Basic Security RmG152: Config 2020

Last updated
Jan 1, 2020
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
Log-in security
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
Sophos XG.
Emsisoft Anti-malware.
HitmanPro.Alert
Zemana Antimalware
AppCheck Anti-Ransom
Firewall security
About custom security
HitmanPro.Alert Disable Ransomware protection (not compatible with 1 program).
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Main Browser:
- AdGuard Desktop + extension

Secondary:
- AdGuard Desktop + extension
- uBlock
- uMatrix
Maintenance tools
None
File and Photo backup
One Drive
System recovery
None
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Working from home
Computer specs
Surface Pro Gen 5.
i5-7900u
4gb ram (next time minium 8)
Notes by Staff Team
  1. This setup may cause performance issues, system instability or conflicts between programs, and can hinder the effectiveness of the installed antivirus products.

harlan4096

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Apr 28, 2015
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Great overkill here!!! :
Emsisoft Anti-malware.
HitmanPro.Alert
Zemana Antimalware
AppCheck Anti-Ransom

You don't need AppCheck A-R neither ZAM nor probably HitManPro.Alert having EmsiSoft... I would just go to EmsiSoft + SysHardener, simple, light and efective...

You may set UAC to Always Modify.

In System Backup, You may add Macrium Reflect Free or AOEMI Backupper, both are free and reliable.

In Virus and Malware Removal Tools, keep ZAM here for only on demand scan.

Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, thanks for sharing :)
 
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RmG152

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Jan 22, 2014
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Great overkill here!!! :


You don't need AppCheck A-R neither ZAM nor probably HitManPro.Alert having EmsiSoft... I would just go to EmsiSoft + SysHardener, simple, light and efective...

You may set UAC to Always Modify.

In System Backup, You may add Macrium Reflect Free or AOEMI Backupper, both are free and reliable.

In Virus and Malware Removal Tools, keep ZAM here for only on demand scan, You may add also EmsiSoft Emergengy Kit.

Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, thanks for sharing :)

Appcheck + zam + HMP.A are much light than Emsisoft.

I don't need System backup.

IMO EMK is useless if the main AV it's emsisoft...
 
F

ForgottenSeer 55474

Hello everyone: Great config but a bit overkill even for me, I would keep Emsisoft,HitmanPro & add Syshardener and OSAmor.:)
 

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