Threatfire???

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by Antimalware18, Apr 11, 2013.

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  1. Antimalware18

    Antimalware18 Registered Member

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    I know this product is dead but I used it back in 08 and really liked it and was wondering if anyone had a link to a download for it or a .exe they could msg me with. And also how would it do in todays malware landscape without updates?
     
  2. ichito

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    You can get it from there
    -http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popup-Ad-Spyware-Blockers/Cyberhawk.shtml
    Some links to download are dead but this one is active...I tested it succesfuly 3 minutes ago :)
     
  3. Antimalware18

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    Thank you :thumb: :thumb:

    Now my next question, any idea on how good this would do in today's landscape?
     
  4. ichito

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    There is no upgrade for TF and update for anti-malware definition but mainly TF is...can be...a powerful system monitor/behaviour blocker...even something like HIPS...especially when you enable advanced settings and additional rules for registry, port listening, outgoing connection, special folders.
    It's only my private opinion but I have good experience with TF and I know that it's very customizable.
     
  5. siketa

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    -http://www.pctools.com/mirror/tfinstall.exe-
     
  6. RejZoR

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    But in that case, Comodo would be a better option. Throw everything out the window and make the rules yourself. At least it's more up to date than heavily outdated ThreatFire. And if we can believe them, they are planning to make an actual behavior blocker (not the current Autosandboxing that just carries the name of BB).
     
  7. As Kees1958 I have written some tutorials on how to fine tune Threatfire. Behavioral blockers were an innovation which seemed to be the way to go. The heuristics/cloud based reputation scoring and code emulation/sandboxing capabilities have replaced the added value of a seperate behavioral blocker, because OS (offering low rights sandbox) and AV's have evolved

    1. On-execution whitelisting/blacklisting
    Caching and hashing of PE's is so much more advanced that AV's are much better in distinguishing new code from existing code. Reducing general overhead makes it easier to apply a smart risk assessment and allow whitelisted, blockblacklisted and analyse grey-in-between.

    2. Detailed on-execution analysis of PE not on the whitelist or on the blacklist
    New executables are much more scrutenised than in the past. Static PE-analysis, Code emulation, Heuristics, reputation scoring will providethorough threat rating knowledge of this grey (not good not bad) executable. So same or even better risk assesment without the behavioral blocker disadvantage of letting the unknown PE run in the wild on your system.

    3. Behavior analysis in the sandbox
    Modern AV's are able to auto sandbox a suspicious executable based on above steps. Big advantage is that the AV is able to analys the behaviour of the suspicious executable in the sandbox.

    4. Smart "write through" sandboxing
    When the behavioral analysis does not show signs of suspicious behaviour, the installation can be deployed to the real system (write through sandbox).

    Today it is possible to have a very proficient security setup with a lean mix of for instance only:
    a. IP-filtering of your browser, complimented with for instance adblock plus (to keep you away from nasties)
    b. Sandbox of IE or Chrome (low rights container, unable to touch medium/high right processes/objects)
    c. EMET (mitigates arbitrary code execution in memory)
    d. ExploitShield (warns for drive by/downloading executable code through suspicious/exploit behavior)
    e. File download reputation scoring of Chrome or IE
    f. Avast file & behavioral shield (provides discussed protection of steps 1 to 4).
     
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  8. hogndog

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    Before you download Threatfire Oops' anyways I'd get some more opinions, that application has been known to have a mind of its own...*puppy*
     
  9. The Red Moon

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    Thank you kees for another wonderful and very informative post.You seem very knowledgeable on software restriction policies etc and just wondered if i may ask you what your opinion is on CIS 6.I would value your opinion very much as this is my chosen security at the moment.Is it a solid enough suite at this present time.
    Thank you.
     
  10. Brummelchen

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    ThreatFire is complete dead - no further developement, no support till over a year. is not secure any longer nor can prevent any actual malware.
     
  11. Peter2150

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    Lets leave comments and questions about CIS or Comodo products out of this thread. This thread is about Threatfire.

    Any of the other questions can be asked in another thread.

    Thank you.
     
  12. CloneRanger

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    I had it installed on XP a few years ago. It was fine, until it wasn't ! It caused all sorts of problems to appear, resulting in my having to reinstall the OS :mad:

    One best left gathering cobwebs :D
     
  13. ght1

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    It's as dead as a dodo. :doubt:
     
  14. Saraceno

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    It was an excellent program in its day. Minus the fact a few people had some system/keyboard lockups, before sandboxie etc became popular, when visiting a dodgy site, it was good to see that little flame in the corner.

    Saved my bacon a few times! :cool:
     
  15. Antimalware18

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    I've got it installed and running right now just fine. I'll say this, it might be dead and it might not be furthered developed. But to me for technology like Threatfire (BB/hips/hids) since it doesnt really rely on signatures I could honestly care less if its dead or not.
     
  16. NSG001

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    Still got the installer here.
    Tempted to give it another try, used it before with great effect.
    Thanks for reminding me :thumb:
     
  17. siketa

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    RetroFire....:cool:
     
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    for RetroThreats on RetroOSes :D
     
  19. atomomega

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    Before installing Defensewall on my PC, I was using the last release of Threatfire. I had set it on level 4 and added custom rules provided by Kees1958. I totally agree with you. Even if it's not updated anymore, I don't mind at all since it provides solid protection even on these days.
     
  20. FOXP2

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    So, it's "not secure any longer nor can prevent any actual malware" or "it provides solid protection" and "(causes) all sorts of problems or "(runs) right now just fine."
     
  21. ichito

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    You are wrong:
    TF versus Sality - passed
    -https://safegroup.pl/artykuly/threatfire-vs-rozne-zagrozenia-t7169.html?hilit=threatfire#p171389
    TF versus Ransomware.Celas - passed
    -https://safegroup.pl/artykuly/threatfire-vs-ransomware-celas-t7179.html?hilit=threatfire#p171490
    TF versus large number of malware - passed
    -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyRliGiJjt0&feature=youtu.be
    IMHO...TF it's still worth of attention.
     
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  24. ichito

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    @ght1
    Haha...please!...this post is cutted from context...yous should look at earlier post...you see?... December 29th, 2010 and my is written 5 months later as provocation to refresh the thread.
    All my mentions/opinion about TF are similar...it's just great software.
     
  25. ght1

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    I see, let's install Threatfire. Today is the Wilders Threatfire Party. Come on ... :D :thumb: Hehe, but I remember the killed keyboard ...
     
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