At-Risk Mike M Security Config 2019

Last updated
Jan 27, 2019
Windows Edition
Home
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Kaspersky Internet Security
Malewarebytes
Firewall security
Periodic malware scanners
Malewarebytes
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome
Maintenance tools
Ashampoo WinOptimizer 16
File and Photo backup
None
System recovery
None
Risk factors
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
Computer specs
HP Pavilion
6.00 GB
64 Bit
Notes by Staff Team
  1. This setup configuration does not have a backup plan. We strongly recommend to add a backup solution for your data so that you can restore it in the case of an emergency.
    Backing up allows the recovery of data that has been lost due of a malware attack (eg. ransomware) or a hard disk crash. In such events you might lose family photos, your music collection, documents, or financial data. Backups are fast and simple to perform so it should be done on a regular basis.

LDogg

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May 4, 2018
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Please use a form of backup solution such as Macrium reflect as this is the last layer of security that needs adding. Also add Scriptsafe to Google Chrome to round up web browser protection. Thanks for sharing.

~LDogg
 

bribon77

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Jul 6, 2017
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I do not see the need for Malwarebytes in real time along with Kaspersky Internet Security. I don't think KIS is going to miss anything important that I can detect, Malwarebytes.
As for backups, I agree with what colleagues say are very necessary to this day.
Thank you for sharing.:giggle:
 

plat

Level 29
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Sep 13, 2018
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Consider to remove Ashampoo and follow suggestions about backups.

Hi, I'm nosy. No experience with this product but why do you say to remove Ashampoo? Is there something specific about it that would compel one to get rid of it? Simple search reveals a discussion about this item, from 3 years back, with several members saying it's fine, OK, I use it, and a couple of others saying it's "snake oil." So, is it a PUP, does it connect to home base a lot? Does it load up your email w/spam?
 

brod56

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Feb 13, 2017
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Hi, I'm nosy. No experience with this product but why do you say to remove Ashampoo? Is there something specific about it that would compel one to get rid of it? Simple search reveals a discussion about this item, from 3 years back, with several members saying it's fine, OK, I use it, and a couple of others saying it's "snake oil." So, is it a PUP, does it connect to home base a lot? Does it load up your email w/spam?
It was a suggestion. I haven't used Ashampoo products in a long time, but last time I did, it did nothing good, as with most 'PC cleaners'.
 

plat

Level 29
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Sep 13, 2018
1,793
That's cool. Still a bit curious, so I will tag @roger_m to see if he can shed some light on it. Frankly, I don't know exactly what Ashampoo optimizer does, is it like Wise Care?

I use Windows built-in optimizers too, but sometimes use 3rd party to get the remnants and extras.
 

harlan4096

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Apr 28, 2015
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@Mike M:
  • Please specify the exact version of KIS and MalwareBytes. I think You don't need to run MWB in resident protection, I would keep it for on demands scans.
  • Enable Device Security -> SmartScreen.
  • As for "Virus and Malware Removal Tools", You may add: ZAM Free and Norton Power Eraser.
  • As for "Disk Imaging Backup", You may add Macrium Reflect Free or AOEMI Backupper, both are free and reliably.
  • Consider also to run manual backups of important data to external devices, and/or in cloud.
  • As for "Web Privacy", You may a VPN service. Are You sing AdGuard extension of Desktop product?.
  • A PassWord Manager would be welcome also.
Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, thanks for sharing Your config :giggle:
 

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