NoVirusThanks OSArmor: An Additional Layer of Defense

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by novirusthanks, Dec 17, 2017.

  1. jpcummins

    jpcummins Registered Member

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    I can't speak for other uninstallers but my experience with Revo is that it first looks to see if the program has its own uninstaller. And if it does Revo uses it to uninstall the program; if it doesn't Revo uses its uninstaller to uninstall the program. If I am incorrect please tell me.
     
  2. Roberteyewhy

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    Back on topic it, please.

    Robert
     
  3. roger_m

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    Revo doesn't have its own uninstaller, it just scans for files and registry keys that it thinks belongs to the program that was just uninstalled. It first attempts to run the programs uninstaller and then it scans for leftover traces.
     
  4. novirusthanks

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    Just uploaded a new video:

    Block EXE to MSI Malware with OSArmor

     
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  5. Roberteyewhy

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    Happy New Year.

    Robert
     
  6. loungehake

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    I guess that this exploit should be blocked by default because enabling the rule "Prevent msiexec.exe from executing unsigned .tmp files" would surely not block normal legitimate proper uses of MSIEXEC.

    I would be very pleased to see a list of the Advanced settings which the knowledgeable consider fall into the category of 'safe to use by default'. Another example, I assume, is blocking reg.exe from disabling User Acces Control.

    After a year battling with my tiny brain to comprehend OSArmor, I am now making better progress. My goal is to be able to provide my relations with a setup of OSArmor which will provide them strong protection without preventing from doing what they have to. To fix their computers involves a 100 mile round trip.
     
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  7. novirusthanks

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    Here is a new v1.4.2 (pre-release) test6:
    https://downloads.novirusthanks.org/files/osarmor_setup_v1.4.2_beta_build6.exe

    *** Please do not share the download link, we will delete it when we'll release the official v1.4.2 ***

    So far this is what's new compared to the previous pre-release:

    + Improved internal rules to block suspicious process activities
    + Fixed some false positives
    + Minor improvements

    To install it, first uninstall the previous build, then reboot (not really needed but may help), and install the new build.

    Let me know if you find any issue or FPs with this new beta build.

    * We will release official 1.4.2 if no other issues are found within this build 6 *

    @Roberteyewhy

    Thanks! You too =)

    @loungehake

    Yes, I can enabled that option by default, but first I'd like to know if other users report any FP with that option enabled.
     
  8. stapp

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    Any chance you would consider removing the OSA program folder when the uninstaller runs?
     
  9. Azure Phoenix

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    Wouldn't that also remove the exclusion rules?
     
  10. guest

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    It shouldn't be removed as these files are located in the directory and people might have added own exclusions and own block-rules.
    Code:
    c:\Program Files\NoVirusThanks\OSArmorDevSvc\CustomBlock.db
    c:\Program Files\NoVirusThanks\OSArmorDevSvc\Exclusions.db
    
     
  11. stapp

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    It would remove everything in the programs folder.
    It should ask if you want everything removed.
     
  12. shmu26

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    +1
     
  13. guest

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    I'm ok with some files left, especially when my settings are kept in case of reinstalling.
    Anyway manual deletion isn't so hard with NVT products.
     
  14. Krusty

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    Hi,

    My first trial of v142. Uninstalled 141, restarted , installed 142 test 6. No problem so far.

    I'm with @stapp. I understand if someone is reinstalling they probably want their exclusions kept, but we can export our settings (export to file) first anyway, or doesn't that include exclusions?

    @novirusthanks Thanks for your continued support and development. I hope you have a wonderful 2019.
     
  15. guest

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    "Save to file" doesn't include exclusions or custom block-rules.
     
  16. Krusty

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    Oh, OK. Thanks for the heads-up.
     
  17. novirusthanks

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    @stapp

    Sure, will add that option on the uninstaller script tomorrow.
     
  18. EASTER

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    Thanks for this newest fresh release. All on this end continues to run like a well oiled machine.
     
  19. Krusty

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    @novirusthanks ,

    Maybe "Saving to file" could include exclusions & custom block-rules?

    Thanks.
     
  20. stapp

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    Thank you.

    No problems with test 6 here so far.
     
  21. bellgamin

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    Topic "it"? What is topic "it"? By the way. we already have excellent moderators here.
     
  22. novirusthanks

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    Here is a new v1.4.2 (pre-release) test7:
    https://downloads.novirusthanks.org/files/osarmor_setup_v1.4.2_beta_build7.exe

    *** Please do not share the download link, we will delete it when we'll release the official v1.4.2 ***

    So far this is what's new compared to the previous pre-release:

    + During uninstallation, ask user "Do you want to remove all settings, log files and .DB files?"

    To install it, first uninstall the previous build, then reboot (not really needed but may help), and install the new build.

    Let me know if you find any issue or FPs with this new beta build.

    @stapp

    Now if you click "Yes" on "Do you want to remove all settings, log files and .DB files?" it will remove everything.

    Let me know if that works fine for you.
     
  23. stapp

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    @novirusthanks
    The uninstaller removes all files now (if you want it to)

    You had me fooled at first as it doesn't ask right until the end of the uninstall routine :)

    I always think a well executed uninstaller is the sign of a well written software :thumb:
     
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  25. JohnBurns

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    Probably a dumb question, but I don't want any self-made problems with Windows Updates. Do I need to turn off NVT OSArmor before installing Windows 10 updates? Appreciate input
     
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