Introducing, The New Prevx Edge.

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

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  1. Baldrick

    Baldrick Registered Member

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    Yet! But hopefully soon...and bring more greatnew functionality to the masses :D
     
  2. PrevxHelp

    PrevxHelp Former Prevx Moderator

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    I'm sure it will exist soon :D
     
  3. Baldrick

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    Hee hee...Yeepee...super...can't wait. :D
     
  4. Dregg Heda

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    Whats the latest official version for download and when will the next one be out?
     
  5. Triple Helix

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    Beta 3.0.1.8 ask PrevxHelp for the link!

    TH
     
  6. Dregg Heda

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    Hi TH,

    I think you misunderstood me. I was asking for the official non-beta version and when the next official non-beta one would be out? :)

    Edit: wrong code
     
  7. Saraceno

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    Thanks Saraceno!
     
  9. Dregg Heda

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    Edge has a behavioural component right? Won't that be able to detect some malware even if its not online?
     
  10. LoneWolf

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    Giving Prevx Edge a spin, so far it appears to get along with my other app's :thumb:
     
  11. raven211

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    Yeah, atleast I would expect the heuristic-engine to work even when offline. o_O I see the internet connection only as the way to contact the online-database. Please explain. :)

    (I expect this capability from other AM software as well, but maybe I've misunderstood how heuristics work :doubt: )
     
  12. PrevxHelp

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    Edge analyzes behavior but doesn't report them to the user like conventional behavior blockers do. All of the heuristics are hosted online so you will need an internet connection to detect new threats. We don't make any determinations locally (except in the cases of rootkits) because there is so much value with knowing all of the information about a program online.

    Take this example: there is a program which mass mails based on a list of email addresses, but it runs silently with no window and adds itself to a registry run key to load on bootup. I'd imagine that would trigger 100% of heuristic-based products but our databases know that this program is legitimate because its been used by 5 million people and has never actually performed a malicious action.

    Local heuristics only work so well (they always need to be updated still, so most heuristic implementations are just generic definitions - which we have many of as well), and behavior blocking doesn't work well for the average user who doesn't understand what a "registry run key" is.

    Our approach lets us automate the answering of behavioral queries through our centralized analysis - it requires an internet connection, but how often are you actually being threatened by an infection without an internet connection? For me, I'm literally never offline (on a broadband connection) and that is the state which is ever-increasing in popularity.
     
  13. PrevxHelp

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    :thumb: to Saraceno - we should have the next version released publicly within about a week. We're making numerous changes to the layout of the interface and settings which should really help make Edge easier to use :)
     
  14. Dark Star 72

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    :thumb: Bring it on :D
    Will there be a new beta in the meantime?
     
  15. jmonge

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    man this prevx team dont sleep at all all the time working,maybe it is the reaction of the coffee they have in their office:)
     
  16. firzen771

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    edge can get any easier to use? :eek:
     
  17. firzen771

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    its "special" coffee *wink*wink* :argh:
     
  18. jmonge

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    lol;)
    do they sell this stuff here in calgary cause i need some:)
    tim horton is not doing anything i guez:D
     
  19. GES/POR

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    special coffee from Colombia ;)
     
  20. jmonge

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    yum,yum:)
    like al bandy says i want to liveeeeee:D
     
  21. sded

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    Isn't that the same as Colombian Marching Powder?
     
  22. PrevxHelp

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    There will, but as usual we're working the whole weekend to finish these changes :D
     
  23. lost24

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    The test was convincing and I bought a license last night :D
    Just out of curiosity, should I uninstall my current beta version (v3.0.1.8 ) prior to installing the upcoming full version, or will the latter simply replace the beta ?
     
  24. PrevxHelp

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    If you have the beta installed, it will automatically update to the next beta or the next full release. We go between having full releases and having active betas so if you have the beta installed, you will always have the newest :)
     
  25. Baldrick

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    Sounds excellent...can hardly wait to try it out! :D
     
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