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#151 cryptodan

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Posted 30 June 2023 - 12:32 PM

All browsers do come with a setting to cleat cookies and other data upon closure of the browser.

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#152 midimusicman79

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Posted 30 June 2023 - 12:34 PM

There is an article on How to Automatically Delete Cookies in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, and theoretically, most, if not all, other Mozilla Firefox and Chromium-based browsers also have similar built-in functions.


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Posted 02 August 2023 - 06:17 AM

I pretty much use or, have used the same stuff as everyone else at one time or another. I noticed some using adblock extension for Firefox. I wouldn't recommend that because you negate your security privacy login information to the creators of adblock. I am neutral when it comes to ad revenue. With that said, you can have more than one profile for Firefox. One can be your default and other setup with the adblock extension installed on it. The best way to block all ads is with a Raspberry PI-hole. So that is my 2 cent tip for you all. :devil: 


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#154 Sampei_Nihira

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Posted 14 August 2023 - 04:14 AM

I uninstalled Firefox.
I was using Edge almost 99% of my time.


#155 hassanizhar

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Posted 04 September 2023 - 08:35 AM

It appears you've provided a detailed overview of your system configuration, software, and security tools. Your setup seems to prioritize security and privacy, which is commendable. Here are some observations and recommendations:
 
Antivirus and Anti-Malware: You have a comprehensive set of anti-malware tools, including Emsisoft Anti-Malware, Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, Norton Power Eraser, NoVirusThanks OSArmor, and SpywareBlaster. While it's great to be cautious, having multiple security tools can sometimes lead to conflicts and system slowdowns. Ensure they are not conflicting and that you keep them updated.
 
Browser Security: Your choice of browser extensions like uBlock Origin, Cookie AutoDelete, and HTTPS Everywhere enhances your online security and privacy. Keep these extensions up to date and periodically review their permissions to maintain a secure browsing experience.
 
Privacy and Maintenance: Tools like BleachBit, Secunia PSI, Auslogics Disk Defrag, and IBM Quad9 DNS are valuable for maintaining system health and privacy. Ensure you use BleachBit with caution as it can delete important files. Make regular backups before using any system maintenance tools.
 
Backup and Data Recovery: Macrium Reflect is an excellent choice for creating system backups. Ensure you schedule regular backups and verify that your backups are working correctly.
 
Other Software: Your selection of software like GIMP, FileZilla, SumatraPDF, PeaZip, Notepad++, VLC media player, and qBittorrent (for legitimate purposes) is well-rounded and should cover most of your productivity and entertainment needs.
 
Overall, your setup reflects a security-conscious approach, but it's essential to regularly update all your software and maintain a good backup routine. Additionally, consider periodically reviewing your security tools to ensure they are working effectively together. Lastly, keep your operating system updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft to further enhance your system's security.


#156 MoxieMomma

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Posted 04 September 2023 - 09:29 AM

Hello, @hassanizhar:

Thanks for your exhaustive reply.
Unfortunately, some of the tools you mentioned are obsolete and no longer supported.
For example, Norton Power Eraser was EOS in March 2023.
Support for Secunia PSI ended in 2018.

Perhaps your write-up was borrowed from another source?
At best, it probably needs to be updated.

Thank you

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#157 LoneWolf-

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Posted 10 September 2023 - 09:36 AM

Windows10 / 64bit
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Sphinx Firewall Plus
AppGuard Solo
Spyshelter Silent
DeepFreeze

Mullvad VPN
AdGuard
Raxco InstantRecovery

Process Lasso
1Password

Edited by LoneWolf-, 10 September 2023 - 09:42 AM.


#158 cheshire147

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Posted 28 November 2023 - 03:59 PM

https://www.cobiansoft.com/ <-----best hidden security gem for bckup imgs

 

With windows built in you dont really need anti-virus anymore....and since these days its all malware....

Nortan's Enpoint Secuirty is all I need, the correct config....and hardening my OS....G2G.....



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Posted 13 December 2023 - 10:25 AM

W.10 Home x64 22H2
Local Account - Standard user - Limited permissions
UAC maximum - Always notify
Cloudflare DNS
Onedrive,Cortana,Advertising ID,Web Search - disabled
Usage of location data for Cortana disabled
Telemetry OFF
Removed some Windows optional features.

