CyberCapture is now a part of avast!’s cloud systems and not run on client systems anymore (it runs on avast! Meaning when you “process” (even exclude) a program through Hardened Mode, it still undergoes all the security checks. Hardened Mode is now just an extra layer on top of the standard protection.

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HardConfigurator is the lightest solution, because it does not burden the system with any new processes, drivers, services, or scheduled tasks. Its protection works by means of built-in Windows policies stored in the Windows registry, but readily visible and manageable by the user through the HardConfigurator GUI. Such a setup is highly compatible with Windows systems and various antivirus protections. It does not cause issues with Windows updates or system scheduled tasks, since the relevant policies do not restrict processes initiated at system level. This type of default-deny setup can be used by anyone who desires a higher level of security. It is especially useful for the protection of casual computer users.

HardConfigurator may be used to configure the computer systems of family members and friends. The initial configuration often requires some whitelisting, which should preferably be done by an advanced user, and then users of all levels will benefit from the resulting protection.

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There is a special default-deny profile that can be used to work with Avast antivirus set to Hardened Aggressive mode. This setup is very convenient for casual users in their typical daily computer use.

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