Advanced Plus Security TheCliffs 2020 Config

Last updated
Mar 14, 2020
Operating system
Windows 11
Log-in security
Security updates
Allow security updates
User Access Control
Always notify
Real-time security
Eset Internet Security - with HIPS(Smart mode)/firewall (Interactive) settings adjusted according to kb to protect against ransomware
Firewall security
About custom security
NVT SysHardener - default
Periodic malware scanners
EEK (monthly), MBAM (weekly), ADWCleaner, HitmanPro (scan only), NPE, rkill, if needed TrendMicro online
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Chrome - Cookie AutoDelete, HTTPS Everywhere, Privacy Badger (main)
Brave - Cookie AutoDelete, HTTPS Everywhere, Privacy Badger (currently testing)
Edge w/ Application Guard (mostly for pdf)
Maintenance tools
Patch My PC
CPUID/HWMonitor
CoreTemp
Currently testing: PrivaZer vs Privacy Eraser vs BleachBit 3.2 (used to use CCleaner, but no longer trust)
File and Photo backup
Google Drive
Drag and drop hard drive
System recovery
Currently researching options (Macrium vs EaseUS vs AOMEI). Have an old one, but needs to be updated (built in Hitachi backup).
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
Corsair Air 540
Intel Core i7-5820K
GeForce GTX 1070
8GB DDR4 2400 (had 32GB, one stick went bad, but haven't had a chance to test yet)
500GB SSD (boot/frequent program drive)
1TB (pictures/programs)
120GB SSD (old boot, ran out of room - re-purposed)
2TB (external - backups)
SoundBlaster ZxR
Definitive Technology Incline Speakers
AKG K7xx/Sennheiser HD 6xx headphones
Rosewill Mechanical Keyboard (brown switch)
MX Master 2x mouse
Notable changes
March 14 - Removed all Real Time settings from Malwarebytes
March 14 - Uninstalled Voodoo Shield
March 14 - Uninstalled NVT OSArmor

TheCliffs

New Member
Thread author
Mar 13, 2020
5
Recently switched from Windows Defender to Eset (and from Fios provided router to Gryphon...although I did not purchase until I already had purchased Eset, otherwise would have rather had 2 different definition/signature).

I know I have a few layers, currently more just a curiosity to see what is out there. Was on the Local - Admin account, but just recently switched to Local - Standard.
 

TheCliffs

New Member
Thread author
Mar 13, 2020
5
You have too many real time programs, keep Eset and use only 1 of VS, Malwarebytes and Osarmour. Which ever you choose you will be well protected, using what you have now is over-protection and may result in conflicts.
Keeping Malwarebytes as an on demand scanner, removing real-time.
I thought OSArmor and VS were complementary from what I had read?
 

harlan4096

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Malware Hunter
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Apr 28, 2015
8,654
@TheCliffs:

As already has been said, Eset Internet Security + NVT OSArmor + Voodoo Shield, and also having applied NVT SysHardener mitigations, is actually crazy overkill :sick:

A PassWord Manager would be welcome also.

Please kindly reflect Your changes editing Your config, and announcing them here, thanks for sharing :)
 

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