Advanced Plus Security Viking's Laptop Security Config 2023

Last updated
Jan 1, 2023
How it's used?
For home and private use
OS (desktop)
Windows 11
Other OS (desktop)
Version 22H2
On-device encryption
None
Log-in security
    • Secure biometrics (Windows Hello, Apple TouchID, Fingerprints)
Security updates
Automatic - allow all updates
Windows UAC
Always notify
Windows 11 SAC
Disabled by Microsoft
WiFi network firewall
Router firewall is On
Real-time security
Kaspersky Standard
Adguard (Lifetime license)
Shadow Defender (on demand)
Firewall security
About custom security
Some changes to Kaspersky's default settings
Periodic malware scanners
Malwarebytes
Adwcleaner
HitmanPro
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Browser(s) and extensions
Firefox - (Google), Kaspersky Protection,, Kaspersky Password Manager
Edge - (Startpage.) Same as FF
LibreWolf - (DuckDuckGo), uBlock origin
Secure DNS
Adguard DNS
Desktop VPN
Surfshark VPN
Password manager
Kaspersky Password Manager
Bitwarden Extension
Maintenance tools
Ccleaner
Wise Disk Cleaner
File and Photo backup
Weekly backups to external HDD via Aomei Backupper Pro
Photos are store in Mega Cloud & USB drive
System recovery
AOMEI Backupper Pro
Rollback RX Professional
Mega cloud
USB
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • Opening email attachments
    • Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
    • Downloading software and files from reputable sites
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
ACER VN7 - 792G
i7 6700 HQ CPU
16GB RAM DDR4
2.6 GHz
120 GB SSD
1TB HDD
Notable changes
Back to kaspersky after using Emsisoft Anti Malware for the last 2 years.
Nothing wrong with Emsisoft. protection wise, I just miss the ability to change
some settings.
What I'm looking for?

Not looking for any feedback.

Gandalf_The_Grey

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Is Malwarebytes Browser Guard really needed when using Kaspersky?
How is Kaspersky Password Manager working for you?
If you change from Kaspersky to another antivirus what to do with your passwords?
 
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Gandalf_The_Grey said:
Is Malwarebytes Browser Guard really needed when using Kaspersky?
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Your right, I have now removed it.
Gandalf_The_Grey said:
How is Kaspersky Password Manager working for you?
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I have been using it for about 7 years now without any issues. I find it very easy to use.
Gandalf_The_Grey said:
If you change from Kaspersky to another antivirus what to do with your passwords?
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I'm not sure what you mean? I use Kaspersky Password Manager no matter which AV I have used in the past.
 
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