Advanced Plus Security Firehammers Security Configuration 2021

Last updated
Jan 10, 2021
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
On-device encryption
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Real-time security
Bitdefender Total Security+Voodoo-Shield.
Firewall security
About custom security
Simple Windows Hardening(default settings)
Periodic malware scanners
HitmanPro+Malwarebytes Free+Eset Online Scanner+Kapersky Virus Removal Tool+Emsisoft Emergency Kit+Norton Power Eraser & Dr. Web Cure It.
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Edge & Chrome(primary) all updated.
Extensions/Addons: Lastpass, HTTPS Everywhere,NordVPN,Bitdefender Anti-Tracker(Chrome),AdguardVPN(paid).
Secure DNS
Adguard DNS Filtering
Desktop VPN
6 VPN`s see 2020 Thread
Password manager
Lastpass Password Manager
Maintenance tools
Auslogics BoostSpeed 12+Wisecare 365 Pro(licensed)
File and Photo backup
Onedrive
System recovery
Acronis True Image with AV-Settings turned off
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Windows 10 Pro, Acer Aspire315-54, Radeon Vega Graphics, Quad-Core Processor(8 strings), 256GB M2 SSD+Seagate 1TB External HDD+Seagate 4TB External HDD.
Notable changes
I have added Auslogics BoostSpeed 12(licensed) & Simple Windows Hardening instead of Syshardener, Revo Uninstaller Pro & Windows Repair from Tweaking.com.
What I'm looking for?

Looking for maximum feedback.

Kongo

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I think you can ditch VoodooShield, as Bitdefender Total Security provides enough protection. Maybe you also want to add AdwCleaner to your second opinion scanners. If you use any browser extensions it would be nice if you could add them to your config. Otherwise really solid config. (y)
 

Kongo

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Like @pablozi said, why so many on demand scanners?
Maybe others can suggest the most important ones?
Like @SecureKongo said, you can ditch VoodooShield.
Why four webbrowsers?
What do you use for adblocking?
He's right, I'm sure you don't use all four browsers. More browsers are also adding a bigger attack surface. Just keep your favorite ones and delete the rest. :)
 

Kongo

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Why did You uninstall FF? issues or just following FF haters / Chrome fanboys suggestions? :rolleyes:
Absolutely agree with you. But if he wants to use Firefox it's not enough to add some extensions if he wants to be private and secure. I sadly also realized that pretty late. So if he changes his mind and reinstalls Firefox, he should defenitely search for Firefox Hardening tutorials.
 

FireHammer

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Gandalf_The_Grey

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Hi, @Gandalf_The_Grey, what second opinion scanners do you think I need, I like Kaspersky & HitmanPro a lot because they are easy & very fast to use, But I am open to suggestions.
I think those should be enough. For my kids I also use AdwCleaner. Just in case they accidently installed a pup (Potentially Undesirable Program).
Maybe the testers from the HUB have another suggestion?
 

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