Rising AV 2010 free question

[Brocke]

what do people who use this AV think of it? i mean as far as detection, etc. is it a keeper?

[SAW]

I've been playing with it on one of my machines and it seem decent, think it's better on Chinese based malware than perhaps Russian based. Under computer protection set the file monitor to high though, from stuff I've read and seen the default setting is weak. Seem light on the system and is one of the few works well with a limited account.

[codylucas16]

As long as you have the Proactive defense and the cloud technology turned on it is very good at blocking threats.

[raven211]

-{ Quote: "As long as you have the Proactive defense and the cloud technology turned on it is very good at blocking threats." }-

... if you don't ask me. :D

[Meriadoc]

Rising has vulnerabilities in its driver.

You can read about them under advisories at ntinternalsdotorg (NTIADV1001 pending)

[Ibrad]

Most people who use Rising on here use it for it's Smart Active Defense which is a lite HIPS. Its detection rates are ok but it's not number one in detection.

[tk55]

it's the most complete (features wise) "free" anti-malware softwares around.

every other free ones has something missing.

i think i'll keep it.

[TheIgster]

-{ Quote: "it's the most complete (features wise) "free" anti-malware softwares around.

every other free ones has something missing.

i think i'll keep it." }-

Sorry, for free AV's, I would say Avast is better.

[raven211]

-{ Quote: "Sorry, for free AV's, I would say Avast is better." }-

Agree... I would use avast! over RISING anyday - at least if this is all they can come up with for 2010. ::)

[Kees1958]

You can install Rising AV without the AntiVirus and have the benefits of their free HIPS (on x32) and run it with another AV, see http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1617924&postcount=16

[Sadeghi85]

-{ Quote: "Agree... I would use avast! over RISING anyday - at least if this is all they can come up with for 2010. ::)" }-

What's wrong with it?

[zen_usuario]

-{ Quote: "Sorry, for free AV's, I would say Avast is better." }-
Sorry,...disagree. HIPS+AV+CLOUD (RisingAV), for me is better than Avast setup.

Ok the detection can be worst, but its HIPS is effective & friendly, covering something that Avast doesn't covers, plus CLOUD...

Are only my own preferences after both tested in my computer.

[Kees1958]

I also agree it is one of the most effective and easy to use HIPS

- OS renforcement : set to high
- Application reenforcement: enter internet facing aps as browsers
- Application monitoring: powerfull MD like registry and file protection. It takes knowledge but it can be used to encapsulate internet facing software (making sure they only touch what is theirs)

When you could download presets for application reenforcement and monitoring this very powerfull means would benefit more x32 users

[TheIgster]

Apparently the HIPS only works in 32-bit, so not an option for just about anyone who buys a new system these days...or for me.

[Kees1958]

-{ Quote: "Apparently the HIPS only works in 32-bit, so not an option for just about anyone who buys a new system these days...or for me." }-

True, but with UAC, icacls and "zones\3\1806" registry tweak, you have got intrusion prevention (icacls preventing elevation, registry tweak preventing download/exection) and intrusion (UAC) system from the OS. Adding Trusteer Rapport to prevent side by side intrusion of your browser and Google for additional policy sandbox and you tackeld 90% of the problems IMO

Regards Kees

[raven211]

-{ Quote: "What's wrong with it?" }-

Pretty easy to determine by looking at the performance of my system with it installed, the way it acted when I tested new malware against it. Things like that doesn't just slip by. In comparison to avast! it doesn't handle most new malware as well. It catches a part and the rest runs free ruining the system. I don't care which product is most bloated with features - I care about what works and protects me best and I personally thought that was what all thought is most important.

[Sadeghi85]

True, the AV part is mediocre, but its system reinforcements is very nice specially if all set to high. A malware can only reside in memory and do nothing, after restart it's just an inactive malware. Now if Avast let something get through it's game over.

[Sadeghi85]

It would be really good if Rising could make its HIPS a standalone program, the AV is really bloated and with the recent updates I get BSOD. :(

[Ibrad]

It seems like Rising's Smart Active Defense is very strong: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjG0_Ek3QIc

[raven211]

-{ Quote: "True, the AV part is mediocre, but its system reinforcements is very nice specially if all set to high. A malware can only reside in memory and do nothing, after restart it's just an inactive malware. Now if Avast let something get through it's game over." }-

You don't think I tested that? I was of course referring to the highest settings when testing it. :D

[LemonJelly]

-{ Quote: "It seems like Rising's Smart Active Defense is very strong: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjG0_Ek3QIc" }-

The bradesco malware is a phishing attempt. "I don't know what that is... whatever" hardly fills me with confidence as to the testing methodology.

[Brocke]

is the AV good like the other free ones?

[raven211]

-{ Quote: "is the AV good like the other free ones?" }-

No if you ask me - and that's from personal testing comparing to the other solutions.

