[Thread split]MRG Flash Tests 2012

[trjam]

I got hit by Win32:Sirefef last night, and well, I tried quite a few products to remove it to no avail. MSE actually almost got rid of it but it kept coming up in memory. It even got through FD-ISR. I had to remove FD-ISR and reinstall a new snapshot to get rid of it. Kaspersky was one of the ones I didnt try and wished I had. 6 main ones all failed on cleaning it out.

[Page42]

Originally Posted by trjam

I got hit by Win32:Sirefef last night, and well, I tried quite a few products to remove it to no avail. MSE actually almost got rid of it but it kept coming up in memory. It even got through FD-ISR. I had to remove FD-ISR and reinstall a new snapshot to get rid of it. Kaspersky was one of the ones I didnt try and wished I had. 6 main ones all failed on cleaning it out.

But you weren't running Sandboxie then, were you?

[trjam]

nope, but wont leave home without it now.

[Securon]

Good Evening ! Page 42 ... Re:Vipre...I feel that there are three levels of support at Gfi...at Sunbelt their were two levels of accountability the CEO...Alex Eckleberry...and Sales and Customer Support...and they were very knowledgeable and customer focused. Other than Nick and Larrycore at the Gfi forums the transition too Gfi in my eyes has taken a product that had great potential too a band aid patched debacle. Like you Vipre is in my license garage not to be used again. Sincerely...Securon

[m0unds]

Originally Posted by Page42

Ha ha. Funny how you remembered something about my software that I almost forgot! Yes, it seems as though the day draws nearer that I pull the plug on VIPRE and turn the key on Kaspersky. And if I shared with you some of the exasperating responses I have gotten out of GFI tech support lately, you'd probably call me crazy for hanging in as long as I have!

i've since bailed on it as well.

[Page42]

Originally Posted by m0unds

i've since bailed on it as well.

And from reading your entries and contributions on VIPRE in the past, I'd say they have lost a dedicated and informed customer/user. Too bad for them.

One of these days I just have to share what tech support wrote back to me when I asked them about VIPRE's Secure File Eraser. Unbelievable, and frightening, at the same time.

[SweX]

Hmm...are they gonna release new tests every day now ?

[Tarnak]

Originally Posted by Page42

And from reading your entries and contributions on VIPRE in the past, I'd say they have lost a dedicated and informed customer/user. Too bad for them.

One of these days I just have to share what tech support wrote back to me when I asked them about VIPRE's Secure File Eraser. Unbelievable, and frightening, at the same time.

I have been a user and beta tester of Vipre since it began, but I am seriously thinking of saying goodbye to it. It just isn't the same company since it got taken over by GFI.

BTW, I have never used the additional utility options that come with Vipre, e.g. Secure File Eraser. I have never ever wanted that in an AV.

[Page42]

Originally Posted by Tarnak

I have been a user and beta tester of Vipre since it began, but I am seriously thinking of saying goodbye to it. It just isn't the same company since it got taken over by GFI.

BTW, I have never used the additional utility options that come with Vipre, e.g. Secure File Eraser. I have never ever wanted that in an AV.

I haven't necessarily wanted or needed it either, but since it's there, and there is virtually no info about it, I thought I'd ask. I also happen to need an eraser program since the ones I am trying with SBIE aren't working too well on my W7 box.

Let me ask you, have MRG Flash Test results influenced your thinking about possibly saying goodbye to VIPRE? They haven't for me. VIPRE actually does pretty good in these tests.

[Tarnak]

Originally Posted by Page42

I haven't necessarily wanted or needed it either, but since it's there, and there is virtually no info about it, I thought I'd ask. I also happen to need an eraser program since the ones I am trying with SBIE aren't working too well on my W7 box.

Let me ask you, have MRG Flash Test results influenced your thinking about possibly saying goodbye to VIPRE? They haven't for me. VIPRE actually does pretty good in these tests.

