Harigat's Config

[Harigat]

This is my first security configuration thread.
I take image backups of my Windows partition once a month using Norton Ghost 15.(It works just fine even if it's development has stopped)
Also, I'm still using KitKat on my phone as I have installed Exposed Modules and done many customizations which may not be compatible with Marshmellow.

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

You need OS Security Filter turned on (Windows Smartscreen) but apart from that looks good Thanks for sharing.

P.S: You need an anti-virus for Android like avast! Mobile Security, Avira or Malwarebytes.

 

[jamescv7]

Everything is well covered at all but just consider to follow the advice as mentioned since your setup will mark at risk no matter if you forget to activate OS built in settings.

 

[Harigat]

Ok then I will turn SmartScreen On. I turned it off because people on internet complained about it being bad for privacy.
I can't use antivirus on my phone as it has only 1GB RAM. Multitasking is adversely affected by installing antivirus on it and my phone became slow. It's the first generation Android One, Spice Dream Uno.

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Smartscreen is amazing at blocking unknown files meaning there may be a few false positives but it will block certain zero-day malware.

 

[frogboy]

I agree turn on SmartScreen other than that it looks good to me, maybe swap Ghostery for oBlockOrigin or Adguard for better privacy.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Deleted member 178]

Ok then I will turn SmartScreen On. I turned it off because people on internet complained about it being bad for privacy.

Don't listen clueless people on the net who don't know what they talk about. Smartscreen compare the executable you are downloading/running with its database based on reputation. Of course , MS will "know" what program you are downloading but it does the same as any other AVs with similar features.

 

[Harigat]

I agree turn on SmartScreen other than that it looks good to me, maybe swap Ghostery for oBlockOrigin or Adguard for better privacy.

Thanks for sharing.

I didn't use Ublock Origin because it's interface does not allow toggling blocking for specific trackers and widgets quickly and easily as Ghostery.

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Ghostery may block tracking domains but uBlock Origin has privacy and security features:

 

[Harigat]

Ghostery may block tracking domains but uBlock Origin has privacy and security features:
View attachment 90638

Ok, then Ublock Origin gets thumbs up from me and Ghostery out. :-D

 

[Exterminator]

Good Config! Thanks for sharing it with us