Advanced Security timothytimes' Security Config 2025

Last updated
Jan 8, 2025
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
Windows 11
On-device encryption
N/A
Log-in security
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
Disabled
Real-time security
McAfee Internet Security (1.35.148.1)
Firewall security
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
About custom security
O&O ShutUp10++: almost all the recommended settings
Periodic malware scanners
Adwcleaner
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
-
Browser(s) and extensions
Librewolf 146.0.1-1
Extensions: Bitwarden, uBlock Origin (filters, medium mode), bypass paywalls clean, McAfee WebAdvisor
Search engine: Google
Secure DNS
https://dns.adguard-dns.com/dns-query (router-wide)
Desktop VPN
self-host vless-xhttp-reality
Password manager
Bitwarden (desktop application and browser extension) and KeePass 2 (for backups)
Maintenance tools
Privazer
File and Photo backup
MEGA
Subscriptions
    • None
System recovery
-
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing to unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Working from home
    • Making audio/video calls
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Downloading software and files from unknown / untrusted / shady sites
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Gaming
    • Gaming with third-party mods
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
Computer specs
AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, GTX 3050Ti, 16Gb DDR5, 512Gb SSD – laptop HP Victus 16-e1049ci (6M8B1EA)
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

oldschool said:
I'm not either but I found this on Reddit Who knows what to believe on R when there are no references/documentation.

I believe if you select "Custom", Cookies -> "All 3rd party cookies" and Tracking content -> "In all windows" it is at least as strong if not more so. Website breakage could occur but I've never encountered any while blocking 3rd party cookies.

In the end I think it's 6 of one, 1/2 dozen of the other. FF strict is very good protection with recent developments.
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I personally will stick with strict as it barely gives me any problems and because I think that there is a reason why Mozilla is telling us to use the strict profile in order to make dFPI work.
 
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SecureKongo said:
I personally will stick with strict as it barely gives me any problems and because I think that there is a reason why Mozilla is telling us to use the strict profile in order to make dFPI work.
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Indeed, as I mentioned (or intended) in my follow-up post, since Custom defaults to Private Browsing Mode. There's no clear indication by Mozilla about Custom -> Tracking content ->"In all windows" setting.
 
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FYI, If you've picked up cross-site trackers and you're using the Standard setting, you might see a little icon in Firefox's address bar like in my spoiler here.

What do you think of this comment?

www.wilderssecurity.com

Mozilla Firefox Browser Stable Version Releases

OK, this is a little weird but I'm new to the new Firefox and everything. Anyway, I noticed this intriguing icon next to the padlock in the address...
www.wilderssecurity.com www.wilderssecurity.com

If you think I'm arguing to maintain my point, that's actually not the case (lol). I 'd welcome any clarification about this if it's justified. Actually, I found this topic very intriguing when it first was addressed back in April 2021 on Wilders but nothing's set in stone when it comes to Firefox.

If the Strict setting is the only one to handle this kind of cookie blocking, then good, the discussion can end right there. And frankly, I would not expect someone to deviate from what Moz itself is telling one about this issue (that is: to use the Strict setting). Ultimately, It's not about influencing who does what where in the Settings but seeing an issue from more than one perspective.

I learned the hard way not to block all third party cookies. You just never know and it's a total nuisance to drop whatever you're doing and go rummaging around in the browser to undo this or that setting.

Thanks for bringing up this interesting subject again. Well....at least I find it interesting. :geek::coffee:
 
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timothytimes said:
This version of Kaspersky Standard is a Technical Release. As I know, the technical release is still only in Russian.
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I thought that was the case, I am not sure when the final version will be released everywhere,TR doesn't accept commercial keys as I understand it
 
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