Advanced Security M4RT1NE2 Security Configuration 2024

[ForgottenSeer 94633]

My configuration march 2022

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I'm missing your UAC level, I recommend setting it to always notify to prevent bypasses.
I would use an adblocker in Google Chrome, uBlock Origin or AdGuard, to prevent malvertising.

 

[oldschool]

My configuration march 2022

You have a good Polish AV. It would be nice to see a test as I don't think it's been tested in the Malware Hub or by one of our members. Suggestion for @Shadowra!

 

[Shadowra]

You have a good Polish AV. It would be nice to see a test as I don't think it's been tested in the Malware Hub or by one of our members. Suggestion for @Shadowra!

This is Arcabit

Going back to the configuration, the UAC setting is missing. I would recommend setting it to Always Notified, which can block bypass UAC.

For DNS, there too I recommend NextDNS or Quad9 as far as security and privacy is concerned.

 

[ForgottenSeer 94633]

Thanks for the answers


UAC enabled (default mode).

I added to Chrome:

• HTTPS Everywhere

• Adblock Plus

Once a month, I make a copy of the entire system partition to an external drive using Aomei Backupper Pro

I use WIFI at home

As for DNS, I don't know much about it. So I leave it as I have for now.

Firewall set in MKS VIR IS

greetings

 

[harlan4096]

Please, edit Your config and add all that data, thanks

 

[ForgottenSeer 94633]

Please, edit Your config and add all that data, thanks

Ok.

Corrected

 

[harlan4096]

You may try also to set the suggestions made by @Gandalf_The_Grey and @Shadowra

 

[Back3]

Thanks for the answers




As for DNS, I don't know much about it. So I leave it as I have for now.

Good thread about NextDNS

Advice Request - NextDNS thoughts and experiences?

What do you folks think of NextDNS and have you gathered experiences? It is highly customazible and free up to 300,000 DNS queries/month. It looks an atractive alternative to Adguard DNS. More information: NextDNS and r/nextdns.

malwaretips.com

 

[ForgottenSeer 94633]

Thanks to your comments
I installed DNS: NextDNS for protection.
I understand that this is the free version ?

The program requires some settings after installation?
Or just install and forget?

 

[ForgottenSeer 94633]

Is the security I have sufficient?

Can there be anything to add to that?

I was thinking about adding Voodooshield but I will wait for your reply

 

[Back3]

Yes, this is the free version, and it's more than you need. On NextDNS website, check every tab and choose your settings. Then, forget it.

 

[ForgottenSeer 94633]

I have a one-year license for AVG IS.
Currently, I have a Polish product MKS ViR IS / ARCABIT IS (this same product).
I will ask the experts: which package is better.
My experience in this topic is not extensive and I expect an honest answer from you.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I have a one-year license for AVG IS.
Currently, I have a Polish product MKS ViR IS / ARCABIT IS (this same product).
I will ask the experts: which package is better.
My experience in this topic is not extensive and I expect an honest answer from you.

Unfortunately, I don't know anything about MKS ViR IS / ARCABIT IS.
I know that @Shadowra tested Arcabit and AVG, maybe he can tell you more?

 

[Shadowra]

I have a one-year license for AVG IS.
Currently, I have a Polish product MKS ViR IS / ARCABIT IS (this same product).
I will ask the experts: which package is better.
My experience in this topic is not extensive and I expect an honest answer from you.

Difficult choice.

Arcabit / MKS has an excellent database (Bitdefender) but it is bad on unknown malware

AVG, like Avast is not always very responsive in signature, but its Cloud and IDP are very good.

 

[ForgottenSeer 94633]

I know this is a difficult choice.

But I also have the choice of using the G DATA IS.

Maybe now the choice of security for me will be easier

Of these 3 packages, I have to leave something permanently

I am waiting for comments

 

[eonline]

remove MKS and add this:

Hard_Configurator - Windows Hardening Configurator

Edge sends billions of signals every day to Microsoft. This Big data can be hardly usable for spying on consumers. It is used to enhance the customers' security and personalize the browsing. It could be used for spying if Microsoft had external information that someone is dangerous or very...

malwaretips.com

configure defender set to MAX and basic profile in hard configurator.

 

[ForgottenSeer 94633]

I would prefer the selection to be among the three packages I have listed

 

[Kongo]

Out of those three I'd pick G-Data. It offers strong protection but may be quite heavy on some systems. I didn't have any problems with it.

 

[ForgottenSeer 94633]

Final statement:

ARCABIT Internet Security + VoodooShield Free