What is your security setup these days?

[Page42]

I turned MBAM's real-time protection module back on,
enabled Website Blocking,
and set update frequency to realtime every 15 minutes.
What the heck... this protection is too good to not run real-time. :)

[jmonge]

i agree with page42:thumb:

[1chaoticadult]

I also agree with page42. I also have MBAM pro's realtime protection on.

[Page42]

Ha ha... I changed MBAM back to daily update and daily scan only, no realtime.
For some reason the protection module was slowing things down.
It's not MBAM's fault... must be my software combinations or something.

[moontan]

so i basically trimmed down my setup to almost nothing.
i'm the only one using my machine so there's only one user to worry about. ;)

"Real-time":
- UAC + LUA (standard account)
- Chrome
- Norton DNS
- Windows 7 Firewall Control: to inform if an app is trying to install a Ask toolbar or somesuch.

Backup and Imaging:
- Windows 7
- Shadow Defender; to test apps that don't need a reboot to install.

On demand:
- Hitman Pro
- MBAM

[xnevermore]

-{ Quote: "so i basically trimmed down my setup to almost nothing.
i'm the only one using my machine so there's only one user to worry about. ;)

"Real-time":
- UAC + LUA (standard account)
- Chrome
- Norton DNS
- Windows 7 Firewall Control: to inform if an app is trying to install a Ask toolbar or somesuch.

Backup and Imaging:
- Windows 7
- Shadow Defender; to test apps that don't need a reboot to install.

On demand:
- Hitman Pro
- MBAM" }-

wel you know what day says simpler is better

[ExtremeGamerBR]

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 x64

Resident:
Avast! Internet Security 6.0.1044
Password Protect
Sumatra PDF, WMP, MPC-HC, MSN = Sandboxed
All shields activated with heuristics in maximum mode and PUP activated on all shields
Automatic Quick Scans Daily

System Hardening:

Windows Firewall: Disabled
Windows Defender: Disabled
Windows System Restore: Disabled
Administrator Account
User Account Control:
Default Level
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.3:
All Internet Facing Softwares
All LibreOffice 3.3.2 Suite
Maximum Settings
USB and DVD Drives Autorun: Disabled
Keepass Password Safe 2.14 Portable

Network and Browser:
TP-Link TL-WR941ND (SPI Firewall)
Norton DNS (Block Malicious Websites)
Mozilla Firefox 4.0:
Drive-by Protection via 1806 Trick
NoScript (Only my Whitelist)
Adblock Plus (Easylist)
Sandboxed via Avast!
Webrep Plugin

Backup & Restore:

Microsoft SyncToy 2.1:
Daily Synchronization
Data Saved in External HD
Keriver 1-Click Restore Pro 2.2:
Original System Snapshot (W7 + Drivers)
Snapshots Weekly
Automatic Deletion of Old Snapshots
Snapshots Saved in Internal HD

[Francis93]

-{ Quote: "Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 x64

Resident:
Avast! Internet Security 6.0.1044
Password Protect
Sumatra PDF, WMP, MPC-HC, MSN = Sandboxed
All shields activated with heuristics in maximum mode and PUP activated on all shields
Automatic Quick Scans Daily

System Hardening:

Windows Firewall: Disabled
Windows Defender: Disabled
Windows System Restore: Disabled
Administrator Account
User Account Control:
Default Level
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.3:
All Internet Facing Softwares
All LibreOffice 3.3.2 Suite
Maximum Settings
USB and DVD Drives Autorun: Disabled
Keepass Password Safe 2.14 Portable

Network and Browser:
TP-Link TL-WR941ND (SPI Firewall)
Norton DNS (Block Malicious Websites)
Mozilla Firefox 4.0:
Drive-by Protection via 1806 Trick
NoScript (Only my Whitelist)
Adblock Plus (Easylist)
Sandboxed via Avast!
Webrep Plugin

Backup & Restore:

Microsoft SyncToy 2.1:
Daily Synchronization
Data Saved in External HD
Keriver 1-Click Restore Pro 2.2:
Original System Snapshot (W7 + Drivers)
Snapshots Weekly
Automatic Deletion of Old Snapshots
Snapshots Saved in Internal HD" }-

I give this setup a :thumb:. ;D

[ExtremeGamerBR]

-{ Quote: "I give this setup a :thumb:. ;D" }-

Thanks!

[jmonge]

i am still running appguard alone as a real time shield:thumb:

[jmonge]

trying out Spyware Terminator;)

[Essentials]

Hi everyone, I have just won a free KIS 2011 license, What would you guys do if you had my security set up? Would you maintain my setup and not install KIS 2011 or install it? What would be better? What would you change to be able to add KIS 2011. I know I should disable MSE 2 and the firewall, but what else? Thanks.

Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Windows Firewall: On
Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0
Malwarebytes Pro (Active)
Sandboxie 3.54 64bit
User Account Control (UAC): max settings & standard account
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.0.3: Maximum Security Settings
Data Execution Prevention (Opt Out);
Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (Opt Out);
Address Space Layout Randomization (Opt In);
Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI)
Sandboxed Firefox 4: WOT, Adblock Plus (Pop-up Addon, Fanboy´s List, Malware Domains), NoScript, LastPass, Search Engine Security
Norton DNS

[Francis93]

-{ Quote: "Hi everyone, I have just won a free KIS 2011 license, What would you guys do if you had my security set up? Would you maintain my setup and not install KIS 2011 or install it? What would be better? What would you change to be able to add KIS 2011. I know I should disable MSE 2 and the firewall, but what else? Thanks.

Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Windows Firewall: On
Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0
Malwarebytes Pro (Active)
Sandboxie 3.54 64bit
User Account Control (UAC): max settings & standard account
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.0.3: Maximum Security Settings
Data Execution Prevention (Opt Out);
Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (Opt Out);
Address Space Layout Randomization (Opt In);
Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI)
Sandboxed Firefox 4: WOT, Adblock Plus (Pop-up Addon, Fanboy´s List, Malware Domains), NoScript, LastPass, Search Engine Security
Norton DNS" }-

Kaspersky's an elephant as they say. If you think your specs can handle KIS then go for it, otherwise if possible, consider selling your license and buy better software (e.g. third party PAID firewall, PAID backup software, etc.) to harden your setup. My two cents.

[Nevis]

-{ Quote: "Hi everyone, I have just won a free KIS 2011 license, What would you guys do if you had my security set up? Would you maintain my setup and not install KIS 2011 or install it? What would be better? What would you change to be able to add KIS 2011. I know I should disable MSE 2 and the firewall, but what else? Thanks.

Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Windows Firewall: On
Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0
Malwarebytes Pro (Active)
Sandboxie 3.54 64bit
User Account Control (UAC): max settings & standard account
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.0.3: Maximum Security Settings
Data Execution Prevention (Opt Out);
Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (Opt Out);
Address Space Layout Randomization (Opt In);
Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI)
Sandboxed Firefox 4: WOT, Adblock Plus (Pop-up Addon, Fanboy´s List, Malware Domains), NoScript, LastPass, Search Engine Security
Norton DNS" }-

stay with what you have as kaspersky is bit heavy than MSE

overall kaspersky is better but u have to pay more resources

[x ZauX x]

Ikarus
Online Armor 5
PeerBlock

[dw426]

New setup:

Added:

Chrome v11 (with AdBlock extension)

MBAM Real-time


Kept:

ASLR

DEP

UAC full

Standard account (Win 7 x64)

Router

Avast 6 Free


Removed:

IE 9

Firefox 4

Sandboxie :o :o ;D

[Page42]

:blink:
You removed what?

[dw426]

-{ Quote: ":blink:
You removed what?" }-

;D Well, technically I didn't remove it. I paid for the thing, and lost my emailed key, so getting rid of it would be outright stupid. I'm not using it for browsing however. I'm simply using Chrome as is, javascript and all. There are a couple of reasons for this, though. I didn't just decide sandboxie sucks, lol. For one thing, it seems with all of the new versions of browsers, surfing has taken a sizable performance hit. At least it has on my system, which is the only system that matters to me and affects me. Another thing is, with Chrome having its own sandbox in place, and, on Win 7 at least, plugins either being sandboxed as well, or at least less affected by exploits, I don't feel such a great need for Sandboxie.

It's been said many times that attacks only affect 1. Vulnerable software. 2. Vulnerable operating systems. 3. Stupid and/or inattentive users (social attacks would fall under this). I'll review my setup after a month, but for the time being, I'd rather be the primary security app myself.

[Page42]

You're explanation makes good sense, dw.
Keep us posted. :thumb:

[dw426]

-{ Quote: "You're explanation makes good sense, dw.
Keep us posted. :thumb:" }-

Gave up on Chrome, went back to FF4 and staying put, NoScript, Sandboxie and all. My testing days are done, tyvm. If it ain't broke, leave it the hell alone.

[Konata Izumi]

Windows 7 Professional 32-bit (TrueCrypt Encrypted)

Setup:
Encrypted System Drive with TrueCrypt
Disabled Windows System Restore and Windows Defender
User Account Control set to Highest
Software Restriction Policy Disallowed by default
Microsoft Security Compliance Manager (MSCM) for downloading Baseline Security Templates from Microsoft that will harden Group Policy settings.
LocalGPO (included in MSCM) this tool is used to apply Security Templates.

