Advanced Plus Security Hector1 Security Config 2019

Last updated
May 30, 2019
Windows Edition
Home
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Windows defender managed by AndyFul's ConfigureDefender.

Hard_configurator recommended settings.

Binisoft WFC.
Firewall security
About custom security
Windows defender managed by AndyFul's ConfigureDefender.

Hard_configurator recommended settings.
Periodic malware scanners
Zemana free
Adwcleaner
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Firefox and Edge with Adguard extension; Lastpass.
Maintenance tools
Sysinternal suite; O&O shut up
File and Photo backup
Manual on external hard disk
System recovery
Macrium reflect free
Risk factors
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Working from home
Computer specs
Lenovo with Amd cpu

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Thank you for sharing your configuration, Hector1. It is a very clean setup!:cool:

I have received advice, from those more knowledgeable here than myself, how using a linux distro as you do is an effective method of protecting ones privacy more so than Windows allows.

You may consider adding BleachBit to ubuntu for continued privacy.
For Windows, I recommend CCleaner.
Here is the Softpedia review/download link for their portable version which I have continued to use since it was first introduced to me, here, on MalwareTips:

 

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