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[YuanJiawj]

@plat1098 @Gandalf_The_Grey I have disabled EasyPrivacy on uBo and the thread link works

 

[SeriousHoax]

Hi @Jack, check this out:

SECURITY: Complete - Protomartyr's ThinkPad Security Config 2021

This is my current security config for my ThinkPad Yoga. Minor notes: I'm now using Quad9 DNS as Cloudfare DNS (Malware Blocking) was blocking a site that I frequently use. Bitdefender TrafficLight isn't really needed on Edge since it has SmartScreen built in. TrafficLight is only there...

malwaretips.com

Edit: Looks like the comment has been deleted. It was about user Jan Willy's comments being not visible in white theme but visible in dark.

 

[plat]

Yes, my comment was deleted by site administrator--it seems a white font was used incorrectly.

 

[Ink]

Can you add the option to add Windows 10 editions? Like, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Education. It has happened before that someone suggested a user to change something in Group Policy while the user was actually using Windows 10 Home which doesn't have Group Policy by default. Besides that adding editions also makes the config more complete I think.

This was removed due to Microsoft having to many SKUs (editions of Windows). Will take a look to implement them if possible.

ETA: Next week.

Another suggestion: A field for OS hardening details since it's not real-time protection.

Will look into this suggestion.

ETA: Next week.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

It would be awesome if the Alerts for new posts can be optimised for Desktop, as it looks like:
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while on Mobile it's better:
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This can be easily fixed if mouse mover isn't needed on Desktop.

@Spawn
Would be nice if that can be changed too.
On desktop it's hard to see new posts while only dark mode fix it.
On mobile the white mode is fine and little bit better then dark.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

Was browsing MT and received this notification from AVG

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Was browsing MT and received this notification from AVG

Your AV parse the code and execute it which end in the blockage and site block.
Not very secure

Anyway i removed that part from my post.

 

[SeriousHoax]

Your AV parse the code and execute it which end in the blockage and site block.
Not very secure

Probably the opposite, secure. It's parsing the code to check for malicious contents probably and surely nothing is getting executed. The detection is correct.
Anyway, that's another topic and thanks for editing the post.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Good changes in the Computer Security Configuration, but one request:
At the moment there is much confusion / discussion where to put your password manager(app and or extension).
Is it possible to rename VPN apps & settings to Password Manager and VPN?
Or add a field for Password Manager?
Nowadays a good Password Manager is essential to a good security config.

 

[Ink]

Good changes in the Computer Security Configuration, but one request:
At the moment there is much confusion / discussion where to put your password manager(app and or extension).

Thanks for the suggestion, I will look into implementing some changes for Password Managers.

ETA: This week.

 

[Protomartyr]

2 factor authentication apps don't really have a place in the computer config template currently. As not everyone uses 2FA, it's probably not a priority but would be nice to be able to put it somewhere.

 

[Ink]

2 factor authentication apps don't really have a place in the computer config template currently. As not everyone uses 2FA, it's probably not a priority but would be nice to be able to put it somewhere.

Do you mean Authenticator apps used, or whether the Sign-in account is 2FA/Multi protected?

For example: Microsoft ID used to login to Windows.

 

[Protomartyr]

Do you mean Authenticator apps used, or whether the Sign-in account is 2FA/Multi protected?

For example: Microsoft ID used to login to Windows.

Authenticator apps used like Authy, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, etc. Hardware authentication such as Yubico or Titan could also be included in this section.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Hardware authentication such as Yubico or Titan could also be included in this section.

Don't forget Nitrokey

 

[plat]

Do you mean Authenticator apps used, or whether the Sign-in account is 2FA/Multi protected?

Could both be under the same heading? Some use an app, others like me use the 2FA method supplied by the program (like for utility co.) It's the same end, different means.

Edit: Checked my 2021 configuration, already many corrections need to be made due to the various changes to the format.

 

[Jack]

Was browsing MT and received this notification from AVG

I'll look into it, but most likely some text/code on that specific page is triggering the detection.

I'm using Edge and same error... View attachment 251889View attachment 251889

Again something on that page is preventing you from connecting, most likely is AdGuard but it can also be your antivirus.

It would be awesome if the Alerts for new posts can be optimised for Desktop, as it looks like:
View attachment 251890

while on Mobile it's better:
View attachment 251891

This can be easily fixed if mouse mover isn't needed on Desktop.

What's the difference? I cannot figure it out.


I've changed the logo to the New Year's. Happy New Year everyone! All the best wishes for 2021!

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

What's the difference? I cannot figure it out.

Ups i build the comparison screenshot wrong. Better one:

Left is desktop and only display the black / unread "dots" at mouse-hover
while at Right (mobile) the "dots" are displayed directly/ always if unread posts exists.

 

[Jack]

Ups i build the comparison screenshot wrong. Better one:
View attachment 252155
Left is desktop and only display the black / unread "dots" at mouse-hover
while at Right (mobile) the "dots" are displayed directly/ always if unread posts exists.

Ok, I've changed it so that the dot is always showing... It's better now?

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Ok, I've changed it so that the dot is always showing... It's better now?

A lot! Thanks <3

 

[Ink]

Authenticator apps used like Authy, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, etc. Hardware authentication such as Yubico or Titan could also be included in this section.

I would understand if this was for the Mobile security threads, but not for PC security threads. Apps like Google Authenticator are primarily used on Android/iOS, not Windows.Hardware keys are not integral parts of a PC either, instead could be attached to a physical keychain/keyring/safe. If you use the Authy extension, it can be listed under the Browsers and extensions field for PC.

Also, Password managers have been added to Computer Security Configuration. @Gandalf_The_Grey