elixir75 Security Config

[elixir75]

I regularly run Tronscript, which is a brilliant integration of so many clean up tools, automated to handle an extensive set cleaning programs easily.

 

[tim one]

Sorry but totally wrong config:

Why firewall and OS file reputation disabled and Windows update on manual?
Real time protection Spybot SD?
Do you test malware on your host PC and no backup plan?
I am surprised no recent malware attacks!

 

[PEllis]

Real time protection Spybot SD?

He/she might be running one of the paid versions of Spybot, which comes with real-time protection.

 

[Ink]

I regularly run Tronscript, which is a brilliant integration of so many clean up tools, automated to handle an extensive set cleaning programs easily.

This can be avoided with suitable prevention measures.

Marked PC at Risk.

 

[tim one]

He/she might be running one of the paid versions of Spybot, which comes with real-time protection.

Yes, but it should be specified.

 

[Ink]

He/she might be running one of the paid versions of Spybot, which comes with real-time protection.

OP should be more specific rather than rushing for the Malwarebytes Giveaway.

@elixir75 Also which versions of these: Eset, MWbytes, Kapersky, AVG, Zemana

 

[Daniel Hidalgo]

It is important that you enable the firewall and OS file reputation, and you should also make backups of your documents.

 

[frogboy]

If you could please take the time to post a complete config it would be appreciated.

 

[ForgottenSeer 55474]

Thanks for the configuration

 

[JM Safe]

Why firewall disabled? Then, malware testing on your host PC is a really bad idea. Please enable SmartScreen, it is really important and it helps to stay more secure, and I think you have reversed the two categories real-time and on-demand softwares.
Then you have 3 antiviruses at the same time? AVG, Kaspersky and ESET? I think you should edit your thread to specify better all your configuration. And then, having no backup plan is not a very safe practice, because in case of system crashing you can also lose your important files and data.

 

[DJ Panda]

Enable firewall, Smart screen, AV protection (choose between one of them), Remove SpyBot and add Zemana as a scanner.

 

[jamescv7]

You have a lot of things to change there.

As I always mentioned,Spybot is already ineffective nowadays even though Bitdefender signatures is enforced.

For long term investment, you can pair or use as primary with Voodoshield or SecureAplus. It contains numerous engines to detect accurately as possible.

 

[Dirk41]

I think spybot is useless .

Anyway he said he use all those AV on demand ( I am not aware of avg on demand .. Regarding kasper maybe he meant rescue disk.. Eset online etc)

But spybot.. Awful

 

[Exterminator]

You should never test malware on your host PC.
Spybot should be removed and why with that as real time protection are you disabling Windows firewall.
MBAM & Zemana are fine as on demand scanners however Kaspesky,ESET & AVG ESET Online scanner is an on demand scanner however the others are real time AV's.Kaspersky and ESET would not even install with these other AV's installed
You would be better served removing spybot and using Windows 10 built in security (UAC,Smartscreen,Windows Firewall & Defender)
Worthwhile extensions for Chrome & FF > HTTPS Everywhere & uBlock Origin.Privacy Badger is good.
Seems like a haphazard config for one reason,at least I hope thats what it is.

 

[Dirk41]

Just one thing : as far as people have a backup image and the PC is not connected to others .. Well they could even test malwares in their host PC . Then they can easily load the backup image .

I would not do it .. But if someone wants...

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

Almost every answer is contrary to what it should be.
Obviously not taking security very seriously
Look at what he lists for On Demand: Eset, MWbytes, Kapersky, AVG, Zemana
@Jack should disqualify users from Giveaways that do
this, jmho.
If they can't take our site or passion seriously, their entry should not be
taken seriously

 

[aragornnnn]

Thanks for sharing your config!

Sooner or later you gonna be in a lot of trouble with this config...
Could be fixed easily with all the suggestions above

 

[elixir75]

Sorry but totally wrong config:

Why firewall and OS file reputation disabled and Windows update on manual?
Real time protection Spybot SD?
Do you test malware on your host PC and no backup plan?
I am surprised no recent malware attacks!

Thanks for your comments

I made a few mistakes on this (was up all night when I came across this site). I've made corrections.

1) I actually wasn't familiar with OS file rep, in my case Smart Screen. However I've looked it up and I've turned on SmartScreen for now. My fear with using MS's version of this is that I value my privacy and MS can easily blacklist tools that let me override things like auto update, telemetry, and some other features that are invasive. In the past, I've used Hitman, but do you have any suggestions for a better OS file reputation protection?

2) I had that down wrong. AVG is my real time protection. I mainly used Spybot for the telemetry killing capabilities. However, I see no harm in using it to scan for malware with the other tools. It's just another tool in the tool chest.

3) I had that down wrong. I never intentionally download malware for testing, but if I did, I definitely put my OS host at risk.

4) I don't install software without trusting the vendor. That alone is the single best way to avoid infections AFAIC.

 

[elixir75]

OP should be more specific rather than rushing for the Malwarebytes Giveaway.

@elixir75 Also which versions of these: Eset, MWbytes, Kapersky, AVG, Zemana

Updated config.

 

[elixir75]

It is important that you enable the firewall and OS file reputation, and you should also make backups of your documents.

re firewall, I use windows native, that was a typo.

However, I''ve been trying others. I tried the AVG firewall product, then uninstalled it to give Comodo a shot (I found AVG's level of control really good but the config UI is clunky).

My reason for wanting to stop using Windows 10 native firewall is that I would prefer to manually whitelist each and every windows process that wants to hit the net.

Having trouble installing Comodo though. I removed the AVG firewall component, but I suspect it might be the reason whit Comodo installation bombs. Honestly it seems like Windows 10 doesn't play nice with 3rd party firewalls.

Any suggestions for a another 3rd party firewall to try?