Advanced Plus Security ErzCrz Simple Strong Protection 2020

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Last updated
Sep 22, 2020
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
Device sign-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Real-time protection
Microsoft Defender
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Custom security settings
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
Browsers 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 backups
Macrium Reflect (Free)
System recovery
Macrium Reflect (Free) to External HD Monthly
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Working from home
    • Gaming
    • Streaming from untrusted 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
oldschool said:
You may scrap Netcraft and Trafficlight unless you've disabled Edge > Settings > Smartscreen. SS has malware and phishing protection covered, my friend! :D
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I disagree :D
SmartScreen is very good but allows a partial download before blocking the malware.
Bitdefender TrafficLight fully blocks the download.
Together they protect you very well against malware and phishing.
So, my preferred combo would be SmartScreen, Bitdefender TrafficLight, uBlock Origin and a password manager.
 
Gandalf_The_Grey said:
I disagree :D
SmartScreen is very good but allows a partial download before blocking the malware.
Bitdefender TrafficLight fully blocks the download.
Together they protect you very well against malware and phishing.
So, my preferred combo would be SmartScreen, Bitdefender TrafficLight, uBlock Origin and a password manager.
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Thanks BD TL is a useful tool and one I'm still using. Trying out ClearURLs o help with tracking as I use Chromium Edge as Balanced but not sure I need ClearUrls with my setup. Password manager wise, I use KeepassXC which links to the desktop app as it has TOTP capability.
 
ErzCrz said:
Thanks BD TL is a useful tool and one I'm still using. Trying out ClearURLs o help with tracking as I use Chromium Edge as Balanced but not sure I need ClearUrls with my setup. Password manager wise, I use KeepassXC which links to the desktop app as it has TOTP capability.
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Not sure about the ClearURLs extension, but it seems like a good one and gets recommended by some members here.
I have set tracking protection in Edge on strict because that ignores site engagement and only added exceptions for some local news sites.
You can learn more about tracking prevention and site engagement here:
blogs.windows.com

Improving Tracking Prevention in Microsoft Edge

Today, we’re excited to announce some improvements to our tracking prevention feature that have started rolling out with Microsoft Edge 79. In our last blog post about tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge, we mentioned that we are experimenting with ways that our Balanced mode can be further...
blogs.windows.com blogs.windows.com
 
Gandalf_The_Grey said:
Not sure about the ClearURLs extension, but it seems like a good one and gets recommended by some members here.
I have set tracking protection in Edge on strict because that ignores site engagement and only added exceptions for some local news sites.
You can learn more about tracking prevention and site engagement here:
blogs.windows.com

Improving Tracking Prevention in Microsoft Edge

Today, we’re excited to announce some improvements to our tracking prevention feature that have started rolling out with Microsoft Edge 79. In our last blog post about tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge, we mentioned that we are experimenting with ways that our Balanced mode can be further...
blogs.windows.com blogs.windows.com
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Thanks Gandalf, you've been a big help :D
 
Just a quick update.

Disabled autofill passwords in chromium edge, exported and put them all in the KeePassXC database, turned off autofill with KPXC extension, setup some two-factor authentication for a number of sites it was possible on and all good to go. I'll change more passwords as I come across the sites I use.
 
ErzCrz said:
Just a quick update.

Disabled autofill passwords in chromium edge, exported and put them all in the KeePassXC database, turned off autofill with KPXC extension, setup some two-factor authentication for a number of sites it was possible on and all good to go. I'll change more passwords as I come across the sites I use.
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Hope that you doesn't add the 2FA into the same database ;)
 
Sorted. There's only a few sites with 2FA available that I belong to but sorted those now running authentication with WinAuth (encrypted and Pwd protected) :D
 
security123 said:
Remember that WinAuth is dead now for ~3 years

This repository has been archived by the owner. It is now read-only.
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Oh for ---- anyway, it's fine, encrypts, password protects and it's what we use for work VPN authentication and just does the job. I don't use my phone as I have a old windows phone from work I use (hoping for and upgrade when it breaks lol) so the options are only PC based. Should have just kept it with KeepassXC and just created a secondary database in that for the Totp. Hmm... anyway, nothing better to do today I guess lol
 
oldschool said:
Have you tried Bitwarden?
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I can have a look at it, looks as though you get 2FA with the free version. Maybe it's time I have a fresh look at password managers. I don't do any browsing when I'm away from this laptop or home really apart from google and maps on my phone. So it doesn't need to be online and doesn't need to sync anywhere as I can always put a copy backup somewhere.

@security123 mentioned having 2FA in a separate database.

I'm just after a simple easy to use secure option. Anyway, time for some research then... Thanks both.
 
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