Templates used: Merged copy of Win7SSLFComputer, Win7SSLFUser and IE8SSLFComputer, IE8SSLFUser
Modified GPO thru 'gpedit.msc' to allow Legacy Apps to run and allow Administrators to debug programs for compatibility purposes also added some Safe-Admin tweaks

Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) to apply the ff. and more:

Data Execution Prevention (DEP): Opt-out
Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP): Opt-out
Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR): Opt-in

Outpost Security Suite FREE
Trusteer Rapport
Privoxy (Medium settings for default-actions)
ClearCloud DNS
Browsers: Internet Explorer 9 and Google Chrome


STATUS: is waiting for Bufferzone Pro 4 Beta.
currently no backup in place because I don't know how to backup an encrypted drive yet. :(

[gery]

AVG Antivirus 2011 (paid)
Windows Firewall (XP)
MBAM pro, SAS free
Ocster Back up Pro
WinPatrol Pro

XP professional edition
( just thinking if i would need another firewall at all)

[Francis93]

Real-time/Resident/On-Access:
- DefenseWall Personal Firewall v3.11
- WinPatrol Plus Cloud Edition 20.0.2011.2 (with Registry Monitoring List)

On-demand:
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100 Free
- SUPERAntiSpyware Free
- Hitman Pro 3.5.8 Build 118 Free
- Norton Power Eraser
- Dr.Web CureIt!
- Emsisoft Emergency Kit
- Avira AntiVir Rescue System

System Tweaks/Hardening:
- Windows Firewall: Disabled
- Windows Defender: Disabled
- Windows System Restore: Disabled
- Administrator Account
- User Account Control: Default Level
- EMET 2.0.3: All Internet-facing Applications + Microsoft Office
- Autorun/Autoplay: Disabled
- Unsigned Drivers: Block
- Detect Application Installations: Off

Network/Browser:
- Home Environment
- TP-Link TL-WR340G 54M Wireless G Router (SPI Firewall)
- Mozilla Firefox 4.0: AdBlock Plus, NoScript
- Google Chrome 12.0.725.0: AdBlock Plus, Safe Plugins switch, Block third party cookies
- Internet Explorer 9: Tracking Protection Lists, ActiveX Protection, Protected Mode ON, SmartScreen Filtering
- Norton DNS

Backup/Imaging/Snapshot:
- Acronis True Image Home 2011
- HorizonDataSys Rollback Rx v9.1

[x942]

Back to Comodo! Staying with the tried and true for now. Also adding an Untangle box that will basically act as a firewall and real time AV scanning packets before they can reach my router or computer(s). Also looking in to implementing an WIDS/IDS as someone keeps trying to breach my network.

[SuperFlyBoy]

Is there something wrong with NOD32?

Don't see anyone using it...

My setup:

Win7 64-bit
NOD32
ZA Free
Windows Firewall Off

Just removed Comodo free firewall - it was giving off too many false alarms. However, conversely, ZA free is totally useless - indicator doesn't show streaming activity up/down as the paid Internet Security did...

[trjam]

Eset is very good, so dont go by this thread. They all will miss things and when they do, all heck breaks loose. It would be nice to see more comment on what their products actually caught, instead of the negative side of things. Eset has caught things for me numerous times, Avira, Prevx, Avast all have to. So take postings here sometimes with a grain of salt.:)

[frmarine]

So, ya wanna know my security setup do ya? Don't have one! I had so many paid/realtime security apps on my old pc, simply too many to list. One day i sat down to use it, got a bsod, a msg. popped up accusing ME of being MALWARE! So i unplugged it took it out in the woods, shot it full of holes! Bought a new pc, no anti-virus, no security programs whatsoever! NONE. I surf the net freely, porn sites, anything goes. Trojans, malware, bots, bring it on, cause i have nothing to steal. The malware is feeding off of each other, stealing info from each other, pretty soon, they will kill each other off. PROBLEM SOLVED!

[Cloud]

How many did you have? Multiple AVs running in realtime? That provides less protection, btw, and might have been the cause of your little incident.

If you have nothing on your PC, does that mean you don't shop/bank online? Use social networks, check your email, or anything? Because malware can record that, including your login password. Is your firewall disabled too? Because using it would mean you have a very basic security setup. Malware can crash your PC and make it completely unbootable. At least try sandboxie? :)

[justenough]

Poor machine, if things go on this way it'll be used for target practice, too.

frmarine, look at it as a battle, which it is. You wouldn't leave company command vulnerable to any bad guy who happens by. The good thing about the malware wars is you can set up an efficient and light-weight layered defense on your computer that you would hardly notice. Lots of people here can help.

[J_L]

-{ Quote: "So, ya wanna know my security setup do ya? Don't have one! I had so many paid/realtime security apps on my old pc, simply too many to list. One day i sat down to use it, got a bsod, a msg. popped up accusing ME of being MALWARE! So i unplugged it took it out in the woods, shot it full of holes! Bought a new pc, no anti-virus, no security programs whatsoever! NONE. I surf the net freely, porn sites, anything goes. Trojans, malware, bots, bring it on, cause i have nothing to steal. The malware is feeding off of each other, stealing info from each other, pretty soon, they will kill each other off. PROBLEM SOLVED!" }-
Unless you have applied Applocker, SRP, SUA, UAC or something like that, you're going to get things far worse than a BSOD.

[blasev]

-{ Quote: "Unless you have applied Applocker, SRP, SUA, UAC or something like that, you're going to get things far worse than a BSOD." }-

Agree, another prime target for botnet zombie ;D

[dw426]

Or perhaps Frmarine knows what the hell they are doing...unless it is being said that the system in question is full of malware and they just don't care. At that point, I'd like to offer a very large, steaming hot cup of "WTF".

[doktornotor]

-{ Quote: " Bought a new pc, no anti-virus, no security programs whatsoever! NONE. I surf the net freely, porn sites, anything goes. Trojans, malware, bots, bring it on, cause i have nothing to steal. The malware is feeding off of each other, stealing info from each other, pretty soon, they will kill each other off. PROBLEM SOLVED!" }-

Hope you get disconnected soon by your ISP. ::) :argh:

[Page42]

-{ Quote: "Hope you get disconnected soon by your ISP. ::) :argh:" }-
What he said!
Indeed, the problem is NOT solved. :thumbd:

[G1111]

frmarine - Your computer could be used to launch DDoS attacks against other computers.

[Essentials]

Following your advices I have added a third party firewall, I have disabled the Defense+ included in the COMODO firewall because I didnt know if it would be compatible with MSE and Malwarebytes PRO. Should I turn the Defense+ on?

Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
COMODO Firewall 5.3 Defense+ OFF
Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0
Malwarebytes Pro (Active)
Sandboxie 3.54 64bit
User Account Control (UAC): max settings & standard account
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.0.3: Maximum Security Settings
Data Execution Prevention (Opt Out);
Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (Opt Out);
Address Space Layout Randomization (Opt In);
Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI)
Sandboxed Firefox 4: WOT, Adblock Plus (Pop-up Addon, Fanboy´s List, Malware Domains), NoScript, LastPass, Search Engine Security
Norton DNS

Changes:
*Added COMODO Firewall

[J_L]

-{ Quote: "Following your advices I have added a third party firewall, I have disabled the Defense+ included in the COMODO firewall because I didnt know if it would be compatible with MSE and Malwarebytes PRO. Should I turn the Defense+ on?" }-
Defense+ is compatible as long as you don't have other HIPS programs. In fact, there's little point of replace Windows Firewall with Comodo without Defense+.

[Essentials]

-{ Quote: "Defense+ is compatible as long as you don't have other HIPS programs. In fact, there's little point of replace Windows Firewall with Comodo without Defense+." }-

Does MSE 2 or Malwarebytes PRO provide HIPS? Thanks

[J_L]

-{ Quote: "Does MSE 2 or Malwarebytes PRO provide HIPS? Thanks" }-
No, they don't.

[jmonge]

change to comodo;) uninstall appguard for now;D

[SuperFlyBoy]

-{ Quote: "Eset is very good, so dont go by this thread. They all will miss things and when they do, all heck breaks loose. It would be nice to see more comment on what their products actually caught, instead of the negative side of things. Eset has caught things for me numerous times, Avira, Prevx, Avast all have to. So take postings here sometimes with a grain of salt.:)" }-Thanks for the feedback! ^

[Francis93]

-{ Quote: "Following your advices I have added a third party firewall, I have disabled the Defense+ included in the COMODO firewall because I didnt know if it would be compatible with MSE and Malwarebytes PRO. Should I turn the Defense+ on?

Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
COMODO Firewall 5.3 Defense+ OFF
Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0
Malwarebytes Pro (Active)
Sandboxie 3.54 64bit
User Account Control (UAC): max settings & standard account
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.0.3: Maximum Security Settings
Data Execution Prevention (Opt Out);
Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (Opt Out);
Address Space Layout Randomization (Opt In);
Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI)
Sandboxed Firefox 4: WOT, Adblock Plus (Pop-up Addon, Fanboy´s List, Malware Domains), NoScript, LastPass, Search Engine Security
Norton DNS

Changes:
*Added COMODO Firewall" }-

You should turn on Comodo D+.

[moontan]

-{ Quote: "change to comodo;) uninstall appguard for now;D" }-

oh gee, what a surprise! ;D

at least, Appguard lasted you almost 2 weeks. :P

[J_L]

Shared Network:
Actiontec Modem with SPI Firewall
Sunbelt ClearCloud (Norton DNS alternate)

Real-time Protection:
Avast! Free Antivirus (w/ Network, WebRep, Web Shield) [Password Protected]
Comodo Firewall (w/o Antivirus) [Password Protected]
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Pro (w/ IP Blocking)
Microsoft Security Essentials (Monitor only Incoming) [UAC Protected]
WinPatrol Free Cloud Edition

System (Windows 7 Pro 64-bit SP1):
Enabled DEP, SEHOP, Default-Deny SRP, Silent UAC
Disabled Windows Firewall, System Restore, Internet Explorer, Autorun/Autoplay
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit
Spybot - Search & Destroy (Immunize)

Firefox 4.0:
Adblock Plus (Malware Domains subscription)
LastPass
WOT - Safe Browsing Tool
SandBoxie Free (+ DropRights & Internet Access Restrictions) [Lock Configuration]

On-demand Scanning:
Avira Rescue System
BugBopper
Comodo Cleaning Essentials
Dr.Web LiveCD
Hitman Pro
Norton Power Eraser
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus Starter Edition
SUPERAntiSpyware Free
WinMHR

Analyzers:
http://camas.comodo.com/
Sysinternals Autoruns
http://www.urlvoid.com/
VirusTotalUploader

Updates:
Freeware Files RSS
KC Softwares SUMo

Backup:
Paragon Backup & Recovery Home Special Edition


Ubuntu Maverick Netbook:
Chromium --safe-plugins, Adblock Plus, BitDefender TrafficLight, LastPass, LinkExtend
BitDefender Free, chkrootkit, ClamAV, rkhunter
Regularly updated. Sudo only, no root

[SweX]

-{ Quote: "Just removed Comodo free firewall - it was giving off too many false alarms." }-

Are you sure that it was the Firewall that was giving you false alarms?
Since I have never heard about a Firewall sending out FP's :)

[SweX]

-{ Quote: "PROBLEM SOLVED!" }-

For a short short while :ouch:

[acr1965]

Anything special planned when this thread hits 1 million views? That's quite an achievement.

