Advanced Plus Security Node's 2019-20 Laptop Configuration

Last updated
Nov 27, 2019
Windows Edition
Pro
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Windows Defender & Malwarebytes Premium
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
N/A
Periodic malware scanners
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
AdwCleaner (ran bi-monthly)
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Google Chrome (uBlock Origin + HTTPS Everywhere)
Mozilla Firefox (uBlock Origin + HTTPS Everywhere)
Maintenance tools
CCleaner, Geek Uninstaller, TeraCopy
File and Photo backup
Important files are copied to multiple USB sticks as well to my Google Drive account.
System recovery
Macrium Reflect
Risk factors
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
Computer specs
ThinkPad
512GB NVMe SSD
16GB RAM
Intel i5 U-series
Maybe add an extension that cna deal with malicious links, phishing etc in one, such as Bitdefender Trafficlight. I have my doubts that MBAM Premium nowadays can be a standalone product any more.

Also think about using a Windows Firewall Platform companion such as Tinywall or Malwarebytes Windows Firewall Control.

Remember the above are my views, you may wish to implement them or not. Thanks for sharing.

~LDogg
 
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