Open MalwareTips in Safari and tap Share. You may need to open the Page Menu first.
Choose Add to Home Screen. If it is not listed, use Edit Actions to add it.
Keep Open as Web App enabled if shown, then tap Add.
Android
Open MalwareTips in Chrome or another browser that supports app installation.
Open the browser menu and look for Install app, Install and create shortcut, or Add to Home screen.
Choose Install and confirm. Wording varies by browser.
Desktop
Chrome: use the install icon in the address bar, or the menu under Cast, save and share.
Edge: open the menu, then More tools, Apps and Install this site as an app.
Safari on Mac: choose Share or File, then Add to Dock. Firefox on Windows: look for the web apps button in the address bar.
If you cannot find an install option, update your browser or use its bookmark option to keep MalwareTips close.
Keep up with your conversations
After installation, open the app and sign in. Enable push notifications in Preferences if you want alerts. On iPhone and iPad, push requires a Home Screen web app and iOS or iPadOS 16.4 or later.
Microsoft Defender, ThreatDown EDR, KeyScrambler Premium
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall
On-device encryption
Windows BitLocker / Device Encryption
Device sign-in security
Hardware security key, Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID), Automatic sign-in / no sign-in required
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
On
Network firewall
Enabled
Router and network details
Linksys WRT1900ACS running OpenWrt 25.12.5, with advanced firewall and network filtering rules.
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes, ESET Online Scanner, AdwCleaner, ZHPCleaner
Malware sample testing
I participate in malware testing; details below
Environment for malware testing
RxCloud CyberLab — isolated virtual machines dedicated to malware analysis and security research. Test environments are segmented from my personal network and everyday devices, with controlled network access, automated VM restoration, and dedicated monitoring/telemetry.
Browser & privacy5
Browsers and extensions
Brave (Shields enabled), uBlock Origin
Secure DNS
OpenDNS
Desktop VPN
VPN managed by my router via WireGuard
Password and passkey manager
My brain
Two-factor authentication
Microsoft Authentificator
Backup & recovery2
File and photo backups
Veeam, MEGA
System recovery
Veeam
Device & usage5
Main use of this computer
For home and private use
Subscriptions
Apple iCloud+ 200GB, Other subscription
Usage and exposure
Gaming, Gaming with third-party mods, Coding and development
Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID)
Automatic sign-in / no sign-in required
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC)
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control
On
Network firewall
Enabled
Router and network details
Linksys WRT1900ACS running OpenWrt 25.12.5, with advanced firewall and network filtering rules.
Real-time protection
Microsoft Defender
Device firewall
Microsoft Defender Firewall
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes, ESET Online Scanner, AdwCleaner, ZHPCleaner
Malware sample testing
I participate in malware testing; details below
Environment for malware testing
RxCloud CyberLab — isolated virtual machines dedicated to malware analysis and security research. Test environments are segmented from my personal network and everyday devices, with controlled network access, automated VM restoration, and dedicated monitoring/telemetry.
Published snapshotRevision 1View current setup This post records an earlier version. Open the current setup for the latest details.
RoxasDev's PC Security Config · Setup v1
Updated Oct 7, 2026
My current setup
Operating system: Windows 11
OS version and support details: 26H2
Real-time protection: Microsoft Defender
File and photo backups: Veeam
Device firewall: Microsoft Defender Firewall
Browsers and extensions: Brave (Shields enabled), uBlock Origin
Main use of this computer: For home and private use
On-device encryption: Windows BitLocker / Device Encryption
Device sign-in security: Hardware security key, Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID), Automatic sign-in / no sign-in required
Security updates: Check for updates and Notify
Update channels: Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC): Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control: On
Network firewall: Enabled
Router and network details: Linksys WRT1900ACS running OpenWrt 25.12.5, with advanced firewall and network filtering rules.
Periodic malware scanners: Malwarebytes, ESET Online Scanner, AdwCleaner, ZHPCleaner
Malware sample testing: I participate in malware testing; details below
Environment for malware testing: RxCloud CyberLab — isolated virtual machines dedicated to malware analysis and security research. Test environments are segmented from my personal network and everyday devices, with controlled network access, automated VM restoration, and dedicated monitoring/telemetry.
Secure DNS: OpenDNS
Desktop VPN: VPN managed by my router via WireGuard
Password and passkey manager: My brain
Two-factor authentication: Microsoft Authentificator
Subscriptions: Apple iCloud+ 200GB, Other subscription
System recovery: Veeam
Usage and exposure: Gaming, Coding and development
I actually used Always notify for a while, but with the amount of development and administrative work I do on this machine, I found it a little too intrusive for my daily workflow.
So I eventually went back to the default UAC level as a compromise between security and usability. But I definitely agree that Always notify is the stronger option from a security perspective.
RoxasDev's PC Security Config · Setup v5
Updated Oct 17, 2026
What changed
Real-time protection: Microsoft Defender → Microsoft Defender, ThreatDown EDR, KeyScrambler Premium
File and photo backups: Veeam → Veeam, MEGA
Usage and exposure: Gaming, Coding and development → Gaming, Gaming with third-party mods, Coding and development
My current setup
Operating system: Windows 11
OS version and support details: 26H2
Real-time protection: Microsoft Defender, ThreatDown EDR, KeyScrambler Premium
File and photo backups: Veeam, MEGA
Device firewall: Microsoft Defender Firewall
Browsers and extensions: Brave (Shields enabled), uBlock Origin
Main use of this computer: For home and private use
On-device encryption: Windows BitLocker / Device Encryption
Device sign-in security: Hardware security key, Windows Hello PIN or biometric sign-in (face / fingerprint / Touch ID), Automatic sign-in / no sign-in required
Security updates: Check for updates and Notify
Update channels: Allow stable updates only
User Account Control (UAC): Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Smart App Control: On
Network firewall: Enabled
Router and network details: Linksys WRT1900ACS running OpenWrt 25.12.5, with advanced firewall and network filtering rules.
Periodic malware scanners: Malwarebytes, ESET Online Scanner, AdwCleaner, ZHPCleaner
Malware sample testing: I participate in malware testing; details below
Environment for malware testing: RxCloud CyberLab — isolated virtual machines dedicated to malware analysis and security research. Test environments are segmented from my personal network and everyday devices, with controlled network access, automated VM restoration, and dedicated monitoring/telemetry.
Secure DNS: OpenDNS
Desktop VPN: VPN managed by my router via WireGuard
Password and passkey manager: My brain
Two-factor authentication: Microsoft Authentificator
Subscriptions: Apple iCloud+ 200GB, Other subscription
System recovery: Veeam
Usage and exposure: Gaming, Gaming with third-party mods, Coding and development
