RansomFree by Cybereason

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by Blackcat, Dec 19, 2016.

  1. cruelsister

    cruelsister Registered Member

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    Peter- you misunderstood about the samples. Far too often malware samples are just thrown together without thought to the mechanism or even if they actually work. A test consisting of 10 different Locky's or Cerber's really does not achieve very much, does it. Diversity in mechanism should really be important.

    Further what malware one comes across in the Real World depends on what part of the Real World the person resides. A Petya (Yellow) was an issue in Germany but not Australia; a RAAcrypt killed it in Russia but not Mexico. Once again diversity is needed for completeness.

    Finally I could save very much time and just throw on any malware that comes up when I do a test. This would make many happy as the results would be Unicorns and Rainbows. I however prefer the truth.
     
  2. Peter2150

    Peter2150 Global Moderator

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    Hi CS

    Okay, that I do understand and respect. I guess and hope folks understand, I am testing only from my perspective and that is a difference. Glad we could discuss this openly.



    Pete
     
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  3. itman

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    Great points, CS.

    To this I will add that it is a well known fact that VM aware malware will alter its behavior as noted below:

    In an attempt to evade analysis and bypass security systems malware authors often design their code to detect isolated environments. Once such an environment is detected the evasion mechanism may prevent the malicious code from running, or it may alter the malware’s behavior to avoid exposing malicious activity while running in a VM.

    For example: when running on real hardware the malware will connect to its Command and Control (C&C) server, but when a VM is detected it will connect to a legitimate domain causing the analyst or the security system to believe this is legitimate code.


    Ref.: https://www.cyberbit.net/endpoint-security/anti-vm-and-anti-sandbox-explained/
    The proper way to test malware is on dedicated hardware with a fresh installed OS and the security software installed that is to be tested. This is how the AV Labs perform their testing.
     
  4. Peter2150

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    True, but with VS analysis I already know this and have confirmed it. No surprise. The VS analysis in some cases spells out what they detect and how they detect it. can be library's or registry keys. All different
     
  5. Peter2150

    Peter2150 Global Moderator

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    Just saw CS's latest Ransomfree test video. I'll pass
     
  6. hawki

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbUNqfL2hxE
     
  7. boredog

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    would you consider VMware the same type isolation as Shadow Defender? I have not use VMware in years. actually I think I was one of the first wilders member to use it. that was just before they came out with VMware Player and on XP I think it was. I also used quietzone till it was abandoned. I don't they use the same techniques but I do think malware like to detect especially VMware, since that is what most use. maybe second being shadow defender.
    personally I like to see peoples posts on testing no matter who they are.
     
  8. SnowWalker

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    So CruelSister is also only targeting the honey pots? What about the other protection methods?

    As PC Matic says it stopped all their malware, I'm still a little suspicious about the methodology the testers here are applying and the assumptions being made, especially as people here have shown themselves predisposed to condemn the product from the start.

    Sorry, still not convinced that the self testers here are that much more competent than the developers and other commercial testers.
     
  9. Peter2150

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    Hi Boredog

    You picqued my interest as I was playing around with the idea of using ShadowDefender. Yes some malware does detect VM stuff. I don't think much does with Shadowdefender. One of the things I tested in playing with that was could I image in Shadowmode, then exit Shadowmode and restore the image and get back the system state when Shadowed. The answer was yes, but with a huge caveat. I am on Win 7 X64 Pro and my drives have only a single partition no 100mb partition.

    I've since realized I can skip the SD step, and just image more frequently. Macrium Home makes this viable. One huge advantage with SD is I can shadow all 3 internal drives. I've gotten around that with Fides.

    Also Boredog, if you want to keep seeing my crazy testing posts I shall continue.

    Pete
     
  10. clubhouse1

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    Seeing as in reading or seeing as in videos such as cruelsisters, do you post on youtube too?
     
  11. Peter2150

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    Reading. I am not really set up to do videos and I really don't have the time. Make you a deal. Next time I post if I am not clear about what I did, give me a tap on the shoulder.
     
  12. boredog

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    "Sorry, still not convinced that the self testers here are that much more competent than the developers and other commercial testers."

    sorry snowy. I know you been around here along time too but I can tell you both Peter and cruel sister know what they are doing. and as you know the tests by the special testing companies are paid for tests.
    I also know it is human nature for some posters here to be over paranoid and not even post in their sig their security software. and that is fine by me. Dan from voodoo like you do shield has posted YouTube vids and you do not think he knows what he is doing?
    anyway I still am not sure why I get myself into these dissuasions. most of them are just ****** contests.
    at my age I am not into ****** contests anymore. not enough testosterone anymore :D
     
  13. SnowWalker

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    Oh really, boreing? PC Matic was paid to test RansomFree?

    Look trust who you want, but I think both sides need to be presented. You place your faith in CS and Peter, fine, but I'll continue to look at all the evidence.
     
  14. boredog

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    "Oh really, boreing? PC Matic was paid to test RansomFree?"

    YOUR boring statement does not bother me at all. and you did not even spell it right. use your spell checker dude. you are attacking me and that is your choice.
    did not expect that from an old time member. do you want to take it PM?
     
  15. Peter2150

    Peter2150 Global Moderator

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    Simple. Test it for yourself.
     
  16. SnowWalker

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    Simply responded in kind, leaving out the rant about childish bodily functions, and asked a legitimate question.
     
  17. SnowWalker

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    Thanks for the suggestion, but I don't play with malware. I'll just continue to look at all the evidence.
     
  18. itman

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    I also recommend reading the SANS article that is referenced by link. Although long, the article details sandbox bypasses not commonly discussed.
     
  19. Rasheed187

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    I think it's safe to say it doesn't offer 100% protection, and it also didn't protect all partitions, which is a blunder. But I don't know about the newest version. That doesn't mean it's total crap, I'm sure it might stop some ransomware variants.
     
  20. boredog

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    "Simply responded in kind, leaving out the rant about childish bodily functions."

    no comment you do not deserve it as far as I m concerned.
     
  21. SnowWalker

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    Agreed Rasheed, I don't believe any software is 100% safe, but it should be given a fair chance at the same time.
     
  22. Peter2150

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    What link?
     
  23. Peter2150

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    Okay SnowWalker. I gave them another chance. It did protect the files in Documents and the desktop. BUT no way. First I ran a piece of ransomware, when it was done I got a warning that if there any screen messages, or count timer I would have to delete them manual. But the worst. I turned of FIDES on my 2nd drive. Not only was everything encrypted, but I had a base and 3 incrementals from Macrium. It deleted the base and 2 out of the 3 incrementals. NO WAY!!
     
  24. itman

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  25. Peter2150

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    Thanks itman
     
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