Advanced Plus Security McLovins' Config 2021

Last updated
Sep 6, 2021
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
On-device encryption
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
Trend Micro™ Maximum Security (Version: 17.0.1333)
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
All settings on max.
Periodic malware scanners
HitmanPro3.8.23 - Build 318 (64-bit)
Norton Power Eraser - Version: 5.3.0.115
Malware sample testing
I do participate in malware testing. See details about my testing environment below.
Browser(s) and extensions
I switch between Waterfox & Google Chrome, but below are the Add-ons that are on both browsers.

Trend Micro Toolbar
Trend Micro Shell Shock Detector
Internet Download Manager
Google Drive
Honey
Ghostery
Adblock Plus
uBlock Orgin
HTTPS Everywhere
Secure DNS
NONE
Desktop VPN
Windscribe Free (v2.02 Build 10)
Password manager
Trend Micro Password Manager
Maintenance tools
CCleaner
Defraggler
Revo Uninstaller Pro
File and Photo backup
iCloud
Google Drive
System recovery
Macrium Reflect Free (Version: 7.3, Build number: 5925)
Risk factors
    • Working from home
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Downloading malware samples
Computer specs
HP ENVY Phoenix 810-300a
  • Intel Core i7 4790
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
  • Corsair 32GB | 4x8GB @ 1600MHz
  • 3TB Seagate SATA (Work/main HDD)
  • 14GB SanDisk SATA SSD (Recovery Partition)
  • 500GB Samsung 860 PRO (Gaming OS HDD)
Peripherals
Notable changes
06/09/2021 - Updated all software in this configuration.
What I'm looking for?

Looking for maximum feedback.

McLovin

Level 78
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Apr 17, 2011
9,228
FAQ:

Q: Why do you use Trend Micro all the time?
A: I believe that the protection for me is enough. I rarely go to any bad sites and ones that are bad I end up doing it on a VM.

Q: What phone do you have?
A: Currently it's the iPhone 11 Pro

Q: What do you do on your computer?
A: I work from home, so most of the time it's work. I do tend to play games and listen to music in my down time.
 
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McLovin

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Malware Hunter
Apr 17, 2011
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Gandalf_The_Grey

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Sorry my mistake. I do use an adblocker. Updated post.
I haven't had any issues with them. Plus great savings :)
Okay, just be aware of the potential/hypothetical risk:
In the end, I found that the Honey browser extension gives its server very far reaching privileges, but I did not find any evidence of these privileges being misused.
Now I see three adblockers listed. I hope you don't use them together. One (and IMO uBlock Origin out of those three) should be enough.
 

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