What is your security setup these days?

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

  1. KelvinW4

    KelvinW4 Registered Member

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    :thumb: :thumb: ;) :D :cool: :eek: Well see!
     
  2. jmonge

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  3. Robot_Z

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    Back to my beloved Avast. Using Windows firewall instead of Comodo now.
     
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  5. Securon

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    Good Evening ! Re-Installed Zone Alarm Pro Anti-Virus and Firewall...alongside AppGuard. Sincerely...Securon
     
  6. jmonge

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    good choice my friend
    i think that the avast sandbox is wonderfull feature,i see the auto-sandbox but i dont see a place to place my browser to be sandboxo_Omaybe in the paid version:)
     
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  7. ReverseGear

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    Its in the pro and internet security only
     
  8. Kees1958

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    Windows Ultimate x32 lazy admin setup

    Firewall
    Router with Norton DNS and WFW setup two way

    Real time protection
    1. Threatgates containment
    Disabled USB autoplay/execute USB through GPO, Added deny "Traverse folder/execute" ACL for everyone on Download, mail and media folder. Added EMET to mail, VLC media player and browser (Chromium). Running Chromium with PPAPI flash and PDF in (untrusted) sandbox with AdBlock+ and VT chomizer extensions. Added 1806 trick for extra execute block on downloaded executables.

    2. User Space protection
    Hardened HKCU autorun entries through GPO, only Run and Run Once through limiting registry permission for Users (Not admins). Set "Basic User" as default level, for all files, except Administrator. Added symantec Run MSI as Admin tweak. This prevents programs from elevating and executing in user directories, but allows to install with "Run As Admin" right click.

    3. Admin Space protection
    Set UAC to full, disable intelligent installer recognition, disabled unsigned programs to elevate. Chromium and VLC are unsigned, hence can't elevate.

    On demand scan check
    HitmanPro free, Panda Cloudscanner free, Sysinternals (programs and autoruns) => only before monthly backup

    Backup/Imagine
    Windows own image backup, Synctoy free for data backup
     
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  9. Aventador

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    OS: Windows 7 64-bit
    Antivirus: Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2013
    DNS: Norton DNS and or OpenDNS
    Software Firewall: Windows 7 Firewall w/Advanced Security
    Hardware Firewall: 2Wire Gateway w/NAT
    On Demand Scanners: MBAM
    Portable Scanners: Too many to list
    Imaging: Paragon Backup & Recovery Free 2012/ Windows 7 Backup & Retore
    Backup: SkyDrive, Auslogics BitReplica
    Browser: Chrome 21 w/ABP (Fanboys List,EasyList,EasyPrivacy),LastPass
    Cleaners: CCleaner
    Defragger: Auslogics
    Compression: WinRAR
    Software Updater: Secunia PSI
    Task Manager: Process Hacker
    System Information: Speccy,PC Wizard 2012
    Uninstaller: Advanced Uninstaller Pro

    Tried Emet awhile back but I dont see a need for it cause I am always up to date with any software changes. I visit MajorGeeks,FileHippo,DownloadCrew,SoftPedia and Download.com daily.
     
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  10. Securon

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    Good Morning ! I'm keeping it Mean...Lean...and Lethal...WSA Essentials and App Guard. Being a new user of App Guard...I can see it will take a bit of a learning curve to feel eventually proficient in it's use. But so far so good. Sincerely...Securon
     
  11. pintas

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    Updated my security. (See sig)
     
  12. jmonge

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    AvastFreeAntiVirus:thumb: :thumb:
     
  13. kjdemuth

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    :thumb: Good choice :thumb:
     
  14. TheKid7

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    Is it possible to do this protection for Windows XP Pro 32bit? If yes, what are the steps for implementing this type of protection? I am especially interesting in the best way to "Disabled USB autoplay/execute USB through GPO."

    Thanks in Advance.
     
  15. gery

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    ZoneAlarm Extreme SAS Pro on demand only :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
     
  16. jmonge

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  17. JoeBlack40

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    Yeap,a super good choice but...why your writing is so small,are you ashamed to write AVAST FREE ANTIVIRUS?:D :D
    I'm still with
    AVAST FREE :p
    ZA FW FREE
    SpyShelter Free
    SBIE
    I think i'll stay with this setup for a very long time from now on.
     
  18. RJK3

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    Presumably he doesn't want his signature to be obnoxiously large.
     
  19. Dark Shadow

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    Screaming AVAST may cause js neighbors to think he is fighting and call the police.;)

    Avast is a whole lot of AntiVirus for free or paid.:thumb:
     
  20. Robot_Z

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    Added TrendMicro-HouseCall, CCE, got rid of HMP (trial license ran out).
     
  21. Dark Shadow

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    You got rid of HMP:oops: You still can use it for On Demand opinion - Detection, just not cleaning.
     
  22. Robot_Z

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    Thank you for telling me.. Gonna add it back for sure then
     
  23. Dark Shadow

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    Your welcome.
     
  24. TheQuest

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    Hi Dark Shadow
    There is a way to do the cleaning with a unregistered version. [also without internet connection] :- #4

    Take Care
    TheQuest :cool:
     
  25. Dark Shadow

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    Oh boy I missed that,good to know. thanks:D
     
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