EMET, what's your thoughts?

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by moontan, Nov 24, 2010.

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  1. moontan

    moontan Registered Member

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    i'm trying out EMET.
    so far it seems like a good security app, with very minimal system impact.

    i feel a little naked using only Shadow Defender.
    sure, all the nasties i might've picked up disappear on reboot but i'd like a little protection between reboots. ;)

    what do you folks think about EMET?
     
  2. Boost

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    MBAM free + Hitman Pro :thumb:

    IMO your good enough with these 2. Your slowly gonna pile on the software thats really not needed ;)
     
  3. moontan

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    @ Boost:

    yeah, i would hate for that to happen. ;)

    but i see you are using real time protection (Geswall) with Rollback RX!
    shouldn't Rollback RX be enough? :)
     
  4. Boost

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    It's a Wilders paranoia that runs rapid around here,it's quite laughable :argh:
     
  5. Boost

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    I've always believed in sandboxing the browser,it's never let me down and Rollback RX is here for any unforseen troubles.Haven't used it yet though!:D

    I've got 2 scanners: HitmanPro + Malwarebytes thats it!
     
  6. J_L

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    It's a great security tool for hardening programs. Uses no resources.
     
  7. moontan

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    tnx folks.

    i'll keep using it until Geswall 3.0 arrives. :)
     
  8. moontan

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    so far i'm liking EMET.

    i'm no expert but i think this is based on policy restrictions, a little bit like Geswall.

    there some arcane knowledge in EMET, like DEP or SEHOP which some folks here have played with but that's getting a little too technical for me.
    EMET is easy to figure out and configure but there's more granularity available for those who wish.
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    the few reviews of EMET i've read are positives.

    anyway, it's free and it's from Microsoft.
    how bad could it be? :p
     
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    For US wilders, ENOUGH IS NEVER ENOUGH, we don't know that word! :D :D :thumb:
     
  12. safeguy

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    It's easy to use. That's all I can say. Perhaps more Windows users should pick it up...but my guess is that the word "mitigation" scares some from trying it. Mention "mitigation" or anything related to do with "hardening" and they'd say "No, thanks":p
     
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    my bad :(
     
  14. m00nbl00d

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    I thought EMET was a bit "smarter". I have applied SEHOP quite some time ago, by modifying the registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\kernel\DisableExceptionChainValidation (value 0)

    I don't know why, but I decided to just check this entry, and there are two. One is obviously the one I created and the other created by EMET. My opinion is that it should be able to detect whether or not this SEHOP entry was or not there already.

    I wonder if they override each other? In one system, when I was checking some hardware info with PC Wizard, I could see that SEHOP was being indicated as being disabled. My strong guess is that the two entries override each other.
     
  15. moontan

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    and later:

    those dont exactly sound like ringing endorsements. ;)
     
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    I do not have Windows 7 or VISTA. I see that some, but not all of the EMET features are available for Windows XP.

    In your opinion, is it worth trying out EMET on one of my Windows XP Pro PC's or should I wait until I eventually get Windows 7?

    Thanks in Advance.
     
  17. m00nbl00d

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    I am not the "voice", just a voice, but in my own opinion, some of the protection EMET provides sure is better than having none, I'd say. :)
     
  18. moontan

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    hmmm,

    i think i'll slap Geswall back on.

    having a security product (EMET in this case) being described as "better than nothing" doesn't inspire confidence. ;)
     
  19. m00nbl00d

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    Are you sleeping properly? :D

    I wrote

    EMET won't provide as much protection for XP as it does for Vista and 7. So, some is better than none, right? ;)
     
  20. moontan

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    no, i work night shifts. ;)

    i was just hoping EMET would be a good substitute for Geswall since EMET uses no resources.

    Geswall run real time and hooks the kernel.
    not that big of a deal for such a speedy app that's easy to use and give great protection.
     
  21. Gobbler

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    Does EMET go well with rollback software say RollBack Rx?
     
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    You do know EMET is a totally different app, right?
     
  23. Boyfriend

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    Yes, I work very well with Rollback Rx.
     
  24. Sully

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    I think you confuse EMET. It is more like a hardening tool that can be used on a per program basis. It is nothing like Geswall. One would use EMET to enhance security.

    Sul.
     
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