Advanced Plus Security Divine_Barakah's Second Laptop Security Config

[Parkinsond]

Personally I love F-Secure but unfortunately it is blocked in Egypt.

 

[Parkinsond]

If the government blocks it and considers it a threat, it must tbe doing something right.

Bundled VPN; Avast was blocked for years for the same reason; recently it is ublocked.

 

[Jonny Quest]

Bundled VPN; Avast was blocked for years for the same reason; recently it is ublocked.

Exactly what came to mind when I was reading the last post on page 1, before ticking this page, post# 21.

 

[Parkinsond]

Exactly what came to mind when I was reading the last post on page 1, before ticking this page, post# 21.

Opera browser is also blocked for the same reason; in order to use, I have to download the offline installer from a 3rd party provider, with the risk of having adware bundled inside.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

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I contacted F-Secure support and they confirmed that the service can't be run nor purchased from Egypt. You can contact them.

Accessing the website means nothing. You can visit Malwarebytes website, but you won't be able to download jt.

 

[Jonny Quest]

I contacted F-Secure support and they confirmed that the service can't be run nor purchased from Egypt. You can contact them.

Rats, no matter what, Internet Security without the VPN, or Total with the VPN, it didn't matter, they are just flat out denied for Egypt. Bummer.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

Rats, no matter what, Internet Security without the VPN, or Total with the VPN, it didn't matter, they are just flat out denied for Egypt. Bummer.

Mcafee VPN is blocked, but Mcafee can be used in Egypt, but not the VPN.

 

[Victor M]

Mcafee VPN is blocked, but Mcafee can be used in Egypt, but not the VPN.

Then they should lower the price for the countries that ban VPN, are they doing that?

 

[Moonhorse]

But in terms of detection, it is lagging behind others.

Anything to help protecting computer while having trend installed? Any software to add for extra protection?
Trend pretty much doesnt conflict with other software and could be paired with something

Its kinda my favorite antivirus, i dont have it currently installed but might add soon. used to use it year ago for several months and loved how smooth my system were with it

 

[Trident]

Anything to help protecting computer while having trend installed? Any software to add for extra protection?
Trend pretty much doesnt conflict with other software and could be paired with something

Its kinda my favorite antivirus, i dont have it currently installed but might add soon. used to use it year ago for several months and loved how smooth my system were with it

It can use some Firewall and general windows hardening, but the problem is it is not doing amazing job with executables either.

 

[stonjean633]

Anything to help protecting computer while having trend installed? Any software to add for extra protection?
Trend pretty much doesnt conflict with other software and could be paired with something

Its kinda my favorite antivirus, i dont have it currently installed but might add soon. used to use it year ago for several months and loved how smooth my system were with it

All AV can fail but the good thing at present, we can complement those. Try with MS Defender on Periodic Scan or AVG/Avast on passive mode.

We don't have this privilege of free and multi-AV running 2 decades ago.

 

[Parkinsond]

I contacted F-Secure support and they confirmed that the service can't be run nor purchased from Egypt. You can contact them.

Accessing the website means nothing. You can visit Malwarebytes website, but you won't be able to download jt.

I do not contact support team; I support myself

 

[Divine_Barakah]

I do not contact support team; I support myself

I only state facts, but you chose to ignore them. Do your research man

I am infected in the mind.

 

[Parkinsond]

I only state facts, but you chose to ignore them. Do your research man

I am infected in the mind.

I do not pay for software; I use only available free ones.
And you are right; website loading is not related to app functionality; the reverse occured with Avast; it website was blocked but the app installs and updates normally.
Thank God they ublocked their website recently.

 

[Sorrento]

I have never contacted an AV for support in living memory? Why would I...

 

[Parkinsond]

I have never contacted an AV for support in living memory? Why would I...

 

[Divine_Barakah]

I do not pay for software; I use only available free ones.
And you are right; website loading is not related to app functionality; the reverse occured with Avast; it website was blocked but the app installs and updates normally.
Thank God they ublocked their website recently.

What do you need Avast website for?

 

[Parkinsond]

What do you need Avast website for?

To download its offline installer.
I do not download installers from 3rd party websites; might be bundled with malware.
VeraCrypt installer distributed on gambling website was bundled with RAT.

Security News Thread 'Remcos RAT Masquerade as VeraCrypt Installers Steals Users Login Credentials'

Jan 20, 2026

A sophisticated malware campaign targeting South Korean users has emerged, distributing the Remcos remote access trojan (RAT) through deceptive installers disguised as legitimate VeraCrypt encryption software.

This ongoing attack campaign primarily focuses on individuals connected to illegal online gambling platforms, delivering malware through web browsers and messaging platforms like Telegram.

Once executed, the fake installers deploy malicious VBS scripts hidden within their resource sections.
These scripts are written to the system’s temporary...

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[Divine_Barakah]

To download its offline installer.
I do not download installers from 3rd party websites; might be bundled with malware.
VeraCrypt installer distributed on gambling website was bundled with RAT.

Security News Thread 'Remcos RAT Masquerade as VeraCrypt Installers Steals Users Login Credentials'

Jan 20, 2026

A sophisticated malware campaign targeting South Korean users has emerged, distributing the Remcos remote access trojan (RAT) through deceptive installers disguised as legitimate VeraCrypt encryption software.

This ongoing attack campaign primarily focuses on individuals connected to illegal online gambling platforms, delivering malware through web browsers and messaging platforms like Telegram.

Once executed, the fake installers deploy malicious VBS scripts hidden within their resource sections.
These scripts are written to the system’s temporary...

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• Replies: 1
• Forum: Security News

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Use Softpedia. I have been downloading installers from there for years. It offers direct download links from official sources as well as installers hosted on their servers.

 

[Parkinsond]

Use Softpedia. I have been downloading installers from there for years. It offers direct download links from official sources as well as installers hosted on their servers.

I use SP to follow the update release of apps, but when I want to dowload the new installer, I move to the app official website.

I know SP is trustworthy, but I prefer to stay more secure and avoid any 3rd party website for installers.