- Dec 23, 2020
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Used a lot of stuff over the years, this is what I basically always end up coming back to. Everything else always ends up disappointing me.
SomeRandomCat Security Configuration 2021
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- Dec 23, 2020
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"Staff notes This setup may cause performance issues, system instability or conflicts between programs, and can hinder the effectiveness of the installed antivirus products."
Everything works great together. Why is my setup listed as 'Security Danger'?
Everything works great together. Why is my setup listed as 'Security Danger'?
- Sep 8, 2019
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Comodo - Firewall/Auto-Containment/HIPS all on max settings
Kaspersky Total Security - Security Network Cloud / AV
WiseVector
Every possible Microsoft service disabled
Probably due to this, it will problaby cause conflicts and disabling too many services can cause your system to become unstable, other than that, good config.
- Dec 23, 2020
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WiseVector works very well along-side Kaspersky AV, as discussed in the WV thread.
Comodo Firewall/HIPS/Containment works well along-side any AV I have come across.
The only components I'm using out of KTS are the ones listed.
When I say 'every possible', I mean every one that my day-to-day activities don't require. Even running all Blackbird/W10T options results in a stable system.
Sandboxie works on a different system level than Comodo sandbox.
All Sandboxie/KTS/WiseVector components are trusted in Comodo HIPS.
Comodo Firewall/HIPS/Containment works well along-side any AV I have come across.
The only components I'm using out of KTS are the ones listed.
When I say 'every possible', I mean every one that my day-to-day activities don't require. Even running all Blackbird/W10T options results in a stable system.
Sandboxie works on a different system level than Comodo sandbox.
All Sandboxie/KTS/WiseVector components are trusted in Comodo HIPS.
- May 13, 2017
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Disabled UAC, whether it is for real or not (reg tweak), it disables Windows apps "sandbox".
www.anvir.com
User Account Control
User Account Control (UAC) is a technology and security infrastructure introduced with Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system. It aims to improv
- Dec 23, 2020
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Neither Comodo containment nor Sandboxie rely on WIndows Sandbox, though. The third party software I listed is certainly much stronger than UAC, and much more configurable too. Enabling UAC would only result in twice the alerts, with no security benefit.
- Apr 28, 2015
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@SomeRandomCat:
Enable UAC, at least, at default settings.
About Real-Time protection, this is overkill... You may keep WVSX for on demand scans, and probably Comodo is not necessary...
In Browsers, are You using some ads filtering add-on or just integrated Brave one?
Thanks for sharing
Enable UAC, at least, at default settings.
About Real-Time protection, this is overkill... You may keep WVSX for on demand scans, and probably Comodo is not necessary...
In Browsers, are You using some ads filtering add-on or just integrated Brave one?
Thanks for sharing
- Dec 23, 2020
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I don't see the point in enabling UAC. What could it provide that Comodo HIPS doesn't do better?
I don't use Comodo AV, only Firewall/HIPS/Auto-Containment
The integrated filtering in Brave is actually seemingly effective, but I also use uBlock - looks like I forgot to list that.
I don't use Comodo AV, only Firewall/HIPS/Auto-Containment
The integrated filtering in Brave is actually seemingly effective, but I also use uBlock - looks like I forgot to list that.
Many reasons:
Also, as you use Windows Pro you can use Bitlocker instead of faulty VeraCrypt.
And Windows Hello login is more secure as your "Password (Aa-Zz, 0-9, Symbols)" because of connected data with your PC.
- Dec 23, 2020
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What is wrong with manual updates? I am notified when one is available and based on the update I install if it provides a security patch.
Why would I enable UAC when I use Comodo HIPS? Why double up on prompts?
The way Network firewall is used in the template it refers to hardware firewalls such as routers, which I don't need since I tether my internet.
If anything, disabling Microsoft 'features' adds security.