[moontan]

-{ Quote: "Anything special planned when this thread hits 1 million views? That's quite an achievement." }-

hopefully retire it to the Hall of Fame? :shifty:

[Boost]

Total waste of bandwidth ;D

[SweX]

-{ Quote: "hopefully retire it to the Hall of Fame? :shifty:" }-

Why, don't you like posting and reading all the comments?
It's always something interesting to read in this thread you know ;)

Plus, this has become Wilders chat thread, sort of :)

[Essentials]

Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
COMODO Firewall 5.3 Defense+ ON
Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0
Malwarebytes Pro (Active)
Sandboxie 3.54 64bit
User Account Control (UAC): max settings & standard account
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.0.3: Maximum Security Settings
Data Execution Prevention (Opt Out);
Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (Opt Out);
Address Space Layout Randomization (Opt In);
Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI)
Sandboxed Firefox 4: WOT, Adblock Plus (Pop-up Addon, Fanboy´s List, Malware Domains), NoScript, LastPass, Search Engine Security
Norton DNS

Changes:
*Added COMODO Firewall

Following you advice, Defense+ is ON again. I will try to learn more about Defense+. I have seen that a Sandbox is included and that you can make programs run in it automatically (like Sandboxie Paid).
Thanks for your help again.

[kjdemuth]

-{ Quote: "You can disable/turn off Comodo Sandbox if you want and leave Defense+ enabled/on. Comodo's sandbox isn't really that good and you also have Sandboxie." }-
I have to disagree with that.
I run both CIS and sandboxie. They do two very different things. CIS sandbox is more of a restriction than an actual sandbox. Its very helpful when you've allowed a file to be moved from sandboxie, to a unsandboxed folder. Don't get me wrong I love sandboxie but its not 100%. Sometimes common sense isn't common and files get excuted out of the sandbox. CIS is very good at containing things. Whether you want it to or not.

[Essentials]

-{ Quote: "You can disable/turn off Comodo Sandbox if you want and leave Defense+ enabled/on. Comodo's sandbox isn't really that good and you also have Sandboxie." }-

I will use COMODO sandbox to run spotify automatically in it, I dont trust them any more since the malvert incident. (I dont have sandboxie paid)

[Page42]

I made a temporary change due to a known issue.
I removed VIPRE Antivirus Premium on one system and replaced with VIPRE Antivirus Standard and Online Armor 5.0.

[Mongol]

-{ Quote: "I made a temporary change due to a known issue.
I removed VIPRE Antivirus Premium on one system and replaced with VIPRE Antivirus Standard and Online Armor 5.0." }-

This setup worked well for me for quite a while. I may even go back to it..;D

[Page42]

-{ Quote: "This setup worked well for me for quite a while. I may even go back to it..;D" }-
I always have liked OA. And I like the small GUI changes I see so far in 5.0.
This will be my first time with Vipre and OA together.
When Vipre 5.0 is released later this year, I'll probably go back to their Premium suite on both computers. :)

[Francis93]

-{ Quote: "I have to disagree with that.
I run both CIS and sandboxie. They do two very different things. CIS sandbox is more of a restriction than an actual sandbox. Its very helpful when you've allowed a file to be moved from sandboxie, to a unsandboxed folder. Don't get me wrong I love sandboxie but its not 100%. Sometimes common sense isn't common and files get excuted out of the sandbox. CIS is very good at containing things. Whether you want it to or not." }-

Comment deleted. ;D

[hush]

Just running Avast and the Win firewall;D

[Mongol]

-{ Quote: "I always have liked OA. And I like the small GUI changes I see so far in 5.0.
This will be my first time with Vipre and OA together.
When Vipre 5.0 is released later this year, I'll probably go back to their Premium suite on both computers. :)" }-

Yeah the new OA is running very well and it has loads less I/O activity. It's a hard choice for me as Avira gets along so well with OA as does Vipre. The key thing keeping me with Avira is the 18 months I have left on the license and the new version which should be out relatively soon. They are prepping for Beta testing right now.

[trjam]

-{ Quote: "Yeah the new OA is running very well and it has loads less I/O activity. It's a hard choice for me as Avira gets along so well with OA as does Vipre. The key thing keeping me with Avira is the 18 months I have left on the license and the new version which should be out relatively soon. They are prepping for Beta testing right now." }-
Shh Mongol. Avira isnt doing a beta this year.;)

Yeah right, Avira will get kicked in the dirt one more time, soon, then the dragon awakens to reclaim what is rightfully its.;)

[G1111]

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 x86

Firewall:
Linksys NAT Router
Look’n’Stop Firewall 2.07 (Phant0m’s Ruleset)

Anti-Virus:
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.10
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Pro 1.50.1.1100

HIPS/IDS/Blocking/Hardening:
DefenseWall HIPS/Personal Firewall 3.11
EMET 2.0.0.3 (Internet facing applications & MS Office), UAC (Minimum protection settings)
ClearCloud DNS
WinPatrol Plus 20.0.2011.2
SpywareBlaster 4.4 (Ad-Aware custom blocking)

Resident On Demand Scanners:
Hitman Pro 3.5.7 Build 118
Mischel TrojanHunter 5.3 (994)
Norton Power Eraser 1.7.0.3
Sophos Anti-Rootkit 1.5.4
Avast Antirootkit 0.9.6
SpyDLL Remover 4.5
Kaspersky TDSSKiller 2.4.21.0

[Mongol]

-{ Quote: "Shh Mongol. Avira isnt doing a beta this year.;)

Yeah right, Avira will get kicked in the dirt one more time, soon, then the dragon awakens to reclaim what is rightfully its.;)" }-

Man I forgot about that Beta test thing...I was sworn to secrecy...:o :blink: 8)

[blasev]

trying Puppy Linux
its cute and easy to use :thumb: , considering this is my first time with linux :argh:

[Sjoeii]

New Kaspersky 2012 Beta .323

[adam993]

Online Armor 5 Premium + Returnil System Safe Pro.

[jmonge]

just boght prevx and got a free hitman pro licence:thumb:
new combo and ofcourse got to have proactive D+;)

[shadek]

-{ Quote: "just boght prevx and got a free hitman pro licence:thumb:
new combo and ofcourse got to have proactive D+;)" }-

I would ditch D+ and go back to Appguard. :)

[jmonge]

how well does AppGuard plays with prevx?thanks for the advise;)

[NAMOR]

-{ Quote: "how well does AppGuard plays with prevx?thanks for the advise;)" }-

Seems to be working fine on my computer.

[jmonge]

cool i may try it soon

[shadek]

-{ Quote: "cool i may try it soon" }-

Prevx runs excellent with AppGuard!

The only possible issue that might exist is that SafeOnline is sometimes prevent to write to browser memory. However, in the keylogger-tests I've run, Prevx has protected me anyway. Note that those were just keylogger simulators and not real malware. The 'possible' issue which probably isn't an issue has been reported to Blue Ridge Networks and they're looking into it!

'Sandboxes' like the one in D+ is a nuisance for me. More often than not I want the applications to run in a _real_ environment. That's why I prefer AppGuard as it allows programs to run but with very limited power to compromise your system anyway. That, and that AppGuard literally demands and system resources at all (D+ is very light as well but not nearly as light). I like the cloud-technology Comodo is using for their 'sandbox' though.

[LoneWolf]

RealTime
Look'n'Stop 2.07
Zemana 1.9.2.243
Sandboxie 3.54
KeyScrambler 2.7.1

Light Virtualization
Shadow Defender 1.1.0.325

On-Demand
Malwarebytes 1.50.1.1100

BackUp
Macrium Reflect Full Edition 4.2/3141

OpenDNS / Opera 11.01

[doktornotor]

-{ Quote: "RealTime
Look'n'Stop 2.07
Zemana 1.9.2.243
Sandboxie 3.54
KeyScrambler 2.7.1
" }-

Zemana + KeyScramber? :blink: ???

[flaubert71]

RealTime
Vipre antivirus premium v4.0.3904 with autoupdate

On-Demand
Malwarebytes 1.50.1.1100
SAS Professional
Hijacktis
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Spydll remover

Light Virtualization
Shadow Defender

Browser
Internet explorer 9

System maintenace
system mechanic professional v10.1.2

Backup image
Shadow protect

[LoneWolf]

-{ Quote: "Zemana + KeyScramber? :blink: ???" }-

Yes.
Zemana is more then just an anti-logger, but as with anything nothing is 100% guaranteed.
Which is where KeyScrambler compliments Zemana, they play well together and if something slips by Zemana then hopefully KeyScrambler will save the day.
Both are very light and both are bought and paid for, so why not.

[jmonge]

:thumb: thanks fo ther explanation shadek :thumb:

[jmonge]

may try Online Armor 5:thumb:

New feature: File & Registry Shield
Online Armor 5.0 now also protects selected files, folders and registry keys from being changed. A rule system based on trust-level settings exactly defines the programs that have full access, partial access or no access to the protected areas. This provides special protection to the user against ransomware attacks, where important documents are encrypted and ransom money is demanded for the encryption key.

[jmonge]

my new security set up:thumb:

[Page42]

-{ Quote: "my new security set up:thumb:" }-
What firewall are you running, jmonge?

[doktornotor]

-{ Quote: "
Which is where KeyScrambler compliments Zemana, they play well together and if something slips by Zemana then hopefully KeyScrambler will save the day.
Both are very light and both are bought and paid for, so why not." }-

Play well together? Actually tested this with some of those tests (Spyshelter or whatever?)