I used to use Eraser, but haven't for a long time. I have nothing to delete that is worthy of secure deletion. No harm in asking about it as you say, but I am curious as to what information/advice tech support wrote back to you about Vipre's Secure File Eraser.

MRG's Flash Tests while interesting, have never been a determinant in deciding what to run on my computer.

So, if and when I say goodbye to Vipre, other factors may come into play.

[Page42]

Originally Posted by Tarnak

I am curious as to what information/advice tech support wrote back to you about Vipre's Secure File Eraser.

PM to follow.

[Esse]

Did anyone find a list of exactly what software is tested? It says just "Panda" for example...

/E

[gerardwil]

Originally Posted by Esse

Did anyone find a list of exactly what software is tested? It says just "Panda" for example...

http://mrg-effitas

[Blues7]

Originally Posted by Securon

in my license garage not to be used again.

What an apt term...one day I'll have to go through mine and clean up the shelves...I know SuperAntiSpyware Pro is in there somewhere.
Hopefully MBAM won't be joining it anytime soon. (I'm using it solely on-demand presently.)

[Page42]

Originally Posted by Securon

Good Evening ! Page 42 ... Re:Vipre...I feel that there are three levels of support at Gfi...at Sunbelt their were two levels of accountability the CEO...Alex Eckleberry...and Sales and Customer Support...and they were very knowledgeable and customer focused. Other than Nick and Larrycore at the Gfi forums the transition too Gfi in my eyes has taken a product that had great potential too a band aid patched debacle. Like you Vipre is in my license garage not to be used again. Sincerely...Securon

Hi Securon, You could very well be right about GFI at this time. Are your licenses hanging on nails in the wall in the garage?

[Feandur]

Over the 20 "spot checks" of 29th June + 2nd July: -

Tier I [0-2 misses] : Avast; Kaspersky; Emsisoft/Ikarus; Vipre; Bluepoint

Tier II [3-5 misses] : Panda; Symantec; Sourcefire

Tier III [6-8 misses] : Avira; AVG; BitDefender; Eset

Tier IV [9-11 misses] : McAfee; TrendMicro

Tier V [12+ misses] : Microsoft.


Seems roughly right to me.


I have Tier I and II AV's running over various 'puters...and gave up on Tiers III and lower.

But not the only layer of security I run, for sure.

As "spot checks" go not sure the tests can be taken much further than that.

-have a good day
feandur.

[AlexC]

Originally Posted by Page42

Thanks, LoneWolf! And thank you, Sveta!
Looking good, VIPRE!

Attachment 233584

What is GFI?

[Securon]

Good Evening ! No Page 42...merely using good ol' 3M...sticky tape...nails might interfere with the firewall! Lol ! Sincerely...Securon

[tgell]

Originally Posted by AlexC

What is GFI?

Vipre Antivirus

[AlexC]

thanks!

[Esse]

Thx @ gerardwil.

/E

[The Hammer]

Originally Posted by Feandur

Over the 20 "spot checks" of 29th June + 2nd July: -

Tier I [0-2 misses] : Avast; Kaspersky; Emsisoft/Ikarus; Vipre; Bluepoint

Tier II [3-5 misses] : Panda; Symantec; Sourcefire

Tier III [6-8 misses] : Avira; AVG; BitDefender; Eset

Tier IV [9-11 misses] : McAfee; TrendMicro

Tier V [12+ misses] : Microsoft.


Seems roughly right to me.


I have Tier I and II AV's running over various 'puters...and gave up on Tiers III and lower.

But not the only layer of security I run, for sure.

As "spot checks" go not sure the tests can be taken much further than that.

-have a good day
feandur.

Some of your tier III's will be ones or two's when testing concludes.

[Noob]

Woah finally they resumed flash tests!
The wait was really long!

[Rompin Raider]

Originally Posted by Noob

Woah finally they resumed flash tests!
The wait was really long!

But worth it...yes?

[Noob]

I like their flash tests although it looks like it is a lot less detailed than before.