Hello Everybody

Status
Not open for further replies.
Fav. Antivirus
Kaspersky Internet Security 2015
Fav. Videogame
AdVenture Capitalist

Harish_Shan23

Level 1
Thread author
Verified
May 12, 2015
19
Hi there! I am from UK:) I am a fan of this forum for a long time. I have referred many threads from this forums. A huge thanks to all forum members for solving my problems and show me how to safely test malware. A thanks especially to Umbra Polaris for his thread to show me how to setup Webroot alongside another av.

My security softwares configuration is :

1. Kaspersky Internet Security 2015 (fully updated).

2. Kaspersky Firewall.

3. Emsisoft Nai-Malware configured as companion AV.

4. Malwarebytes 2.1.6 (full scans done weekly and quick scans done on a daily basis).

5. Windows 8.1 Pro Update 3 (always updated and UAC enabled).

6. Router config changed to OpenDNS for maximum protection.

7. EMET 5.2 with maximum security settings.

8. F-Secure Freedome and Cyberghost VPN used alternatively.

9. Daily scans done with Hitman Pro, Zemana Antimalware, Herdprotect and EEK.

10.Computer cleaned with Ccleaner and PrivaZer on daily basis.

11.Malware testing done on Windows 7(running in Oracle Virtualbox and up-to-date) and virtualised in Sandboxie.

12.Adguard extension for blocking ads in browser, Ghostery to disable trackers and Avast! Online Security and Webroot Online Security for web protection.

13.nCrypted cCloud used to encrypt important files in Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive.

14.Lastpass for storing passwords online and F-Secure Key for storing offline(in case it is needed).

15.Daily backups with Acronis True Image 2015 to external HDD and with iDrive to the cloud.

I hope to improve security with more software and solutions:).

Update 17/5/15: Changed main AV from avast! IS to Kaspersky IS 2015.
Changed Webroot to Emsisoft Anti Malware.
Changed avast! Secure DNS to OpenDNS.
 
Last edited:

Raul90

Level 14
Feb 5, 2012
658
Welcome to MT!
4iTgkmm.png
 
  • Like
Reactions: Sana and maximus

Harish_Shan23

Level 1
Thread author
Verified
May 12, 2015
19
Update 11/22/15: MAJOR CHANGES
1. Upgraded OS to Windows 10
2. Changed main AV from Kaspersky IS to Bitdefender IS 2015
3. Removed Emsisoft AM - Now using MBAM Pro
4. Removed EMET 5.2 for MBAE Pro
5. Removed Freedome and Cyberghost for Tunnelbear VPN
6. Removed ZAM, Herdprotect(overkill)
7. Removed Privazer as it was causing random BSODs in Windows 10
8. Replaced Virtualbox for VMWare Player
9. ATI 2015 upgraded to 2016
8. Ditched iDrive in favour of Backblaze(lower price)
 
  • Like
Reactions: Sana

Harish_Shan23

Level 1
Thread author
Verified
May 12, 2015
19
Update 1/8/16: MAJOR CHANGES
1. Windows 10 had a BSOD -Unable to boot computer
So installed Windows 8.1 again
2. Licenses for most software expired:(
3.Changed main AV to Avast! Free antivirus
4. Installed Comodo Firewall(it's so awesome)
5. MBAE Expired - SO back to EMET 5.2
6. Using MBAM Pro as Secondary realtime protection
7. Second Opinion Scanners - MBAM, Hitman Pro, EEK and Zemana AntiMalware(free edition)
8. Using Macrium Reflect Free for backup.
9. Adguard for adblocking(beta license)

*** Just found a new software called Reason Core Security. Testing it out on Virtualbox. Planning to do a review on it. Detected only 62/300 on zero-day malware pack:confused:***

I really am enjoying my stay here.
 

DracusNarcrym

Level 20
Verified
Top Poster
Well-known
Oct 16, 2015
970
Update 1/8/16: MAJOR CHANGES
1. Windows 10 had a BSOD -Unable to boot computer
So installed Windows 8.1 again
2. Licenses for most software expired:(
3.Changed main AV to Avast! Free antivirus
4. Installed Comodo Firewall(it's so awesome)
5. MBAE Expired - SO back to EMET 5.2
6. Using MBAM Pro as Secondary realtime protection
7. Second Opinion Scanners - MBAM, Hitman Pro, EEK and Zemana AntiMalware(free edition)
8. Using Macrium Reflect Free for backup.
9. Adguard for adblocking(beta license)

*** Just found a new software called Reason Core Security. Testing it out on Virtualbox. Planning to do a review on it. Detected only 62/300 on zero-day malware pack:confused:***

I really am enjoying my stay here.
Nice update, @Harish_Shan23! Make sure you have a backup image of a clean state of your system (created with Macrium Reflect Free), so that you can use the backup image in order to restore that clean state in case of a malware infection or software malfunction.

Be sure to post your configuration in a separare, dedicated thread in the following forum too:
Security Configuration Wizard
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

About us

  • MalwareTips is a community-driven platform providing the latest information and resources on malware and cyber threats. Our team of experienced professionals and passionate volunteers work to keep the internet safe and secure. We provide accurate, up-to-date information and strive to build a strong and supportive community dedicated to cybersecurity.

User Menu

Follow us

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to know first about the latest cybersecurity incidents and malware threats.

Top