Advanced Security M4RT1NE2 Security Configuration 2024

Last updated
Feb 20, 2023
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
BitLocker Device Encryption for Windows
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Allow security updates
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
On
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time security
Microsoft Defender + WHHL
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
Auto playback - disabled
O&O shut up 11 (recommended settings)
O&O App Buster ((system slimmed down)
Periodic malware scanners
Scan once a month using the following scanners:
  • EMSISOFT
  • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
  • NPE
  • KVRT
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
None
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome with
  • Ublock Origin
  • AVG Online Security
Secure DNS
Quad9 DNS
Desktop VPN
Windscribe VPN
Password manager
KeePass 2.x
Maintenance tools
HiBit Uninstaller
BleachBit
CCleaner
File and Photo backup
Hasleo Backup Suite
AOMEI Backupper Standard
Subscriptions
    • None
System recovery
Once every fortnight, the entire system partition is copied to an external drive.
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
ACER AN515-54-551F
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

M4RT1NE2

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For what I know and see not many people here like Avira. What makes you like it ?

I've always felt a certain fondness for Avira. A few years earlier the free version saved my system. At that time I had the original ESET NOD32 AV installed, which failed to deal with the problem (2013 was the year).

We'll see what comes out of this set I have.
For now it is ok. The system does not lag, it starts quickly and working on the Internet is very smooth.

So it happens - from paid to free :)

AVIRA stands up well in tests, which also speaks for it.

Actually not many people use Avira on the forum. But I personally know many people with Avira on their computer
 
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I used it long time ago, but for me it felt like a product that’s never finished haha
 
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M4RT1NE2

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Since I have been on the forum I have already had installed:

- G Data Total Security
- AVG Internet Security
- Arcabit Internet Security
- Avira Free AV (currently)

Of these sets, Avira is the lightest on my laptop.
Which doesn't change the fact that the others are heavy - but Avira really is imperceptible to the system.
The fastest boot up of all the others
 

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Since I have been on the forum I have already had installed:

- G Data Total Security
- AVG Internet Security
- Arcabit Internet Security
- Avira Free AV (currently)

Of these sets, Avira is the lightest on my laptop.
Which doesn't change the fact that the others are heavy - but Avira really is imperceptible to the system.
The fastest boot up of all the others
I may try Avira soon. Been a long time.
 

M4RT1NE2

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On Saturday, I'll throw in Bitdefender Free instead of Avira for a few days - it keeps me busy - I need to get to know it on my own :).
I'm very happy with Avira and I'm not going to abandon it.
I'll spend a few days with Bitdefender Free (I haven't got the new version yet) and then I'll go back to Avira.
 

M4RT1NE2

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Hello :)


What do you guys think about this combination (so far it's an idea in my head) ?

  • Opera as the main browser
  • Microsoft Defender (DefenderUI - Aggressive)
  • VoodooShield Pro
  • Microsoft Defender Browser Protection

Does such a combination make sense ?
Does the MS Defender Browser Protection add-on work with Opera ?

For now, this is the kind of plan I'd like to try out.
I have never used MS Defender
 

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Hello :)


What do you guys think about this combination (so far it's an idea in my head) ?

  • Opera as the main browser
  • Microsoft Defender (DefenderUI - Aggressive)
  • VoodooShield Pro
  • Microsoft Defender Browser Protection

Does such a combination make sense ?
Does the MS Defender Browser Protection add-on work with Opera ?

For now, this is the kind of plan I'd like to try out.
I have never used MS Defender

It's nickel ✌️

Regarding the web protection, you can take the extension for Chrome, it works with Opera if you install a specific extension.
 

M4RT1NE2

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TEST KIT

So here goes:

Real-time protection is:
  • MS Defender
  • VoodooShield Pro
  • DefenderUI (aggressive mode)
  • Opera (AdGaurd, MS Defender Browse Protection, Privacy Badger)

Please tell me if these settings in this tab have to be like the picture ?

DefenderUI_GPGAwWex7Q.png
 
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M4RT1NE2

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I did my first full scan. It scans fairly quickly.
The only disadvantage that I have already noticed is a significant increase in the load of the processor. I have not yet had such a case even when G Data was installed and I was scanning.
Overall it is ok.

If someone would take a look at the above pictures of the DefenderUI setting and advise me if this is ok or something needs to be changed.
Thank you in advance
 

flaubert1971

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I did my first full scan. It scans fairly quickly.
The only disadvantage that I have already noticed is a significant increase in the load of the processor. I have not yet had such a case even when G Data was installed and I was scanning.
Overall it is ok.

If someone would take a look at the above pictures of the DefenderUI setting and advise me if this is ok or something needs to be changed.
Thank you in advance
I don't use WD because it has the big flaw of overloading the cpu. Unless you leave it with the default settings.
 
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