F-Prot Antivirus 6.0.9.4

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by AvinashR, Jul 13, 2010.

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  1. AvinashR

    AvinashR Registered Member

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    Lemme clarify you some points.


    1. Each of my samples are unique and ITW.
    2. I rename every sample into its SHA256.
    3. After renaming, i convert every executable files into non-exe format.
    4. I never scan zipped malwares. So i guess, it won't be any problem.

    BTW if you have certain doubts, then please have a remote session with me, but before that do arrange a 7 Days license key to test the Pro version, as my license key is over now..and it seems that they are not interested to gimme any more...:p
     
  2. icr

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    Avinash I guess we had a discussions regarding this topic but still I didn't understand how can you say that your sample is unique:doubt: (Sorry for irritating you:'( ) But I have some questions:

    1) Have you reverse engineered it and then reconstructed the code?

    2) And how can you change the hashes of your sample program?

    Sorry if I am acting dumb but I still didn't understand:oops:

    Note: If anyone feels this is bit getting offtopic then plz PM me:)
     
  3. AvinashR

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    Happy to answer you.

    No i have not reverse engineered it.

    By using a tool, which changes every sample into its SHA256, a unique SHA256 means a unique sample, whether it is re-encrypted, re-coded or something else..

    Asking questions doesn't mean that you are dumb...
     
  4. icr

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    can PM me the link of that tool:)
     
  5. AvinashR

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    Sorry, i have promised the person that i won't share it with any1 else..Hope you understand. I'll get back to you after taking permission.:)
     
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    This is getting ridiculous. I visited this thread to read about F-prot, which is the topic of the thread. Instead I am confronted with a whole bunch of off-topic posts. This is very rude and unfair to those who visit a thread based on what its topic says it is supposed to cover.

    It is very very easy to start new topics here, if it is desired to discuss other matters. Why hi-jack this topic?
     
  7. AvinashR

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    Absolutely agree with you Sir..Probably i am the culprit. Sorry for the same. I take the responsibility..From now onwards, it won't be off-topic. Guys please be on-topic from now onwards...
     
  8. icr

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    Even I can understand that bellgamin:blink: I just was getting curious so I posted the my query:)

    Anywayz back on topic I downloaded and installed on my actual Win7 system running somewhat heavy and the tray icon didn't show up at first go but now things are normal I guess:doubt:
     
  9. AvinashR

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    You have to re-start the system after installing it...And then you can update it..BTW how much time it took to update?
     
  10. bellgamin

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    Actually I really enjoy reading your tests and related comments. I just wish you would start a thread and go more deeply into them.

    By the way, calling me "sir" makes me feel really old (which I am). ;)
     
  11. AvinashR

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    Thanks for the appreciation..But i realized that we are off-topic...and thanks for informing us once again..:)

    BTW its a respect from the core of my heart...And in our-culture we always pay respect to our elders..And you are far more senior and elder than even my father..So how can i call you by your name..:)
     
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    I restarted the system after that only my tray icon didn't show up so I rebooted again and after that everything seemed normal. And my update did take considerable time around 8-10 Min
     
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    Okay...I haven't faced any kind of problem while my testing..Update took 2 or 3 minutes ...
     
  14. icr

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    Hmmm may be facing some problem in the internet connection its raining here in mumbai:D

    Anywayz the F-Prot is working good on my system now I'll soon be testing it with some malicious programs and yeah thanks for helping me Avinash, you are a sport;)
     
  15. Lordman

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    I am a registered user of F-Prot and I've been using F-Prot from 1991 or so. I think now, but there are better options in the market, F-Prot is a good antivirus and cheaply with 5 licenses.
     
  16. AvinashR

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    Great to hear this..Anyways have you ever been infected when you use F-Prot :p ?
     
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    how about detection on internet script/exploit ? can f-prot protect from them without having web protection module ?
     
  18. AvinashR

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    Absolutely No..That's what i think.
     
  19. Lordman

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    In the last years i have been infected with Bagle one time.
     
  20. Peter2150

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    Reading about detection rates always makes me chuckle just a little.

    About 5 years ago, a business associate of mine complained she was always getting infected because emails from people she had to work with and exchange working documents with, always had stuff infected.

    I had her install F-Prot, because of it's simplicity. She has faithfully kept it updated, and hasn't been infected since then, doing the same things with the same people.

    QED
     
  21. Lordman

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    Good point. :)
     
  22. m0unds

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    wow, i remember using f-prot back-in-the-day. i'll check it out.

    *edit* full system scan, it's averaging approximately 60MB of memory among 3 processes (tray, ui, service) and 30-40% CPU.
     
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  23. bellgamin

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    But seriously -- detection rates are a valid selection criterion for antivirus programs. F-prot's recent rates are low. Sentimentality aside, there are better AV choices than F-prot.
     
  24. cp4eva

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    I used f=prot a couple of years back and it kept my PCs clean. I think, for smart users that go with the layered approach, it's still good enough.

    But, as Bel said, there are better lots of options out there, some a lot better.
     
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    And better Free options...;)
     
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