Euphoriabuzz configuration

[euphoriabuzz]

Just about to have Net protect from Mcafee turned off (was free from my provider) so am looking for a new AV.

 

[frogboy]

I would add some on demand scanners such as Malwarebytes Antimalware and Emsisoft Emergency Kit and a Password manager such as LastPass.

 

[euphoriabuzz]

Thank you - I had not heard of EEk before, shall have a look at it. Have downloaded the Malawarebytes Antimalware

 

[jamescv7]

Since your looking for new AV then lots of options likely based on your compiter knowledge.

Free AV: Avast free or Avira Free both have good performance and stability.

Free Internet Suites: Qihoo 360 Internet Security ( multi engines)

Trialware: Norton Internet Security or Kaspersky Internet Security (both were decent at stock/default settings therefore no need to worry about)

 

[Sr. Normal]

Hi

In addition to the above, extensions like wot, Ghostery , ublock and HTTPS Eveyrwhere.

 

[Exterminator]

Agree with the already posted suggestions.Thanks for sharing your config

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

frogboy's suggestions cannot miss, as well as jamescv7's & Sr. Normal's! (I type so slowly!)
(update: If you take follow the tip to use the greater security of LastPass, un-mark the options in Chrome for remembering your passwords!)

On Google Chrome there is a third party cookie blocker. To access this, and better secure your privacy,

1. Go to settings >> scroll down to the bottom
2. Under "Go to advanced settings"
3. Under Privacy >> Content settings...
4. Check "Block third-party cookies and site data...". Also mark "Keep local data only until you close your browser.

• After <clicking> Done veryify the box "Enable phishing and malware protection" is marked
• Before leaving, you'd might as well "Clear browsing data" (beside Content settings...)

Thank you for sharing your configuration,

• Browsing in "Incognito" deletes cookies & history at end of session.
• I use Incognito whenever I use Chrome, and in "Extensions" mark boxes "allow in incognito" accordingly

Thank you for sharing your configuration, euphoriabuzz, and (if you make it all the way down here) for reading this Constitutional length draft!

 

[euphoriabuzz]

Done, many thanks Cats-4-owners-2 and everyone, am going to try Avira out tomorrow.
As for last pass - is that considered to be a safe option by many of you? if it was hacked then do they not have access to all your passwords?

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

Done, many thanks Cats-4-onwers-2 and everyone, am going to try Avira out tomorrow.
As for last pass - is that considered to be a safe option by many of you? if it was hacked then do they not have access to all your passwords?

Originally, this was also of great concern to me. I spoke to "The Lord Marshal" (exterminator20) whom informed me they use encryption security. Additionally, I always use their encrypted site (there is a screen keyboard there) rather than the log in pop up. You'll also be given choices for using (optional) 2 step authentication. I use the very top part of the screen keyboard page to additionally keep (hood) the character progress out of sight. Many of my most secure 19 character 'generated' passwords I do not know. I wrote some down to give myself an option, but have not yet had to look them up on the 3 by 5 card where they are written; but you'll see for yourself just how easy and secure LastPass can transform your life into being. Can you tell that I like it?

 

[euphoriabuzz]

Yes I can lol. Thanks for the additional info

 

[tonibalas]

I agree with the suggestions given by members and my only proposal is to add a second browser Mozzila based in case you have a problem with Chrome.
Nice config and thanks for sharing

 

[jamescv7]

Done, many thanks Cats-4-owners-2 and everyone, am going to try Avira out tomorrow.
As for last pass - is that considered to be a safe option by many of you? if it was hacked then do they not have access to all your passwords?

Its normal that those can have vulnerabilities but password managers contains robust features for strong protection and cannot easily cracked by any intruders. You may also try to use random password generator built in for Lastpass as your master password.

 

[McLovin]

What would you like in an AV, a paid AV or a Free AV?