[Brocke]

-{ Quote: "No if you ask me - and that's from personal testing comparing to the other solutions." }-


are you using the full CIS4 suite?

[raven211]

-{ Quote: "are you using the full CIS4 suite?" }-

No, but optimal settings together with Prevx.

[gery]

Does it cover spyware protection at all? It is not mentioned anywhere at their official site.

[tipstir]

You need to use with with Rising PC Doctor for extra Spyware Protection. I was using 2009 Free International one is free, then I guess it updated to 2010 Free. I only have it on old laptop which was the one I had tested over 800 strains for malware, viruses, worms, etc.. Rising did a very good job cleaning and removing them. I don't know why everyone knocks this program with such great support from the developers still a good program to use on the free. The other free versions of other free AV well everyone likes what he or she likes.

I just the RAV10.. I use MSE on all Windows 7 boxes 32-bit/64-bit. RAV10 good on XP.

[tk55]

-{ Quote: "You need to use with with Rising PC Doctor for extra Spyware Protection.

I don't know why everyone knocks this program with such great support from the developers still a good program to use on the free. The other free versions of other free AV well everyone likes what he or she likes.

" }-

i'm still trying to figure out if i need the pc doctor as i'm "sure" rav already included antispywares. infact rav is the only free av that's including everything from heuristic to cloud.

their website mentioned nothing but just "there you go, an extra antispyware for you". how stupid!!!

i also find it "weird" that an av that has every features included losing out to other handicapped free av's as far as prevention is concerned.

other ppl can choose what they like, i'm using rav unless and until i ran into problems.

[gery]

found this at their site
Functions and Advantages
Zero day protection with Rising Cloud Security: Rising Cloud Security users communicate with the Rising virus lab to form a rapid response network which quickly catches Trojans and other malware.

Antivirus & Antispyware Protection: Protection from Trojans, worms, rootkits and other malware. With unparalleled expertise in combating malware, Rising offers you actual protection against today’s cyber threats without putting a strain on your computer’s resources.

[progress]

Are there any tests including Rising AV 2010? Does the Rising lion have a good detection rate? :doubt:

[iTrendsNET]

I just figured out that the Rising AV 2010 "free" that I downloaded from Cnet last night is listed as also being compatible with 2003 and 2008 Server. I did a remote log in and installed it on our 2003 Server without any issues.

Question for all you users. I noticed Rising needed a reboot after the install and that it also wanted a reboot after the first big update that I ran last night after the install. In your experience, will Rising request a reboot after every regular definition update?

[tgell]

I had it installed and it would not boot every time it updated but I uninstalled it because if I was on a LUA, it would refuse to update. Support said it can only update on an admin account.

[ALiasEX]

-{ Quote: "Are there any tests including Rising AV 2010? Does the Rising lion have a good detection rate? :doubt:" }-The only one I know of:
http://forums.comodo.com/news-announcements-feedback-cis/usability-enhancement-for-defense-in-safecleanpc-mode-part-ii-t46359.0.html;prev_next=next

Who knows if it is real?

[tk55]

-{ Quote: "

Question for all you users. I noticed Rising needed a reboot after the install and that it also wanted a reboot after the first big update that I ran last night after the install. In your experience, will Rising request a reboot after every regular definition update?" }-

nope. can't remember the last time it did. it might require a reboot after a major update, like any others.

[progress]

-{ Quote: "Rising AntiVirus (48.78%)
" }-

Thank you, no further questions :dry:

[gery]

-{ Quote: "Thank you, no further questions :dry:" }-
haha
lol

[iTrendsNET]

Thanks tgell and tk55! This seems to be running and updating well on the 2003 Server. It looked like in pulled down are more significant update last night and I was not prompted to reboot.

I'm going to stick with RAV 2010 on the server for now. I wanted full time protection and in the past was only running Windows Defender (active) and ClamAV (non-resident) set to scan everything during evening hours.

[tk55]

-{ Quote: "Thank you, no further questions :dry:" }-

only if you can really believe some of these so call statistics. how about malwarebyte at 66% and superantispyware at 35%!!!??? these 2 are vastly considered godsent of antivirus softwares, am i not right?

[ALiasEX]

The tested files seem to be from Korea.

[Morro]

-{ Quote: "
- Application monitoring: powerfull MD like registry and file protection. It takes knowledge but it can be used to encapsulate internet facing software (making sure they only touch what is theirs)" }-

That is one thing about Rising AV that i do not understand yet. I have no idea what settings to make for some of my programs. I would like to try it out with the following:

Firefox 3.6.8
Google Chrome 5
Thunderbird 3.1.2
IE8 ( I use this one only as a last means. )

If any one using/has used RAV 2010 Free knows what setting are useful for these programs then i would love to read them here.

[tekkaman]

You can add some of them in the settings, computer protection, aplication reinforcement. There you can add internet browsers and office apps.

[Kees1958]

have a look http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1270399&postcount=21