Hugo z Hor config

[Hugo z Hor]

My actual config. All suggestions are welcome.

Long time before I used NOD32, but got infection from friend's removable flash. After that I stopped paying for NOD32 and moved to Avast AV free and then 360 TS Essential.

 

[DJ Panda]

I would highly recommend setting UAC and Smartscreen to their default protection. Also add Zemana Anti-Malware as another scanner and you're set!

 

[Lucent Warrior]

How are those browsers holding up under the weight of all those extensions?

I would highly suggest enabling Smartscreen and bumping UAC up to at least Default.

 

[yigido]

I strongly recommend to remove SRWare Iron browser..
Read: SRWare Iron Browser - A Private Alternative To Chrome? - InsanityBit

I don't trust this browser.

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Maybe you want to check O&O ShutUp software to prevent Windows 10 collections.
https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10

 

[ElectricSheep]

As others have said, I'd bump your UAC to at least default, as it stops you from handing the keys over to your system by undesirables. Malware is like a load of fat kids and you don't want to give them the keys to the sweet shop
Also enable the smartscreen

Maybe add Emsisoft Emergency Kit as a second opinion scanner as it catches stuff MBAM misses
Emsisoft Emergency Kit Download

 

[Hugo z Hor]

Thanks, I elevated back Smartscreen and UAC.
Together with MBAM I'm occasionaly using Hitman Pro.

For stopping windows spying I am using W10Privacy. IMHO it's much much better and complex than O&O.

 

[King Alpha]

Thanks, I elevated back Smartscreen and UAC.

Good!

Hmm.. Too many unnecessary add-ons. This can make your browser slower or worse, it can make your browser crash. I suggest you to trim down your extensions on Firefox. Leave only what's important and necessary.

Thanks for sharing your config!

 

[Omnipotent]

Since you don't use ESET NOD32 anymore you don't have exploit protection. Solution is to use Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit, free version shields browsers/add-ons and Java. Comes with a free 14 day trial for their premium version which
includes more features.

Anti-Exploit Premium - Premium Zero-Day Exploit Protection

 

[Exterminator]

In both ESET Antivrus & Smart Security the AV has an automatic scan feature on removable devices.
Files that are executed from a removable drive are scanned with advanced Heuristics.If a malware attempted to run and if ESET had a signature to recognize it then it would be blocked.
Whether a friend or family member you should never assume that their removable drive is clean.
I personally like Avast & Windows firewall but your config is good in terms of protection.
However you have way too many extensions in them and it would be beneficial to remove those that are unnecessary.
Thanks for sharing your config

 

[JM Safe]

Hello, you have too extensions in your browser, too browser extensions can cause instability and vulnerability.

 

[Hugo z Hor]

Thanks.
I know about quantity of my browser extensions. But you know, I am old school man... I get used to some previous browser behaviour, that new version have not (e.g. firefox old theme + configuration mania + extended status bar) or totally missing (e.g. FastDial ...), some are for safety (https everywhere, flashblock), some are utilities (password hasher + exporter ... I dont use cloud backup for browser profiles and some profile AND extra password backup may be useful)
About stability - I have not found any instability or crashing due to any extension (vulnerability is another question, but all my extensions are still maintained or developed by authors).

About Iron ... yes I dont trust to ANY chrome based browser, but Iron and Slimjet are the two of which authors claim that they don't sending data to „uncle google”

 

[Hugo z Hor]

Update:
+ added Zemana Antimalware
- removed some addons from Firefox (Firebug, Youtube flash video player)
? I am thinking about uninstalling Comodo FW and replacing with standard firewall with Windows Firewall control, because I don't need HIPS. I will test it next week.

 

[frogboy]

Zemana Antimalware is always a good addition to any machine, well done.