Advanced Plus Security TomLonghorn's Security Config 2023

Last updated
Apr 3, 2023
How it's used?
For home and private use
Operating system
macOS 15 Sequoia
On-device encryption
BitLocker Device Encryption for Windows
Log-in security
    • Basic account password (insecure)
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Network firewall
Enabled
Real-time security
Emsisoft Business Security, WiseVector StopX
Firewall security
Microsoft Defender Firewall
About custom security
WiseVector StopX - Machine Learning: High; HIPS Mode: High Security
Firewall: Windows Firewall Control
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
1. Ungoogled Chromium
Extensions: NoScript, Dark Mode, Decentraleyes, Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin, Bitdefender TrafficLight
Secure DNS
Adguard public DNS (94.140.14.14 and 94.140.15.15)
Desktop VPN
Windscribe
Password manager
KeePassXC
Maintenance tools
Cleanmgr, BleachBit, Defraggler, HiBit Uninstaller
After a big Windows update: Optimizer (by hellzerg), ShutUp10++, AppBuster, ThisIsWin11
File and Photo backup
Local: Macrium Reflect (External drive, USB)
Cloud: Mega.nz
System recovery
Macrium Reflect
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Browsing the dark web
    • 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
    • Sharing and receiving files and torrents
    • Gaming
    • Gaming with third-party mods
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
    • Coding and development
Notable changes
I switched from Kaspersky to Emsisoft
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

Notes by Staff Team
  1. This setup may cause performance issues, system instability or conflicts between programs, and can hinder the effectiveness of the installed antivirus products.

Shadowra

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Malware protection
Avast Free Antivirus, WiseVector StopX, Comodo Internet Security

Overkill and useless. CIS => The version with the antivirus?
If you are on Comodo Firewall, it is not CIS.
Then, WiseVector and Avast together, it's not a good idea, nor with Comodo (I tried both, I had big crashes).
I would recommend you to remove one of the 3 programs and to keep WiseVector as a complement if you keep Avast, or to couple it with another antivirus (like Microsoft Defender)
 

Gandalf_The_Grey

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Overkill and useless. CIS => The version with the antivirus?
If you are on Comodo Firewall, it is not CIS.
Then, WiseVector and Avast together, it's not a good idea, nor with Comodo (I tried both, I had big crashes).
I would recommend you to remove one of the 3 programs and to keep WiseVector as a complement if you keep Avast, or to couple it with another antivirus (like Microsoft Defender)
It is also not recommended by WiseVector:

Can WiseVector StopX work alongside other security software?​

WiseVector StopX is compatible with most other security software. However, it is not recommended to install multiple AV on the same computer, so as to avoid possible conflicts and high system resource usage. Avast and AVG are incompatible with WiseVector StopX at present.
 

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