Basic Security Ostraq Ryzen's Security Config 2019

Last updated
Feb 9, 2019
Windows Edition
Pro
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Real-time security
Kaspersky Internet Security
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
KIS 2019, Zemana Antilogger, herdProtect
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Firefox, uBlock Origin, HTTPS Everywhere, Kaspersky Protection
Maintenance tools
System Mechanic Pro by iolo
File and Photo backup
Ashampoo Backup Pro
System recovery
Ashampoo Backup Pro
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
Computer specs
self assemnbled: Ryzen 5 2500, GTX 1070, 32GB DDR4, SSD 500GB + 4TB HDD

LDogg

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For Virus Removal, do you mean Zemana Anti-Malware or Logger?

Also the rest of your config has all 4 layers covered.

You may add ScriptSafe to your web browser.

~LDogg
 

Ostraq

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For real-time protection and possible removal I use Webroot, however in case that something slips through than I resort to zemana AntiLogger as a 2nd opinion scanner/remover and some other "tools".

p.s. Just trying out ScriptSafe
 

LDogg

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For real-time protection and possible removal I use Webroot, however in case that something slips through than I resort to zemana AntiLogger as a 2nd opinion scanner/remover and some other "tools" .
When you say anything slips through, do you have good browsing habits?

~LDogg
 
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Ostraq

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Jan 28, 2017
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hahaha you're "sticking your nose into my privacy"... Well I think that I do. I can't remember when was it last time that any of my PC's got seriously infected.
 

LDogg

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hahaha your "sticking your nose into my privacy"... Well I think that I do. I can't remember when was it last time that any of my PC's got seriously infected.
Your config then based on your browsing habit should be good enough :p

~LDogg
 
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harlan4096

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@Ostraq:
  • Update W10 to build 1809.
  • As for "Web Privacy", You may add a VPN service.
  • 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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Ostraq

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Unfortunately 1809 ruins performance of my favorite game. Regarding VPNs, I just do not "feel" that it is necessary to use it 24/7 so I turn it on when I feel it's needed. About a password manager - I carry on my shoulders :D . However, thanks for reaction.
 
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Nevi

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I don't know so much about the Zemana antilogger. But maybe it would be better to use a fullblown antimalware scanner like MBAM free or Zemana free, as Webroot got it's identity shield which will encrypt everything you type just like the antilogger? Or maybe the antilogger cover all malware when you scan?
I used NVT Syshardener when I used Webroot. It was a good combination. Thanks for sharing.
 

Ostraq

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Jan 28, 2017
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I use Zemana for years, it is quite OK. I have also VoodShield on my machine but I dislike all those prompts and confirmations that are popping up all the time so I have it most of the time disabled (that's why I did not mention it in my config).
About System Mechanic I disagree, imho it is one of the few such tools doing its job properly.
 
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