Prayag's free security config

[Prayag]

This is my security config. This only includes free products and services to protect the system from any type of malware,without issuing too many popups. Perfect for normal/novice users.
Hey friends,what about my new security config.
I am waiting for your suggestions and replies.
Thanks.

 

[Deleted member 178]

no backup, no good.

 

[Prayag]

no backup, no good.

what is your recommendation regarding to free backup software. It should be one which doesn't take long to do the task.Thanks in advance.

 

[PVA_BR]

what is your recommendation regarding to free backup software. It should be one which doesn't take long to do the task.Thanks in advance.

Personally, I like Cobian Backup for file backup, wich can be found here Cobian Backup.
Otherwise, Windows' backup should be good, too.

 

[Arequire]

Suggestions:

• Set UAC to Always Notify
• Use a password manager to generate and store unique passwords for each of your accounts (Lastpass, Keepass, Dashlane, etc.)
• Add HTTPS Everywhere to your browser(s)
• Make backups of your most important data (AOMEI Backupper, etc.)
• Create a system image backup (Macrium Reflect, AOMEI Backupper, etc.)

Thanks for sharing.

 

[lab34]

what is your recommendation regarding to free backup software. It should be one which doesn't take long to do the task.Thanks in advance.

Hello,
for system backup, Macrium Reflect Free is nice and fast.
For data backup, I'm using something simple: SyncBackFree Online data backup software - Download SyncBackFree | 2BrightSparks

Thanks for sharing !

 

[Deleted member 178]

what is your recommendation regarding to free backup software. It should be one which doesn't take long to do the task.Thanks in advance.

i'm using Windows Backup, because i don't need anything else but Macrium is the best choice in term of compression/features.

 

[Prayag]

Suggestions:

• Set UAC to Always Notify
• Use a password manager to generate and store unique passwords for each of your accounts (Lastpass, Keepass, Dashlane, etc.)
• Add HTTPS Everywhere to your browser(s)
• Make backups of your most important data (AOMEI Backupper, etc.)
• Create a system image backup (Macrium Reflect, AOMEI Backupper, etc.)

Thanks for sharing.

sincerely,i don't like to set uac at max. But i will surely use backup software and i also don't thing setting https everywhere in the current config is a good idea. Thanks for suggestion.

 

[BugCode]

Here's one good alternative too => Free Windows Backup for Endpoints, Servers, Desktops - Veeam Agent for Windows I prefer Macrium. Consider Umatrix or easiear script addons. Like scriptsafe.

 

[Malware Person]

you better add a backup to that config. without any form of backup, a system is insecure. at least have a system image or use file history. i recommend using macrium reflect free or cobian backup

also, you should turn automatic updates on. updates are important and gives a lot of patches on security holes, etc. they should be turned to automaticly download.

 

[brod56]

In my opinion, Kaspersky anti-ransomware tool is not needed for the average user.
Considering you have been infected recently, I think you'd be safer with a default deny solution like Voodoshield.

 

[Prayag]

also, you should turn automatic updates on. updates are important and gives a lot of patches on security holes, etc. they should be turned to automaticly download.

actually,i don't use internet on my pc much,and as i have a limited network connection,i could not afford to do it. criticical security updates are applied manually by me,so don't worry.

In my opinion, Kaspersky anti-ransomware tool is not needed for the average user.
Considering you have been infected recently, I think you'd be safer with a default deny solution like Voodoshield.

why do you think so?why this tool is not for average user?Can you please elaborate more.

 

[brambedkar59]

Nice config except the backup part.
PS, do update the thread after making changes on the system.

 

[Prayag]

Nice config except the backup part.
PS, do update the thread after making changes on the system.

ok,i will make the required changes by tomorrow and update the thread accordingly. Thanks for the positive reply.

 

[brod56]

why do you think so?why this tool is not for average user?Can you please elaborate more.

To be honest, the amount of files that those specialized softwares block and traditional AVs don't are not significant. So having a service running constantly in the machine might not be worth it.
I would recommend you to try Voodoshield if you want strong zero-day protection for free.

 

[Winter Soldier]

If you look at our HUB testing, you will see that standalone antiransomware tools suffer from the same problems of every security product: no one is 100 bullet-proof, even if certainly, they can be an added value.
About the backup, you already got good advice.

Thanks for sharing

 

[Exterminator]

Consider the system and data backup solutions already suggested.
Other than that and as long as you install important OS security updates your config is good.
Thanks for sharing it with us

 

[Prayag]

To be honest, the amount of files that those specialized softwares block and traditional AVs don't are not significant. So having a service running constantly in the machine might not be worth it.
I would recommend you to try Voodoshield if you want strong zero-day protection for free.

Hey friend,I have already used voodooshield but as i mostly remains offline, I don't find it any good as it needs internet connection to identify threats.As i have said,I want such a config that doesn't popup frequently.But in the case of VS i. offline system,it popups a warning for just near any file. By the way, kaspersky anti ransomware tool improved greatly in the new version 1.31 and has almost redd the real system watcher's full functionality.Hope this explains. Thank you for elaborating your statement.

 

[Deleted member 178]

Please don't create other config thread if an update is needed, follow the rules :

MT Guidelines - How to Update your Security Config without creating a new thread!

 

[Prayag]

Please don't create other config thread if an update is needed, follow the rules :

MT Guidelines - How to Update your Security Config without creating a new thread!

thanks for your kind guidance.