Why is VeraCrypt faulty? It was audited and issues were patched. It is open source and more trust worthy than mystery code which most likely has a backdoor. If you have evidence that VC is actually faulty, then I would like to read it. To think that Bitlocker doesn't have a backdoor is a bit naive to me.
"because of connected data with your PC" What do you mean by this? How would it provide more security than a very long password?
Why would I enable UAC when I use Comodo HIPS? Why double up on prompts?
The way Network firewall is used in the template it refers to hardware firewalls such as routers, which I don't need since I tether my internet.
If anything, disabling Microsoft 'features' adds security.
Why is VeraCrypt faulty? It was audited and issues were patched. It is open source and more trust worthy than mystery code which most likely has a backdoor. If you have evidence that VC is actually faulty, then I would like to read it. To think that Bitlocker doesn't have a backdoor is a bit naive to me.
"because of connected data with your PC" What do you mean by this? How would it provide more security than a very long password?
- Aug 17, 2014
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Please tell me why using paid version KTS as you keep to enabled only "Security Network Cloud / AV"
Kaspersky Security Cloud Free offers the same components you enabled to use on your device, or I may misunderstood wrong on your settings?
- Dec 23, 2020
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@silversurfer You are correct! I just happen to have a license for KTS. I used the deal on newegg for 5 computer license for so cheap, and let some of my friends use it. I updated the configuration to mention your point.
- Nov 26, 2017
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Bitlocker: I've never heard anyone using bitlocker's backdoor. I'm pretty sure only one case would be enough for Microsoft to lose it's reputation.
Veracrypt was audited 5 years ago? Maybe I'm wrong but couldn't find fresh audit.
I have no problem with unorthodox solutions but disabling services can cause serious issues.
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I would suggest
1) Use Comodo with its max settings for the SB/FW/HIPS with Kaspersky Security Cloud AV free
or
2) Use KTS with its AV/FW/HIPS and Sandboxie Plus
WiseVector StopX can be used with either set up or ignored.
As for the Windows settings as long as they don't slow/break the system in any way that should be fine. That's the purpose of Blackbird, Win 10 Tweaker and similar products but have to use with caution
1) Use Comodo with its max settings for the SB/FW/HIPS with Kaspersky Security Cloud AV free
or
2) Use KTS with its AV/FW/HIPS and Sandboxie Plus
WiseVector StopX can be used with either set up or ignored.
As for the Windows settings as long as they don't slow/break the system in any way that should be fine. That's the purpose of Blackbird, Win 10 Tweaker and similar products but have to use with caution
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- Dec 23, 2020
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@HarborFront , so basically you recommend against running Sandboxie along-side Comodo SB/HIPS? I was concerned at first, but if setup properly they actually play nicely together. I like Sandboxie for my browser, because I can configure the sandbox to run off my Ramdisk, where as I can't do that with Comodo.
Edit: As far as I can tell, there isn't really any difference between KSC and KTS, and even the free versions both install all the modules, so it is still a matter of disabling everything besides the AV.
Edit: As far as I can tell, there isn't really any difference between KSC and KTS, and even the free versions both install all the modules, so it is still a matter of disabling everything besides the AV.
Since you have a problem with Comodo's SB might as well use the option 2) which gives you SB/FW/AV/HIPS
Using your setup needs 3 software. My suggestions use 2 software each......one less.
FI, KSC do NOT have internet components like FW/HIPS
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- Dec 23, 2020
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I do use Comodo SB in auto-containment mode for unknown applications, just not for my browser.
Do you always allow unknown apps to run on your system? Or you control them running in a sandbox like SB Plus?
- Dec 23, 2020
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I don't run anything unless I know what it is and believe it to be clean. If something unknown does manage to run somehow then it is automatically sandboxed by Comodo.
Yup, auto-containment by Comodo is one up over SB Plus in this area
If I'm not wrong you can set UAC to max and KTS to trigger its HIPS an alert when running an unknown app
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