Basic Security erreale Security Config

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Windows Edition
Pro
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Binisoft WFC, Shadow Defender, Appguard, OSArmor, Emsisoft AM, ReHIPS
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
ZAM premium
Malware sample testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Chrome + HTTPS Everywhere
Maintenance tools
Shadow Defender, Wise Care 365, RegSeeker, Pestudio, ProcessExplorer
File and Photo backup
Macrium Reflect
System recovery
Macrium Reflect

Parsh

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My mistake! I've also Zemana antimalware premium
Hi! Please update the same in your configuration.
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With EmsisoftIS guarding your PC, you need not have Malwarebytes for real-time. That's an overkill; Emsisoft already is a powerful anti-malware!
The same way either CCLeaner or WiseCare should reside in your PC. If you've premium of WiseCare, then you can preferably uninstall CCLeaner.
For chrome, adding to what @aragornnnn mentioned, you can add 'Avira Browser Safety' and 'uBlock Origins' for safe preventive browsing.
Nice set of safety tools :D
 

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Hi! Please update the same in your configuration.
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With EmsisoftIS guarding your PC, you need not have Malwarebytes for real-time. That's an overkill; Emsisoft already is a powerful anti-malware!
The same way either CCLeaner or WiseCare should reside in your PC. If you've premium of WiseCare, then you can preferably uninstall CCLeaner.
For chrome, adding to what @aragornnnn mentioned, you can add 'Avira Browser Safety' and 'uBlock Origins' for safe preventive browsing.
Nice set of safety tools :D


Thanks for the tips, I updated my configuration! ;)
 

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Good security config, maybe a bit redundant the real-time section.

If you are testing malware in the VM, please consider using a VPN to protect your real IP that, under NAT configuration, is shared with the host PC.
Dynamic test of botnets malware, pony, RAT, etc. could process your real IP that could be blacklisted by your ISP.
 

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Looks good! I would consider the suggestions already made.
Thanks for sharing your config :)
 
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Good security config, maybe a bit redundant the real-time section.

If you are testing malware in the VM, please consider using a VPN to protect your real IP that, under NAT configuration, is shared with the host PC.
Dynamic test of botnets malware, pony, RAT, etc. could process your real IP that could be blacklisted by your ISP.

Thanks for your advice. You have something to recommend? I thought about SoftEther VPN Open Source...
 

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Looks good. However, like Parsh said, you do not need Malwarebytes. In addition, you might not need Appcheck, because Emsisoft has amazing antiransomware capabilities and Voodooshield is a great whitelisting program.

-Tairan

Removed AppCheck and update my config. ;)
 
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I switched to VS pro
 

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Removed: sandboxie (last 6 months never used)
Removed: HerdProtect (last 6 months never used)

I switched from uBlock Origin to Adguard Adblocker
I switched from True Image 2017 to Macrium Reflect 7
 

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Great config bro ;). Keep up the good work. Emsisoft Rocks! :p
 

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With EmsisoftIS guarding your PC, you need not have Malwarebytes for real-time. That's an overkill; Emsisoft already is a powerful anti-malware!

Great explanation bro @Parsh ;) but what about my system? EIS is guarding mine alongside VoodooShield Pro and HitmanPro Alert. Now, I was wondering is it necessary to add Zemana Antimalware Premium as a real-time protection into my system? or doesn't necessary? Thank you very much
 

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Great explanation bro @Parsh ;) but what about my system? EIS is guarding mine alongside VoodooShield Pro and HitmanPro Alert. Now, I was wondering is it necessary to add Zemana Antimalware Premium as a real-time protection into my system? or doesn't necessary? Thank you very much
Hi Rebsat!
It'll be great if you create your Security Configuration thread for everyone to get an idea about it.
You seem to already like this setup very much that you mostly don't want it remove things but add some..
I came across another config past week with the same combo as yours. Let me reiterate and explain something.

You've selected probably the best tools from each type of defense layers. If your system specs allow for a satisfactory performance with this setup, it should be fine.
Forget adding Zemana to the already paranoid setup. It's good as an ondemand.

Alternatively, you can pick a lighter route of it's a bit heavy (lighter setup, I prefer):
Remove one (HMPA or VDS) depending on your needs.
1. If you primarily need lockdown and AI opinion of VDS, keep VDS.
VDS will add a heterogenous layer to your setup and provide more control.
2. Otherwise keep HMPA (behavior alert + anti exploit + keystroke encryption..)
3. OR the 3 together with only keystroke encryption in HMPA.
EIS already has a powerful and alarming behavior guard you know.

In short, considering that you've paid for HMPA and all the software have least overlappings/incompatibilities —> you should either keep the 3 if you want the lockdown (blocking) by VDS, or remove VDS from the 3, if it is otherwise.
Keep safe :)
 
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