CatchPulse Thread formerly SecureAPlus

Hi all

Here uis an info for you all

CatchPulse is comming

https://www.secureage.com/blog/introducing-a-new-improved-malware-solution-for-home-pcs

1) Will you release a Beta Version before the Final Version comes out?

Support : There are currently no plans for an open beta

2) Will the old keys work in CatchPulse?

Support : Yes, Your existing licenses can be carried over to Catchpulse

3) Must I uninstall the SecureAPlus product?

Support : No, you will be able to upgrade to Catchpulse simply by running the new installer

4) Any infos for the mobile Version of SecureAPlus will you release a mobile version of CatchPulse?

Support : we have no plans for the mobile version at this time

With best Regards
Mops21

 

Please correct the typo in the title! SecureAPlus

 

Is it just me or haven't they updated their website yet? Because I still see the SecureAPlus name.

 

The new version CatchPulse has not yet been released. Therefore, it would be impractical to change the website.

 

If anyone held a contest to come up with The Worst Possible Name for an AV, then "CatchPulse" would surely be among the winners.

 

I agree with you. It is a silly name.

"Why are legumes called pulse?"

"Pulses are part of the legume family (any plants that grow in pods), but the term “pulse” refers only to the dry edible seed within the pod. Beans, lentils, chickpeas and split peas are the most common types of pulses. Pulses are special because they have distinct health benefits apart from other legumes."

 

Agreed

 

I wonder if the name loses something in translation?

 

Hi all

Here are some more infos about it for you

1) Can you say more about it please?

Support : CatchPulse is SecureAPlus with a fresh look and experience.

2. Will the SecureAPlus Update find the new Version

Support : Support will continue for SecureAPlus.

3. What can you say about the Scan Engines and about the Cloud Scan Engines that will use it

Support : The Scan Engines and Universal AV in CatchPulse will be identical to those in SecureAPlus.

1) Can you say more about it please?

Support : CatchPulse is SecureAPlus with a fresh look and experience.

2. Will the SecureAPlus Update find the new Version

Support : Support will continue for SecureAPlus.

3. What can you say about the Scan Engines and about the Cloud Scan Engines that will use it

Support : The Scan Engines and Universal AV in CatchPulse will be identical to those in SecureAPlus.

1) Will the SecureAPlus internal Updater find the new Version of CatchPulse.

Support: No, you will need to manually download and run the CatchPulse installer .

2) And how long will you support the old SecureAPlus with Updates and support and AV Updates?

Support: SecureAPlus will reach end-of-life in Q3 2023. Until then, we will continue to release security and stability updates however all new features and enhancements will only be available on CatchPulse.
You may click on this link for more information : https://www.secureage.com/blog/upgr...gn=202203-campaign-catchpulse-annnouncement-2

3) I have some wishes fo rhe more scan engines / Cloud Scan Engines for you please add it

Support : Thank you for the suggestions, we will get back to you if it is possible.

With best Regards
Mops21

 

Now that I think of it, you're totally right. They should reconsider LOL.

 

i never cared about Secureaplus which is only a bunch of online-scanners:

https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/SecureAPlus
for offline it uses clamav, clamav is open source, its detections rates is less than others. secureaplus never had its own investigations like eset, kaspersky or others, its results is based on other - but people like to pay for such crap.

i was not suprised that it is now covered with another name, whether it has been sold or bought.

 

agreed.

 

They no longer use ClamAV as offline, they switched to Avira, months ago

 

No longer clamaav ,it is Apex there own,!

 

In the Pro version, they also have Avira offline signatures, its just Apex AI in Lite and Plus version.

 

do not change my view of the things as they are.

BTW apex is trend micro. seems that SA+ changes engines as one undies. very trustable, and for the results

 

I honestly don't care if your opinion is changed or not. I'm just correcting your inaccurate information.

 

catchpulse is a bad name. Lots of results for heart rate monitoring devices come up for most search engines. Both medical and fitness stuff

 

Apex isn't their own thing anymore? Also the whole point of SAP is for the whitelisting. The scanners are just a helpful for figuring out what's safe to allow.

 

I said this already, the whole point of SAP is for the whitelisting/application control.

The scanners SecureAge rents are to help the user figure out what's safe to allow.

 

Here is a discussion on this topic:
https://malwaretips.com/threads/apex-vs-wisevector-vs-sophos-vs-voodoai-vs-other.97951/

 

on a clean system there is no need for such control.

 

"on a clean system there is no need for such control"
The Sentence of the Year

 

the essence of all
https://support.secureaplus.com/introduction-to-secureaplus-application-whitelisting/

complete nonsense, such feature.

why is such feature needed when user installed unknown software by purpose?
either the setup and its results are clean, or user should not install it. or use a VM or software like sandboxie to evaluate. this is very simple.
ofc software in the past could change from good to bad, see audacity from muse. in this case SAP whitelist fails - if it does not check the new hash - when audacity was already installed and got that bad update.
the article does not mention altered files. setups with the same content changed in the past, eg unlocker, was bundled with different kind of adware, although its setup name did not change.

BTW based on VT any unlocker setup has to be killed.

nevertheless there is no need for SAP because of this feature, and never based on this article. the VT results are spread to all participients, so defender (and others) would get same results and would block it as pup/pum.