Condor-Wingman Malware Configuration Shield

[Condor-Wingman]

I run Avast Internet Security 2016 for my main defense against malware.

 

[DJ Panda]

I would set Smartscreen to System Wide and add Zemana Anti-Malware as a scanner. Also this is a good guide to follow for Avast lovers. How to setup Avast Internet Security 2016 for Maximum Protection (Guide)

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

Testing on your host ?
Running Sig-Based AV "suite" on that hot rod of a machine ?
Humm
Thanks for sharing.
With your type of machine you should know better than to run Testing on your host.
I would go Sig-free and set that beautiful machine free, but that's just me.
Mine was about 3,500.00 US, and custom built here: Digital Storm: Custom Gaming Computers & Gaming PCs
you won't catch me treating my baby like that

 

[jamescv7]

Good configuration out there, just add second opinion scanners as mentioned.

You may use their Sandbox module for testing purpose if you insist.

 

[Exterminator]

First and foremost never test malware on your Host PC.It should always be done in a virtual environment or on a separate testing machine.
Since AIS 2016 is your real time protection I would consider adding another on demand scanner such as Zemana Antimalware,ESET Online Scanner,Emsisoft Emergency Kit or Hitman Pro.
Consider replacing ABD with uBlock Origin in Chrome and adding HTTPS Everywhere.
Very nice machine you have! Thanks for sharing your config

 

[tim one]

Play with the malware is the same as play with fire, you have to test in a virtualized environment : VM or Shadow Defender.
Many new malware contain anti-virtualization and anti-debugging routines in order to deceive the tester, that seeing the malware inactive (sleep mode), he believes that the sample is not dangerous, lowering his guard on it.
Serious error, working with malware, requires a great ability and insight, and no real malware analyst will test samples on the host PC.

 

[aragornnnn]

Thanks for sharing your config!

Everything is said already