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My security - is it overkill?
Hey,
I've been running the following configuration for a while now, and it has served me well, however, I would just like to know whether it is overkill or not?
Here's the list:
Microsoft Security Essentials (Ongoing beta)
PC Tools ThreatFire
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (with protection module)
Spybot - Search & Destroy
SpywareBlaster
OpenDNS with custom filtering
mvps.org HOSTS file
Firefox 3.6 Beta 5 with Adblock Plus
Windows Firewall
Router Firewall (locked down fairly tight, see pic.)
Those with an automatic update feature are updated daily, the rest I tend to do on an 'every other day' basis.
I also perform daily scans with MSE and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.
I'm pretty careful myself and I make sure I know where I am going, however, my mum, sister, and her partner are a nightmare. Especially with facebook, eBay, ordering crazy stuff from China, internet offers etc.
So, is this overkill, or am I doing the right thing?
I was debating whether to drop Spybot - Search & Destroy, and possibly Spywareblaster. Spybot 2.0 rapidly seems to be turning into vapourware, and I'm not convinced Spywareblaster is keeping up to date with Firefox releases.
What do all you security experts think?