Advanced Security M4RT1NE2 Security Configuration 2024

[M4RT1NE2]

I don't use WD because it has the big flaw of overloading the cpu. Unless you leave it with the default settings

For now, this is my test set. If there is such a load I will get rid of it

 

[M4RT1NE2]

The battery on the laptop I have noticed now drains quickly having this kit. Already with full scanning I have noticed this.
Do you also have this ?
This morning with Avira installed I did not have this problem

 

[flaubert1971]

The battery on the laptop I have noticed now drains quickly having this kit. Already with full scanning I have noticed this.
Do you also have this ?
This morning with Avira installed I did not have this problem

No, I have tried it on desktop pc. If I do a full scan with my KSOS the cpu does not go into overload at all and the fans remain silent. Even when downloading suspicious files (which for kaspersky are false positives) explorer slows down and the wheel starts spinning due to WD's long scan).

 

[M4RT1NE2]

Anyone know how often there are database updates in MS Defender ?

 

[Kongo]

Anyone know how often there are database updates in MS Defender ?

Not that important as Microsoft Defender is heavily cloud dependent.

 

[M4RT1NE2]

Today I return to the lightweight AVIRA Free AV + VS Pro + COMODO Secure Shopping + Windows Firewall Control combo

 

[Thales]

I checked the software list you use and I thought it would never end.
Comodo Secure Shopping is basically anti-keylogger right?
If I were you I would replace Comodo Secure Shopping, O&O's, WFC with OSA.
Also I'm not sure how Opera VPN and NextDNS work together.

 

[M4RT1NE2]

I checked the software list you use and I thought it would never end.
Comodo Secure Shopping is basically anti-keylogger right?
If I were you I would replace Comodo Secure Shopping, O&O's, WFC with OSA.
Also I'm not sure how Opera VPN and NextDNS work together.

Truth
OSA seems to be a paid product ?
I currently have Opera VPN disabled

 

[Thales]

Truth
OSA seems to be a paid product ?
I currently have Opera VPN disabled

Yes it is.
Also if you want something similar and free then I can recommend Andy Ful 's Simple Windows Hardening.
Just consider more software or extensions mean more attack vector. I always say that sometimes less is more.

 

[M4RT1NE2]

SWH and VS Pro is not an exaggeration anymore ?
I use CSS only for payments which I make a lot.

 

[Thales]

SWH and VS Pro is not an exaggeration anymore ?
I use CSS only for payments which I make a lot.

I would pick one. If you paid for VS then that's the right pick.
In the past I used a very similar setup. Anti-keylogger, WFC, VPN, Sandbox etc. Not anymore and I haven't regret it but you have to discover what your habits and needs require.

 

[M4RT1NE2]

For my purposes, I think that's enough. I can always revert from a backup to Arcabit IS (with the option of built-in banking protection) + VS Pro. Top it off with SandBoxie or Shadow Defender. But that's already a bunker

 

[M4RT1NE2]

I added protection for the webcam (covering it with adhesive tape)
Unfortunately no software I have now has webcam protection.
I hope that my way probably best protects me

 

[M4RT1NE2]

I am using AVIRA Antivirus Pro (90 day free version) from now until 16/08/2022.
The rest of the security features unchanged.

 

[M4RT1NE2]

I'm a little disappointed today.
I have been unable to update the Avira Pro databases since yesterday.
I don't know why. Avira support is silent on this issue.

I restored from a copy of Macrium Reflect Free the image from Arcabit IS (729 day license)

 

[M4RT1NE2]

Because I have Bitdefender on my other devices at home - I decided to install the 180 days version of Bitdefender TS on my laptop.

You'll probably think I'm crazy and I'm jumping around the packs like flowers - and so in my head I was supposed to test the Free version of Bitdefender - now I can install the TS version.

The laptop booted several times after installing the package.
The load on the laptop ? - It seems to me that it is lighter than with Arcabit IS. The system boots faster.

After the installation, the fans went crazy for a while. Now it is quiet. Everything runs smoothly. Opera does not slow down the browsing.

 

[M4RT1NE2]

This is my consumption at rest



I had higher usage with Arcabit IS

 

[SeriousHoax]

This is my consumption at rest

View attachment 266795

I had higher usage with Arcabit IS

If you don't use BD VPN then you can disable the service and the startup entry. The ram usage will likely to get lower after a couple of days.
I also disable things like vulnerability, anti-spam, anti-tracker.

 

[M4RT1NE2]

I do not use BD VPN.
The anti - tracker doesn't seem to work with Opera.
I have BD TrafficLight installed in Opera
Right. You can disable those services

 

[Moonhorse]

You'll probably think I'm crazy and I'm jumping around the packs like flowers

Its normal to test every piece of software and find the one that fits for you

BDTS is nice, but it has alot of bloat if you can call it so