[dja2k]

April 10, 2011 (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1836776&postcount=14347) - Updated , Added , Removed

Windows 7 Professional SP1 x64 (UAC: OFF, WD: OFF, FW: OFF, DEP: ON, SEHOP: ON, EMET: MAX)

Network
Three Linksys Routers (DD-WRT Firmware) in WDS Mode
WPA2-PSK AES Encryption
SPI Firewall Enabled
OpenDNS Configuration
Resident
Online Armor ++ 5.0.0.1100 (Paid)
Sandboxie 3.55.02 (Paid)
Mamutu 3.0.0.19 (Paid)
On-Demand
Shadow Defender 1.1.0.326 (Paid)
Active@ Disk Image 4.2.4 (Paid)
VMWare Workstation 7.1.3 Build 324285 (Paid)
Emsisoft Emergency Kit 1.0.0.25
Browser, Immunization, Tweaks
Firefox 4.0 (Ad-Block Plus)
Internet Explorer 9.0
KeyScrambler Professional 2.7.1.0
LastPass 1.70.1 (IE & FF)
Bluetack Safepeer SPLists (via OA for P2P Only)
Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6.2 (Full Immunization w/o Global Hooks)
Spyware Blaster 4.4 (All Protection Enabled + Customblocking.txt)
BlackViper's Services Registry Files (Safe W7 Pro 64 Start)
Ultimate Windows Tweaker 2.2 (Customized)
SpeedGuide.net Vista TcpIp Patch 1.5
dja2k

[LoneWolf]

-{ Quote: "Play well together?" }-

No conflicts.

-{ Quote: "Actually tested this with some of those tests (Spyshelter or whatever?)" }-

Yes.

[pabrate]

Comodo Firewall (w/o AV , D+, Sandbox)
Emsisoft AntiMalware

[jmonge]

page 42 i was running comodo and then try the new online armor 5 but i have some isues with it so for now i think of going back to comodo again:)

[jack76]

Win 7 Home premium sp1 x64

Standard user account
Eset Smart Security 4
Hitman Pro

[Matthijs5nl]

It is nice weather so I thought let's refresh my security setup a bit, basically I only made it simpler. Additional to an always up-to-date pc and common sense I am use the following setup:

Network protection
A Linksys WRT54G2 router, which protects wireless signals with WPA2 encryption and the network is protected by the SPI firewall.
Computer protection
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (Service Pack 1), besides the settings mentioned below everything is on default. I am using an Administrator account. Windows Firewall is disabled. Windows Defender is disabled. User Account Control is set on default - Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer. Data Execution Prevention is turned on for all programs and services. Structured Exception Handler Overwrite Protection is enabled for all applications.
Windows Backup & Restore has been used to create a system image and is being used for backups, also System Restore is enabled. ESET Smart Security 4.2
Browsing protection
Internet Explorer 9 is set as default browser, all the settings are on default (for example settings related to the SmartScreen filter and Protected Mode), additionaly I am using the Tracking Protection, more specific I am using the EasyPrivacy and my personal Tracking Protection Lists. Google Chrome (beta channel) is being used as main browser, all settings are on default, however I am using the Adblock Plus for Google Chrome extension.

[MajorPleasure]

OS: Windows Home premium SP1 (64-bit)

UAC (Max) - DEP - SEHOP - EMET 2.0.3 (Max)
AutoRun/Play - Disabled
Windows Defender - Disabled
Windows 7 Firewall (InBound/OutBound blocked)
Norton DNS (Malware)

Browsers:

Firefox 4 (AdBlock Plus, NoScript, Better Privacy, Ghostery, UAS, HTTPS Everywhere)
Internet Explorer 9

SandBox:

Sandboxie 3.55 Free (64 bit)
Read-Only access to C:\WINDOWS
Drop rights
Automatically delete sandbox contents
Blocked access to areas with sensitive information

On Demand:

MBAM Pro and Hitman Pro

Backup:

SyncToy 2.1
Used daily.
Mainly used to quickly back up my work from my USB to my PC.
Drive Snapshot
Snapshot taken once a week.

Tools:

TuneUp utilities 2011
VMWare Workstation 7.1.4
Keepass 2.14 (Stored on a USB)
CCleaner portable

[Essentials]

Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
COMODO Firewall 5.3 Defense+ ON
Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0
Malwarebytes Pro (Active)
Sandboxie 3.54 64bit
User Account Control (UAC): max settings & standard account
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.0.3: Maximum Security Settings
Data Execution Prevention (Opt Out);
Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (Opt Out);
Address Space Layout Randomization (Opt In);
KeyScrambler Personal 2.7.1
Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI)
Sandboxed Firefox 4: WOT, Adblock Plus (Pop-up Addon, Fanboy´s List, Malware Domains), NoScript, LastPass, HTTPS Everywhere, Search Engine Security
Norton DNS

Changes:
*Added KeyScrambler Personal 2.7.1

[Francis93]

-{ Quote: "Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
COMODO Firewall 5.3 Defense+ ON
Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0
Malwarebytes Pro (Active)
Sandboxie 3.54 64bit
User Account Control (UAC): max settings & standard account
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.0.3: Maximum Security Settings
Data Execution Prevention (Opt Out);
Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (Opt Out);
Address Space Layout Randomization (Opt In);
KeyScrambler Personal 2.7.1
Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI)
Sandboxed Firefox 4: WOT, Adblock Plus (Pop-up Addon, Fanboy´s List, Malware Domains), NoScript, LastPass, HTTPS Everywhere, Search Engine Security
Norton DNS

Changes:
*Added KeyScrambler Personal 2.7.1" }-

You're good to go. ;D

[Essentials]

-{ Quote: "You're good to go. ;D" }-

Haha, thanks.
I was thinking in adding a on-demand scanner for a "second opinion"(virus & malware), which would be the best one? Maybe Hitman Pro??

[Francis93]

-{ Quote: "Haha, thanks.
I was thinking in adding a on-demand scanner for a "second opinion"(virus & malware), which would be the best one? Maybe Hitman Pro??" }-

Hitman Pro or SUPERAntiSpyware. :)

[lws]

Installed Avira Personal and Private firewall.

[Essentials]

-{ Quote: "Hitman Pro or SUPERAntiSpyware. :)" }-

I am quite disappointed, SAS is scanning my system and it has already found a trojan! Trojan.VXGame-Variant/D
I was expecting a clean system as I did a full scan with MSE 2.0 and Malwarebytes! I thought my system was quite safe....

UPDATE:
Last week I downloaded a gadget pack for windos desktop, the trojan was an exe file inside that pack. I am sure I have not executed the exe file, I was really infected or I just had a trojan ready to act if I executed it???

[Francis93]

-{ Quote: "I am quite disappointed, SAS is scanning my system and it has already found a trojan! Trojan.VXGame-Variant/D
I was expecting a clean system as I did a full scan with MSE 2.0 and Malwarebytes! I thought my system was quite safe....

UPDATE:
Last week I downloaded a gadget pack for windos desktop, the trojan was an exe file inside that pack. I am sure I have not executed the exe file, I was really infected or I just had a trojan ready to act if I executed it???" }-

Might be a false positive or it might really be an infection. MSE's detection rates aren't that good as compared to other AV programs and Malwarebytes' and SUPERAntiSpyware's detection rates are different. Try scanning with Hitman Pro or Emsisoft Emergency Kit and see if these programs were able to detect the virus. If it's only SAS then it's a false positive. To be sure, submit the EXE to VirusTotal or Jotti's for a scan and analyze running process through Task Manager.

Even if you haven't executed the file, it can still auto-execute by itself and infect your PC silently in the background.

[ExtremeGamerBR]

TP-Link TL-WR941ND (SPI Firewall)
Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium 64 Bits:
Windows Firewall: Enabled
Windows Defender: Disabled
Windows System Restore: Disabled
Administrator Account
User Account Control:
Default Level
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.3:
All Internet Facing Softwares
All LibreOffice 3.3.2 Suite
Maximum Settings
USB and DVD Drives Autorun: Disabled
Keepass Password Safe 2.14 Portable
Norton DNS (Block Malicious Websites)
Google Chrome 12 (Latest Build):
Drive-by Protection via 1806 Trick
BitDefender TrafficLight (BETA)
Click To Play
Adblock (Easylist + EasyPrivacy)


Backup & Restore: Microsoft SyncToy 2.1:
Daily Synchronization
Data Saved in External HD
Keriver 1-Click Restore Pro 2.2:
Original System Snapshot (W7 + Drivers)
Automatic Deletion of Old Snapshots
Snapshots Saved in Internal HD

On-Demand: Hitman Pro 3.5.8.119:
Automatic Daily Scans

[x ZauX x]

Panda Cloud Pro
Online Armor 5
PeerBlock
:thumb: :thumb:

[Essentials]

-{ Quote: "Might be a false positive or it might really be an infection. MSE's detection rates aren't that good as compared to other AV programs and Malwarebytes' and SUPERAntiSpyware's detection rates are different. Try scanning with Hitman Pro or Emsisoft Emergency Kit and see if these programs were able to detect the virus. If it's only SAS then it's a false positive. To be sure, submit the EXE to VirusTotal or Jotti's for a scan and analyze running process through Task Manager.

Even if you haven't executed the file, it can still auto-execute by itself and infect your PC silently in the background." }-

Too late, SAS deleted the exe file..... Hitman Pro did not find anything ( I was quite impressed by how quick Hitman Pro did the scan)

[The Hammer]

-{ Quote: "Might be a false positive or it might really be an infection. MSE's detection rates aren't that good as compared to other AV programs" }-
Not true anymore in general anyway.

[x942]

Updates:

Peer Block - blocks all LAN IPS + adware list + spyware list + government IPS

Chrome is sandboxed and protected via 1806 and execute deny (trapped in LAU and cannot escalate.

Drivers cannot be installed by anyone only a white list or prior installed devices can work.

Comodo - Firewall high, D+ paranoid, and block unknown files.

Download folder has no execute rights, denied by app locker for all users, and low integrity. All downloads must be moved to installer folder and executed by "run as admin". Unsigned installers are blocked :)

Sandboxie - only chrome can run and access Internet, sandboxie is protected with EMET now as well, My Documents and photos are protected and not accessible, sandboxie download folder has no execute rights, drop my rights enabled.

Router firewall - blacklist on all china IPs, block p2p, Clear Cloud DNS, WLAN Partitoning (isolate devices), WPA2-CCMP (AES), MAC filtering, and no wifi broadcast after 12 am till 8am.

Untangle firewall - blacklist malware domains, scan incoming traffic for malware, content filtering, IDS, stealth ports, DDOS protection, instant "Internet off" :)

[Francis93]

-{ Quote: "Too late, SAS deleted the exe file..... Hitman Pro did not find anything ( I was quite impressed by how quick Hitman Pro did the scan)" }-

Ok. Yes, Hitman Pro is fast when it comes to scanning. ;D

[jmonge]

x942 that looks very solid protection;) :thumb:

[Sjoeii]

Complete set up:
KIS 12.0.0.333 ( beta 2012)
Winpatrol
Prevx

On demand:
Hitman Pro
Malwarebytes

[x942]

-{ Quote: "x942 that looks very solid protection;) :thumb:" }-

Thanks! I am loving this setup. So far from testing with an old netbook 234 exploits were block when going to malicious sites :thumb: And that's at the firewall (untangle) level.

