Jack Security Configuration (2016)

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Windows Edition
Pro
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Avast Antivirus Free (Hardened Mode) + Sandboxie + HitmanPro Alert
Firewall security
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes, Emsisoft and HitmanPro
Malware sample testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome with uBlock Origin, Web Of Trust and LastPass
Maintenance tools
Ccleaner
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Updated on 25 July 2016.

This is a pretty simple system configuration, however I mostly stay safe by not doing stupid things on my machine. I heavily use my virtual machine (with Ubuntu and Windows 10) for anything that could be risky.
 
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safe1st said:
Nice setup Jack!
Simple :D
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It's pretty simple... I mostly stay safe by not doing stupid things on my machine... I heavily use my virtual machine (with Ubuntu and Windows 10) for anything that could be risky.

Giving ESET Smart Security 9 a try to see how it performs on a real system... Not a lot of options to increase the protection however it's pretty good with this out of the box setup.

Rishi said:
Nice and simple setup! Good to find another ESET based config(same here)... my humble suggestion:oops: maybe add a sandbox/shadow defender to keep system baseline changes minimal?
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Thanks for the good suggestion. I think I will try Sandboxie to see how it performs... I was a long time user of Sandboxie but I've started to use Vmware more intensively and stopped using Sandboxie.

EDIT: @Rishi Installed Sandboxie.
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Jack said:
It's pretty simple... I mostly stay safe by not doing stupid things on my machine... I heavily use my virtual machine (with Ubuntu and Windows 10) for anything that could be risky.
Giving ESET Smart Security 9 a try to see how it performs on a real system... Not a lot of options to increase the protection however it's pretty good with this out of the box setup.
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100% Agreed with you, same here ;)
I use ESET on my gaming PC already a year actually.. and then I extend it for another 1 year.
 
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Update: Added HitmanPro.Alert (trial) to my system configuration.

Operating System:
Windows 10
OS Edition:
Pro
OS Build:

10586.122
OS Architecture:

64-bit
User Access Control:

Always Notfiy (Maximum)
OS Firewall:

3rd Party Firewall
OS Updates & Security Patches:

Automatic
OS App Reputation:

Enabled (Smartscreen / Gatekeeper)
User Account:

Microsoft Account
Recent Malware Attacks:

No
Participate in Malware Hub:

Inside in a Virtual Machine
Real-time Malware Protection:

ESET Smart Security 9 with HIPS in Smart Mode and PUP detection enabled + Sandboxie + HitmanPro Alert
On-demand Malware Scanners:

Malwarebytes, Emsisoft and HitmanPro
Security Product Settings:

Custom
Browsers and Extensions:

Google Chrome with uBlock Origin, Web Of Trust and LastPass
Password Manager:

LastPass
AdBlocker:

Ublock Origin
Privacy Cleaners, System Tuning and Encryption:

Ccleaner
Data Backup:

Weekly Backups
System Image Backup:

Automatic Backups
Smartphone and Tablet OS:

  • Android
Security Checklist:

  • Latest OS Updates
  • Lockscreen or Fingerprint
  • Trusted App Stores
  • Anti-Theft with Remote Wipe
  • Storage Encryption
 
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