Advanced Plus Security Gandalf_The_Grey's Security Configuration for 2019

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Jan 3, 2019
Windows Edition
Pro
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 2018.12.0.9137 , Comodo Firewall 11.0.0.6728
Firewall security
Periodic malware scanners
HitmanPro, Zemana AntiMalware
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome with AdGuard, Emsisoft Browser Security, and LastPass
Microsoft Edge with AdGuard and LastPass
Maintenance tools
CCleaner Pro, PrivaZer, SysHardener, O&O ShutUp10 and Run By SmartScreen
File and Photo backup
OneDrive, File History
System recovery
Acronis True Image WD Edition
Computer specs
https://malwaretips.com/threads/gandalf_the_greys-laptop.61853/

Gandalf_The_Grey

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Had our first phishing attempt:

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My 14 year son got this mail. Asked my wife if it was OK and she said yes :rolleyes:
The website (now not active anymore) was blocked by the smartscreen of Edge.
After testing not by Google Chrome or the Netcraft extension.
So i removed the Netcraft extension from Google Chrome and added the new Windows Defender Browser Protection extension.
Personally I still prefer Chrome above Edge, but luckily my son preferred Edge :D
 

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Had our first phishing attempt:

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My 14 year son got this mail. Asked my wife if it was OK and she said yes :rolleyes:
The website (now not active anymore) was blocked by the smartscreen of Edge.
After testing not by Google Chrome or the Netcraft extension.
So i removed the Netcraft extension from Google Chrome and added the new Windows Defender Browser Protection extension.
Personally I still prefer Chrome above Edge, but luckily my son preferred Edge :D
Nothing like a real-life story. I was starting to think that malware is fictional...
 

Gandalf_The_Grey

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Finally got the combination of Kaspersky Free and Comodo Firewall to work together without any problems on my system.
I disabled the decryption of Extended Validation (EV) certificates so that my bank site still has its own security certificate.
All other HTTPS websites are scanned by Kaspersky using its root certificate.
For Comodo Firewall I use @cruelsister 's settings. (y)
 

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Finally got the combination of Kaspersky Free and Comodo Firewall to work together without any problems on my system.
I disabled the decryption of Extended Validation (EV) certificates so that my bank site still has its own security certificate.
All other HTTPS websites are scanned by Kaspersky using its root certificate.
For Comodo Firewall I use @cruelsister 's settings. (y)
Isn't Kaspersky and Comodo still incompatible with each other? According to Kaspersky, Comodo Firewall is incompatible with Kaspersky products
 
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Gandalf_The_Grey

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Added:
Unchecky
PrivaZer
CCleaner portable
Comodo Online Security and Go Back With Backspace as extension to Google Chrome
Removed:
CCleaner installed
Wise Disk Cleaner
NPE (didn't work anymore with KFA or CIS installed)
 

Gandalf_The_Grey

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I'm still not a massive fan of CCleaner myself.

~LDogg
I understand, but I really like CCleaner and couldn't find a suitable replacement.
The portable version of CCleaner is the best version you could use.
No heartbeat and other stuff sent back to Avast, completely silent.
 

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Portable version I can understand with privacy invading information back to Avast, makes sense for me that way.

~LDogg
 
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Have you experienced any conflicts with comodo firewall + kfa?

Scared to go for this setup, since you cant modify kfa settings anymore
 
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Gandalf_The_Grey

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Have you experienced any conflicts with comodo firewall + kfa?

Scared to go for this setup, since you cant modify kfa settings anymore
No real conflicts.
Comodo did not recognize some files of KFA.
Uploaded them to Comodo and set to trusted.
Comodo reports the certificate of KFA as untrusted.
Set to trusted myself.
You can wait for Kaspersky Security Cloud Free to become available outside the US.
It seems that you can modify settings again with that version.
 

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Portable version I can understand with privacy invading information back to Avast, makes sense for me that way.

~LDogg
or you can simply use the older portable version before avast's acquisition (v5.32)
or you can completely block every single file .exe within the folder or block telemetry using hosts file

I use the older version which sends nothing to avast or doesn't have any connection
 

Gandalf_The_Grey

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or you can simply use the older portable version before avast's acquisition (v5.32)
or you can completely block every single file .exe within the folder or block telemetry using hosts file

I use the older version which sends nothing to avast or doesn't have any connection
Its the same with the latest portable version.
 

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