Danger  (From forum thread)robert-smith's PC Security Config

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Device & operating system

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Operating system
Windows 10
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Usage and exposure
Visiting familiar websites, Opening email attachments, Logging into my bank account, Downloading software and files from reputable sites, Sharing and receiving files and torrents, Requesting and accepting remote access, Gaming, Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions

Protection & updates

, 7 answers
Real-time protection
Microsoft Defender
Status: realtime protection is on.
Virus and threat protection No actions needed.
Account protection No actions needed.
Firewall and network protection No actions needed.
App and browser control Actions needed
Device security No actions needed.
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Account Control (UAC)
Never notify (disabled)
Custom security settings
Default Windows firewall settings
Periodic malware scanners
Microsoft Malware removal tool
Eset online scanner
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing

Browsing, accounts & privacy

, 4 answers
Browsers and extensions
•Brave browser
•Google Translate
Secure DNS
Cloudflare Adult content and malware blocking 1.1.1.3
Desktop VPN
Hide.me
keep solid vpn unlimited
Password and passkey manager
No password managers are installed

Backup & recovery

, 2 answers
File and photo backups
All the personal files and folders are stored on Cloud.
System recovery
No

Apps, specs & notes

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Maintenance tools
CCleaner
Glary utilities pro
Computer specs
System Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
System Model: X55U
BIOS: X55U.420 (type: UEFI)
Processor: AMD E-450 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics (2 CPUs), ~1.6GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3674MB RAM
storage type: Sata
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Last updated
Apr 2, 2022
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
On-device encryption
Device sign-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Account Control (UAC)
Never notify (disabled)
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Real-time protection
Microsoft Defender
Status: realtime protection is on.
Virus and threat protection No actions needed.
Account protection No actions needed.
Firewall and network protection No actions needed.
App and browser control Actions needed
Device security No actions needed.
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Custom security settings
Default Windows firewall settings
Periodic malware scanners
Microsoft Malware removal tool
Eset online scanner
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browsers and extensions
•Brave browser
•Google Translate
Secure DNS
Cloudflare Adult content and malware blocking 1.1.1.3
Desktop VPN
Hide.me
keep solid vpn unlimited
Password and passkey manager
No password managers are installed
Maintenance tools
CCleaner
Glary utilities pro
File and photo backups
All the personal files and folders are stored on Cloud.
System recovery
No
Usage and exposure
    • Visiting familiar websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Requesting and accepting remote access
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
System Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
System Model: X55U
BIOS: X55U.420 (type: UEFI)
Processor: AMD E-450 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics (2 CPUs), ~1.6GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3674MB RAM
storage type: Sata
Feedback preference

Suggestions on the main improvements

Please enable Windows UAC, at least, to Default, but better to Always Notify.

In Browsers, Search and Addons, please specify browsers add-on if any (ad lockers, etc.)

In Device recovery & backup, a full system image back solution would be welcome (Macrium Reflect Free or AOMEI Backupper are good)

Thanks for sharing :)
 
Hello :)

As said, I recommend you to activate the Windows UAC.
Personally, I would advise you to set it to Always Notify, this will protect you from unwanted modification attempts.

For tracking protection, since you have Cloudflare DNS, I can recommend µBlock and Ghostery. Brave does include a blocker, however, I find it rather average (based on Adblock).

Another recommendation, make regular backups of your files and especially a system image!
This is very advisable in case of crashes and especially in case of infections (by a Ransomware for example).

For the scan outside Windows Defender, you can add Malwarebytes next to ESET Online to complete :)
 

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