Advanced Plus Security Psycho Chiken Security Config 2021

Last updated
Jan 10, 2021
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
On-device encryption
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time security
AVG Internet Security
Firewall security
About custom security
AVG:hardened mode activated as well as minor tweaks to improve security
Simple Windows Hardening in default settings
Periodic malware scanners
EEK and Malwarebytes
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Firefox: BitWarden, WA Web Plus for WhatsApp, Translator, Grammarly, uBlock Origin, XDM
Edge: isolated
Secure DNS
Cloudflare
Desktop VPN
None
Password manager
Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
WiseCare Pro
File and Photo backup
Synchronized folder in MEGA
System recovery
Aomei Backupper Pro
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
Computer specs
  • Unbranded desktop computer, mounted at a friend's house
  • i5 2320
  • NVIDIA Geforce 620
  • 8 Gb RAM
  • 2 HD 1 Tb
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

Psycho_Chicken

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Dec 7, 2020
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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 🐥
 
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Gandalf_The_Grey

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

Psycho_Chicken

Level 1
Thread author
Dec 7, 2020
17
Good config (y)
I would set UAC to always notify to prevent bypasses.
Example:
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

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

Kongo

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Feb 25, 2017
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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.
 

Psycho_Chicken

Level 1
Thread author
Dec 7, 2020
17
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.
I will test it, thanks
 

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