At-Risk eb's config

Last updated
Jun 3, 2018
Windows Edition
Pro
Security updates
Allow security updates
User Access Control
Never notify (disabled)
Real-time security
Windows Defender and Comodo Firewall with cruelsister's settings.
Firewall security
Periodic malware scanners
None
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Vivaldi: uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, HTTPS Everywhere (Sandboxed with Comodo Firewall)
Maintenance tools
None
File and Photo backup
Cloud storage, no local backups.
System recovery
None

eb01

Level 1
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Jun 2, 2018
4
Hi,

Any suggestions on how to improve my config?
I'm looking to replace Windows Defender.

Cheers!
 
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LDogg

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Positives to start with! You're using uBlock Origin, Startpage as your default web browser, using CFW to sandbox your web browsers! All of this is great now on to what you add to your config.

Things you could add:
  • Could change Privacy Badger with Privacy Possum
  • Add Zemana AntiMalware & Emsisoft Emergency Kit as on demand scanners
  • Alongside WD & WF you could add OSArmor & Voodooshield
Very good start to a config, thanks for sharing!
~LDogg
 
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eb01

Level 1
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Jun 2, 2018
4
Positives to start with! You're using uBlock Origin, Startpage as your default web browser, using CFW to sandbox your web browsers! All of this is great now on to what you add to your config.

Things you could add:
  • Could change Privacy Badger with Privacy Possum
  • Add Zemana AntiMalware & Emsisoft Emergency Kit as on demand scanners
  • Alongside WD & WF you could add OSArmor & Voodooshield
Very good start to a config, thanks for sharing!
~LDogg

Will definitely check out Privacy Possum. Thanks for reminding me of Zemana and EEK!
Adding OSArmor, but is Voodooshield actually needed while running CFW?
 
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yitworths

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May 31, 2015
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I'm looking to replace Windows Defender.
At first tweak your system with NVT syshardener. You may use Kaspersky free+NVT Osarmor combo to replace WD. Use good second-opinion scanner. Btw comodo along with kasperky won't be a good experience. If you are ready to ditch comodo, then you may use binisoft firewall. You may try simplewall firewall also if you are ready to train it. It's portable & can work along with another firewall.
 
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yitworths

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change you user access control to always notify. or at least to "don't notify when I make changes"
 
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yitworths

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May 31, 2015
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add decentraleyes,Cookie auto delete & a good pop-up blocker- I hope it won't be heavy for your system.You may try privacy possum extension.
 
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eb01

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Jun 2, 2018
4
So far this is what I have done: Hardened Windows with NVT SysHardener. Installed Zemana AntiMalware, EEK and OSArmor. Switched to Privacy Possum.

Considering whether or not I should add Voodooshield as recommended by @LDogg.
Quite satisfied with CFW so I don't think I will go with Kaspersky and Binisoft/Simplewall @yitworths.
 
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CMLew

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Oct 30, 2015
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Create and use LUA instead. Helps alot. Also have a periodic system back-up and a bootable USB drive in case emergency happens.
On-Demand scanner is good to have. Since u are using Pro version, maybe can try use bitlocker feature too.
 
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eb01

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Jun 2, 2018
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Create and use LUA instead. Helps alot. Also have a periodic system back-up and a bootable USB drive in case emergency happens.
On-Demand scanner is good to have. Since u are using Pro version, maybe can try use bitlocker feature too.

LUA?
I'm already using Veracrypt for full-disk encryption.
 

JM Safe

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Apr 12, 2015
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Enable UAC, it can be fundamental to prevent infections.

Add ZAM Free, EEK and NPE.

Add Macrium Reflect Free or AOMEI Backupper.

Thanks for sharing.
 
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