What is your security setup these days?

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by dja2k, Dec 15, 2005.

  1. Long View

    Long View Registered Member

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    what did Queen Elizabeth I say about changing her security set up once a year - even if she didn't need to ? o_O
     
  2. nomarjr3

    nomarjr3 Registered Member

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    Now using:

    avast! (nothing like a good ol' signature-based AV :D )
    ComboFix
    MBAM
    OA Firewall (again o_O )
    Rollback RX
    Sandboxie
    SpywareBlaster


    For my Windows 7 BETA powerhouse:

    LUA + UAC
    Vista Firewall Control
    Sandboxie BETA


    PS: Anyone know any good virtualization/imaging programs like Returnil and Acronis TI that's compatible with Win 7?
     
  3. a320ca

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    For overkill or a little something extra in those "dark" places, I engage SD then SB. No problems. SB "sandboxes" the browser while SD "shadows" my drive. This way if something slips out of the sandbox SD will clear it on reboot. :thumb:
     
  4. a320ca

    a320ca Registered Member

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    Added Malwarebytes 1.35 to my "on demand" arsenal.
     
  5. shift

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    ESS + Zemana AntiLogger

    on-demand:
    MBAM, SAS
     
  6. Kees1958

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    Router properly configured, external harddisk for image (paragon) and data (syncback) backup

    Desktop
    - GeSWall Pro with network protection, Chrome caged, outlook express message folders set to confidential
    - Avira 9 free, set to write only heuristics high for smart file extensions
    - old Arrovax Shield to warn what I have left open in IE8 with GW
    - BrowserDefender for Internet Explorer (IE8 ). using chrome for daily browsing

    Fastest and lowest CPU usage <1%, very little I/O < 70MB total. I consider this my first non-paranoid setup, since all protection is only covered once, I know I can setup stronger defense, but not lower on system resources usage. I have OSAM startupmanager to check before backup (plus avira scan).
     
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  7. LoneWolf

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    Look'n'Stop
    Prevx Edge
    DefenseWall
    Sandboxie (When doing risky surfin')

    On demand with MBAM and Cureit, but not that often (not needed)
    just to check once in a while.

    Hardened with Seconfig Xp

    Using Opera and OpenDNS
     
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  8. jmonge

    jmonge Registered Member

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    does look_n_stop has hips?thanks
     
  9. demonon

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    No, LnS is a pure rule based firewall and has no HIPS at all.
    If you need a pure firewall, you should go with LnS.
     
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  10. jmonge

    jmonge Registered Member

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    thanks alot
     
  11. osip

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    New test combo:
    BDIS 2009
    ZemanaAL
    Keyscrambler
    Sandboxie
    (MBAM on demand)

    very light and comprehensive enough...No compatibility issues.
     
  12. Cloud_Shadow

    Cloud_Shadow Registered Member

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    Mine is quite simple.

    Kaspersky Antivirus V8.0
    Comodo Firewall with D+
    Sandboxie

    and MBAM
     
  13. G1111

    G1111 Registered Member

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    Firewall
    Linksys Router
    Outpost Firewall Pro 6.5.3 2518.381.0686
    Harden-It 1.2
    Seconfig XP 1.1

    Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware
    Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal 8.0.0.506
    Prevx Edge 3.0.1.40

    HIPS
    Ghost Security Suite 1.420 (AppDefend 2.000 and RegDefend 3.000)
    DiamondCS WormGuard 3

    Block Lists
    MVPS hosts file 3/15/09 + hpHosts hosts file 4/1/09 (with HostsXpert 4.3)
    SpywareBlaster 4.1 + custom blocking (http://koti.mbnet.fi/pattaya1/swb3.htm 3/24/09)

    Resident On Demand Scanners
    SUPERAntispyware 4.26.1000
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.35
    Dr. Web CureIt Anti-Virus 5.0.0.0
    Mischel TrojanHunter 5.0 (962)
    A-squared scanner 4.0.0.46
    UnHackMe 5.0
    AVG Anti-Rootkit 1.1.0.42
    F-Secure BlackLight 2.2.1092 Beta
    RootRepeal 1.2.3
    Trend Micro Rootkit Buster 2.52.1013
    RootAlyzer 0.2.1.35
    Packed Driver Detector (Mischel) 0.9 Beta
    ESET SysInspector 1.1.2.0
    Trend Micro HijackThis 2.0.2
    WinPatrol Plus 16.0.2009.0

