Windows11_Hardening
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Windows11_Hardening
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Share some articles you've saved
A collection about Windows 11 security https://github.com/beerisgood/Windows11_Hardening
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22M, no social life because always paranoid about being hacked?
If you lack any real technical know-how, then look into the basics for securing your primarily used computer. You have a ton of options like proper internet security through ESET. Glasswire is one of my new favorites. There's hardening guides for Windows too.
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#1 Do I have malicious software running as Eclipse IDE? #2: If so, can someone ID the Ip addresses?
This covers quite a lot here.
- Is there any antivirus that is adept at privacy?
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Is Windows Pro significantly better than Windows Home for privacy? (not asking about other systems please)
For a first look into Windows hardening, take a look at https://github.com/beerisgood/Windows11_Hardening . Good luck finding similar security features in Linux. Also recommended reading https://madaidans-insecurities.github.io/linux.html.
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Am I doing enough in 2023?
I was reading in this post that 7-zip is actually less secure option for compression.
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What can you do to make Windows private/secure? RANT: I am on my *last* straw with Linux
That being said, with the right Windows edition and settings, you can make Windows quite private. Use Windows 11 Enterprise or Education. You can either buy a subscription for it or use an activator like "Massgravel". Be aware that the latter is illegal in most countries, but Microsoft hasn't cared so far. On both editions you can fully deactivate telemetry. Use group policy to do so. Also take care of Cortana. Think about hardening Windows for better security.
- Glasswire + MS ATP or ESET?
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Windows 11 Hardening
Here's a good starting point for the average user: https://github.com/beerisgood/Windows11_Hardening
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I just bought new pc, what programs would you recommend me to install
MS Defender and proper configuration of Windows should be enough.
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What are some alternatives?
Windows11_Privacy - a collection about Windows 11 privacy
pm2-installer - Install PM2 offline as a service on Windows or Linux. Mostly designed for Windows.
simplewall - Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.
Win10BloatRemover - Configurable CLI tool to easily and aggressively debloat and tweak Windows 10 by removing preinstalled UWP apps, services and more. Originally based on the W10 de-botnet guide made by @adolfintel.
nextdns - NextDNS CLI client (DoH Proxy)
priv10 - Privacy tool for windows with a built in firewall
SharpUp - SharpUp is a C# port of various PowerUp functionality.
tunic - Install Linux from a running Windows system, without need for a live USB.
lynis - Lynis - Security auditing tool for Linux, macOS, and UNIX-based systems. Assists with compliance testing (HIPAA/ISO27001/PCI DSS) and system hardening. Agentless, and installation optional.
debotnet - 🔥🚀 Debotnet is a tiny portable tool for controlling Windows 10's many privacy-related settings and keep your personal data private.
em-dosbox - An Emscripten port of DOSBox
Windows10-Privacy - Windows 10 Privacy Guide