Advanced Plus Security sg09's Security Configuration - 2020

[sg09]

The Amount of realtime protection has reduced from the last time I updated the config. It was not a conscious decision, but somewhat forced.

I won a Emsisoft Antimalware License from a MT giveaway. Now with surf protection turned on I have been facing serious upload issues everywhere with files larger than 20 MB. Importantly, the realtime Onedrive sync was getting hampered and that was unacceptable and so I am keeping the surf protection off.

I have been in continuous touch with Emsisoft support and they are trying to diagnose this idiosyncratic issue sincerely for the last few months with no vain so far. It was during those diagnosis that I got rid of most real-time security softwares (although wasn't asked to do that) and then only installed back Adguard Premium, as the online protection was otherwise absent.

I dislike to use softwares, especially full versions with reduced features, and so I am planning to get a system reset done soon. And for this reason I haven't taken a Macrium Backup in the last few months. Once I get the system reset done (hopefully soon), I will take the system backup bimonthly. I do have the last backup handy and nothing much had changed since that time. And, as you can see, my important files are backup online in real-time and also saved in non-system drives.

 

[sg09]

Transferred Emsisoft Antimalware to another PC and found that the upload issue is not idiosyncratic, and is due to the slow upload speed of my ISP. So, its a confirmed bug and Emsisoft support might fix it in future. I had a lengthy diagnostic session with them in the last few months.

Now I'm using F-Secure Safe as the main antimalware with slight customization.

 

[sg09]

Security Configuration Updated

• Upgraded and moved OS to SSD.
• Took higher speed internet connection. So, able to use Emsisoft without previous issues.
• Installed Shadow Defender Again.
• Installed WSA as I've a license and it is lightweight & compatible with other full-fledged AMs.
• Removed Iobit Smart Defrag (as moved to SSD) and Iobit Uninstaller (as prefer HiBit Uninstaller now).
• Now manage Keyboard shortcuts using HotkeyP. Earlier I was using Perfect Hotkey.

 

[LDogg]

Right first thing I see and I quote "Emsisoft Anti-Malware, Webroot SecureAnywhere". You seriously do not need Webroot, EAM will provide sufficient protection. Remove Webroot there no reason in the planet to use it bro.

Windows FW, use Tinywall/Malwarebytes WFC for simple controlled usage.

The rest of the setup is good.

~LDogg

 

[sg09]

Right first thing I see and I quote "Emsisoft Anti-Malware, Webroot SecureAnywhere". You seriously do not need Webroot, EAM will provide sufficient protection. Remove Webroot there no reason in the planet to use it bro.

Sure. I also believe so. I am just evaluating, maybe remove after a few days or a month. And then maybe give MBAM Pro another try. Seems like both MBAM and WSA are not as good as they were in their good 'ol days.

use Tinywall/Malwarebytes WFC for simple controlled usage.

Usually I hate to see popups and so using a silent security. This is also one reason that I notched up real-time protection a bit (although blacklisting is never comparable with whitelisting). I haven't used a third-party firewall (or window firewall enhancer) for a long time. Maybe I shall give Malwarebytes WFC a try. Good to see that Binisoft was acquired by Malwarebytes (Not keeping track with security software landscape lately).