Crystal Security - Discussion

[kardokristal]

Hello,

@ Mops21:

At the moment no information about next version but i will inform if any
news or updates.

@ gerardwil:

Thank you for your note about translator section for other member.
Also thank you for your information about 2 false positive detections.

I will report these to your mentioned vendors.

Regards,
Kardo

[Mops21]

Hi KardoKristal

Thank you very much for the Information and what is with the New translation file

[kupo]

Is it only available as portable version?

[arsenaloyal]

hmm my first post on this thread,just wanted to know how do you keep it free, its is perhaps a donationware?

[lordraiden]

Hello I would like to know if there is any comparative, test or review about this software.
What makes special this soft? it's cloud, free, low resources...?
It's only an on-demand scanner or it also protects on real time?

Why the files that are uploaded to the cloud are hidden? how do I know what is being uploaded? doc files? only executables?... it shoulc be like hitman pro where you see what's going on.

What is in the cloud? is a proprietary engine of Kristal or it's a multi engine/vendor cloud?

Thanks in advance

[kardokristal]

Originally Posted by skudo12

Is it only available as portable version?

Hello,

Yes, no installation needed.

Program just creates user settings files after first program launch.
User settings files will be created under user "AppData" folder.

Regards,
Kardo

[kardokristal]

Originally Posted by arsenaloyal

hmm my first post on this thread,just wanted to know how do you keep it free, its is perhaps a donationware?

Hello,

There is no really any strategy to make money.

Yeah, I thought about some kind of donation options for users but then I decided to not make this option.
I just like to keep it free and I am happy enough if this program helps someone and I am opened for co-operations with companies or other people.

Regards,
Kardo

[kardokristal]

Originally Posted by lordraiden

Hello I would like to know if there is any comparative, test or review about this software.
What makes special this soft? it's cloud, free, low resources...?
It's only an on-demand scanner or it also protects on real time?

Why the files that are uploaded to the cloud are hidden? how do I know what is being uploaded? doc files? only executables?... it shoulc be like hitman pro where you see what's going on.

What is in the cloud? is a proprietary engine of Kristal or it's a multi engine/vendor cloud?

Thanks in advance

Hello,

Thank you for your interest!

You can find some review and articles about Crystal Security program from google. At the moment there is no detection/removal tests of program.

Program is light with cloud and whitelist/blacklist based detection. You can use it as real-time protection and/or on-demand scanner.
Crystal Security is compatible with other security software. It also uses low memory is free. You can specify what file types to scan/upload from settings (under custom protection level).

Program uses several engines like Nictatech, Clean-MX, Malekal...
Also is added into latest Beta internal-whitelist. In total: Several cloud-based engines, user-based whitelist/blacklist and internal whitelist.

Thank you about some good ideas.

Regards,
Kardo

[Tarnak]

Right click on tray icon is not working, and have this error at startup:

See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.Net.WebException: The remote name could not be resolved: 'crystalsecurity.uk.to'
at System.Net.WebClient.DownloadFile(Uri address, String fileName)
at System.Net.WebClient.DownloadFile(String address, String fileName)
at CrystalSecurity.Main.CheckUpdates()
at CrystalSecurity.Main.Settings()
at CrystalSecurity.Main.Form1_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.EventHandler.Invoke(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 (RTMRel.030319-0100)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
Crystal Security
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.5.6.32
CodeBase: file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/<username>/Start%20Menu/Programs/Startup/Crystal%20Security.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
System
Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------

[kardokristal]

Hello,

@ Tarnak:

Thank you for your bug report!

Can you tell me please: What version you tested? Latest Beta 2.5.6.32 or Final version?

Regards,
Kardo

[Tarnak]

2.5.6.32 Beta

[kardokristal]

Originally Posted by Tarnak

2.5.6.32 Beta

Hello,

Thanks!

Regards,
Kardo

[siketa]

Any news?
It's been pretty silent here lately....

[kardokristal]

Hello,

I have some news for all users of my program.

