Advanced Plus Security Nightwalker's simple security setup for 2020

Last updated
Oct 31, 2020
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Microsoft Defender
WiseVector StopX
AdGuard 7 Premium
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
Microsoft Defender with High Settings via ConfigureDefender
AdGuard 7 Premium with Safe DNS (Cloudflare Anti-Malware) and Stealth Mode enabled
Periodic malware scanners
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Browsers: Microsoft Edge/ Brave
Extension: LastPass
Maintenance tools
Windows 10 native tools
File and Photo backup
Macrium Reflect 7
OneDrive
System recovery
Macrium Reflect 7
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3600
GPU: RTX 2060 Super
RAM: 16 Gb DDR4 3000 mhz
Storage: SSD Adata XPG Gammix S11 Pro 1 Tb
Notable changes
31st October - Replaced Kaspersky Internet Security with Microsoft Defender
31st October - Installed AdGuard 7

Nightwalker

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I forgot about my own security setup thread :ROFLMAO:

Just updating it ...

Apr 25, 2020:

Removed - CCleaner, Next DNS and NVT SysHardener tweaks.

Added - Cloudflare DNS, OneDrive backup (Microsoft 365 subscription)
 
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