Introducing, The New Prevx Edge.

Discussion in 'Prevx Releases' started by trjam, Nov 13, 2008.

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  1. yamaneko

    yamaneko Registered Member

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    Re: Prevx Update completely hosed my system

    First I go to Safe mode, run Autoruns and unselected everything associated with Prevx (pxprot.sys, pxrts.sys, pxscan.sys, CSIScanner). That made possible to start Windows normally.

    Then I run uninstall tool as Prevx-support adviced and installed new version.
     
  2. Dave53

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    Thanks yamaneko. I will try your recommendations.

    Dave :D
     
  3. horseman

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    Have you tried deleting the machines tied to the license with MyPrevx Web Consol?
     
  4. Baldrick

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    :thumb: :thumb: :D
     
  5. Onslaught3566

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    No I haven't tried that.Thanks for the info.I didn't know you could do that.Will try when I return home.Out and about replying using my Iphone.
     
  6. IceCube1010

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    This might sound like a silly question but do the heuristics work in the trial mode? Also, is there a way to test the heuristic model of Prevx Edge?

    thanks
    Ice
     
  7. firzen771

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    yes they work, everything in edge works in trial, just wont remove anything it finds :doubt:
     
  8. IceCube1010

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    thanks! I tried messing around with the heuristic settings but couldn't get it to bark at anything I did. I guess I'm a safe computer user. :argh:

    Ice
     
  9. trjam

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    Your safe and secure Cube.:thumb:
     
  10. ExCavTanker

    ExCavTanker Registered Member

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    Will Edge prevent/cleanup Vundo variants?
     
  11. LagerX

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    Definitely!
     
  12. EraserHW

    EraserHW Malware Expert

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    Yes, Edge prevents and cleanup Vundo variants. Last variant has ransomware-like behavior. We've already reversed it and written a decrypter. We are going to release it soon along with a blog post about the last variant.
     
  13. Threedog

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    I look forward to reading it. Your blogs have been making for interesting and informative reading. :thumb:
     
  14. Miyagi

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    Another :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

    Keep up the great work Prevx!
     
  15. ExCavTanker

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    That's what I thought but unfortunately my wife's laptop was hit with it while running a licensed copy of Edge (some darn java based game from what I can tell, who knows).

    It was discovered by a scan with MBAM after she claimed her web browsing became very slow and wouldn't connect to some of her main websites.

    Of course I asked her if the Prevx box popped up which she said no. I've ran MBAM, SAS Pro in safe mode, both found stuff related to Vundo, now they come back clean but the effects are still there, still trying to figure it out. I do realize nothing is perfect though needless to say I'm bummed as I was really hoping Edge would help with her 'clicking on s&!t'.
     
  16. Baldrick

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    Hopefully Joe or EraserHW will be able to offer some help shortly...they have never failed us yet...as far as I am aware! :D
     
  17. ExCavTanker

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    I'll see if I kept a scan log to identify the variant, not positive though. Anyways I realize stuff happens. I should also mention that the system was uning a fully functional version of Dr. Web A/V, so it wasn't just Edge. I have subsequently dumped it for Avira 9 which I should've had on there to begin with:(.
     
  18. NoIos

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    There's no program that can defeat(protect) wives. Clicking s... is my wife's best online activity too. The only thing I can tell you is that with the time things get better...it takes years but finally things get really better. The best strategy is to not change often the security related software on her pc.
     
  19. jmonge

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    or denny access by default;)
     
  20. NoIos

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    Actually best would be deny access to the pc....:D

    The bad thing is that wives don't accept limitations of any kind...and if you apply some...be sure...that in a few minutes...you'll have to answer some questions...why I can't do that...why that message...etc

    Obviously we are all happy to help wives and girlfriends with their PCs :eek: o_O
     
  21. Triple Helix

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    @jmonge: What does your wife say about that? :p

    People just have understand no security product is 100% safe 100% of the time!

    TH
     
  22. PrevxHelp

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    Hello all,
    Sorry for the belated responses - I've been on a plane flying back to the US from the UK :D

    ExCavTanker: If you could PM/email me a scan log - that would let me identify what the threat is and if we miss it. We block boatloads of Vundo every day - its one of the largest infections out now - but no product is 100% against it (or any threat for that matter :)) If you could find a copy of the files, it would be very helpful as I can then have the research team update the rules against the new variant :)

    Onslaught3566/Dave53: You can fix it yourself using the MyPrevx console and remove the machine from your setup or you can write a support email into our support inbox and they'll solve it for you ASAP :) (they're better at licensing things than I am :D)

    I'm back (and jetlagged) but I'll be awake for another 5-6 hours tonight in case anyone else has problems but then I'll be back on a more normal schedule :) Sorry for the delayed responses!
     
  23. jmonge

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    she does not understand but doesnt mind as long as she doesnt get infected:D also as long as her hips doesnt block her facebook everything is just find;)
     
  24. Triple Helix

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    You shouldn't say that about her HIPS! :D
     
  25. jmonge

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    nice hips lol;)
    look what the hips can do, look at my avatar:) 1,2,3 kids:) the hips could block that for sure:)
     
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