- Mar 21, 2015
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Wombat is wondering what do you think of his configuration?
wombat's configuration
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Nice config i personally would add malwarebytes free to the on demand scaners but its a great config
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- Mar 18, 2015
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ESET NOD32 or Smart Security? Since you are using Windows Firewall Control I'll assume it's NOD32.
Otherwise good build
Any consideration for a password manager?
Otherwise good build
Any consideration for a password manager?
- Sep 26, 2014
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You can also Malwarebytes free as another on demand scanner just to be sure.
Thanks for sharing your config.
Thanks for sharing your config.
ESET NOD32 + AppGuard + WFC = shrewd config.
Just a suggestion...
AppGuard will not fully protect your system unless you routinely use "Lock-Down" Mode.
A MalwareTips member just discovered a clever bypass a few months ago at Recommended (Medium Mode) settings.
In any case, with any anti-executable you cannot be assured full protection at anything other than maximum settings.
AppGuard is still a solid, respectable product... I've used it.
Just a suggestion...
AppGuard will not fully protect your system unless you routinely use "Lock-Down" Mode.
A MalwareTips member just discovered a clever bypass a few months ago at Recommended (Medium Mode) settings.
In any case, with any anti-executable you cannot be assured full protection at anything other than maximum settings.
AppGuard is still a solid, respectable product... I've used it.
- Mar 15, 2011
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Actually its already solid configuration, Appguard is more on a maintanable configuration since its more on default- deny hardened protection but very effective when AV failed to prevent infections.
- Dec 4, 2013
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Hello @wombat, and thank you for sharing your configuration. I've enjoyed reading every comment from our fellow member friends too.
As @Alexstrasza mentioned a password manager, my personal experience having used the free extension from LastPass has made it among my favorites. Read more about it's benefits here: www.lastpass.com
An extension called uMatrix is (imho) a helpful tool which also blocks unwanted java scripts, cookies, & images. It allows 1st party cookies for functionality, and graphically shows what was, and may further be, blocked. Try it out below.
Used beside uBlock, simply uncheck the Host files in uMatrix you've already set in uBlock. Example: uBlock has Malware Domains & Malware Domains (Long lived) checked while our uMatrix does not.
As @Alexstrasza mentioned a password manager, my personal experience having used the free extension from LastPass has made it among my favorites.
Read more about it's benefits here: www.lastpass.comAn extension called uMatrix is (imho) a helpful tool which also blocks unwanted java scripts, cookies, & images. It allows 1st party cookies for functionality, and graphically shows what was, and may further be, blocked. Try it out below.
Used beside uBlock, simply uncheck the Host files in uMatrix you've already set in uBlock. Example: uBlock has Malware Domains & Malware Domains (Long lived) checked while our uMatrix does not.
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- Mar 21, 2015
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Wombat had Malwarebytes Pro some time past but it slowed down his PC. However wombat will consider using Free version of MBAM because using it on demand won't consume wombat's resources so much.
Correct. Wombat is using NOD32. Windows Firewall Control does the firewall job here.ESET NOD32 or Smart Security? Since you are using Windows Firewall Control I'll assume it's NOD32.
Otherwise good build
Any consideration for a password manager?
About password manager - wombat has not very wide range of services he uses so he has in his head a couple of passwords
As wombat mentioned above. Will give it a try
Wombat is under Lock-Down mode mostly - switch into Install mode when installing (safe) apps.ESET NOD32 + AppGuard + WFC = shrewd config.
Just a suggestion...
AppGuard will not fully protect your system unless you routinely use "Lock-Down" Mode.
A MalwareTips member just discovered a clever bypass a few months ago at Recommended (Medium Mode) settings.
In any case, with any anti-executable you cannot be assured full protection at anything other than maximum settings.
AppGuard is still a solid, respectable product... I've used it.
Correct - some time past wombat didn't use AppGuard - Only ESET + WFC did the job.Actually its already solid configuration, Appguard is more on a maintanable configuration since its more on default- deny hardened protection but very effective when AV failed to prevent infections.
LastPass - as mentioned above - no need hereHello @wombat, and thank you for sharing your configuration. I've enjoyed reading every comment from our fellow member friends too.
As @Alexstrasza mentioned a password manager, my personal experience having used the free extension from LastPass has made it among my favorites.
An extension called uMatrix is (imho) an helpful tool which also blocks java scripts & cookies. It allows 1st party cookies for functionality, and graphically shows what was, and may further be, blocked. Try it out below.
Used beside uBlock, simply uncheck the Host files in uMatrix you've already set in uBlock. Example: uBlock has Malware Domains & Malware Domains (Long lived) checked while our uMatrix does not.
Wombat lerned them by rote uMatrix - this is the only one he didn't know and will give it a shot.
Thank scot
Wombat is grateful for your help and your opinion.
