Advanced Plus Security LowcyGier's Security Configuration 2021

[LowcyGier]

My new security configuration in 2021.


Personal changelog:

- Malwarebytes Anti - Malware: on-demand scanning ( not in real time ).

- Automatic backup for my most important data.

Rest of data - manual backup.

- Firewall built into Kaspersky Internet Security.

 

[Lightning_Brian]

Hi @LowcyGier !

I would have a look at your periodic scanners and swap things up a bit. Do you have Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium in real time? If so, that could cause some issues to occur.

Another good alternative would be to look at Norton Power Eraser with the link below - this is free.

Link: NortonLifeLock Rescue Tools

I would also recommend Emsisoft Emergency Kit with the link below - this is free.

Link: Emsisoft | Emergency Kit: Free Portable Malware Scan and Removal

I would choose one or the other as potential different options. Otherwise make sure you don't have real time turned on for MB.


Device backup routine - Manual (maintained by self) -- what is your backup routine? Could you expand upon that. I think its critical to be backing things up on a pretty regular basis.

Thanks for posting!
~Brian

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Why did you use KeePass XC instead of original?

I also would replace OpenDNS with NextDNS or Quad9 at least as OpenDNS isn't that good.

 

[LowcyGier]

Hi @LowcyGier !

I would have a look at your periodic scanners and swap things up a bit. Do you have Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium in real time? If so, that could cause some issues to occur.

Another good alternative would be to look at Norton Power Eraser with the link below - this is free.

Link: NortonLifeLock Rescue Tools

I would also recommend Emsisoft Emergency Kit with the link below - this is free.

Link: Emsisoft | Emergency Kit: Free Portable Malware Scan and Removal

I would choose one or the other as potential different options. Otherwise make sure you don't have real time turned on for MB.


Device backup routine - Manual (maintained by self) -- what is your backup routine? Could you expand upon that. I think its critical to be backing things up on a pretty regular basis.

Thanks for posting!
~Brian

Regarding your first question: I use Malwarebytes as an on-demand scanner. It doesn't work in real time. The on-demand scanners I have listed are working, so I have included them in the list.

Regarding your second question: I do backups of my most important data regularly and automatically. Other, less important data for me are done regularly, but manually.

 

[LowcyGier]

Why did you use KeePass XC instead of original?

I also would replace OpenDNS with NextDNS or Quad9 at least as OpenDNS isn't that good.

For me, OpenDNS is perfectly fine.

I used the original KeePass but changed to KeePassXC because it's more functional and intuitive.

 

[harlan4096]

What about Network firewall? not using a router with integrated firewall even in default settings?

 

[LowcyGier]

What about Network firewall? not using a router with integrated firewall even in default settings?

I'm using Kaspersky Internet Security with a firewall included. And I use it every day.

 

[Lightning_Brian]

I would probably update your security thread to include those details @LowcyGier

 

[LowcyGier]

I would probably update your security thread to include those details @LowcyGier

Details on this thread are shared in my comments.

 

[harlan4096]

Please, if You add or change some features in the config, please announce them in a post but also add editing Your 1st post, thanks

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

I used the original KeePass but changed to KeePassXC because it's more functional

Well, the opposite is true. Only original KeePass can use plugins like WindowsHello plugin.
XC is only important for Linux. Under Windows it lack features.

 

[LowcyGier]

Well, the opposite is true. Only original KeePass can use plugins like WindowsHello plugin.
XC is only important for Linux. Under Windows it lack features.

I haven't written anywhere that I use KeePassXC together with Windows Hello.

 

[LowcyGier]

Please, if You add or change some features in the config, please announce them in a post but also add editing Your 1st post, thanks

I'll update what needs to be done.

The setup I have outlined here is good for me.

Because in my conditions it works.

 

[LowcyGier]

Details have been updated in the first post.