Tornado's Security Configuration 2016

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Edited Configuration

Added: Mozilla Firefox, added add-ons and tweaked settings
Removed: Google Chrome Completely (No left-overs what-so-ever)

 

[KokoKid]

Edited Configuration

Added: Mozilla Firefox, added add-ons and tweaked settings
Removed: Google Chrome Completely (No left-overs what-so-ever)

Great choice! I love the customization in firefox. I would keep Google Chrome though. I use both Firefox and Chrome

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Removed: Firefox and all remnants
Switched to: Microsoft Edge (not a bad browser)

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Does anyone know a way to harden Microsoft Edge?

 

[illumination]

Does anyone know a way to harden Microsoft Edge?

I hear pouring concrete on it will do the trick

On a serious note, Edge is pretty well hardened already, with its sandbox "not quite industry standard but implemented",and exploit mitigation techniques. The two plugins installed already "flash and PDF" are run in appcontainer. It has a way to go yet, but out of the box pretty much is on par with Google Chrome. Extension support and continued development shall further enhance this.

 

[Deleted member 178]

Does anyone know a way to harden Microsoft Edge?

it is hardened already. for the moment you can't do more.

@illumination : you ninja-ed me

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

@illumination @Umbra Seems like a good browser, I'm liking it so far. Forgive me if I'm wrong but doesn't SmartScreen use the same database as WD and SmartScreen in the browser, if so isn't it like WD it already on your PC as well as an AV, I know SmartScreen for Windows was designed to work with an AV...

 

[illumination]

@illumination @Umbra Seems like a good browser, I'm liking it so far. Forgive me if I'm wrong but doesn't SmartScreen use the same database as WD and SmartScreen in the browser, if so isn't it like WD it already on your PC as well as an AV, I know SmartScreen for Windows was designed to work with an AV...

System wide smart screen works by checking name of the file and URL of origin to see if it is in they're "Trusted" white list, much like the original smartscreen built into IE that utilizes its reputation system. A part of smart screen works in conjunction with Windows Defender.

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Thinking of switching to WD when my avast! licence runs out because of its simplicity...

 

[NOLF92]

How do you feel about no addons? Edge ran well when I had W10, but the no addons thing, meh...

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Unfortunately I had to remove avast! Internet Security, it was causing problems... Switched to Windows Defender

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

What is your opinion on Norton ConnectSafe?

 

[Deleted member 178]

it is good, anyway you don't have much choice about secured dns, it is Norton or Comodo.

 

[hjlbx]

it is good, anyway you don't have much choice about secured dns, it is Norton or Comodo.

Norton... and not COMODO.

However, Norton will block access to malware sample sites = Norton is no good if you are malware tester and procure samples from most most malware download sites (eg - Virussign, Malwr, CleanMX, etc).

If you are malware tester, then use COMODO.

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

How do you feel about no addons? Edge ran well when I had W10, but the no addons thing, meh...

They are going to add them soon, but its quite a solid browser, I'm liking it

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Windows Defender + ZAM work quite well but you have to run a quick or full scan daily because it says you are potentially unprotected - I have to run a scan because it flustrates me when it has an explanation mark.

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

it is good, anyway you don't have much choice about secured dns, it is Norton or Comodo.

Should I use it because WD and ZAM don't block malicious websites?

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Should I use Norton ConnectSafe and will it block malicious websites?

 

[Ink]

Windows Defender + ZAM work quite well but you have to run a quick or full scan daily because it says you are potentially unprotected - I have to run a scan because it flustrates me when it has an explanation mark.

I do not experience this issue with either products mentions.

Do you run CCleaner daily?
Solution- Uncheck Windows Defender from under Applications > Utilities.

Zemana Anti-Malware has Scheduled Scans

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

I do not experience this issue with either products mentions.

Do you run CCleaner daily?
Solution- Uncheck Windows Defender from under Applications > Utilities.

Zemana Anti-Malware has Scheduled Scans
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Thank you - it worked