The unofficial Shadow Defender Support Thread.

Discussion in 'sandboxing & virtualization' started by Cutting_Edgetech, Feb 14, 2011.

  1. ExtremeGamerBR

    ExtremeGamerBR Registered Member

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    Sorry if this question is silly, but by SD not be developed further, it is still possible to purchase it?
     
  2. moontan

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    yes.
    i used to use SD as a souped up Sandboxie but now i use it to test softwares that don't need a reboot to install.

    pretty darn useful either way.
     
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  3. ExtremeGamerBR

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  4. Serapis

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    Just realized something very surprising and strange. When disabling DEP in shadowmode using EMET, these changes seem to take an effect on the real system after restarting out of the virtual session. Does this mean that not all kind of changes can be kept in check? Are modifications made to bcdedit.exe fair game?
     
  5. Gargoyle

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    I thought the developer of Shadow Defender is Tony, a man from China.

    The latest version, the name on the program is Igor Pavlov. Furthermore, the program's file name is not Shadow Defender but "7z Setup SFX".

    The version that download.com has and the one from the official website also don't match. Their md5 checksums are different.

    What's going on here?
     
  6. n8chavez

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    You downloaded the version being hosted at shadowdefender.org, which is not the official version. The official site is shadowdefender.com. Also, Igor Pavlov is the creator of the archiving utility 7-zip. That means that the file you downloaded was not created the "official" way, but was created using z-zip. I suggest you get the last official version.
     
  7. Gargoyle

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    I got it from shadowdefender.com

    I don't even know about shadowdefender.org until recently.

    However, Tony might have used z-zip so I'm not that worried as before.
     
  8. ichito

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    Please...read this thread
    https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=295980
     
  9. n8chavez

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    You are correctly. The "official" version did change. Since it appears that Tony is not in charge anymore, because he has not been around for a long time, I don't think I would trust any version that appears to have been altered in any way, other than by the original author. Since Shadow Defender is used as a primary line of defense, it just seems like too great a risk. If it were open source it would be different, but since it is not I am weary of anything unexpected. If I were you I might consider using another, similar application, such as SafeShield.
     
  10. Cutting_Edgetech

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    The latest none beta version that was released was SD 1.1.0.325, and the MD5 checksum is 35edf53c0b4d3b8960047cfbfcbae7e3. I'm not sure how long SD has been showing Igor Pavlov as the author of the program, but I checked my archive of software that I keep. SD 1.1.0.325 showed the following info as shown in the Screen shot below. All the info you just described was in the installer that i have had for several months.
     

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  11. PJC

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    Nothing changed...
     

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  12. skokospa

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    I think that some transactions occurred ....
    serious companies like Avangate certainly not to make nonsense ...and to allow the sale of software if the software is not sold by the owner or authorized person...I sent the email Avangate the question of who is selling shadowdefender...and of course did not answer the question is whether they will respond...
    WOT
     

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  13. skokospa

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    and now this ... something strange going on
     

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  14. Serapis

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    Shadow Defender's OFFICIAL SITE shows a NEW! version. o_O There is something very weird going on here. Is Tony still there? Has he made a return anouncement?

    If the domain survives past the expiration date without our donations/intervention, then he probably is there. I think...
     
  15. Sadeghi85

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    diskpt.sys 1.1.0.331 signed today and is valid. What do we make of this? o_O

    diskpt.sys.PNG
     
  16. Meriadoc

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    I see no change log but I'd recommend not to update, yet.

    It's a mystery to what's going on, I was starting to think Tony had abandoned ShadowDefender because of people stealing it - 2-3 years ago I was harvesting pay per install malware bundled with SD keygen put up on sharing sites, but who knows, until we hear different it's all speculation.

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  17. skokospa

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    I think this is a new software owner....or the old owner back when he saw a replica of its software.
    will certainly appear, or old or new boss and explain what is happening...
     
  18. SourMilk

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    VirusTotal gives 331 a pass. Go figure? The earlier versions always had 2 or 3 hits.

    SourMilk out
     
  19. LoneWolf

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    Jotti also says clean.
    Not updating till I learn more about what's going on.
    Very strange, nothing for so long,now an update o_O
     
  20. sdmod

    sdmod Shadow Defender Expert

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    I have noticed an update to Shadow Defender and have posted to the site at shadowdefendedotorg but they deleted my post as folllows
    Update is on site now only in "recent posts"
    most recent Update 1/4/2011 03.55 no answer

    "I am the global moderator at shadowdefender.com. Can you please give me an explanation as to why Shadow Defender is being sold here as a legitimate Shadow Defender site and outlet? If a realistic explanation is not forthcoming within twelve hours from now I will approach the Internet authorities including The police, Federal Bereau of Investigation and Canadian authorities. If this site is not legitimate please take it down within 12 hours.

    Patrick
    Global Moderator shadowdefenderdotcom"

    I have written (emailed) to Tony at shadowdefenderdotcom as follows

    "Tony, if you are there please contact me urgently. Why is another site selling Shadow Defender and why is it updated on this site without contact with the mods and with a full explanation. I visited the site shadowdefender.org where Shadow Defender is being sold and asked but had my post deleted and if I do not hear from you soon I am going to contact Godaddy, the police, the FBI and internet authorities. I have emailed you, private messaged you but the private messages remain in the outbox. You have my email address so I hope to hear from you soon.

    best wishes

    Patrick (Global Moderator)"
     
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  21. crapbag

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    Trying out SD for the first time right now. Like what I see. Following this thread very closely. Keep up the sleuthing guys!! :thumb:
     
  22. TheKid7

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    Which Shadow Defender version are you trying? The new version listed above?

    Thanks in Advance.
     
  23. skokospa

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    file is downloaded from shadow.org site when launching the installer write to the user m$....
    Virus Total says as well as version 1.1.0.325 ....
    it is very strange all this is happening...
    I do not see anything and because I temporarily uninstall the program ....

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  24. crapbag

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    According to SD I'm using version: 1.1.0.325.

    I downloaded it from shadowdefender.com a few days back. Not sure about this new version just yet. Will wait and see how the trial period goes.

    Should probably add that I've had no problems so far.
     
  25. PJC

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    Strange thing...:doubt:
    What's really going on? o_O
     

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