Updates:
KeyScrambler pro (Via trialPay) should I get premium for 14.99? Is it worth it?
Had F-Secure but it kept crashing so back to Avast! home 6
EMET added to OpenOffice and PeerBlock
java and Flash uninstalled (only chrome's versions now)
Chrome now has Ghostery ABP and SaferChrome installed, --safe-plugins, and --incognito.
CCleaner runs once a week on schedule

Any other tools I should add/buy? Just got a $100 prepaid credit card as a gift :p

[shadek]

AppGuard
Hitman Pro

[justenough]

Prevx SOL added to Sandboxie and Mamutu.

[yonton228]

ROUTER: Linksys WRT54GS / Tomato / WPA2/ Norton DNS.

My computer:
WIN 7 64BIT:

Real-time:
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security (Super Scan, Scan When Reading and Writing, and added Scanning of Network Files.)
ForceField On

On-Demand:
Emsisoft Emergency Kit(On USB drive)
SuperAntiSpyware (On USB drive)
Avira: REMOVED
MalwareBytes AntiMalware

Browsers:
FireFox: NoScript,WOT,Adblock Plus,Better Privacy,Roomy Bookmarks Toolbar
Foxytunes,Forecast Fox,ChatZilla,DownThemAll,FireFTP
Chrome
Opera

Other:
Panda USB vaccine
VirtualBox**


-yonton228

[ExtremeGamerBR]

Windows & Hardening:

Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium 64 Bits
Windows Firewall: Enabled
Windows Defender: Disabled
Windows System Restore: Disabled
Administrator Account
User Account Control: Maximum Level
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.3: Maximum Level
USB and DVD Drives Autorun: Disabled

System Imaging/Snapshot:

Keriver 1-Click Restore Pro: Snapshots Saved in External HD

Backup:

Microsoft SyncToy 2.1: Daily Backups, Saved in External HD

Network & Browser:

TP-Link TL-WR941ND (SPI Firewall)
Norton DNS (Block Malicious Websites)
Windows Internet Explorer 9:
ActiveX filter
Drive-by Protection via 1806 Trick
Fanboy Adblocker
Protect Mode

Tools:

CCleaner 3 (Daily Clean)
Keepass Password Safe 2.14 Portable

[xorrior]

-MS Security Essentials(on demand only)
-Rootkit Unhooker Beta release from kernelmode dot info OR Avast beta ARK and SanityCheck for x64
-Sandboxie+BSA+Custom-DLL occasionally

I basically use products all the AV vendors wish their engineers had talent to write..oh and MSSE because it's a free+updated sig-scanner even with a HIPS that rivals paid ones like SONAR2 etc..

[Francis93]

Real-Time/Resident/On-Access
DefenseWall Personal Firewall v3.11
WinPatrol Cloud Edition Plus 20.0.2011.2
On-Demand
Avira AntiVir Rescue System
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Free 1.50.1100.1
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition 5.0 Pre-Release
Norton Power Eraser
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Hitman Pro Free
Dr.Web CureIt!
Network/Browser
TP-Link TL-WR340G 54M Wireless G Router (SPI Firewall)
Norton DNS
Mozilla Firefox 4 (AdBlock Plus, NoScript)
Google Chrome 12.0.733.0 Developer ("--safe-plugins",
AdBlock Plus, block all plugins/scripts)
Internet Explorer 9 (Fanboy's Tracking Protection Lists,
ActiveX Protection, SmartScreen filtering, Protected Mode)
System Hardening
Autorun/Autoplay: Disabled
Windows Firewall: Disabled
Windows Defender: Disabled
Windows System Restore: Disabled
Administrator Account
User Account Control: Default
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit 2.0.3: Maximum settings
All Internet-facing applications + Microsoft Office 2010
Unsigned Drivers: Block
Detect Application Installations: Off
Instant Recovery

Rollback Rx

[Sevens]

DefenseWall Personal Firewall v3.11
Look'n'Stop 2.07 (Phantom ruleset)
Macrium Reflect (paid)

[m00nbl00d]

-{ Quote: "[...]

Internet Explorer 9 (Funkytoad's Tracking Protection Lists,
ActiveX Protection, SmartScreen filtering, Protected Mode)[...]" }-

Where you got Funkytoad's TPL?

[Francis93]

-{ Quote: "Where you got Funkytoad's TPL?" }-

Ohh it's Funkydude not Funkytoad. Sorry about that. Post edited. Silly me! Funkytoad was the guy with the HOSTS. :-X

[jmonge]

prevx,winpatrol plus and spyshelter premium:thumb:

[dja2k]

April 13, 2011 - Updated , Added , Removed

ASUS Eee Slate EP121-1A010M 12.1-Inch Tablet PC

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 x64
(UAC: ON, WD: OFF, FW: OFF, DEP: ON, SEHOP: ON, EMET: MAX)

Resident
Online Armor ++ 5.0.0.1100 (Paid)
Shadow Defender 1.1.0.326 (Paid)
On-Demand
Emsisoft Emergency Kit 1.0.0.25
Windows Backup and Restore Center
Browser, Immunization, Tweaks
Internet Explorer 9.0 (Fanboy Blocklist)
LastPass 1.70.1 (IE)
Spyware Blaster 4.4 (Protection Enabled + Customblocking.txt)
BlackViper's Services Registry Files (Safe W7 Home 64 Start)
*I have Shadow Mode Enabled but might remove OnlineArmor++ and just run Windows Firewall.

dja2k

[Ranget]

April 13, 2011 - Updated , Added , Remove

Windows 7 professional SP1 x64
(UAC: ON Max

Resident

Microsoft security essentials
comodo firewall with defense+


On-Demand

Malwarebyte
superantispyware
spybot S&D
Node32 Online scanner
Hit man pro
Dr web cureit free
Kaspersky , rescue disc

Browser, Immunization, Tweaks
Firefox 4 noscript
internet explorer9



what do you think i should change or add to my security

[shadek]

-{ Quote: "April 13, 2011 - Updated , Added , Remove

Windows 7 professional SP1 x64
(UAC: ON Max

Resident

Microsoft security essentials
comodo firewall with defense+


On-Demand

Malwarebyte
superantispyware
spybot S&D
Node32 Online scanner
Hit man pro
Dr web cureit free
Kaspersky , rescue disc

Browser, Immunization, Tweaks
Firefox 4 noscript
internet explorer9



what do you think i should change or add to my security" }-

Remove all on-demand scanners except for Hitman Pro and Malwarebytes Antimalware. Have faith in them; they are far more than good enough when used combined.

[Matthijs5nl]

-{ Quote: "Remove all on-demand scanners except for Hitman Pro and Malwarebytes Antimalware. Have faith in them; they are far more than good enough when used combined." }-
I do agree, I did actually remove all on-demand scanners since I have faith in Windows 7, ESET and my behavior (safe surfing/avoid risk, always being up-to-date).

[Ranget]

thanks ;D

i was thinking about adding a layer of protection


Like

Shadow defender what do you think :-\

???


i forgot to say i also replaced the task manager with " process explorer "

:doubt:

[shadek]

-{ Quote: "thanks ;D

i was thinking about adding a layer of protection


Like

Shadow defender what do you think :-\

???


i forgot to say i also replaced the task manager with " process explorer "

:doubt:" }-

Shadow Defender is good if you're planning on testing sketchy software. Bare in mind that Shadow Defender is not actively devoloped anymore, although a recent version was released two weeks ago. The latest version is, by the looks of it, suspicious and may containt hidden malware. Be sure to download version .325.

[shadek]

-{ Quote: "I do agree, I did actually remove all on-demand scanners since I have faith in Windows 7, ESET and my behavior (safe surfing/avoid risk, always being up-to-date)." }-

Yeah, have faith in your own user behavior and that your layered setup will protect you. You don't need 5 layers if you're aware of what risks some sites expose you to. You're going to be fine with a decent AV, a good on-demand scanner, updated Windows components along with common sense.

Most people at Wilders have more security than a top-secret nuclear silo.

[Matthijs5nl]

-{ Quote: "Yeah, have faith in your own user behavior and that your layered setup will protect you. You don't need 5 layers if you're aware of what risks some sites expose you to. You're going to be fine with a decent AV, a good on-demand scanner, updated Windows components along with common sense.

Most people at Wilders have more security than a top-secret nuclear silo." }-
Yah, agreed. It would be interesting to know if those overdone layered setups we do see a lot in this thread actually ever caught or prevented some threat.
In fact my ESET hasn't taken action in the past two years. I would feel perfectly safe with the combination of Windows and my behavior. The only reason I do actually use it is because I like it and I want to support them.

[Ranget]

i have some enemies >:(

and i get in touch with alot of nasty stuff
i have it's not a choice

so for that i also use VMware for most dangrous stuff


i really need that kind of security :doubt:

[Spruce]

Real-time
Avast Internet Security
Ad Muncher
OpenDNS

On-demand
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Backup
Paragon Backup & Recovery

[Essentials]

-{ Quote: "
Most people at Wilders have more security than a top-secret nuclear silo." }-

Haha, I liked this.

[shadek]

-{ Quote: "Haha, I liked this." }-

It's true, can't we all agree on that?! :)

[x ZauX x]

Immunet Protect 1.0.26 ::)
Comodo internet security w/o antivirus
PeerBlock
:thumb:

[Ranget]

-{ Quote: "It's true, can't we all agree on that?!

" }-


i wish i have this kind of security

but i'm on the path to it

[Essentials]

-{ Quote: "It's true, can't we all agree on that?! :)" }-
Yeah its true

-{ Quote: "i wish i have this kind of security

but i'm on the path to it" }-
Ranget check my setup, I also have MSE 2.0 + COMODO firewall + several other things

[x942]

-{ Quote: "Haha, I liked this." }-

LOL that is so true! Also update:

System:

Windows 7 Ultimate x32
AppLocker enabled - Only system folders and an installer folder allowed.
UAC - MAX + Password + switch to secure desktop
Account - Admin
Safe Admin tweaks
Other tweaks: signed installers only, block drivers, deny execute, no installer detection.

