What is your security setup these days?

Added Zemana AntiLogger

 

is zemana free of charge?

 

Changed Online Armor from ++ to Premium.
Reinstalled ESET NOD 32. Turned on Windows Defender.

 

Layered Security Approach

Windows Built-in security mechanism:

LUA
SRP (default-deny approach)
DEP (hardware-based, "OptOut")
SEHOP
ASLR (force-enabled for all executables and libraries)

Real-time security software:

Panda Cloud AV Free (acts as a complement - blacklist approach is still useful IMO)
Note: I usually prefer traditional desktop-based AV - favorites being Avira/Avast but since my LUA+SRP+Common Sense is good enough, there's no harm in using cloud-based AV for it's pros despite it's clear known weaknesses

ZoneAlarm Firewall Free (ZA slows down boot process a bit but apart from that, it runs fine and pretty much silent.)
Note: I prefer Online Armor but it had conflicts on my lappie - tends to block the net out of no reason and having to reboot to temporarily fix the problem. May go back to it depending on how things go.

Classical lightweight HIPS (I'm not a fan of strong HIPS):
WinPatrol (main purpose is to catch those bundled privacy risk-ware that's bundled with some software - sometimes even security software includes it. I usually go through installation process carefully opting out of crapware if it's pre-checked but sometimes some are 'forced down your throats'...and claimed off as a 'bug' in the installer )

On-demand virtualization protection:

Returnil System Safe 2011 (using it to test no-reboot software and when lending PC to noobs. Have been thinking of employing it when Windows start but there are a few things preventing me from doing that for now)

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Currently playing around with Policy-based HIPS:
DefenseWall V2.65 Gizmo Giveaway Special Edition

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Still reviewing setup for optimal satisfaction And if you hadn't noticed it - I hadn't paid for anything

P.S. This may look like paranoid setup to some of you but it's far from that if you review it carefully. Not much overlapping but each complement the other. I'm using this setup as I have to lend my PC to noob family members who are click-addicts. Otherwise, I can generally go fine using AV + common_sense_RC.exe alone

 

Nice free setup safeguy. Welcome back to Wilders Security Forums.

 

Set Mamutu into 'paranoid-mode' and Mamutu will warn you about suspicious connections made by non-trusted applications.

 

Hi,
Isn't this enough?
No sarcasm. Just asking.
Cheers

 

At the moment.......

Defensewall 3.06
Emsisoft 5.0.0.68
Malwarebytes 1.46
Keyscrambler 2.6.0.6
ShadowDefender 1.1.0.325

OpenDNS
Opera 10.61

 

Massive change in my life: I actually started testing out some Internet Security suites, before I only used the Anti-Virus variants (because of bloatware). And I think I have fallen in love.

BitDefender Internet Security 2011: good engine, it actually may have a good detection; but on my god the program sucks.
Kaspersky Internet Security 2011: yes it is really goog, but it is by far the most heavy program I have had installed lately (heavier than G Data).
G Data Internet Security 2011: great program (detection, user interface, behavior blocker), but just too heavy.
Panda Internet Security 2011: just not my cup of tea, but can't think of really weak points; just personal preference.
F-Secure Internet Security 2011: definately the best BitDefender-driven program, good F-Secure technology technology (DeepGuard), installable without Parental Control, it feels light but it adds a lot of boot time, definately my favourite from this list.

Didn't test ESET Smart Security despite having used ESET NOD32 Antivirus for several years; but I am sure I will prefer it above all the above mentioned.

But oh my god Norton Internet Security 2010/11 is absolutely wonderful.

Currently using:

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, with the well-known security tweaks; using Internet Explorer 8 as browser, also with the well-known security tweaks
(Windows Firewall and Windows Defender are disabled)

Norton Internet Security 2010 trial

Hitman Pro 3.5

 

Thanks shadek, I'll try that.

Removed Online Armor.
Set Mamutu to paranoid-mode.

 

If you're going to try that approach, I suggest you at least turn on Windows Firewall. I wouldn't have removed Online Armor though.

dja2k

 

Removed SpyShelter. I started to feel it was overkill.
Anyway, VIPRE's IDS will prompt me to decide upon any app's request to stablish inbound/outbound traffic.

Secunia PSI is a must, btw.

 

That Windows Firewall is on is in my sig, though maybe not as clear as it could be: '7x64 WF'.

So I'm trying Mamutu on paranoid mode combined with Windows firewall.

 

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Always Comodo 5 beta (without AV). Sandbox settings : untrusted...

 

Trying Windows Defender

 

Well, honestly speaking, it's good enough However, I've got my reasons for wanting more....

DEP, SEHOP and ASLR are mitigation factors. LUA and SRP is my 1st layer of defense - powerful but I realize that it isn't 100% fool-proof.

Is Limited User Account enough? Not really...

SRP default-deny is excellent but I'm assuming a scenario of Stupid Administrator Syndrome (SAS) and/or Stupid User Syndrome (SUS) where I make a mistake of running an unverified executable with admin rights. (I'm a human being after all - prone to carelessness)

That's where I'm hoping the other layers kick-in to help. LUA and SRP helps in allowing known good but an AV helps in blocking known bad.

I believe in using the 2 concepts (white-listing and blacklisting) hand-in-hand (personal views but to each his own) Arguably, a HIPS/Behavior-blocker may be a better tool for this purpose and I'm still in search of one that suits me...

As for firewall, Windows firewall should suffice for most home users but having a form of outbound control may help in certain cases. (I don't find the built-in firewall in Vista/7 user-friendly)

Virtualization is simply a nice toy - all it takes is a reboot and you're back to square 1 but then again, it isn't 100% fool-proof either (nothing is). Some people use it as their 1st layer of defense but it just isn't practical enough for me to employ it as such currently.

In any case, you can use any setup you're comfortable with. The most important is the basics - see my sig

 

added KeyScramBler Free
note:i am loving this new set/aproach

 

so i hope after this premium software's beta is finish trial will be free of charge i guez

 

ok 1 question if i use comodo do i really needs keyscrambler free?to protect my keyboard?thanks

 

Defensewall 3.06
Keyscrambler 2.6.0.6
ShadowDefender 1.1.0.325

OpenDNS
Opera 10.61

 

hi wolf Keyscrambler 2.6.0.0 is the latest version i guez

 

2.6.0.6 here.

 

very strong setup.. I like the shadowy eye thing lol jk

 

oh nice to see atleast someone using avg