFC is fine if you want to control outbound connections.