Unverified harlan4096's PC Security Config

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Oct 5, 2026
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
OS version and support details
Windows 11 Pro 25H2
On-device encryption
VeraCrypt
Device sign-in security
    • Hardware security key
    • Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
    • Account password
Security updates
Allow security updates
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Enabled
Router and network details
Provided by my ISP
Real-time protection
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 14.1 + KeyScrambler Free + SiriusLLM (auto scan every 4 hours)
Device firewall
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
Custom security settings
KES tweaked to Default Deny settings:

* Unknown apps moved to UnTrusted group
* UnTrust digitally unsigned apps
Periodic malware scanners
NPE, ESET, SiriusLLM, EEK, AdwCleaner
Malware sample testing
I participate in malware testing; details below
Environment for malware testing
VMware WorkStation Pro
Browsers and extensions
Mozilla FireFox:

* APIVoid Script Stop
* Dark Reader
* LocalCDN
* uBlock Origin

Mozilla Tracking Protection set to Strict

Others browsers installed: LibreWolf, Tor, Opera, Brave, Chrome, Edge
Secure DNS
NextDNS
Desktop VPN
Kaspersky VPN, Proton VPN Free
Password and passkey manager
* KeePassXC (local)
* Google Titan Security Key
Two-factor authentication
Google Authenticator
File and photo backups
3 Full System Images in 2 external hard disks
Subscriptions
    • Other subscription
System recovery
Hasleo BackUp, AOMEI & Macrium full system images in 2 different external hard disks

Some specific files in free clouds:

* DiGi Storage Free (50GB offered by my ISP -> DiGi Spain)
* Mega Free (50GB)
* Filen Free (10GB)
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Working from home
    • Opening email attachments
    • Online shopping and card payments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Downloading malware samples
Computer specs
Feedback preference

Only essential issues, please

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harlan4096's PC Security Config · Setup v15
Updated Oct 5, 2026

My current setup
  • Operating system: Windows 11
  • OS version and support details: Windows 11 Pro 25H2
  • Real-time protection: Kaspersky Endpoint Security 14.1 + KeyScrambler Free + SiriusLLM (auto scan every 4 hours)
  • File and photo backups: 3 Full System Images in 2 external hard disks
  • Device firewall: Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
  • Browsers and extensions: Mozilla FireFox:

    * APIVoid Script Stop
    * Dark Reader
    * LocalCDN
    * uBlock Origin

    Mozilla Tracking Protection set to Strict

    Others browsers installed: LibreWolf, Tor, Opera, Brave, Chrome, Edge
  • Main use of this computer: For home and private use
  • On-device encryption: VeraCrypt
  • Device sign-in security: Hardware security key, Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID), Account password
  • Security updates: Allow security updates
  • Update channels: Allow stable updates only
  • User Account Control (UAC): Always notify
  • Smart App Control: Off
  • Network firewall: Enabled
  • Router and network details: Provided by my ISP
  • Custom security settings: KES tweaked to Default Deny settings:

    * Unknown apps moved to UnTrusted group
    * UnTrust digitally unsigned apps
  • Periodic malware scanners: NPE, ESET, SiriusLLM, EEK, AdwCleaner
  • Malware sample testing: I participate in malware testing; details below
  • Environment for malware testing: VMware WorkStation Pro
  • Secure DNS: NextDNS
  • Desktop VPN: Kaspersky VPN, Proton VPN Free
  • Password and passkey manager: * KeePassXC (local)
    * Google Titan Security Key
  • Two-factor authentication: Google Authenticator
  • Subscriptions: Other subscription
  • System recovery: Hasleo BackUp, AOMEI & Macrium full system images in 2 different external hard disks

    Some specific files in free clouds:

    * DiGi Storage Free (50GB offered by my ISP -> DiGi Spain)
    * Mega Free (50GB)
    * Filen Free (10GB)
  • Usage and exposure: Visiting familiar websites, Working from home, Opening email attachments, Online shopping and card payments, Logging into my bank account, Downloading software and files from reputable sites, Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions, Downloading malware samples
  • Computer specs: harlan4096 MINISFORUM new main system | MalwareTips
  • Feedback preference: Only essential issues, please
Feedback on this setup is welcome.
 

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