Security specialists! Is my set up secure enough?

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by mattbiernat, Aug 23, 2012.

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  1. mattbiernat

    mattbiernat Registered Member

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    I might go with UAC Off, depending if I like Private FW enough. I don't see a point between running HIPS and UAC at the same time.
     
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    I've never heard EMET described as heavy! Version 3 I believe runs a small notification service in the System Tray, but if you use V2.1 then it should have no impact at all. It simply forces programs to run with mitigations enabled which are already present in the operating system.

    DISCLAIMER: I could of course be completely wrong, in which case a more knowledgeable member will step in to correct me ;)
     
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    You're correct in that it's very light. It does also force programs to run with mitigations already built into the OS. It also forces programs to run with mitigations not built into the OS.
     
  4. Good setup :thumb: I'd add EMET, it's not too heavy and will suite your needs.
     
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    I run EMET on two netbooks with Intel Atom and if it can run on them lightly,then EMET will run on anything that has a real processor.;)
     
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    I tested EMET and MBAM Pro on my computer. For some reason I had slow downs afterwards. It could have been related that I also had OA. Since my CPU is on a slow side, Im trying to limit my set up to 1 active antimalware, 1 active antivirus and I am testing right now Private Firewall. I also got HMP installed on demand, do I really need 3rd antimalware software?
     
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    MSE or Private FW?

    Im just curious what you guys think. I don't use torrents, I don't download anything from internet and I don't open any attachments on my computer. Do I relaly need an antivirus?

    I was thinking about uninstalling antivirus and installing Private Firewall. I am trying to keep my set up light so it is either or. I am running MBAM Pro (active).
     
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    Re: MSE or Private FW?

    Yes, you do as most infections nowdays comes from legit/trusted websites via drive-by-download (in the background). If you really don't want to use an AV then mind to keep the system fully up-to-date as drive-by-download infections normally target known (and patched) vulnerabilities in the OS, flash, adobe, java, etc... Alternatively you can run the web browser isolated from the rest (sandoxed) and dump each session.
     
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    Thanks Dark Shadow - I do indeed mean this. I had a feeling there was some kind of misunderstanding going on :)

    To mattbiernat, if you want absolutely nothing running in the background while using EMET, download version 2.1 which is linked at the bottom of that page.

    A couple of useful sites for EMET info: http://www.rationallyparanoid.com/articles/microsoft-emet-2.html and http://www.winhelp.us/index.php/general-security/other-free-security-programs/microsoft-emet.html

    **EDIT mmm... seems I should read my own links. There is a registry setting in V3 which will prevent the notifier from running in the background.
     
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    Your welcome my friend. cheers.
     
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    I've already installed EMET 3.0, is there something wrong with that version? Is 2.1 better?

    And thanks for the links, I already read the manual (which was pretty heavy).
     
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    I was just trying to save some of your computer's resources. V2.1 doesn't run any background processes. If you read this thread https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=324125&highlight=EMET some claim V3 uses too much memory. I still use V2.1 so can't tell you from personal experience how "heavier" V3 is.
     
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    thanks for all the info. i will stick to version 3.0 for now, it does not seem to be using too much CPU.
     
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  18. EMET 3.5 tech preview is out
     
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