COMODO Internet Security 4.0.135239.742 Released

Just to inform those who criticize comodo

I think that I have been the most critic with this release, but the truth is:

Comodo v4 is "stable", only have a big bug with the sandbox and will be fixed the next week, and other minor problems that do not affect to the security.
Because is stable they can release the final version when they want, is a decision of comodo.

The only thing that annoy some betatesters, I included, is the fact that the sandbox could be implemented much better (we give many ideas) so the user must have a 100% control and all the information about what is happening with the sandbox but I suppose that they will add all this in a future versions.
Not a big deal since you can always disable the sandbox until this happen.

All the expectation is now in 4.1 when they will add the behaviour blocker.

 

BTW, I see you are a user of System Cleaner. One of the early betas was released with a couple of KNOWN problems that if you did certain things, XP would no longer boot and you would have to restore your system. This is for a public beta, not an alpha. I posted that many thought system cleaners were not a good idea, and that maybe users should wait a while on this one. Melih was irate and gave me Hell about my disloyalty. Just an attitude check.

 

It's Capable yes, but Comodo isn't quite there where user friendliness is concerned unfortunately and from what I've seen the Anti-virus could be better.

 

This is your version of the history anyway a beta is for be tested not used.

 

Egmen said that the beta for 4.1 will start maybe in 2 months time.

but next week they hope to release a bug fix update.

 

the AV is on the list to be alot better.

 

Could you tell us any HIPS friendliness please?
They are trying to make a good AV but on the contrary to most of the suites they give you the option to install it or not, so if you dont like the comodo AV you dont need to install it, the world is wonderfull

 

What are the plans for between now and the 4.1 beta then?

 

User-friendly HIPS? Online Armor.

 

I suppose bugfixes and add features to the sandbox, everything is going to be focus on the sandbox before 4.1

 

I have used OA and I got the same amount of popups for the same unknow exe's, the only difference is that OA had more trusted applications.
Now you dont have popups in Comodo and the trusted applications is increasing everyday so they care about User-friendly or not? now is the most user-friendly HIPS in the market.

 

I don't want to turn this into a Vs Debate, but the average payware suite still has the advantage of being easier to understand for the mainstream. Comodo is improving here sure, but I still don't think my mum would understand...get my drift. User friendliness is what I was getting at. It can be as capable as a payware suite in the right hands, but appealing to the same market is completely different.

As for the AV eventually being decent I'll believe it when I see it

 

CIS 4 is working well for me. No problems what so ever.

Remember: CIS SB is not ordinary sandbox. It's sophisticated and has huge code base in order to cooperate with other parts of CIS. This said, I think there is some time needed in order to make it work as it should. At this point, I see no problem besides it's "leaking" in some cases (bug/vulnerability)

Peace.

 

Really? Known fatal errors that destroy your system in a beta version? Not on my watch!

 

So where is the problem? KNOWN fatal errors in a beta version
They warn this errors when they release the beta, the problem is noob users testing beta software.

 

I think there are enough good sandboxes already in the market and I will like to cover sandboxing stuff with some other software rather than CIS, as an extra layer.

I am really waiting for behav blocker, it might be very interesting if they come out with something clever.

 

You know there is a difference between "user friendly" and "idiot proof software for lazy people" . I think a lot of people need to learn a bit about security before using a computer in the first place. Think about it, I know people who can do ANYTHING on a PC including a lot of stuff I can't do but they can't set up a firewall? Gimme a break. Yeah sure it shouldn't be rocket science but it shouldn't have to appeal to the brain-dead either. If you want it to be that simple use the Windows FW and MSE.

 

Agreed.
I am a little confused as to the difference between "test" and 'use" in this context..

How do you use a "System Cleaner"?
You run it to "clean" your system.
How do you test a system cleaner?
You run it to "clean" your system.

If the very act of running the software trashs the hopefully non-production test machine,If the bug that caused the trashing was known,the only testing being done is the lethality of the software.

Of course you could disable the "system cleaning" function of the "System Cleaner".

 

well said and I agree entirely that the poor implementation of the sandbox (so far at least) is a major point of irritation for me.It has been discussed at length for about 18 months around the forum and creating a 'Sandboxie-like' module really shouldn't be impossibly difficult given D+ overall control of the system.

 

Good news on the update

 

I've had to help people before now on installing the simplest things like an Anti-virus on their computer because they genuinely didn't know. If everyone in the world had the enthusiasm for security like the people on Wilders have, then the Internet would be a much safer place probably, but that's not reality unfortunately. Whether you like it or not User friendly/Idiot proof software is what is going to sell to the mainstream. Being user friendly doesn't always have to be bad for security either because look at what Kaspersky and Symantec have done to their security suites. Comodo still has some way to go in respect to this.

 

I'm not saying they have to be security professionals (I'm certainly not) but have you ever used Comodo? It ain't THAT complicated. Btw, I have read about quite a few problems with NIS so that may not be the best example. Anyway, if someone has no comprehension/common sense then no amount of software will keep them safe, bottom line. If you can't run CIS then I don't know how you can do anything on a PC, which reminds me; My 9yr. old sister can use the PC with Comodo just fine.

 

That is really a very nice testimonial,and in keeping with that spirit of civility,it seems that many of those who are pegged as anti Comodo,are in fact simply hoping for the bug fixes,and improvements they see as necessary to allow the software to reach its full potential.

Others myself included,Have made the decision that one,We simply do not trust the Comodo development process,and two,we simply do not trust the integrity of the company.
Surely there is room for all respectful voices,even if the content is disliked by some.

It might be pointed out also that blaming Melih,is not the answer.
Melih is no more Comodo,than Bill Gates was Microsoft.

All aspects of corporate culture can not be laid at the head of the CEO,
even if as a practical matter,the "buck stops there".

 

Why dont you trust in comodo? they sell your data or something?
Other companies pay for be tested by 3rd parts and they score always in first position, this give you more trust?

 

while i only used CIS 4 never did use 3. but CIS4 looking promising. yes they are making a quite suite for people who want a suite like norton where the app makes more if not all the decisions for you. they have grown greatly on there whitelisting. which is nice, because i hate having to surf the internet or play a game and have a ton of popups.


good for them.