LooknStop_Info_Fetcher_v1.1.exe *Updated*

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  1. Phant0m

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    LooknStop_Info_Fetcher_v1.1.exe *Updated*

    : This little utility is for those who experience Application filtering anomaly which renders Application Filtering useless, and who’d like to participate to aid the way for a patch that works under all conditions.

    Technical Details:
    - Creates three .reg files (LnS-Info_0.reg, LnS-Info_1.reg, LnS-Info_2.reg)
    - If Bootlog is present it saves for later restore
    - Bootlog Flag gets temporary activated
    - Inserts itself temporary into Windows “RunOnce” Group
    After Windows gets manually re-booted
    - Newly created Bootlog gets placed in LooknStop_Info_Fetcher location
    - Your old Bootlog becomes restored
    - SendMail window gets called

    Default distribution: http://142.177.170.23/LooknStop_Info_Fetcher_v1.1.exe 16.3KB
    Zip distribution: http://142.177.170.23/LooknStop_Info_Fetcher_v1.1.zip 7.69KB

    In addition:

    LooknStop_GUI-Exit.exe *New*

    : This little utility demonstrates how easily the Look ‘n’ Stop GUI can be exited, rendering ones security useless.

    Default distribution: http://142.177.170.23/LooknStop_GUI-Exit.exe 6.83KB
    Zip distribution: http://142.177.170.23/LooknStop_GUI-Exit.zip 3.35KB
     
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  2. FluxGFX

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    I like the concept of the GUI-EXIT.... goes to show that simple methods can be used to have the program quit, add, modify anything within LNS.

    - Among others if anyone care to take a look closer this should prove to be quite interesting :)

    HIGH FIVE for Phant0m :) God I love the kid ! lol
     
  3. rerun2

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    Hi Phant0m,

    Does this utility effect a password protected LnS as well?

    I assume it will not work if LnS is protected with a program like PG though.

    I do agree this is interesting, but it is not anything new. I imagine there are MANY "vulnerabilities" to be found in the GUI of MANY security programs.
     
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    Hey Rerun

    - Actually user’s who using Password Protection aren’t affected by this method however with little bit of additional code that can easily change.

    - I don’t believe PG does because of the style used, however I could be wrong. I’ll wait to see if any PG user’s has to say on the matter.

    - Of course it’s nothing new; the concept is what’s important though.
     
  5. rerun2

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    Thank you for the replys Phant0m and your hard work :)

    Couldn't agree with you more.
     
  6. Phant0m

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    Thanks, but don’t give me too much credit.
    This was birds feet, :p
     
  7. gkweb

    gkweb Expert Firewall Tester

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    Hi,

    Process Guard protects against any termination, even the simple Close Message Handling.

    PG v3 is currently in BETA, and fully protect Look'n'Stop.

    Finally, I would say that it is I think important to say that this kind of termination works on almost every software, that's why PG was created, to "Guard" them.
    It is important also to say that even Look'n'Stop closed, the internet filtering is still alive if the options has been selected.

    regards,

    gkweb.
     
  8. Phant0m

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    Thanks gkweb for confirming PG v3b prevents GUI-Exit demonstration from exiting Look ‘n’ Stop, however what would you recommend for those who can’t afford PG? Do you think securing security apps like Firewalls from being exited through malicious means should be dealt by additional software or by the author of that particular software or both?

    You are right; I was actually waiting for someone to mention that, Look ‘n’ Stop does offer "Keep Internet filtering active after the application is left." and highly advised to use that feature. However there is still the fact with Application filtering being rendered useless upon GUI exited, any thoughts on this?
     
  9. gkweb

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    Hi,

    without PG, any software can indeed be terminated like this.
    About Look'n'Stop, the application filtering would indeed be disabled, and I would so suggest as a feature request the possibility to keep it enabled as for the internet filtering, I think it should be possible.
    The software's dev could indeed protect their app themselves, but the only way to do it properly is with human popup verification like for PG.

    But anyway, PG is not very expensive and worth your money IMHO.

    regards,

    gkweb.
     
  10. Phant0m

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    I agree, Thanks gkweb
     
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    Could to program LNS call it self to terminate? Surely that would not be prevent by PG....
     
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    Most likely have to manipulate Look ‘n’ Stop memory area.
     
  13. gkweb

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    Hi,

    for any question about PG you can have, ask DiamondCS on their official forum here at wilder.

    If a program wants to close, then that's fine, why to look at a way to deny it to ?
    The whole problem is an external unwanted closing done by various viruses which kill firewalls & AV.
    PG prevents any process memory manipulation, but you would be better to read their documentation to know more about it.

    regards,

    gkweb.
     
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    No need for that I know PG is unique and does what it supposed to.
    And regardless how little amount of money PG costs, some merely can’t afford it and I know because I’m speaking first hand.
     
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    Hey were's my password thread.... sniffles...
     
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    Frederic and JF decided to delete it...
     
  18. jag1967

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    For those who can't afford PG, why not get the free version which protects just one process - and set this as your firewall?
    I assume, the free version has the same protection functionality as the paid for one.
    Or as many say, PG is one bit of s/w worth saving up for. (Sorry if this is going OT...)

    jag
     
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