At-Risk DTA2017 Security Configuration 2019

Last updated
Jan 19, 2019
Windows Edition
Pro
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Real-time security
Kaspersky Internet Security
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
Kaspersky Internet Security
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Firefox and Chrome
Maintenance tools
CCleaner
File and Photo backup
Acronis True image
System recovery
Macrium Home edition, Diskimage
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
Computer specs
Toshiba, 6 Gb RAM, 500 Gb hard drive
Notes by Staff Team
  1. This setup configuration may put you and your device at risk!
    We do not recommend that other members use this setup. We cannot be held responsible for problems that may occur to your device by using this security setup.

JiSingh12

Level 3
Verified
Sep 1, 2018
136
Any reason for using Windows 8?

I would always recommend atleast an Adblocker like Nano Adblocker or Ublock for your browsers to keep away phishing attempts, ads, malware + malvertising, etc.

Also an on demand virus removal tool like Malwarebytes, or ZAM, or EEK.
 

harlan4096

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Malware Hunter
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Apr 28, 2015
8,634
@DTA2017:
  • Specify the exact version number of KIS.
  • Enable SmartScreen in Windows 8.
  • A VPN service in Web Privacy and a PassWord Manager would be welcome.
  • As Virus and Malware Removal Tools: you may add ZAM Free, HitMan.Pro Free, MalwareBytes 4 Windows Free.
Thanks for sharing :giggle:
 
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LDogg

Level 33
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May 4, 2018
2,261
This setup is certainly on the basic side of being unsecured. I would enable Smartscreen, it's free and built into Windows 8. I would also suggest adding Nano Adblocker or uBlock Origin to your Web browser, don't worry about adding something like Emsisoft Browser Security here, Kasperksy is well known for its robust Web protection.

Lastly I think a VPN wouldn't hurt, Windscribe Free has a great 10GB plan out the box and doesn't leak your IP address.

~LDogg
 
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