Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer (do not dim my desktop)
Smart App Control
On
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time security
Windows Defender (ConfigureDefender by H_C) + - Portmaster (free version- third firewall with AdGuard Home and Cloudflare DNS- setting : "Force Block Internet Access" and allow app per app)
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
About custom security
Windows Defender + Portmaster free + Hard_Configurator (+ConfigureDefender), AdGuard Home
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WIN 11 privacy tweak :
- Hardentools
- O&O shut up 10
- O&O app buster
- Optimizer
- Windows 11 Fixer
- BloatyNosy
- Privacy.sexy
...
main telemetry off
Periodic malware scanners
- Malwarebytes
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
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Browser(s) and extensions
Firefox, Chrome (used), Edge, Ungoogled Chromium (not use for the moment) :
search : Duckduckgo
extensions FF : Malwarebytes Browser Guard, uBlock Origin, Tampermonkey, Scamdoc, Canvas blocker, Language Tool, Bitwarden, Decentraleyes, Searchonymous, Honey, Keepa, Chameleon (disabled), VT4Browser, Mailvelope (I don't use for the moment...), h264ify (for Youtube), Shoptimate, CSS Exfil..., etc.
Secure DNS
AdGuard Home
Cloudflare
Desktop VPN
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Password manager
Bitwarden (2FA authentification)
Maintenance tools
DISM++, PrivaZer free, PatchMyPC, driverscloud, Windows Repair Toolbox, Windows Repair, PureRa, HiBit Uninstaller portable + WingetUI
File and Photo backup
"Synology DS720+" NAS and cloud like 'MEGA(.nz)", "Google drive", "Proton drive"
Active subscriptions
None
System recovery
N/A
Risk factors
Browsing to popular websites
Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
Opening email attachments
Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
Logging into my bank account
Downloading software and files from reputable sites
Requesting and accepting remote access
Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
Motherboard : msi-b550m-pro-vdh-wifi-micro-atx-am4-motherboard
CPU model : amd-ryzen-5-5600g-39-ghz-6-core-processor
GPU model : to CPU
RAM :
G.Skill Flare X Black (2x8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
storage : 500 Gb SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus (Win 11 system)
1 Tb HDD 2,5' WD (storage)
1 Tb SSD M.2 CRUCIAL P3 Plus (Storage)
