Korora's Security Configuration

[Korora]

Korora's Security Configuration
Last Update: July 23, 2015 | Updated Regularly
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
Architecture: 64 bit
Last Infection: Longer than a year ago.
Users: 1
Account Type: Administrator

PROTECTION
Real-Time: Kaspersky Total Security, Unchecky
On-Demand: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, TDSSKiller, Crystal Security, AdwCleaner
Firewall: Windows Firewall Control
USB: McShield
UAC: Advanced - Always Notify Me
VPN: ZenMate
Back-Up: 5 8GB/16GB USBs
Other: MVP HOSTS, Spyware Blaster

SOFTWARE
Media Player: VideoLAN (VLC)
System Optimizer: Wise Care 365
Cleaner: CCleaner & Built-in cleaner
Java: No
Flash: No
Silverlight: No
Password Manager: KeePassX
Web Browser: Google Chrome, Opera
Browser Extensions: HTTPS Everywhere, Web of Trust, Lightshot, Adguard, The Great Suspender, ZenMate
Sandbox: Sandboxie
Process Monitor: Process Hacker 2
Disk Defrag: Auslogics Disk Defrag Free
Virtualization: VMware Workstation 11
File Archivers: 7-Zip
DNS Server: Norton ConnectSafe
Program Updater: FileHippo Update Manager
Crypto-Malware Prevention: CryptoPrevent

 

[Kardo Kristal]

@Korora Thanks for using Crystal Security. I hope you like it.

You can find feedback about program from here. If you need help then feel free to let me know anytime.

Your config is strong.

Regards,
Kardo

 

[Ink]

Update to Windows 7 SP1 - MORE INFORMATION

Reasons to Uninstall Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit:

1. Kaspersky includes Anti-Exploit Protection (AEP) and can be said to be effective (based on Security Testing Labs reports).
2. Basic Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit protection will only protect your Browser and Java. I can see you have Sandboxie and you haven't Java installed, which makes MBAE redundant.
3. Keeping all other software updated, will reduce the chances of an exploit. For example, running the latest version of VideoLAN VLC Player and without it's plug-in.

You have PeerBlock, MVP HOSTS and Unchecky, making Brightford (Javacool) SpywareBlaster redundant also.

Web of Trust is only needed, if you cannot make your own judgement calls on any particular website.

 

[Korora]

@Korora Thanks for using Crystal Security. I hope you like it.

You can find feedback about program from here. If you need help then feel free to let me know anytime.

Your config is strong.

Regards,
Kardo

No problem, I've use Crystal Security for about 5 months now, no issues at all and runs perfect!

 

[Exterminator]

Good config.I would consider suggestions above by @Huracan .Thanks for sharing your config

 

[Korora]

Update to Windows 7 SP1 - MORE INFORMATION

Reasons to Uninstall Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit:

1. Kaspersky includes Anti-Exploit Protection (AEP) and can be said to be effective (based on Security Testing Labs reports).
2. Basic Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit protection will only protect your Browser and Java. I can see you have Sandboxie and you haven't Java installed, which makes MBAE redundant.
3. Keeping all other software updated, will reduce the chances of an exploit. For example, running the latest version of VideoLAN VLC Player and without it's plug-in.

You have PeerBlock, MVP HOSTS and Unchecky, making Brightford (Javacool) SpywareBlaster redundant also.

Web of Trust is only needed, if you cannot make your own judgement calls on any particular website.

PeerBlock is something I am going to remove because I don't find it useful, Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit is something that I installed awhile ago but never made the decision to remove or not.

 

[WinXPert]

Nice config. Better let go of those redundant apps, anyway it's your call

 

[Korora]

I have removed Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit and PeerBlock from my configuration.

 

[jamescv7]

That's pretty sum for your configuration which is totally good!

Just consider a convenience to take snapshots of your system in case of problems by using system image backup or Time Machine like from Toolwiz.

 

[hjlbx]

Why use Kaspersky Total Security - which has very solid built-in firewall, but disable it to use Windows Firewall Control ?

Are you running Kaspersky firewall along side Windows firewall ?

If that be the case, it is a really bad idea...

 

[JM Safe]

Hello, it is a good config and it seems very solid and completed, only a thing: I suggest you to install MPC-HC instead of VLC, because it's faster and lighter.
Thanks for sharing it

 

[Ink]

I have removed Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit and PeerBlock from my configuration.

Any information in regards to installing Service Pack 1 for Windows 7? It will also make you eligible for the Get Windows 10 Upgrade, if you wish to switch OS.

 

[Korora]

Any information in regards to installing Service Pack 1 for Windows 7? It will also make you eligible for the Get Windows 10 Upgrade, if you wish to switch OS.

Forgot to mention that it's already installed

 

[Deleted member 178]

Approved by Staff



+1 for the original design of the config

 

[Overkill]

The most clean and neat config i've seen other than Mr.Xidus's