HitmanPro.ALERT Support and Discussion Thread

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by erikloman, May 25, 2012.

  1. Compu KTed

    Compu KTed Registered Member

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    After further testing HMPA 3RC build 120 & 124 I find that keystroke encryption does not
    work in MS Word or WordPad. (both under default office template)

    Note: Flyout does occur on both apps.

    If however, I remove mitigations from both apps and place them under the other template
    keystroke encryption seems to work.

    Should the keystroke encryption though work under office template for these 2 apps?
    Will encryption work on HMPA build 125 when these 2 apps are under default settings?
     
  2. erikloman

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    Keystroke Encryption is only enabled on the Browsers and Other template. So Office apps do not have keystroke encryption.
     
  3. erikloman

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    HitmanPro.Alert writes the following files:

    C:\Program Files (x86)\HitmanPro.Alert\hmpalert.exe
    C:\Windows\system32\hmpalert.dll
    C:\Windows\SysWow64\hmpalert.dll
    C:\Windows\drivers\hmpalert.sys
    C:\Windows\drivers\hmpnet.sys

    Build 125 should fix the boot slowdown (I think).
     
  4. zakazak

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    Thanks, I also think boot time is faster now :) great work !

    @Edit: Yes booting is A LOT faster now. Thanks for the fix
     
  5. erikloman

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    The slowdown when launching Opera browser should also be fixed in build 125.
     
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  6. Victek

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    We know you meant Build 125 :thumb:
     
  7. erikloman

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    Changed it. Let me know how it runs on your end :thumb:
     
  8. Compu KTed

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    Testing HMPA 3 build 125:

    Unable to start Pale Moon browser alternate profile (palemoon.exe -p) via run command.
    HMPA automatically terminates browser profile when choose folder option in Create Profile Wizard
    is selected. HMPA alert indicates ROP mitigation. In order to start browser successfully I
    have to disable Control-Flow Integrity (Stops ROP attacks) in Pale Moon code mitigations of
    HMPA. Also did HMP scan and nothing found. Other profile works fine.
     
  9. Aeolis

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    Hello folks,

    I would like to report the following problem in my system.

    System:
    - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (fully updated);
    - CIS 8.0.0.4344 (Firewall enabled on Safe Mode, Auto-Sandbox Enabled, Viruscope enabled, HIPS disabled);
    - Emsisoft Anti-Malware 9.0.0.4668;
    - Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0.4.1028; and
    - HitmanPro.Alert version 3.0.21 build 125 Release Candidate.

    Symptoms:

    I install can successfully install HitmanPro.Alert and use my system as usual it just after installation. But as soon as do the first reboot after installation I experience major slowdown on boot and after the system finally boot up I cannot use it at all. After boot up system is sluggish and it ends up at a major lock down. I always have to do a hard reboot and unistall HitmanPro.Alert using safe mode.

    I could not figure out which software or configuration on my system is causing the problem. I hope you can help me. If you need any additional information just let me know.

    After updating to the latest release candidate (build 125) I have noticed a slight improvement in system responsiveness, but still the major problems persists.

    Best regards,

    Aeolis
     
  10. erikloman

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    I've discovered an unresolved issue related to 64-bit 3rd party hooks. I was able to reproduce with Emsisoft (note, fault is ours, not Emsisoft's). If you are willing to uninstall Emsisoft, does the system boot fast again?
     
  11. Dark Star 72

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    Eric, I have just installed build 125 and still have the problem with entries in the address bar of IE11 being encrypted as per my previous posts #3101 and #3108. As I am running Emsisoft IS I will try with EIS shut down and also uninstalled and report back.

    EDIT: Have tried IE11 with EIS shutdown - problem still exists
    Uninstalled EIS and IE11 works fine, no encryption of the address bar entry.
     
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  12. SLE

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    @erikloman @markloman
    Firefox sometimes is not starting and closing correctly in Sandboxie. Process firefox.exe is hanging but no window opens. If i manually exit all programs in sandbox and restart firefox it works after some trials.

    Only happens with Build 124 and Build 125. If I go back to build 120 everything is fine. Don't know how to track this further for you, so if you have any idea just let me know.
     
