k3w1 security configuration

[k3w1]

My security configuration. Probably need more improvement.

 

[frogboy]

I suggest creating system images with a software such as Macrium Reflect or Aomei Backupper. Both have a free and reliable version.

 

[SaeedLohana]

good one, you don't use adblockers?

 

[AtlBo]

A good idea to protect your browsing with uBlock or AdGuard. Assume you are using native Windows Defender to go with Norton. If you would like a light on resources addition to security, you might try adding VoodooShield for a real-time second opinion. Then again, you can look around and get a feel for the big players' software here and see if you would like to consider something other than Defender/Norton. Lots of ways you can go.

 

[Exterminator]

Why are you using Norton Internet Security as an on demand scanner and not real time protection?
Please edit your config if this is not correct otherwise......
Use Norton Internet Security as your real time protection.
Add an on demand scanner(s).
Consider HTTPS Everywhere and uBlock Origin in Firefox.
CCleaner for system optimization.
Consider some type of system backup solution.
Thanks for sharing your config!

 

[Arequire]

You've listed Norton Internet Security as an on-demand scanner. If Norton is your primary antivirus currently protecting your PC then it should be listed as real-time malware protection. If you aren't using any real-time protection then I strongly propose doing so.

Suggestions:

• Set UAC to Always notify
• Add an ad blocker to your browser(s) such as uBlock Origin or Adguard
• Add HTTPS Everywhere to your browser(s)
• Use a password manager such as Lastpass, Keepass, Dashlane, etc. to generate and store unique passwords for each of your accounts

Since you've been the victim of a malware infection in the last three months, you may wish to add a secondary real-time solution that's compatible with traditional AVs such as Voodooshield, SecureAPlus (without offline AV), Xvirus, Crystal Security, Zemana Antimalware Premium, HitmanPro.Alert, etc. (Zemana Antimalware Premium and HitmanPro.Alert require purchasing. SecureAPlus requires purchasing after a 12 month free trial. The rest listed are free.)

Thanks for sharing.

 

[ravi prakash saini]

I have never heard it before Norton internet security being used as on demand scanner.

 

[Malware Person]

I have never heard it before Norton internet security being used as on demand scanner.

yeah, there isn't a passive mode, compatible mode, or anything like that in Norton. Are you talking about Norton Power Eraser? Because that could very well be used as an on-demand scanner.

 

[Malware Person]

and also, not having real-time protection is very dangerous. you should turn Windows Defender on or get another free antivirus with real-time protection, like Bitdefender or Avast free.

 

[Malware Person]

I also advise that you use Chrome. it is much more secure than Firefox

 

[Winter Soldier]

Guys, actually I think he has reversed the fields and Norton is in real time and as on-demand scan: N/A.
If this is the case I recommend Zemana Antimalware as a second opinion scanner.

 

[k3w1]

Thanks for all the great advice guys.

 

[jamescv7]

Since you use Norton Security as primary antivirus then the overall setup is fine.

You may add Sandboxie for precautionary measures since you can test or browse safely as it will isolate any changes done on the system.