Basic Security Lucard Security configuration 2025

Last updated
Jan 29, 2025
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
On-device encryption
BitLocker Device Encryption for Windows
Log-in security
    • Basic account password (insecure)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
N/A
Real-time security
Bitdefender Internet Security
Firewall security
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
About custom security
Password Protected Settings
Scan Compressed Files
Periodic malware scanners
N/A
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browser(s) and extensions
Brave - Ublock Origin, NoScript, Bitdefender Antitracker, Malwarebytes Browser Guard
Secure DNS
OS Default
Desktop VPN
Nordvpn
Password manager
N/A
Maintenance tools
Microsoft PC Manager, Wise Disk Cleaner, Wise Registry Cleaner
File and Photo backup
USB Flash Drives, OneDrive
Subscriptions
    • None
System recovery
Manual backup when needed
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Gaming
Computer specs
Windows 11 Pro
Intel Core i5 9400F
Nvidia GTX 1650
16Gb RAM
HDD 1Tb
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

@Lucard the one thing I would be aware of with BD Anti-Tracker is that occasionally it will glitch a webpage. I've seen it on and off (it's sporadic) in the forum.
So if you ever possibly have an issue, I would consider the two article links in this thread to be helpful :)
community.bitdefender.com

Chrome browser Anti-Tracker Extension Issue - Kohl's Cart Not Loading - Expert Community

Hi, When I'm on the Kohls.com website, add an item to the cart, go to the cart, it will not load the cart until I select the Bitdefender extension option to 'Pause protection on this website'. I refresh the Kohl's page and the cart loads and I can checkout. As soon as I change the setting back...
community.bitdefender.com community.bitdefender.com

Cheers :)
 
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Lucard said:
Some feedback is appreciated :)
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You shouldn't use more then one ad blocker as barge can block the exact same trackers , ads (maybe will require more lists )
About no script not sure if it's needed as brave and blocker has the same exact option to disable scripts

Maybe you can keep only Malwarebytes and inside Malwarebytes browser guard choose to block malware and pishing only and no ad blocking , tracker blocking


Btw I recommend using a secure DNS like quad9, DNSEU zero,nextdns over the default isp one as it very likely will block more malicious sites
 
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harlan4096 said:
Periodic malware scanners?
Password manager?
SecureDNS?
System recovery? A Full System Image BackUp solution?
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For periodic scanning, I use Bitdefender antivirus. I used to use Malwarebytes before, but I had to reinstall Bitdefender and it required me to uninstall MB.
I don't use Password Managers or Backup Software. In fact, the files I want to keep, I manually copy to external storage on the first day. My passwords are random, relatively long (up to 16 characters), and not identical.
I haven't changed the default DNS values in Windows, but since I always use the PC connected to NordVPN, I use its DNS servers.
 
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oldschool said:
Why all the extensions when you're using Brave? The assortment appears to be overlapping and self-defeating. Brave's ad blocker and BD's web filtering are both excellent.
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Thanks for replying!
I think with uBlock Origin, it's just a personal preference. I know Brave has its own filters, but it's probably just a habit for me.
With NoScript, I feel safer knowing that a random website can't run any malicious scripts. Besides, I can disable just the ones needed for the site to work, instead of going with an all-or-nothing approach.
I also keep Malwarebytes Browser Guard on as a complement to BD's filter—just in case. :)
 
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Vitali Ortzi said:
You shouldn't use more then one ad blocker as barge can block the exact same trackers , ads (maybe will require more lists )
About no script not sure if it's needed as brave and blocker has the same exact option to disable scripts

Maybe you can keep only Malwarebytes and inside Malwarebytes browser guard choose to block malware and pishing only and no ad blocking , tracker blocking


Btw I recommend using a secure DNS like quad9, DNSEU zero,nextdns over the default isp one as it very likely will block more malicious sites
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Thanks for the tips! :)
Just a question... if I change the DNS to one of these, since I use Nordvpn, could that cause any issues? Do you think they’re better than Nord’s?
 
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But an image backup can backup your Settings, so that when doing recovery, you can bring back the settings that was accumulated month over month.
A daily backup can be set to backup your browser settings, history, bookmarks, passwords etc so that during recovery you can bring back yesterdays browsing tabs. And misc things that are nice to have.
 
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