Browsers:
Firefox 4
- Addons: NoScript, AdBlock Plus, Ghostery, CM, Request Policy, AmIAdmin
-Plugins: NONE
- Geswall Isolated
-EMET
- Download Folder: No execute permissions, Low Integrity, 1806 trick.

Chrome (latest version)
Sandboxed w/Sandboxie - Only program that can execute, wipes data after close.
EMET
Protected with --safe-plugins and --incognito

Realtime:
Avast! Home 6 - settings at max, passworded
SuperAntiSpyware - setting max, PAID version
Prevx SOL - MAX, Scan before HTTPS sites load
PeerBlock - Block spyware, Ads, Government, LAN
KeyScrambler Premium
Comodo FW and D+ - Max, Stealth ports, Paranoid, and block unknown
On Demand:
EAM
F secure live CD

Other:
Keypass - EMET, SandBoxed w/ sanboxie (no Internet access)
trueCrypt -FDE AES 256BIT, external 1TB aes-serpent-two fish
Router D-Link WPA-CCMP(AES) 64 Char. Password, MAC filtering, WLAN partitioning
Untangle FW -Block all incoming (unless initiated from inside LAN), Content Filtering, Block Malware domains, block China and Gov. IPS, Scan incoming traffic for malware, IDS, DDOS protection.
ClearCloud DNS

I think that qualifies for being more secure than a top secret missile silo ;D

[J_L]

@shadek: I'd suggest he keep SUPERAntiSpyware and Kaspersky Rescue Disc as well just in case.

@x942: My silo is still stronger, because it has disk imaging in case of failure 8)

[Konata Izumi]

Returnil
Privoxy
Geswall

and lots of tweaking ;D

[x942]

-{ Quote: "@shadek: I'd suggest he keep SUPERAntiSpyware and Kaspersky Rescue Disc as well just in case.

@x942: My silo is still stronger, because it has disk imaging in case of failure 8)" }-

Ha! I should add an imaging solution but with TC I have to go with Bit for Bit. CloneZilla here I come ;D

[jmonge]

here i am getting protected by prevx and cant wait to get version 4 with firewall;)

[x942]

-{ Quote: "here i am getting protected by prevx and cant wait to get version 4 with firewall;)" }-

Seeing as you have PrevX can I ask if there would be any conflicts with avast!?
I have SOL Face book version and was wanting to update it to have Removal and RealTime protection (Not just RT detection). It works fine right now without those features.

[jmonge]

if you have avast security package with firewall then it is not good idea to have 2 firewalls;D

[x942]

-{ Quote: "if you have avast security package with firewall then it is not good idea to have 2 firewalls;D" }-

No I just have Avast! Home AV. I find their FW poor at best but their AV is great :D I use Comodo as my FW but I was hoping to disable any prevx firewall components and use it as SOL W/Removal + Protection like Anti-Malware Right now it is running with Comodo FW, Avast AV, SAS Pro. but has no Real Time protection or removal just Real Time Detection. I assume adding removal and Protection wouldn't cause any issues?

[TOMxEU]

Update: Added wireless router with SPI firewall, but I use a good old cable only.

OS: Windows 7 64-bit (~30 disabled services, CCleaner at startup).

Realtime: Belkin Router Surf+ N300 (DEP, NoAutoRun, SEHOP, UAC with pass).

OnDemand: Emsisoft Emergency Kit, Hitman Pro (+ random others occasionally).

Other: Autoruns, Chrome (flashblock), HijackThis, KC SUMo, OpenDNS, TCP View.

[hugsy]

- Limited User Account (LUA)
- Software restriction policy (SRP)
- Built-in firewall
- Firefox with Noscript

Simple is cool :)

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "here i am getting protected by prevx and cant wait to get version 4 with firewall;)" }-
prevx 4 will have firewall component in it J? thats a great news:thumb:

[x ZauX x]

Norton Internet Security 2012 Beta
PeerBlock
8)

[moontan]

enabled SRP via Parental Controls in W7 Home.

here's a cool primer about SRP:
-http://www.mechbgon.com/srp/-

[Essentials]

Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
F-Secure Internet Security 2011
Malwarebytes Pro (Active)
Sandboxie 3.54 64bit
User Account Control (UAC): max settings & standard account
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.0.3: Maximum Security Settings
Data Execution Prevention (Opt Out);
Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (Opt Out);
Address Space Layout Randomization (Opt In);
KeyScrambler Personal 2.7.1
Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI)
Sandboxed Firefox 4: WOT, Adblock Plus (Pop-up Addon, Fanboy´s List, Malware Domains), NoScript, LastPass, HTTPS Everywhere, Search Engine Security
Norton DNS

Changes:
*Removed Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0
*Removed COMODO Firewall 5.3
*Added F-Secure Internet Security 2011

[kjdemuth]

Trying out Online Armor 5, Avast 6 and geswall free.
Running it on Win 7 ultimate on Vmware PLayer 3.14.
VMware is playing nicely.
Might be my next favorite set-up.

[cgeek]

-{ Quote: "enabled SRP via Parental Controls in W7 Home.

here's a cool primer about SRP:
-http://www.mechbgon.com/srp/-" }-

I did not know about this. Thanks! ;)

[mrfargoreed]

Bufferzone Pro
Windows Firewall
Avast Free (wasn't sure at first, but it's growing on me :) )
Macrium Reflect Free (the most reliable imaging software I've personally ever used)
Mailwasher
LastPass

Trying to get my setup as light as possible as paranoia takes up too much energy ;) .

[Konata Izumi]

Bufferzone Pro FREE
Privoxy
Clearcloud DNS
Avast FREE
Google Chrome
EMET

+ lots of OS tweaks :D

[EboO]

W7 64 bits
Vipre antivirus
Windows firewall, outbound blocked
Opera/Firefox with wot
Clear cloud
Emet

Mbam and hitman pro on demand

And i'm waiting for bufferzone 64 bits, and after DW (perhaps ?)

What do you think about ?

[gambla]

-{ Quote: "
Most people at Wilders have more security than a top-secret nuclear silo." }-

Some time ago i would have fully agreed with you. But you may know that even the most trusted websites can get infected and the daily news about finding new security holes in any kind of software is a nightmare. So i do understand that people have a load of security layers and still keep trying to make it better. The times are over when your system was secure with a single AV and brain 2.0.

[blasev]

Puppy linux firewall + FF 4 - ad block - no script - perspective :thumb:

[Matthijs5nl]

-{ Quote: "The times are over when your system was secure with a single AV and brain 2.0." }-
So my system is not secure? How is that possible, I have never been infected since I got my brain 2.0 (starting to get interested in pc's, internet, security etc.)?

[nikanthpromod]

WINDOWS XP SP2

Realtime:
Sandboxie( Forced removables , Browsers , Messengers)
LookNStop
Norton DNS
K9 Web Protection

OnDemand:
Hitman Pro

Software updater:
SUMo

Instant Recovery:
Rollback RX

[gambla]

-{ Quote: "So my system is not secure? How is that possible, I have never been infected since I got my brain 2.0 (starting to get interested in pc's, internet, security etc.)?" }-

Read again, i never said it's not secure. I wrote that it's nowadays not secure to use only a single signature based AV and brain 2.0. And btw, we could reckon to get a 95% security, but for sure it's never 100%.
And imo, that you've never been infected is no proof that your system is absolutely secure.

[jmonge]

remo ved winpatrol plus

[jmonge]

now trying Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1
:thumb:

[jmonge]

the new behabiour blocker from this new version of emsifoft antimalware is top notch;)

[Page42]

Emsisoft is kicking behind in the MRG Flash tests.
Let us know if you encounter FPs beyond what one would call normal.
I am often tempted to install Emsisoft AM, especially to run alongside OA.
:thumb:

[jmonge]

i let you know as i am very happy to see it is improving alot;)
and it doesnt slow my browsing any more

[jmonge]

my next trial will be vipre premuim with firewall:thumb:

[Page42]

VIPRE Premium and Sandboxie are a great team on one of my computers.
Unfortunately, on some systems, there is a known problem with FW drivers that prevent WorkGroup Computers from seeing each other. But as soon as I removed Premium and went with Standard (just the AV), I was OK with the WorkGroup again. Nick says v5.0 will fix the problem, and I look forward to that.

[jmonge]

it sounds good my friend:thumb:

[Thankful]

-{ Quote: "Emsisoft is kicking behind in the MRG Flash tests.
Let us know if you encounter FPs beyond what one would call normal.
I am often tempted to install Emsisoft AM, especially to run alongside OA.
:thumb:" }-http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1858205&postcount=52

[iravgupta]

OS X Snow Leopard + Mac OS X Firewall + Sophos Anti-virus for Mac Home Edition

[trjam]

I really like my current setup. AP and PS

[iravgupta]

-{ Quote: "I really like my current setup. AP and PS" }-
Don't find AP enough by itself?

[jmonge]

but he has prevx and with version 4 coming soon:thumb: just wait:)

[jmonge]

tested emsisoftware antimalware but it was bloated in my old computers and also tested mbam pro it was good in my new 8 gigs of ram but in my all systems was very bad it was bloated also vipre was light in my new system but in the other system was bloated and i made my decision as i have 3 computers and not only this one so i decided to run prevx;) cant wait for version 4 i will go hunting for a program that runs like prevx to have a nice combo in all my computers:) wish me luck friends:thumb:

[pabrate]

-{ Quote: "tested emsisoftware antimalware but it was bloated in my old computers and also tested mbam pro it was good in my new 8 gigs of ram but in my all systems was very bad it was bloated also vipre was light in my new system but in the other system was bloated and i made my decision as i have 3 computers and not only this one so i decided to run prevx;) cant wait for version 4 i will go hunting for a program that runs like prevx to have a nice combo in all my computers:) wish me luck friends:thumb:" }-

Yeah, too bad that EAM is so bloated, I found it to be really great solution, behavior blocker is awesome, surf protection, everything ...
But for some reason it just slows system down pretty much and there is nothing in options that can be done to improve that.
I had to remove it for that reason only.
I hope they will improve that in the future, maybe introduce caching of already scanned files or something, but even with file guard turned OFF it's still bloated.

