Endejan's configuration
- Thread starter Dejan
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- Jan 24, 2011
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Solid configuration...
If you want to experiment a little you can add to your security config BufferZone Pro ,very good program...
And to your on-demand scanners : Hitman Pro
If you want to experiment a little you can add to your security config BufferZone Pro ,very good program...
And to your on-demand scanners : Hitman Pro
bogdan
Level 1
- Jan 7, 2011
- 1,362
Well, you can use HitmanPro - the free version - as an on-demand scanner...probably the last one when you scan your pc. It will scan and show you infected files for as long as you wish, but if you want to remove any of them you'll enter a trial period of 30 days.
As for bufferzone... It might be too much and I don't know if it conflicts or not with the current setup. If you don't trust Comodo's sandbox (the one with virtualization (Defense+ -> Run a program in the sandbox) you could try sandboxie to isolate programs that are not digitally signed and see how they behave.
As for bufferzone... It might be too much and I don't know if it conflicts or not with the current setup. If you don't trust Comodo's sandbox (the one with virtualization (Defense+ -> Run a program in the sandbox) you could try sandboxie to isolate programs that are not digitally signed and see how they behave.
- Mar 3, 2011
- 559
bogdan said:
I do like Comodo's sandbox, it's automatic and works nicely, I still want to try BufferZone, so maybe I'll disable the sandbox to prevent conflicts. I use Sandboxie usually for testing malware samples, since it's very minimalistic and fast, I don't really prefer it for regular use.
- Jan 24, 2011
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Comodo Sandbox isn't really a sandbox(virtual environment)....it just runs the application with limited rights,so I don't think you'll have any problems with BufferZone.
bunyip783
Level 1
- Mar 1, 2011
- 132
Jack's correct, the Comodo sandbox is much different to Sandboxie, for example. I also don't think Bufferzone would be needed, and would bloat your computer with unnecessary software. Your set up is quite nice. If anything, just change the settings of a few programs to be more aggressive if you're still concerned with the safety of your machine.
- Mar 3, 2011
- 559
bunyip783 said:
I'll install BufferZone anyway, just because I might need it later.
I don't think it will add bloat to my computer, we'll see.
Update: Installed, looks good. I didn't notice any bloat, other then Firefox being kind of unstable at first, it should improve later.
Jack said:
Well, it depends on which sandbox you're talking about. I wish Comodo made more of an effort to explain the differences between the auto and manual sandboxes.
The automatic sandbox does indeed operate by restricting an applications rights on your system. (Similar to the way Chrome sandboxes processes)
However, the manual sandbox is virtualised. Much like Sandboxie, applications run in the manual sandbox are stored in an isolated folder. (Vritualroot) Unlike Sandboxie though, the manual sandbox doesn't have any easy way at the moment to delete the sandbox contents, or move items out of the sandbox.
- Mar 3, 2011
- 559
RE: Endejan's configuration [changed]
Right, here it is, tell me what you think of it, because it might be a bit overdone
General computer knowledge: Advanced
Level of security risk: Low
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional
OS architecture: 32 bit
Non-admin account: No
Real-time protection: Avast! Free 6, Comodo Firewall (latest version)
On-demand scanners: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Norton Power Eraser, Hitman Pro
Browser(s): Firefox 4 and Chrome with Adblock Plus, WOT and LastPass
Secure DNS: ClearCloud
Other tools: CCleaner, Speccy and Avira UnErase
Right, here it is, tell me what you think of it, because it might be a bit overdone
General computer knowledge: Advanced
Level of security risk: Low
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional
OS architecture: 32 bit
Non-admin account: No
Real-time protection: Avast! Free 6, Comodo Firewall (latest version)
On-demand scanners: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Norton Power Eraser, Hitman Pro
Browser(s): Firefox 4 and Chrome with Adblock Plus, WOT and LastPass
Secure DNS: ClearCloud
Other tools: CCleaner, Speccy and Avira UnErase
bogdan
Level 1
- Jan 7, 2011
- 1,362
RE: Endejan's configuration (updated)
EMET for system hardening could be added but overall since you stated you are an Advanced user I would say you are well enough, as with any config much of it is up to personal preference though as there are many very good options depending on who is using the applications.
EMET for system hardening could be added but overall since you stated you are an Advanced user I would say you are well enough, as with any config much of it is up to personal preference though as there are many very good options depending on who is using the applications.
- Mar 3, 2011
- 559
Updated, I think this is pretty strong, what about you guys?
General computer knowledge: Advanced
Level of security risk: Low
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional
OS architecture: 32 bit
Non-admin account: No
Real-time protection: Malwarebytes' Pro, DefenseWall Firewall
On-demand scanners: Norton Power Eraser
Diagnostic tools: HiJackThis and OTL
Browser(s): Firefox 4 and Chrome with Adblock Plus, WOT and LastPass
DNS: OpenDNS (not yet set up, I'll do it later)
Other tools: CCleaner, Speccy
General computer knowledge: Advanced
Level of security risk: Low
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional
OS architecture: 32 bit
Non-admin account: No
Real-time protection: Malwarebytes' Pro, DefenseWall Firewall
On-demand scanners: Norton Power Eraser
Diagnostic tools: HiJackThis and OTL
Browser(s): Firefox 4 and Chrome with Adblock Plus, WOT and LastPass
DNS: OpenDNS (not yet set up, I'll do it later)
Other tools: CCleaner, Speccy
- Jan 24, 2011
- 9,378
Solid real-time protection (congratulations for the DW license ).Are you using the 14days trail for MBAM or did you bougth a license?.....
However like James said NPE should be used only when dealing with a heavy infection.....try Hitman Pro as an on-demand scanner.I'm also using Emsisoft Emergency Kit if you want to give it a try.
Also please note that Open DNS is not really a SecureDNS ...while it may block some malicious domains it's primary focus is on blocking certaine content. (eg: Drugs,Porn, etc..)
).Are you using the 14days trail for MBAM or did you bougth a license?.....However like James said NPE should be used only when dealing with a heavy infection.....try Hitman Pro as an on-demand scanner.I'm also using Emsisoft Emergency Kit if you want to give it a try.
Also please note that Open DNS is not really a SecureDNS ...while it may block some malicious domains it's primary focus is on blocking certaine content. (eg: Drugs,Porn, etc..)
- Mar 3, 2011
- 559
Jack said:Solid real-time protection (congratulations for the DW license
However like James said NPE should be used only when dealing with a heavy infection.....try Hitman Pro as an on-demand scanner.I'm also using Emsisoft Emergency Kit if you want to give it a try.
Also please note that Open DNS is not really a SecureDNS ...while it may block some malicious domains it's primary focus is on blocking certaine content. (eg: Drugs,Porn, etc..)
Yeah, I am using the 14-days trail. I know that NPE has aggressive heuristics and I don't use it very much or at all (until I do find a serious infection like you said). Hitman Pro, I might try it but it's still a 30-day trail tool, so I won't be keeping it, I might try the Emsisoft tool, thanks for suggestion! Finally, I just copied and pasted the template from my last reply and forgot to change the "Secure DNS"
But I'll change it just for you!
- Jan 24, 2011
- 9,378
Hitman Pro offers you a Free Scan for a second opinion. If nothing is found during the scan, then you will never need a license. When a virus is found and you want to remove it with HMP, then you will receive a free 30-day license to remove the threatendejan said:
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