- Jun 9, 2013
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- Mar 18, 2015
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Just one final suggestion - you can try Emsisoft Anti-Malware as a replacement for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (or just use both as I do). If you prefer not to install anything more then you can use Emsisoft Emergency Kit instead.
P.S. Your way of referring to yourself in third person reminds me of Doctor Doom
P.S. Your way of referring to yourself in third person reminds me of Doctor Doom
- Oct 23, 2012
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Other than considering an additional on demand scanner(s) your config looks very nice!!
- Mar 21, 2015
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Looks good to me.
Wombat is gonna try Emergency Kit then. Hope both HitmanPro & Emsisoft Emergency Kit will complement each other.Just one final suggestion - you can try Emsisoft Anti-Malware as a replacement for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (or just use both as I do). If you prefer not to install anything more then you can use Emsisoft Emergency Kit instead.
P.S. Your way of referring to yourself in third person reminds me of Doctor Doom
Wombat believes above mentioned EEK will be good option as an additional on-demand
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Do you think it would be reasonable for wombat to use sandboxed firefox via Sandboxie Free or there's no need for him to do so?
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- Mar 15, 2011
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Well it depends if you are browsing more often to unusual websites and testing lots of programs then you may consider Sandboxie, just a bit maintenance to clear the sandbox always to ensure no traces.
If a security program detect programs inside in Sandbox then its normal caused everything as possible isolated when a program run.
- Nov 27, 2012
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I also think SBIE is a very good solution all the more reason even if you get infected via browser - it won't hurt you... unless you are infected by a keylogger that will capture your passwords - then you're in trouble I guess. Anyway your realtime protection seems to prevent such situations
@Sr. Normal Normal recommends you PriVazer . It works fine with Ccleaner and will have your computer clean of junk files.
@Sr. Normal wish you have a nice day
@Sr. Normal wish you have a nice day
- Mar 21, 2015
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Wombat doesn't surf the dark sites so he'll give up the idea of Sandboxie and will take it under consideration to try PrivaZer as
@Sr. Normal suggested
@Sr. Normal suggested
- Dec 4, 2013
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Wombat doesn't surf the dark sites so he'll give up the idea of Sandboxie and will take it under consideration to try PrivaZer as
@Sr. Normal suggested
Cats-4_Owners-2 rarely surfs the 'dark internet' either, but joins now in the joy of speaking of oneself in the 3rd person
, and recommends Wombat reconsider Sandboxie for the useful security app it truly is. In fact, Cats.., he is currently using Sandboxie's free sandbox, and has opened Internet Explorer in a sandbox in order to bring him here. Any and all clicks made upon sites we expect and hope to remain safe for us such as Facebook, games sites, & web based e-mail, are all reasons Cats, with the exception of updating browsers or changing settings, very often utilizes Sandboxie's protection (which gets it's name from addressing vulnerabilities in IE, hence Sandbox-ie) since shortly after joining MT. It is also a strong reason this member uses Sandboxie while happily displaying what looks like a big yellow kite without a tail below!Help & FAQs:
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- Mar 21, 2015
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Wombat understands what @Cats-4_Owners-2 said and is thankful And is thinking if sandboxed Firefox won't slows down his internet speed or general Firefox works? Could @Cats-4_Owners-2 share his experience if any above inconvenience are noticable?
And is thinking if sandboxed Firefox won't slows down his internet speed or general Firefox works? Could @Cats-4_Owners-2 share his experience if any above inconvenience are noticable?
- Dec 4, 2013
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Hello @wombat. Your responses and thankfulness are both appreciated, & contribute to how engaging and fun MalwareTips can be.Wombat understands what @Cats-4_Owners-2 said and is thankful
In answer to your question(s),
- Firefox, in my own daily experience, has had a very consistent history of compatibility with Sandboxie. Speed, on the whole, has not been effected. The only hiccups have been brief, and have followed security updates to Firefox, though proved to be temporary
- More recently, the Chromium based "SlimJet browser" (I use the portable version) initially did not function with Sandboxie. Yet, after receiving SlimJet's most recent update, Version 3.0.4.0 (based on Chromium 40.0.2214.93) I am now posting happily 'sandboxed' from SlimJet. *Note: I notice SlimJet may collect well over 400 files which all are deleted along with the sandbox at the end of browsing sessions!
- Following (2) Windows updates previous to the time of this post, Internet Explorer (primarily) repeatedly crashed following a security update for it's flash player. This occurred somewhat less with Opera, and Firefox was the least effected. Sandboxie's beta 4.15 & eventually the stable release 4.16 corrected these incompatibilities.
- Somewhat the reverse occurred near the end of last year with Chrome's newly patched updates. This led to my adopting Opera specifically for use with Sandboxie's sandbox, although Chrome is now, as evinced by my using Slimjet, working seamlessly.
Thanks!
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