[Konata Izumi]

Windows 7 Professional 32-bit

separate partitions for:
SYSTEM
PROGRAMS
DATA

Setup:
Disabled Windows System Restore and Windows Defender
User Account Control set to Highest
Microsoft Security Compliance Manager (MSCM) for downloading Baseline Security Templates from Microsoft that will harden Group Policy settings.
LocalGPO (included in MSCM) this tool is used to apply Security Templates.

Templates used: Merged copy of Win7SSLFComputer, Win7SSLFUser and IE8SSLFComputer, IE8SSLFUser
Do not allow legacy apps to run


Modified GPO thru 'gpedit.msc' also added some Safe-Admin tweaks
allowed Administrators to debug programs
1806 trick



Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) to apply the ff. and more:

Data Execution Prevention (DEP): Opt-out
Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP): Opt-out
Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR): Opt-in



Privoxy for http filtering
Geswall for isolating programs
Returnil for system virtualization
ClearCloud DNS
Browsers: Internet Explorer 9 and Google Chrome

[justenough]

Removed Prevx. Turned on Malwarebytes Anti-Malware real-time protection.

[jmonge]

trying new combo here appguard and prevx;)

[trjam]

time for a change.;)

[mrfargoreed]

-{ Quote: "time for a change.;)" }-
trjam, am I seeing things or have you posted yesterday AND today with the same setup :o ;D ?

[jmonge]

:thumb:

[Matthijs5nl]

@trjam
Dare to comment on how the impact of Security Essentials with the very latest engine is on your pc, especially if you are using the 64-bit version? Since I really like Security Essentials, except it is just too slow and has a too large footprint. I have also got the feeling the 32-bit version performs faster than the 64-bit version.

[Kees1958]

On my desktop (Win7 Ultimate x32) : Safe-Admin with leakwall free beta and VM VirtualAps player beta (IE only)

On my wife's laptop (Win Ultimate x32) : Safe-Admin with a closed beta ;D I have ran the closed beta om my desktop for a month now, with no problems so pretty confident about it.

First level of defense
a) A well configured router with firewall
b) Image backups (paragon) and data backups on external off-line hard drives (syncback free)

[lws]

Out- avira In-Avast 6.0.1086 along with Private firewall and of course Sandboxie (Pd.):thumb:

[jmonge]

prevx and appguard:thumb: :thumb:

[Ranget]

ATM
-{ Quote: "
Microsoft Security essentials
Comodo Fw , D+
secunia

On demand :
MalwareByte Free
Hitman Pro free
kaspersky,cureit rescue disk

On demand (Rootkits):
Black light Fsecure
tdsskiller

Microsoft Windows 7 64bit ultimate
LUA , SRP , MVPS host file

Broswers:
Firefox 4 (Wot,adblock ,noscript )
" }-

i'm thinking in changing a little
Like :

light visualization but i can't find the perfect program
i heard all of those got Penetrated even sandboxie
to Real time scanner :
Avast free instead of Microsoft + prevx free



Recommend me any changes (cuz I'm being targeted :doubt: )

I'm thinking about adding HIPS + light visualization ???

[pabrate]

Comodo firewall
MSE

[Spruce]

Norton 360
Ad Muncher

[J_L]

@Matthijs5nl: It's light after you set it Monitor incoming files only. I'm using Windows 7 64-bit.

@Ranget: Where did you see Sandboxie get penetrated? Even if it did, you'll be secure after adding Drop Rights and Restrictions.

[trjam]

and back again

[iravgupta]

-{ Quote: "and back again" }-
Well, that was quick, even by your standards.

[pabrate]

-{ Quote: "@Matthijs5nl: It's light after you set it Monitor incoming files only. I'm using Windows 7 64-bit.
" }-

In my case it's very light even with everything turned ON (default settings)
Very light.
I'm pretty satisfied with MSE :)

[mrfargoreed]

-{ Quote: "trjam, am I seeing things or have you posted yesterday AND today with the same setup :o ;D ?" }-
-{ Quote: "and back again" }-
Ah, I spoke too soon ;D;D :thumb: .

[Mongol]

Like my clothes after a long while its time for a change. Switched to Vipre AV and added ClearCloud...:o ;D

[Page42]

-{ Quote: "Switched to Vipre AV and added ClearCloud." }-
That's a brilliant combination (Vipre Antivirus, Online Armor 5 Premium, and ClearCloud DNS). ;)
Got Sandboxie too?
8)

[LoneWolf]

RealTime
Look'n'Stop 2.07
Zemana 1.9.2.243
Sandboxie Paid 3.54
KeyScrambler Pro 2.7.1
Winpatrol Plus 20.0.2011

Light Virtualization
Shadow Defender 1.1.0.325

On-Demand
Malwarebytes 1.50.1.1100

BackUp
Macrium Reflect Full Edition 4.2/3141

OpenDNS / Opera 11.01

[Mongol]

-{ Quote: "That's a brilliant combination (Vipre Antivirus, Online Armor 5 Premium, and ClearCloud DNS). ;)
Got Sandboxie too?
8)" }-

Not yet though I am giving it some thought...:thumb:

[Kernelwars]

back using NIS 2011 and avira:)

[Mongol]

-{ Quote: "back using NIS 2011 and avira:)" }-

Two great programs on those two computers. With me its either Avira or Vipre. If Prevx 4 ever actually does get released I may blow the dust off that key and give it another go...8)

[MajorPleasure]

OS: Windows Home premium SP1 (64-bit)

UAC (Max) - DEP - SEHOP - EMET 2.0.3 (Max)
AutoRun/Play - Disabled
Windows Defender - Disabled
System Restore - Disabled
Windows 7 Firewall (InBound/OutBound blocked)
Norton DNS (Malware)

Browsers:

Firefox 4 (AdBlock Plus, NoScript, Better Privacy, Ghostery)
Permenent private browsing mode.
Internet Explorer 9

SandBox:

Sandboxie 3.55 Free (64 bit)
Read-Only access to C:\WINDOWS
Drop rights
Automatically delete sandbox contents
Blocked access to areas with sensitive information

On Demand:

MBAM Pro and Hitman Pro

Backup:

SyncToy 2.1
Used daily.
Mainly used to quickly back up my work from my USB to my PC.
Drive Snapshot
Snapshot taken once a week.

Tools:

TuneUp utilities 2011
Keepass 2.14 (Stored on a USB)

[ExtremeGamerBR]

-{ Quote: "Like my clothes after a long while its time for a change. Switched to Vipre AV and added ClearCloud...:o ;D" }-

Good Setup! :thumb:

[PJC]

-{ Quote: "and back again" }-
-{ Quote: "Well, that was quick, even by your standards." }-
;D ;D ;D

[flaubert71]

OS: Windows 7 ultimate (64-bit)

Windows Firewall - Disabled
Windows Defender - Disabled
Sunbelt Clear-Clouds DNS

Realtime: Vipre antivirus Premium + Firewall on Learning Mode

On Demand: MBAM,Hitman Pro,SAS Pro,Emsisoft emergency Kit,HijackThis

Browsers:

Internet Explorer 9

SandBox:

Shadow defender

Backup:

Shadow Protect

Tools:

System mechanic Professional
Kaspersky password manager

[jmonge]

i want to try LeakWall;) but not sure what type of program this is???

[ExtremeGamerBR]

-{ Quote: "OS: Windows Home premium SP1 (64-bit)

UAC (Max) - DEP - SEHOP - EMET 2.0.3 (Max)
AutoRun/Play - Disabled
Windows Defender - Disabled
System Restore - Disabled
Windows 7 Firewall (InBound/OutBound blocked)
Norton DNS (Malware)

[...][/INDENT]" }-

Good Setup!

[jmonge]

what's the diference between Keriver Image free and paid???thanks

[LethalBoy]

OS: Windows 7 ultimate (32-bit)

Windows Firewall - Disabled
Windows Defender - Disabled
Clearcloud DNS

Realtime: VIPRE Antivirus Premium, WinPatrol PLUS

On Demand: MBAM, Hitman Pro, SAS

Browsers: Google Chrome 10, Safari 5

SandBox: Sandboxie

Tools: Rollback RX, Tuneup Utilities 2011

[blasev]

-{ Quote: "what's the diference between Keriver Image free and paid???thanks" }-


The differences between the free and pro version are as followings:
1. Ability to recover files from snapshots.
2. Ability to schedule task of creating snapshot.
3. Snapshot management, including create, lock, unlock, delete.
4. Ability to change the storage drive for the snapshots.
5. Event Log.
6. Some more important functions are coming in next PRO version.

above are an official answer from keriver support

[Spruce]

Real-time
Avast Internet Security
Ad Muncher
OpenDNS

On-demand
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Backup
Macrium Reflect Complete Edition

[Cyrano2]

Real-Time:
Comodo IS (No AV)
Avast! Free Antivirus

On-Demand:
MBAM
Hitman Pro (Daily scan)

Misc:
EMET
Norton DNS
Macrium Reflect Free

O.S.:
Windows 7 Ultimate x64

[jmonge]

thanks blasev:thumb:

[mortl]

WINDOWS XP

LUA/SRP/DEP
Google Chrome for daily web surfing
Ekit + Prevx safe online for computer scans

My browser is really slow to load videos... not sure why ? Thoughts ppl??

[jmonge]

i am trying OnLine Armor free firewall and i have it in a 64 bit system and also i want to know wht level of protection do i get when i run my browser safe?it also has a green border around the edge;D

[Kernelwars]

-{ Quote: "i am trying OnLine Armor free firewall and i have it in a 64 bit system and also i want to know wht level of protection do i get when i run my browser safe?it also has a green border around the edge;D" }-
as far as I can tell it is isolating your browser from the system. :)

[Kernelwars]

using avast antivirus after removing NIS 2011.:)

[Page42]

-{ Quote: "i am trying OnLine Armor free firewall and i have it in a 64 bit system and also i want to know wht level of protection do i get when i run my browser safe?it also has a green border around the edge;D" }-
I'd say that RunSafer is more like Sandboxie's DropRights. When you run your web browser with RunSafer enabled, it effectively makes it able to do only what Limited users are allowed to do in a Limited user account. The cool thing is that when a browser is run using OA's RunSafer, any program that is launched by that browser will inherit the Limited user account restrictions.

