Advanced Plus Security Lovehungryman's PC Config 2020

[lovehungryman]

Hello!
I might change/update some info and details in the next few days since I don't remember well all my settings, software or some other stuff about my machine.
Info Updated.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Nice to see F-Secure Safe
Some suggestions:

Please set UAC to always notify. That is the only setting that can prevent UAC bypasses:

Nearly 300 Windows 10 executables vulnerable to DLL hijacking

A simple VBScript may be enough to allow users to gain administrative privileges and bypass UAC entirely on Windows 10. In a new report from a PwC UK security researcher Wietze Beukema, we learn that almost 300 Windows 10 executables are vulnerable to DLL hijacking. “It turns out nearly 300...

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Zemana antimalware is not so great anymore:

Assigned - Zemana Antimalware 3.0 FREE - Discussion & Support Thread

Hello there, We want to inform you that from today you will have an opportunity to use our Zemana Antimalware without paying for it. Yes, our company has developed a free version which will remain free forever! Cyber threats are increasing more and more with every new day. Here in Zemana we...

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Suggestions are HitmanPro, Norton Power Eraser, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool or Emsisoft Emergency Kit.

Why AdGuard, Disconnect and Ghostery?
AdGuard alone should be fine and can be helped by the adblocking already present in Edge, Vivaldi and Opera.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Set UAC to maximum "always notify"
and also change "Security updates: Manually check for updates" to: automatic install

 

[harlan4096]

Follow suggestions from @Gandalf_The_Grey and @security123

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Soulbound]

I still do not advise UAC to max. if the user knows what he is doing and is advanced, he would have UAC to max already or like me, doesnt need it. best to stick to default UAC settings.

 

[lovehungryman]

Set UAC to maximum "always notify"
and also change "Security updates: Manually check for updates" to: automatic install

Yes, thank you!
Yesterday while filling my info I was unaware of what was all my configuration thankfully today I checked and UAC was already set as "always notify" and updates was in automatic.

 

[lovehungryman]

Nice to see F-Secure Safe
Some suggestions:

Please set UAC to always notify. That is the only setting that can prevent UAC bypasses:

Nearly 300 Windows 10 executables vulnerable to DLL hijacking

A simple VBScript may be enough to allow users to gain administrative privileges and bypass UAC entirely on Windows 10. In a new report from a PwC UK security researcher Wietze Beukema, we learn that almost 300 Windows 10 executables are vulnerable to DLL hijacking. “It turns out nearly 300...

malwaretips.com

Zemana antimalware is not so great anymore:

Assigned - Zemana Antimalware 3.0 FREE - Discussion & Support Thread

Hello there, We want to inform you that from today you will have an opportunity to use our Zemana Antimalware without paying for it. Yes, our company has developed a free version which will remain free forever! Cyber threats are increasing more and more with every new day. Here in Zemana we...

malwaretips.com

Suggestions are HitmanPro, Norton Power Eraser, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool or Emsisoft Emergency Kit.

Why AdGuard, Disconnect and Ghostery?
AdGuard alone should be fine and can be helped by the adblocking already present in Edge, Vivaldi and Opera.

UAC was already set on "always notify" when I checked today.
I was using Zemana (the paid one) but I forgot I uninstalled it sometime ago (Is this one good or not? since I still have a valid licence for 2 more years I wonder if it's worth it).
I have a lifetime licence for Adguard app but I always wondered if something else was needed to be safe (like add-ons or like Heimdal installed in my computer). Now I know the answer.
Thank you for feedback and heads up!

 

[Soulbound]

I have adguard app lifetime license and i dont use often, only when a page is broken by ublock origin.

Heimdal is not really needed at all. the least you have the better. I prefer relying on portable apps for utility as opposed to installed apps.