    Online Scanners
    HijackThis log file analysis & Networktechs HJT log analysis (HijackThis log analyzers)
    VirusTotal
    Jotti's malware scan
    McAfee Freescan
     
  14. gery

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    is this stuff installed and running in a single computer?
    are u going to war:argh: :argh: :argh: :argh:
     
  15. G1111

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    Yes & Yes. Most of the scanners are on demand only. They don't run unless I open them. I only have a few applications that are always running (OP, KAV, Ghost & Prevx). Wormguard, SeconfigXP, Spyware Blaster, & harden-it do not use any resources. A2 runs a service even though I only use it as a scanner. I have experimented to get a security system that is layered and light.
     
  16. AlexC

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    Windows XP Home, Service pack 3, 1.60GHz, 512MB RAM

    Opera (with javascript disabled by default) + Sandboxie (with drop my rights activated)

    Comodo firewall with Defense + (maximum proactive defense)

    MVPS Hosts

    On-demand Scan:
    Avira free (without resident shield module)
    A-Squared free

    I dont want to use a antivirus resident shield. I´m trying to protect my system with browser virtualisation and with HIPS. What do you think about my current protection? Any advice to make it better? Thanks in advance!
     
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  17. R3XNebular

    R3XNebular Registered Member

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    Resident:
    Avira 9 Internet Security
    ZoneAlarm ForceField 64

    Hardening:
    Norton UAC
    Key Scrambler Pro
    On demand:
    Hijackthis
    Malwarebytes Anti-malware
    Superantispyware

    Should I add anything to this build?
     
  18. BrendanK.

    BrendanK. Guest

    In my signature. :)

    Added Twister Antivirus as 2nd opinion + extended options enabled for suspicious packers etc :D Oh and Twister has picked up some files that Avira missed, and yes they were malware :)

    So far it's found a lot of the stuff I've thrown at it so I am quite satisfied.
     
  19. BrendanK.

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    You're as solid as you're surfing habits :) But yes, you are very well protected.
     
  20. R3XNebular

    R3XNebular Registered Member

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    I disabled Virtualizaton in ZoneAlarm Forcefield, seems to create "sandboxie" firefox windows that would not remember my downloads or saved location. Would also create sandboxie's of my Internet Download Manager and it's saved files, unless someone could help me correct this it still passes through the eyes of the keylogger except for its "clipboard copy".

    Shall I add twister? is it realtime or demand scan? any conflicts noticed?
     
  21. Panpan69

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    Added :

    - Sandboxie... And i love it !
    - Auslogic Defrag ... Fast and save space :)
    - Online Armor ... After 4 days using all seems ok.$


    I tried Vmware workstation, but it was to heavy to use.
    I tried returnil but the reboot when you want to come back on reality Os is annoying.
    I tried Shadow Defender on trial but just before installing it says my trial period is over... Never test it correctly.
     
  22. BrendanK.

    BrendanK. Guest

    You're very secure with what you have, however I wouldn't use Sandboxie AND ForceField. I'd choose 1 and stick with it :)
     
  23. firzen771

    firzen771 Registered Member

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    im thinking of adding zemana antilogger back into my setup, do u think their wuld be any overlap or conflict between it and mamutu?
     
  24. nomarjr3

    nomarjr3 Registered Member

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    I'm back using Twister AV as well :D

    Uninstalled avast!
    I will wait for avast! 5 with heuristics (hopefully :cool: )
     
  25. Panpan69

    Panpan69 Registered Member

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    One generous member gimme a key to test shadow defender.

    After installinq and rebooting i have blue screen error on .sys file and it says to check all my av fw as am backup applicaiton....

    Does someone already has the same prob with my setup ?

    Thx
     
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