Panda Cloud AV

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by ShyGuy, Apr 29, 2009.

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  1. RejZoR

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    Ok, so this Panda Cloud Antivirus does have an on-access scanner.
    However after downloading EICAR, it required system reboot to clean the file (WTF!?) and after reboot, the EICAR file was still sitting there on a desktop (double WTF!?). They need some more polishing because system restart for something like EICAR is just ridiculous.
     
  2. raven211

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    Agree - got the same result. Wonder what's going on as I've seen screenshots were it does just fine with EICAR. Do you also have other AV/AM software?
     
  3. RejZoR

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    Nope. Tested this thing inside clean VirtualPC...
     
  4. raven211

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    I see. That's even weirder. On mine, CAV was taking care of it first before PCAV wanted to join too. :p
     
  5. Cloud_Shadow

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    so is it a good product to add to the defense, or not?
     
  6. raven211

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    It doesn't seem to conflict even with other AV software, and is cloud-based but still automatic, so I guess it's - even if it's its downsides if you read RejZoR's and my discussion.
     
  7. Cloud_Shadow

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    Ok, so it requires a boot after detecting EICAR, but thats not even a real virus, what will happen to it when a real threat gets in the pc, i'll rather wait and watch, and see some real world test.
     
  8. raven211

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    It'll probably do the same thing - block it and remove upon reboot - or actually do what it should, remove it during the same session. There've been screenshots during this topic that it does on "real world" threats. Nothing to worry about in either case. o_O :rolleyes:
     
  9. raven211

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    What I wonder is, does this free piece of software have almost the same capability as the full AV from Panda, the 2009 products being based on this cloud-technology? o_O
     
  10. Cloud_Shadow

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    I really doubt the removing capabilities of anything, that needs a reboot to get rid of a EICAR file.

    ^^
    Someone should ask panda about that, we cant know for sure.
     
  11. raven211

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    I wasn't expecting you to - I was expecting you to use your common sense and understand that even if it was a real threat where it did the same thing, soon enough, it would take care of it, without you having to do anything really.
     
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  12. IBK

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    according to AV-Test.de (http://www.pcgameshardware.de/aid,6...r-Ressourcenverbrauch-Update/Sicherheit/News/), no (translated online from german):
    "The colleagues of AV-Test GmbH, tested briefly the current beta version of Panda Cloud Antivirus: Panda Cloud Antivirus detects significantly fewer malware than the full product and in the test it also disactivated the Windows firewall. Panda Cloud Antivirus did not reactivate the Windows Firewall. The Windows desktop was altered after the installation to a blue background without queries, and was not turned back. One effect of the remote technology? Panda Cloud Antivirus scans compared to the current full version very slow and of course Panda Cloud Antivirus needed an active Internet connection. While working with the computer data were constantly sent over the internet."

    i guess it is because its still beta...
     
  13. raven211

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    Thanks for the information! Most appreciated. ;) Lets hope it'll improve, which I'm sure it'll - both software- as well as technology-wise.
     
  14. Warklen

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    Everything is working well here..windows firewall is still on, desktop has not been altered..cant say how well it works compared to the full version since i have not tried it. did a quick test to see how well the detection was..after scanning a folder that contained a little over 2500 new and old samples it only missed 317 of them which is really not that bad compared to other av's..i have not been able to do any prevention test just yet..maybe tonight if i get a chance...
     
  15. pbust

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    Hi, this is my first post on this forum. Hopefully the first of many. I'm from Panda btw.

    Regarding the reboot on EICAR detection, it's a known issue. I'll try to post the list of known issues as soon as possible on the blog.cloudantivirus.com site.

    Also for those wanting to test more in-depth what actually happens in the background, I've just posted some details and explanations on advanced logging at:
    http://blog.cloudantivirus.com/2009/04/30/testing-panda-cloud-antivirus-advanced-logging/

    Cheers
     
  16. Dr33

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    i think will be good to have a feature to exclude some folder in the scan process

    :D maybe it detects now the H1N1 Virus :D
     
  17. Victek

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    Can you link to a detailed list of Panda Cloud AV system requirements? Also, does PCAV work in Windows 7 RC1?
     
  18. Macstorm

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    I know that Panda is a AV program, but everytime I read its name it sounds to me like a sort of spyware, something obscure within it. I can't help it :D
     
  19. raven211

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    Hi there, pbust! I was wondering why it doesn't say that it'll be free after the beta too in the online-help file, if that's indeed the case. Many sources say so EXCEPT for your own Online-help. o_O
     
  20. raven211

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    I wouldn't take that too serious either. What I'm thinking about is that those 317 missed samples should either be in their database, or atleast proactively blocked before analyzed in any case.
     
  21. raven211

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    Hmm... the software is using a shitload of CPU over here... :doubt: :mad: I didn't see any (scheduled) scans or anything going on, so I don't know what. Not good for my impression or operation with my system, though... :gack:
     
  22. Mirjalovic

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    ok,,i'm a newbie,but what is "cloud technology"?..
     
  23. pbust

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    Sure, this is in the "Installation Requirements" part of the online-help file at http://www.cloudantivirus.com/help/01/en/nnv_en.htm. We're still working on the 64x and W7 version which will be released later on.


    Yes it is mentioned a few times at blog.cloudantivirus.com as well as in the official release (http://www.pandasecurity.com/usa/about/corporate-news/new-61.htm). I re-confirm here as well that it will continue being free after beta.
     
  24. raven211

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    How fast can we expect FPs to be fixed during the beta/analyzed by you? Just to note, the software has yet to have a FP that causes any serious problems, but it sure takes a lot of my CPU on the other hand... :doubt:
     
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