Microsoft Defender Firewall hardened with H_C.
Microsoft Defender hardened with Configure Defender (Customized level) - Cloud Block Level

  • Ransomware protection - disabled

  • No run in a sandbox

  • Core Isolation: Memory integrity - disabled

  • Some softwares hardened with maximum AE protection

  • All Windows Exploit Protection options - enabled

MS Edge --disable-webgl --no-pings --enable-features="IsolateSandboxedIframes,EnableCsrssLockdown,EncryptedClientHello"

  • DDG - Home page and deafult search engine

  • Enabled Security Mitigations - Strict

  • Detection Protection - Strict

  • Clipboard permissions - blocked

  • Next DNS DOH - OISD Full + EasyPrivacy

  • Share browsing data with other Windows features - disabled

  • TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 - enabled

  • TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA - enabled

Policies:

  • AutomaticHttpsDefault = 2

  • DnsOverHttpsMode = secure

  • DnsOverHttpsTemplates = Next DNS

  • TLSCipherSuiteDenyList = "0x002f","0x0035","0xc013","0x009c"

  • HubsSidebarEnabled - false

  • CryptoWalletEnabled - false

  • SyncDisabled - true

  • AudioSandboxEnabled - true

  • NetworkServiceSandboxEnabled - true

  • RendererAppContainerEnabled - true

  • SandboxExternalProtocolBlocked - true

  • Edge3PSerpTelemetryEnabled= 0

  • ExtensionManifestV2Availability= 2

  • WebWidgetAllowed - false

Edge://flags:

Enabled:

  • Block scripts loaded via document.write

  • Block insecure private network requests

  • Parallel downloading

  • Enable experimental cookie features

  • Experimental QUIC protocol

  • Use DNS https alpn

  • Enable Back/Forward Cache

  • Back-forward cache - Enabled force caching all page

  • Project Robin experiment

  • Automatic HTTPS

  • Disable opening mhtml in IE mode from web

  • Strict-Origin-Isolation

  • Show block option in autoplay settings

  • Experimental Tracking Prevention Features

  • Enable Digital Signature for PDF

  • Microsoft Edge tracking prevention

  • Third-party Storage Partitioning

  • New PDF Viewer

  • Origin-keyed Agent Clusters by default

  • Origin-keyed Processes by default

Disabled:

  • Show feature and workflow recommendations

  • Enable system notifications

  • Combine sync consent and sign in

  • Allow Microsoft Search with Bing for any default search engine

  • Allow preloading of pages by other applications

  • Enable First-Party Sets

  • Enable Drop's custom notification

Extensions:

Edge Store:

  • UBO - Hard Mode with TLD's

  • Video DownloadHelper

Chrome Web Store:

  • SwiftDial

  • Stream Recorder - download HLS as MP4

  • Don't add custom search engines

  • (Off) - AdGuard MV3 - Hard Mode with TLD's

A few minor modifications to my security configuration. :wink:


Edited by Sampei_Nihira, 13 December 2023 - 10:27 AM.


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Posted 31 January 2024 - 05:44 AM

Operating System: Win11 Pro, Ubunto 22.04, macOS Sonoma
Architecture: x64
UAC: Enabled
SmartScreen: It's in my head
Threat Protection (real time & on-demand):

  • Defender
  • PiHole and AdGuard Home
  • My Brain

Browsers & extensions:

  • Edge + uBlock Origin + Cookie AutoDelete + Bitwarden (because verticle tabs is done well here)
  • Arc + the same extensions

Privacy, Security, and Maintenance:

  • uBlock, Pihole and AdGuard
  • PrivadoVPN DoH / DNS upstream

Backup & Data Recovery:

  • TimeMachine
  • OneDrive

Other Software:

  • WingetUI
  • Tailscale
     

Most of my Windows and linux instances run virtualised on Hyper-V Server 2019.


Edited by MrID10T, 31 January 2024 - 05:57 AM.


#161 Meg

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Posted 27 February 2024 - 07:36 AM

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Edited by Crabby_Crab, 27 February 2024 - 07:37 AM.

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