Advanced Plus Security venustus gaming laptop Config 2020

Last updated
Jan 1, 2020
Operating system
Windows 11
Security updates
Allow security updates and latest features
User Access Control
Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer
Real-time security
Kaspersky TS
Firewall security
Periodic malware scanners
HMP
Malwarebytes
EEK
NPE
Malware sample testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Chrome
U block
When X
IDM
Maintenance tools
Kerish Doctor
SDI
File and Photo backup
Macrium reflect
System recovery
Macrium reflect
Risk factors
    • Gaming
    • Logging into my bank account
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from shady sites
    • Downloading malware samples
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
ROG Zephyrus
Intel® Core™ i7-8750HQ
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 (Max-Q)
8GB GDDR5X VRAM
16GB DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM
1TB SSD
Asus Rog Chakram wireless gaming mouse

Venustus

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I probably should set UAC to default levels but it annoys the hell out of me:giggle:
Ok, I will do it if it removes the danger sign...Red scares me :)
Thanks!! (y)
 
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Burrito

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I probably should set UAC to default levels but it annoys the hell out of me:giggle:
Ok, I will do it if it removes the danger sign...Red scares me :)
Thanks!! (y)

Ahhh.... it's more fun to have a "DANGER!" setup.

At one time, it seemed like Kerish Doctor had slowed development to a crawl. But I don't track that one... so I dunno what's going on with the good doctor these days.

Not surprisingly... setup looks great venustus. (y) (y)

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Nagisa

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The UAC is more important than any antivirus software, no matter how good it may be or how annoying the UAC can be.

I'm not sure. It seemed like people who are tech illiterate is more likely to accept uac warning in case of malware infection. So how could it be more important than a full functional security software? Is there anything I'm not aware of?
 
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@venustus
1- First using a Admin account by default is not recommended. Use SUA.
2- once done, set UAC to Max, if not , don't bother enabling it. "default" doesn't help much more.
3- implement password for UAC prompts on the admin account.
4- block unsigned elevation.

With just those little steps, you just thwarted 80% of the common malware (without even needing an AV).
Now if you expect to cross upon sophisticated malware, it won't suffice (obviously) but still help.

You think security or you don't. don't take half-measures.

I'm not sure. It seemed like people who are tech illiterate is more likely to accept uac warning in case of malware infection. So how could it be more important than a full functional security software? Is there anything I'm not aware of?
yes obviously. ;)
Google about Integrity Levels, session 0, and admin/system privileges.
 

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