Advanced Plus Security Psycho Chiken Security Config 2021

[Psycho_Chicken]

This is my current configuration.

Other software I use:

• Hibit Uninstaller
• SoftMaker FreeOffice
• Sumatra PDF
• Xtreme Download Manager
• Bandizip
• Sandboxie-Plus

Thanks for reading, any comment that improves this configuration to turn my computer into a Bloody Killing Machine is welcome

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Good config
I would set UAC to always notify to prevent bypasses.
Example:

Bypassing Windows 10 UAC with mock folders and DLL hijacking

A new technique uses a simplified process of DLL hijacking and mock directories to bypass Windows 10's UAC security feature and run elevated commands without alerting a user.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

VoodooShield PRO is IMO not needed when using AVG with hardened mode and Simple Windows Hardening.
If Trace is needed with Firefox and uBlock origin I let others discuss that.
Less extensions results in a safer browser because extensions get sold to bad people (example: Nano adblocker) or will not be updated anymore and could pose a security risk.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Network firewall: None

none?

 

[harlan4096]

You may set UAC to Allways Notify.

Also, just my own thought, but having AVG IS (Hardened Mode) + Simple Windows Hardening mitigations applied + WoodooShield Pro, seems a bit excessive...

Thanks for share

 

[Psycho_Chicken]

Good config
I would set UAC to always notify to prevent bypasses.
Example:

Bypassing Windows 10 UAC with mock folders and DLL hijacking

A new technique uses a simplified process of DLL hijacking and mock directories to bypass Windows 10's UAC security feature and run elevated commands without alerting a user.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

VoodooShield PRO is IMO not needed when using AVG with hardened mode and Simple Windows Hardening.
If Trace is needed with Firefox and uBlock origin I let others discuss that.
Less extensions results in a safer browser because extensions get sold to bad people (example: Nano adblocker) or will not be updated anymore and could pose a security risk.

You may set UAC to Allways Notify.

Also, just my own thought, but having AVG IS (Hardened Mode) + Simple Windows Hardening mitigations applied + WoodooShield Pro, seems a bit excessive...

Thanks for share

Thanks for your advice. I will uninstall VoodooShield

none?

Thanks, error corrected, Personal router w/ firewall & filtering

 

[Psycho_Chicken]

Minor changes:

Removed Trace extension

Added Sandboxie-Plus

 

[Wasar]

Great config! I used AVG IS thanks to a giveaway and it seems very effective especially by activating hardened mode as in your case. Thank you for sharing your configuration

 

[ZeePriest]

nice config @Psycho_Chicken

 

[Kongo]

I agree with @ZeePriest, a real nice config. One thing to consider would be changing your DNS to Quad9. It moved to switzerland very recently which makes it one of the most private DNS providers out there. It's also better in blocking malicious sites than Cloudflare, if you even use the filtering version of Cloudflare. The only downside of using Quad9 might be a slightly lower speed compared to Cloudflare depending on your location.

DNS service Quad9 goes Swiss for internet privacy

DNS service Quad9, which offers a global, not-for-profit Domain Name System (DNS) security platform, has confirmed the relocation of its headquarters in California to Zurich, Switzerland. Quad9 is a DNS service company which launched in 2017, is operational in more than 150 locations in 90...

www.iteuropa.com

 

[Psycho_Chicken]

I agree with @ZeePriest, a real nice config. One thing to consider would be changing your DNS to Quad9. It moved to switzerland very recently which makes it one of the most private DNS providers out there. It's also better in blocking malicious sites than Cloudflare, if you even use the filtering version of Cloudflare. The only downside of using Quad9 might be a slightly lower speed compared to Cloudflare depending on your location.

DNS service Quad9 goes Swiss for internet privacy

DNS service Quad9, which offers a global, not-for-profit Domain Name System (DNS) security platform, has confirmed the relocation of its headquarters in California to Zurich, Switzerland. Quad9 is a DNS service company which launched in 2017, is operational in more than 150 locations in 90...

www.iteuropa.com

I will test it, thanks