What is your security setup these days?

After much thinking I am going to keep it simple for my new setup

Panda Cloud AV PRO
Bugbopper or Hitmanpro: (Have not chosen 100% yet)
SpyShelter free (For a Light HIPS)
ZoneAlarm Free


(If Emsisoft ever does one of those free mamutu deals again I will switch that in instead of SpyShelter)

Do y'all think that is to much over lap??

I had been thinking I get some spare money soon I would put DefenseWall in instead of ZA/SS. Maybe they will have a sale later this year like the good one last year

 

There a 65% off deal on Mamutu at Softpedia through August. 3 years is about $22.

 

New Setup
Check Sig, wanted something lighter after formatting my PC

 

Thanks for confirming Kees1958.. Have you find the autostart key for Fortinet? I strangely couldn't find it...

 

Avira free seems to be fast and catches a lot.

Running Threatfire, but looking to replace it.

Just tried the demo of Dr Web Anti-virus. Love the spider icon.

I use Dr Web Cureit on demand to find the nasties.

 

Windows XP PRO SP3 (LUA/SRP/DEP/ACL/SEHOP)

1. EMET
2. Prev SafeOnline (free)

 

Is there any definite information about EMET at Wilders?? I found nothing except at the homepage of EMET...

 

EMET - Enhanced Mitigation Evaluation Toolkit
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ac-b772-4d40-a750-9046542f343d&displaylang=en

Download EMET and read the "README" file.

 

Play PC

Changed the operating system (had a copy of bista 32 bits business from my coffe spoiled business laptop)

Vista 32 bits
- Windows FW two way
- UAC, DEP, SEHOP
- EMET for Mail and Outlook, see https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=277967
- 1806 trick see https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1603237&postcount=1
- ACL deny execute on Downloads and mail directories see https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=278011
- captured internet facing aps and adobe + flash in Basic User containment through SRP (home users can use Sully's PGS)
- Group Policy hardening

- start with --safe-plugins switch

Norton's UAC Tool - to remember UAC elevation prompt choices

Realtime IDS: Windows Defender, diabled Application Execution check (since no new executable can start without my permission, this also saves a lot of CPU and disk I/O) joined spynet as experienced, warn ME when unclassified program is found (the IDS functionality). See http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/2415-22_11-160722.html

Sandbox: using Iron as browser
- plugins: adsweep, SiteAdvisor, New Tab Behaviour
- theme: Windows7/Vista basic theme
- don't accept 3rd party cookies


Real time Antivirus: NONE

Adhoc: Hitman Pro Free, MBAM free, Autoruns


That's it

 

Avira Free
360 Safeguard
Firefox (AdBlock Plus + WOT)

 

I doubt I understand half of what Kees is talking about. But I keep trying.

Changed out Mamutu for MBAM real-time to go with Avast, which I reinstalled with just the File and Network shields.

Trying to decide what goes together best for real-time protection. Want to have a light AV and then have anti-malware or HIPS or something else that fits with the AV.

 

I personally understand the basic fundamentals and their importance, though I'm also too lazy to actually do all the stuff that he's doing simply because of a different point of view and the fact that I reformat on a regular basis. xD

 

Are you looking for free or paid programs? Free, I would try Prevx Facebook version here: http://www.prevx.com/facebook Paid, I would try DefenseWall it has a 30 day trial here: http://www.softsphere.com Both programs work well together with Avast.

Edit: Noticed you're running 64-bit, so no DefenseWall. Not sure what else to suggest right now.

 

Ahh there is hope, Sully (a well respected member who made Pretty Good Security) told me (when he has sufficient time), he would make a program (SAFE) which implements all these tweaks, by simple context menu.

Regards Kees

 

I've noticed you mentioning "formatting" more than once. If you don't have imaging in place, you should - will save you alot of time and effort.

 

running DefenSeWall Hips gain

 

Added Panda Antivirus Pro 2011

Panda Antivirus Pro 2011
SpyShelter Premium

 

I've tried the Facebook Prevx, I have it off for a while to see if that is what was giving me EventIDs. I keep checking on DefenseWall for a x64 version.

 

Yep, i do format every 2-3 months usually

 

wow
i have formated my comps at home since 2 years ago besides i heard it is not good to do that often

 

Why not
I like to have a fresh start every now and then

 

Why? You won't "wear out" the hard drive by doing it any more than by normal reading and writing.

 

Years ago, I also formatted my PC every couple of weeks or mths. But that was before I discovered imaging. My first imaging software was Acronis. I never formatted my PC anymore ever since.

Reformatting gave me fresh starts every couple of weeks. Re-imaging gave me fresh starts every morning if I want. In a mere 5 minutes.

 

Iolo System Shield
SpyShelter Premium

 

Im wondering what's the "best and simplest" free imaging software to be used?