What is your security setup these days?

Using the same setup for about 2 months now (my sig, except OA) on my Win XP SP2 machine.


For my Win 7 RC:

UAC + SRP + DEP + LUA
Vista Firewall Control
Sandboxie (paid)

 

And spoil all the fun of trying out new setups, I hope not.

 

Nice set up!
Never tried IObit yet but I am tempted.
Can Prevx really add anything to a set up of Avira, OA and DW?
I would think that would be overkill.

 

DefenseWall - Avira - IObit - Roboform. Maybe IObit is not needed, but they run very light together so I will keep it on.

DefenseWall got 100% at AV comparatives - so its my main man and has been for a long time.

Best Regards

 

IMO it adds behavior protection which helps me with the 'unknown'. Plus Prevx does catch some stuff which Avira doesn't

...Peace of mind

 

I see most people here in Wilders prefer using Freeware security programs.


Anyways, I'm testing IOBit Security 360.

 

New settings on sign.

What can i delete ?

Thanks.

 

I'm back to the setup in my sig. It's the thing that works for me the best on 64-bit.

 

personally i hadn't considered CC and a registry defrag program , as part of my security setup.

Could you maybe say what features they have that you feel add security to your system ?

 

Testing PCArmor formerly known as Spyberus, and I love this app! It is really incredible and very simple. Still wondering whether I will add it or leave it.

...Hopefully I'll keep it, but we'll see

 

Added Vista Firewall Control

 

Ccleaner helps me to keep a tempory file clean, delete cache... It reduce useless file that can be infected by spyware.

But you right for Registry Defrag nothing deals with security. Just a "plus" that i use to keep clean HDD and save space (by the way make it running faster).

Both or them are not security program but it helps to keep a clean and fast environment where real security program can run well.

 

Signature, NAT Router, Block Lists (MVPS, hpHosts files, SpywareBlaster) and extra scanners (SAS, MBAM, A2, Dr. Web CureIt).

 

added SpyWare Blaster 4.2 and also added Mvps Host File
removed opera beta 10 and still using IE6 with enable content on high all
and only allowed the websites i regular use,password protected and also just runing as a shield(malware defender)

 

dont use any of of those just clean my registry manually i am not that lazzy plus it is good to learn do it my self

 

@ssj100 what is wrong with my set up?
Malware Defender/SpyWare Blaster/Mvps Host File

 

Not to get off subject but ssj100, do you ever sleep?
It seems that no matter what time I read thru these forums--there you are. Haha!

Glad to see you like Wilders and software so much.

 

I dunno... Seems it hasn't worn off some

 

Ive tested out countless combinations of security programs, security suites, backup software etc etc and have finally decided on the following providing light bloatfree and pretty much bulletproof protection:

Netgear Router (with OpenDNS Filtering)

Laptop: Vista SP2 (UAC and Windows Defender Disabled)

Used for work, banking/online purchases, general browsing, gaming etc

Active
Avira Antivir (Free)
Outpost Firewall Pro
SandboxIE (Paid)

Passive
SpywareBlaster
KeyScrambler Free
Browser: Firefox (AdblockPlus, Easy Privacy) and IE8 (InPrivate Filtering Custom Blocklist)
Backup: Shadow Protect

Desktop: Vista SP2 (Windows Defender Disabled)

Used only for browsing and schoolwork.

Active
KIS 2009
Defensewall

Passive
SpywareBlaster
KeyScrambler Free
Browser: IE8 (InPrivate Filtering Custom Blocklist)
Backup: Acronis True Image

Desktop: XP SP3

Heavy p2p use, software testing, unsafe browsing, work etc

Active
Avira Antivir (Free)
Online Armour (Paid)
Admuncher
FD-ISR

Passive
SpywareBlaster
Keyscrambler Free
Browser: IE8

Im open to suggestions if anyone feels there is anything in any of the setups that isnt really necessary. But in my experience, both kaspersky and avira detect the majority of malware, and anything that may slip past is taken care of by sandboxIE, defensewall or Online Armour's 'Run Safer'.

 

@ TVH
It really looks like a good setup to me.
I can see the experiences from your setup.

 

jmonge - I am also trying Adblock Plus with this ruleset: http://www.malwaredomains.com/ with a modified HOSTS file. Always liked blocking type lists with my security setup. They are free, don't use any resources and don't slow things down (unless list is too large). There are many lists out there to choose from. hpHosts is also a good one: http://hosts-file.net/. You can use: HostsXpert v4.3 http://www.funkytoad.com/ to manage, merge the two lists.

 

XP SP3 x86
SRP and DEP all programs
system hardening achieved through disabling services, bugoff and various other tools
Opera 10 beta as browser and running it as a basic user
Proxomitron to ask before activating flash or java

Shadow defender on demand

 

cool,that is good and also the host file can be consident as passive prevention measure also consider to protect the host file with a beahabiour blocker or hips program again cool

 

Just added Sandboxie and so far so good

 

Full List - June 21, 2009 - Updated , Added , Removed

Vista Home Premium SP1 (UAC OFF \ WD OFF)

Network
Two Linksys Routers (DD-WRT Firmware) in WDS Mode
WEP 128-Bit Encryption & Wireless MAC Filtering Enabled
SPI Firewall Enabled

Resident
Online Armor ++ 3.5.0.25 Beta (Paid)**
Sandboxie 3.38 (Paid)

On-Demand
Shadow Defender 1.1.0.278 (Paid)
Active@ Disk Image 3.2.6 (Paid)
VMWare Workstation 6.5.2 (Various Operating Systems)*

Browser, Immunization, Tweaks
Firefox 3.5 RC 2 (Ad-Block Plus, CustomizeGoogle, WOT, ShowIP, RoboForm Toolbar)
KeyScrambler Personal 2.4.1.1, RoboForm Pro 6.9.95
Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6.2 (Immunized)
Spyware Blaster 4.2 (All Protection Enabled + Customblocking.txt)
Vista Services Optimizer 1.1.42.2 (Manual Tuneup)
Ultimate Windows Tweaker 1.1 (Customized)
SpeedGuide.net Vista TcpIp Patch 1.3
TCP-Z 2.5.1.50 (TCPZ Driver Installed)
Greatis Reanimator 6.1.6.13 (Disk Protection - Enabled)

** OA++ includes A-squared Anti-Spyware and Ikarus Anti-Virus Engines

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