  13. Aeolis

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    Hello folks,

    Dear Erik Loman. I have not uninstalled Emsisoft in my system, but I did a quick test disabling both EAM and MBAM auto start without success. The system slowdown is there even with EAM and MBAM not auto starting with Windows.

    Best regards,

    Aeolis
     
  14. erikloman

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    Ok thank you.
     
  15. Tarnak

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    Still running v3.0.20 build 120. Justed booted into this snapshot, and HMP quick scan no longer starts at boot. Another program, that I have, AVZ 4.43 will not update.

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    avz.exe - Application Error
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    The instruction at "0x00404016" referenced memory at "0x01fec8f0". The memory could not be "read".


    Click on OK to terminate the program
    Click on CANCEL to debug the program
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    OK Cancel
    ---------------------------

    ScreenShot_Hmp.A_3.0.20 build 120_install_32.gif
     
  16. XIII

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    I'm running EIS and MBAM. So I'd better wait for a new build?
     
  17. Peter2150

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    I've confirmed removing EIS and 125 boots fine, so EIS is the problem

    Pete
     
  18. BoerenkoolMetWorst

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    Upgraded from build 120 to 125, Cyberfox crashes at start:

    Code:
    Problem Event Name:    APPCRASH
      Application Name:    Cyberfox.exe
      Application Version:    34.0.5.5452
      Application Timestamp:    54812864
      Fault Module Name:    xul.dll
      Fault Module Version:    34.0.5.5452
      Fault Module Timestamp:    54812931
      Exception Code:    c0000005
      Exception Offset:    003fe94a
      OS Version:    6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
      Locale ID:    1043
      Additional Information 1:    0a9e
      Additional Information 2:    0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
      Additional Information 3:    0a9e
      Additional Information 4:    0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
    I've narrowed it down to some of the Code Migitations; Stack Exec, Stack Pivot and Control-Flow Integrity. If any of these is enabled, Cyberfox crashes.
     
  19. Hiltihome

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    Don't get me wrong, but I do not run all that fancy stuff, others do.

    So far I have no issues of any kind, at all.

    Hitmanpro.alert just works.
     
  20. rhabdomantist

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    Auto-update from 124>125 was slicker than a greased heel in a bucket of bat guano.
    Thanks.
     
  21. pablozi

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    Upgraded from 120 to 125 without any problems.
     
  22. J_L

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    Build 125 still the same behaviour. I should have time tomorrow to properly troubleshoot.

    *It's not Avast or LinkScanner, uninstalled both w/o any changes. Honestly, I'm not sure what it is other than the HMP.A update.

    *Not EMET either, gonna get a Windows 7 64-bit VM to test.
     
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  23. bberkey1

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    Will there be any consideration about adding encryption to offline apps? I use Zemana as of now becuse a lot of my work involves office, but I'm not attached to it and I really like Hitmanpro's lineup of programs, so I'd be all in if this was a potential
     
  24. J_L

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    Definitely HMP.A. Noticed the same behaviour on a fresh Windows 7 64-bit VM with the latest updates.
     
  25. markloman

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    Thanks! And you know what, you can already add Keystroke Encryption to Office applications using Alert's flexible settings. Simply remove the existing mitigations from the Office application that need Keystroke Encryption and then add the application again using the Other template. An example for Microsoft Word:
    1. Open HitmanPro.Alert 3.
    2. Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of the window and select Advanced interface.
    3. Click on the blue tile, Exploit mitigations. Alternatively, click on the Microsoft Word icon and continue at step 6.
    4. From the menu that appears, select Applications.
    5. Select Microsoft Word (under the Office category).
    6. Click on Remove mitigations.
    7. Click on the close icon to return to the main screen. Leave HitmanPro.Alert open.
    8. Now run Microsoft Word, e.g. from Windows' menu Start.
    9. Return to HitmanPro.Alert and click on the blue tile, Exploit mitigations.
    10. From the menu, select Running applications.
    11. Click on Microsoft Word and select the Other template.
    12. Restart Microsoft Word.
    Done. Just click a little, no need to know or type a path or process.
    We'll consider adding Keystroke Encryption to the Office template by default. Thanks!
     
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