Advanced Plus Security ErzCrz Simple Strong Protection 2020

Last updated
Sep 22, 2020
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Microsoft Defender
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
Hard_Configurator (recommended settings), Configure Defender (high), Firewall Hardening (recommended rules)
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes Free
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
UBlock Origin
Tweaked Anti-Exploit settings for Chromium Edge (see change-log for link)
Maintenance tools
BleachBit
File and Photo backup
Macrium Reflect (Free)
System recovery
Macrium Reflect (Free) to External HD Monthly
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Working from home
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Acer Aspire E15
Intel Core i3-400SU
Intel HD Graphics 4400
12 Gig DDR 11 RAM
1TB HDD
Notable changes
20/12/2020 - Reverted back to MD H_C

19/12/2020 - Swapped back to latest Comodo Internet Security stable.

07/10/2020 - Tweaked uBO Removing static rule for object,ping to improve browsing.

22/09/2020 - Changed from KeePassXC to Original KeePass 2.x. Also removed KeePassXC Edge Extension.

19/09/2020 - Changed from Windows Mail to Thuderbird 78.2.2

08/09/2020 - Tweaked Chromium Edge Anti-Exploit settings: SECURITY: Complete - ErzCrz Simple Strong Protection

ErzCrz

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Just checking in.

I tried out the latest Comodo stable release: Comodo Internet Security 2020 v12.2.2.7062 Released - News / Announcements / Feedback - CIS over the past few days. Light database did speed things up and I had no issue with a fresh install. I didn't do any advanced tweaking with it apart from trying to remember IPv6 required rules for when IPv6 filtering is enabled.

For now, reverted back to WD & H_C, just simpler set and forget but I may revisit Comodo once I work out if it's worth filtering IPv6 behind a NAT router and the rules needed for it to work with the firewall element. (IPv6 rules are usually ICMP packet to big, time exceeded, destination unreachable, router advertisement (type 136,0) neighbour solicitation (type 135,0) and then I think some rules for port 546 & 547) but Comodo really should have these things pre-defined.

Anyway, back to this WD & H_C configuration for the forseeable.
 

ErzCrz

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Just checking in.

I tried out the latest Comodo stable release: Comodo Internet Security 2020 v12.2.2.7062 Released - News / Announcements / Feedback - CIS over the past few days. Light database did speed things up and I had no issue with a fresh install. I didn't do any advanced tweaking with it apart from trying to remember IPv6 required rules for when IPv6 filtering is enabled.

For now, reverted back to WD & H_C, just simpler set and forget but I may revisit Comodo once I work out if it's worth filtering IPv6 behind a NAT router and the rules needed for it to work with the firewall element. (IPv6 rules are usually ICMP packet to big, time exceeded, destination unreachable, router advertisement (type 136,0) neighbour solicitation (type 135,0) and then I think some rules for port 546 & 547) but Comodo really should have these things pre-defined.

Anyway, back to this WD & H_C configuration for the forseeable.
P.S. Windows Firewall filters IPv6 by default as done almost all the other products I've tried.

P.P.S. for those looking to try Comodo, the online installer uses that Fusion software to distribute the optional 3rd party extra software and WD with PUP detection enabled, detects the fusion and fusion.dll in temp as a PUP. So, use the Offline installer from the forum link ;)
 

ErzCrz

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Controversial I'm sure but jumped back over to Comodo Internet Security 2020 - V 12.2.2.7062 probably because I'm paranoid at times LOL.

CIS - Proactive Configuration tweaked to containment level Restricted. IPv6 Enabled, stealthed ports to alert incoming, required ICMP Ipv6 required rules.

Running quick and smooth so far. Just fancied a change for a bit.

IPv6 required rules :

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ErzCrz

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See, didn't last long. I think what it is about Comodo for me can be like that devil on one shoulder and H_C on the other. In the end though, built-in protection with the H_C configuration is less hassle and just as protected really. /sigh Need to be less indecisive next year!
 

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