Advanced Plus Security xST4R's Security Config 2024

Last updated
Aug 25, 2024
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
    • Hardware security key
    • Biometrics (Windows Hello PIN, TouchID, Face, Iris, Fingerprint)
Security updates
Check for updates and Notify
Update channels
Allow stable updates only
User Access Control
Always notify
Smart App Control
Off
Network firewall
N/A
About WiFi router
Fritzbox 7590 with Freetz (fw > debloated)
Real-time security
- DefenderUI
- CyberLock
- Comodo Firewall 2025
Firewall security
Other - Internet Security (3rd-party)
About custom security
- DefenderUI > recommended config
- Cyberlock > captcha on
Periodic malware scanners
N/A
Malware sample testing
I do not participate in malware testing
Environment for malware testing
N/A
Browser(s) and extensions
- Microsoft Edge with :

> Bitwarden Password Manager
> Custom New Tab URL
> DepplL Translator
> Ghostery
> Return Youtube Dislike
> SafeToOpen
> Sponsorblock
Secure DNS
- Adguard Home + DNSCrypt
- NextDNS
Desktop VPN
- MullvadVPN with Killswitch
Password manager
- Bitwarden
Maintenance tools
Own Scripts
File and Photo backup
- SelfHosted with Unraid
- Google One
Subscriptions
    • Google One Standard 200GB
System recovery
- Macrium Reflect
Risk factors
    • Browsing to popular websites
    • 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
    • Gaming
    • Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
Computer specs
CPU: 7800x3D (delided)
CPU COOLER: Grizzly AM5 Heatsink + Heatkiller IV
RAM: Patriot Viper Extrem5 8000cl38@6400cl28 Watercooled
BOARD: ASUS B650E-F
VGA: RTX 4090 Supreme X@666 Bios Watercooled
CASE: bequiet! Silent Base 802
PSU: FSP Hydro TI PRO 1000W

WATERCOOLING: 2x airplex evo 1080 with 18x Noctua NF-A12X25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Notable changes
- 25.08.2024 > first post
- 26.08.2024 > change - Macrium Reflect Free to normal Version
What I'm looking for?

Looking for medium feedback.

Hello :)

If you have DefenderUI, I assume you use Microsoft Defender?
No analysis tool?
A security solution can't detect everything, I always recommend using a secondary analysis software (like Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools, Norton Power Eraser or Malwarebytes in free version).

Network firewall disabled? Even your Internet box (or router)?
 
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hey thanks for your answers.

lokamoka820 said:
Macrium Reflect Free is discontinued, do you use the trial version?
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sry i meant the full version

Shadowra said:
Hello :)

If you have DefenderUI, I assume you use Microsoft Defender?
No analysis tool?
A security solution can't detect everything, I always recommend using a secondary analysis software (like Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools, Norton Power Eraser or Malwarebytes in free version).

Network firewall disabled? Even your Internet box (or router)?
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that's right i use microsoft defender.
I have not found an analysis tool yet which does exactly what I want (I am looking for something that is not bloatware and does not slow down the system much)

norton is slow and kaspersky should not be used.

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for my wifi i currently use the firewall of the fritzbox , but want to switch to Firewalla Blue Plus or so
 
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