Advanced Plus Security Sirius777's Security configuration 2020

Last updated
Oct 30, 2020
Windows Edition
I am not running Windows
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 10
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Windows 10 built-in security
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
  • ConfigureDefender > HIGH
  • Simple Windows Hardening
  • Controlled folder access (ransomware protection)
  • Enabled block at first sight via Local Group Policy Editor
Periodic malware scanners
  • Malwarebytes
  • Emsisoft Emergency Kit
  • ESET Online Scanner
  • Norton Power Eraser
  • Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Browser:
  • Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
Extensions:
  • uBlock Origin > Advanced user, Prevent WebRTC from leaking local IP addresses, Block CSP reports, Block remote fonts, blocked 3rd party frames, blocked 3rd-party (hard mode), and custom rules.
  • HTTPS Everywhere
Flags:
  • #extension-content-verification (Enforce strict)
  • #disallow-doc-written-script-loads
  • #treat-unsafe-downloads-as-active-content
  • #strict-origin-isolation
Additional settings:
  • Block potentially unwanted apps
  • Tracking protection > balanced
  • Secure DNS
Custom exploit protection settings for browser:
  • Block low integrity images - ON
  • Block remote images - ON
  • Block untrusted fonts - ON
  • Code integrity guard - ON (Also allow loading of images signed by Microsoft Store)
  • Control flow guard (CFG) - ON
  • Data execution prevention (DEP) - ON + Enable thunk emulation - CHECKED
  • Disable extension points - ON
  • Force randomization for images (Mandatory ASLR) - ON + Do not allow stripped images - CHECKED
  • Randomize memory allocations (Bottom-up ASLR) - ON
  • Validate exception chains (SEHOP) - ON
  • Validate handle usage - ON
  • Validate heap integrity - ON
  • Validate image dependency integrity - ON
Maintenance tools
  • Windows Disk Cleanup
File and Photo backup
  • MEGA
  • OneDrive
  • Google Drive
  • External hard drive (copy and paste)
  • AOMEI Backupper Professional
System recovery
  • AOMEI Backupper Professional
  • Windows built-in backup and restore feature (for the first system image backup after installing and updating Windows)
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
Device: ASUS A455L
CPU: Intel Core i5-5200U (2.7GHz)
GPU: GeForce 930m
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 250GB SAMSUNG 860 EVO SSD
Notable changes
Switched from Arch Linux back to Windows 10.
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