On the system where I use OA, I enable RunSafer on all internet-facing applications, in addition to using Sandboxie's DropRights. Sometimes I open apps outside of SBIE, and RunSafer is another good layer to have around, albeit a very similar one to SBIE. If a user is not running Drop Rights in SBIE, then OA's RunSafer is even more important.

Here is OA's help file on RunSafer (http://www.online-armor.com/webhelp3/KF-RunSafer.html).
:)

[moontan]

bought Image for Windows today.

just an awesome app! :thumb:

[kiko78]

windows seven 64

realtime :
look and stop
vipre 4
spyshelter
clearcloud DNS

on demand :
malwaresbytes

[jmonge]

thanks my friends:thumb: so runsafer is amust feature to have on then;)

[blasev]

-{ Quote: "WINDOWS XP

LUA/SRP/DEP
Google Chrome for daily web surfing
Ekit + Prevx safe online for computer scans

My browser is really slow to load videos... not sure why ? Thoughts ppl??" }-

There would be numerous cause for this ,
There are things u could try first

1.If u use prex realtime
Turn off prevx
And try again
2.Use latest adobe flash
3.Make sure its not your ISP fault
4.Old hardware or bad driver can also cause it

[x942]

UPDATE:

Windows died last night :( so now this is my setup until I get my Mac book Pro:

OS: XUbuntu 10.10
FW: IPTables/UFW & Untangle FW
Firefox: Same Add-ons as before.
AV: NONE/Just Untangle FW on my network
App Armour: Set as default + FireFox 4

Loving how quick and light this setup is :D Turns out I missed Linux after all ;)

[iravgupta]

-{ Quote: "UPDATE:

Windows died last night :( so now this is my setup until I get my Mac book Pro " }-
Great decision. Just add ESET CyberSecurity to Mac OS X, turn on the built-in firewall, subscribe to a reputable DNS service, change your default browser to Chrome and you are good to go.

[J_L]

-{ Quote: "Great decision. Just add ESET CyberSecurity to Mac OS X, turn on the built-in firewall, subscribe to a reputable DNS service, change your default browser to Chrome and you are good to go." }-
He's using Xubuntu by the way, not bloated Mac OS X.

[iravgupta]

-{ Quote: "He's using Xubuntu by the way, not bloated Mac OS X." }-
My advice was for when he gets the MacBook Pro, unless he is buying that to run Ubuntu or Windows. And what exactly makes you feel Mac OS X is bloated?

[J_L]

-{ Quote: "My advice was for when he gets the MacBook Pro, unless he is buying that to run Ubuntu or Windows. And what exactly makes you feel Mac OS X is bloated?" }-
Compared to Xubuntu it sure is.

[adik1337]

Avast Pro and MBAM Pro - quite impressed of how light these 2 run together.

[x942]

-{ Quote: "
Originally Posted by RaviG
My advice was for when he gets the MacBook Pro, unless he is buying that to run Ubuntu or Windows. And what exactly makes you feel Mac OS is bloated?" }-

Thanks for the advice :thumb: I will be sure to check it out. Is there anything like SRP on Mac or Linux ? I can't find anything. Maybe just a policy editor. I know SeLinux is similar but I prefer apparmour over SeLinux and the won't run together :dry:

-{ Quote: "Compared to Xubuntu it sure is." }-

Very true. But then again I think anything is bloated compared to XUbuntu :P

[SweX]

-{ Quote: "Great decision. Just add ESET CyberSecurity to Mac OS X, turn on the built-in firewall." }-
Exactly what I will do once I make the switch. But I think I will use HandsOff as firewall, or maybe Littlesnitch.

LittleSnitch has been the long time leader as "The" firewall to use on Mac OS X, but HandsOff is getting more popular everyday.

[jmonge]

went back to OA free it runs better now;)

[Page42]

-{ Quote: "went back to OA free it runs better now;)" }-
Good for you. :)
It's hard for me to stay away from OA Free.
The HIPS is awesome, and the firewall is everything I could hope for.
I like having it on one of my machines. :thumb:

[jmonge]

it is very informative:thumb: and this new version is very nice and well make:)

[jmonge]

also i am running my browser runsafer i think it may add some protection to my browser i will start playing with this beauty it has some autorun protection and program protection;) can easilly from there block a rouge that may install by accident ofcourse it has to face mbam pro first;)

[Page42]

I like everyone of your programs, and have run them myself.
You have a killer lineup... pity the poor malware. ;)

[jmonge]

it takes alot of installing and uninstalling plus testing to reach this point but i am very happy my systems are very fast and secure and as i always love hips programs it must be here ;) thanks and you also have a good set up:thumb:

[jmonge]

i forgot i also have hitman pro ondemand;D

[Page42]

How often would you say you run HMP on-demand scans?
I run HMP about once a day, maybe every other day.
I run a scheduled MBAM scan daily.

[LoneWolf]

OnlineArmor Premium 5.0.0.1097 / Sandboxie Paid 3.54 / Shadow Defender 1.1.0.325 / Macrium Reflect Full Edition 4.2/3141

[EboO]

In OA you can remove the green border by uncheck it in the options.

[iravgupta]

Trialling Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac

[Essentials]

-{ Quote: "How often would you say you run HMP on-demand scans?
I run HMP about once a day, maybe every other day.
I run a scheduled MBAM scan daily." }-

MBAM every 3 days
HMP once a week aprox.

[Slam Dunkley]

Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit (Service Pack 1)

Realtime
Norton Internet Security 2011 (aggressive)
Trusteer Rapport

On demand
Malwarebytes
Superantispyware
Norton Power Eraser

DNS
Clearcloud DNS

Hardware Firewall
Netgear Wireless N Cable Gateway VMDG280

Password Manager
Lastpass

Browsers
Mozilla Firefox 4
Internet Explorer 9
Google Chrome 10

[iravgupta]

-{ Quote: "Norton Internet Security 2011 (aggressive)" }-

Stating or hoping?

[Slam Dunkley]

-{ Quote: "Stating or hoping?" }-
pardon?

[iravgupta]

Just kidding. How did you put it in the aggressive mode?

[Slam Dunkley]

-{ Quote: "Just kidding. How did you put it in the aggressive mode?" }-
Oh lol, erm I think "aggressive mode" is the wrong term, basically all I did was change the Heuristics, Boot Time Protection and Sonar Advanced Mode to "Aggressive" and tweaked a few other settings.

[Francis93]

Real-Time/Resident/On-Access
DefenseWall Personal Firewall v3.11
WinPatrol Cloud Edition Plus 20.0.2011.2On-Demand
Avira AntiVir Rescue System
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Free 1.50.1100.1
SUPERAntiSpyware Free 5.0.1078 Pre-Release
Norton Power Eraser
Emsisoft Emergency Kit
Hitman Pro 3.5.8 Build 119 (Paid)
Dr.Web CureIt!Network/Browser
TP-Link TL-WR340G 54M Wireless G Router (SPI Firewall)
Norton DNS
Mozilla Firefox 4 (AdBlock Plus*, NoScript)
Google Chrome 12.0.742.5 ("--safe-plugins",
AdBlock Plus*, block all plugins/scripts)
Internet Explorer 9 (Tracking Protection**,
ActiveX Protection, SmartScreen filtering, Protected Mode)System Hardening
Autorun/Autoplay: Disabled
Windows Firewall: Disabled
Windows Defender: Disabled
Windows System Restore: Disabled
Administrator Account
User Account Control: Default
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit 2.0.3: Maximum settings
All Internet-facing applications + Microsoft Office 2010
Unsigned Drivers: Block
Detect Application Installations: OffInstant Recovery
Rollback Rx

* - Subscriptions: EasyList+EasyPrivacy, Malware Domains, Fanboy's List
** - Fanboy's TPL

[trjam]

Breaking News!!!

Major shake up and change coming in the next 2 days in my setup.;D

[moontan]

-{ Quote: "Breaking News!!!

Major shake up and change coming in the next 2 days in my setup.;D" }-

Wow!

what a surprise! :P

[The Hammer]

-{ Quote: "Breaking News!!!

Major shake up and change coming in the next 2 days in my setup.;D" }-
You should make sure were all sitting down before you spring stuff like this on us.:o

[bigc73542]

Norton Internet Security 2012

[Sjoeii]

-{ Quote: "Breaking News!!!

Major shake up and change coming in the next 2 days in my setup.;D" }-
Wow
What will it be???

[Sjoeii]

fast and furious
KIS 2012 .356

http://forum.kaspersky.com/index.php?showtopic=206270&pid=1643025&st=20&#entry1643025

[The_ChamP]

-{ Quote: "Breaking News!!!

Major shake up and change coming in the next 2 days in my setup.;D" }-

maybe prevx 4 releasing in 2 days :blink:

[ExtremeGamerBR]

Windows & Hardening:

Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium 64 Bits
Windows Firewall: Enabled
Windows Defender: Disabled
Windows System Restore: Disabled
Administrator Account
User Account Control: Maximum Level
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 2.0.3: Maximum Level
USB and DVD Drives Autorun: Disabled

Virtualization/Sandbox:

Sandboxie 3.55 (Paid) (Experimental Protection)
Read-Only access to C:\WINDOWS
Automatically delete sandbox contents
Blocked access to areas with sensitive information
5 Sandboxes (IE9, WMP, USB, CD/DVD, SumatraPDF)
All sandboxes with Droprights


System Imaging/Snapshot and Backup:

Keriver 1-Click Restore Pro: Snapshots Saved in External HD
Microsoft SyncToy 2.1: Daily Backups, Saved in External HD

Network & Browser:

TP-Link TL-WR941ND (SPI Firewall)
Norton DNS (Block Malicious Websites)
Windows Internet Explorer 9 (ActiveX filter, 1806 Trick, Fanboy TPL, Protect Mode)

[InfinityAz]

-{ Quote: "Breaking News!!!

Major shake up and change coming in the next 2 days in my setup.;D" }-
Isn't this always true? ;)

[jmonge]

:thumb: :thumb:

[LethalBoy]

Trying now DefenseWall HIPS + PF and ESET NOD32 Antivirus:thumb: everything is working great and very light combo ;D

[PJC]

-{ Quote: "Breaking News!!!
Major shake up and change coming in the next 2 days in my setup.;D" }-
Hooray!!! ;D ;D ;D