The program will get a whole new upgrade and it is called at the moment:

PROJECT SECURITY X

Whole program is using all available network sources to help to identify file.
User can upload and analyse files with next sources:

+ VirusTotal
¤ Uploading supported
¤ Re-analysing supported
¤ Simple results for novice users
¤ Advanced results for advanced users

+ CAMAS
¤ Uploading supported
¤ Simple results for novice users
¤ Advanced results for advanced users

+ CIMA
¤ Uploading supported
¤ Re-analysing supported
¤ Simple results for novice users
¤ Advanced results for advanced users

+ Built-in heuristic analysis
+ Cloud databases [Online]
¤ Nictatech
¤ Malc0de
¤ VX Vault
¤ Clean MX

You can identify whole computer or individual files with all noted resources via one program.
Application will be absolutely for FREE because program is using fully public free sources for identification.

All identification sources used in program will be noted.

If there is someone who can help me with suggestions & ideas then please let me know.
I am working right now with project and hope to release application soon.

Regards,
Kardo

[ichito]

Hi Kardo,
I downloaded beta version from your page - it's Crystal Security 2.5.6.32. Is it that one about what have you mentioned?

[siketa]

Originally Posted by ichito

Hi Kardo,
I downloaded beta version from your page - it's Crystal Security 2.5.6.32. Is it that one about what have you mentioned?

No.
That is Crystal Security.
Project Security X is yet to be released.

[ichito]

OK...I will waiting

[kardokristal]

Hello,

@ siketa:

Absolutely correct and thank you for helping with answers

@ ichito:

Thank you for your interest

P.S: Automatic upload to VirusTotal, CIMA and CAMAS is done in program.
Now I have to build methods for Simple and Advanced reports + GUI and Settings before I can release first version of PROJECT SECURITY X.

Regards,
Kardo

[siketa]

Kardo,

does this mean that Crystal Security, as we know it, is abandoned?
Or is it incorporated into this new product?

[kardokristal]

Originally Posted by siketa

Kardo,

does this mean that Crystal Security, as we know it, is abandoned?
Or is it incorporated into this new product?

Hello,

It is actually very good question and honestly i don´t know the answer right now.
I´ll have to think about it but if you have any suggestion between 2 projects please let me know.

At this time my plan is to release Project Security X as a separate security tool.

Regards,
Kardo

[popcorn]

Project Security X sounds awesome
it could be a killer app... especially alongside SBE
good luck

[kardokristal]

Originally Posted by popcorn

Project Security X sounds awesome
it could be a killer app... especially alongside SBE
good luck

Hello,

Thank you!

I´ll do my best.

Regards,
Kardo

[m00nbl00d]

Originally Posted by kardokristal

[...]
+ Cloud databases [Online]
¤ Nictatech
¤ Malc0de
¤ NovCon
¤ VX Vault
¤ Clean MX
[..]

What data are you going to use from NovCon? From what I could see they get data from Clean-MX and Malc0de. So, I don't think there's a need for NovCon.

Nice to see you're alive and well.

[kardokristal]

Originally Posted by m00nbl00d

What data are you going to use from NovCon? From what I could see they get data from Clean-MX and Malc0de. So, I don't think there's a need for NovCon.

Nice to see you're alive and well.

Hello,

Good to see you too. Thanks.

Thank you for information. I will not include NovCon as you pointed
out that this site is using Clean-MX and Malc0de.

Regards,
Kardo

[kardokristal]

Hello,

Here is preview video of Project Security X tool.

It is recommended to watch video in HD.

Video link:

-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96hx7FYnLQ0&feature=youtu.be

Please note that program in video is not complete yet and video is provided to show
how program will analyze the file with several public sources.

Also program GUI is very basic at the moment.

In Video you can see that CIMA result is ERROR. I believe it is CIMA server problem.
I tried before several files with no luck...yesterday all worked with CIMA.

I Hope you like program idea and if you have any suggestions please let me know.

Regards,
Kardo