Introducing, The New Prevx Edge.

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

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  1. Triple Helix

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    I'm using it on Vista 32bit ATM
     
  2. Triple Helix

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    Also if I try to scan an empty Recycle Bin it does a regular scan.
     
  3. Baldrick

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    Hi Joe

    Getting a little bored here as 3.0.1.17 is working so well on my rig.;) Any news on the new features you mentioned a little while back? Hopefully available soon in beta so that we can flex our testing skills again? :D
     
  4. PrevxHelp

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    I haven't been able to reproduce any of these problems, however, could you use the Advanced Scan > Custom Scan menu to run a custom scan? That should be working properly still (AFAICT at least :D)
     
  5. PrevxHelp

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    They are still in development :D With OS support ranging from Windows NT4, through Windows 98 to Windows 7 and all 64bit OSs and then having to maintain compatibility with every other security product, development takes a while, as does testing :) We have a load of new features coming down the road but they're all still baking in the proverbial Prevx oven :)

    As soon as they're completed enough for a beta test, I will distribute links/instructions :D
     
  6. Dark Star 72

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    Patiently (at the moment) awaiting the call to testing :D
     
  7. jmonge

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    come on hurry up i have some coffee but i need some baking bread;)
     
  8. Triple Helix

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    Yes that works fine to do a full system scan!
     
  9. PrevxHelp

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    :D :D
     
  10. jmonge

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    it is working fine here with defensewall and sandboxie;)
     
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    Well, I for one am looking forward to tasting that cake! Mmmmmmmmh!:p
     
  12. Triple Helix

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    I did a clean reinstall and still can't do a full scan by right clicking My Computer or the Drives but Custom Scan works fine!

    TH
     
  13. TechOutsider

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    Impressed. Did you use an automated process?
     
  14. PrevxHelp

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    Yes :) Our database allows us to do quite a lot of things automatically - a vast majority of our analysis/malware research/whitelisting/etc. takes place almost completely without human intervention.
     
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    i get this when dealing with acronis true image secure zone
     

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  16. PrevxHelp

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    This is because Acronis is modifying the master boot record while restoring - you'll probably want to disable Edge when imaging your system in this case (as the warning is legitimate).
     
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    Acronis aside, that screenie is the cleanest way of reporting potential malicious activity and yet informative enough - i especially like the "Possible"
     
  18. brihy1

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    ok,thanks will do
     
  19. Baldrick

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    Hi Joe

    One quick question on this which I think I know the answer to but given its nature I thought it best to have confirmed! This alert (as originally posted by brihy1) relates to Acronis True Image. By taking the 'Trust Always' options only Acronis True Image will always be trusted when modifying the MBR not any program doing so o_O?

    Only have ATI to which I have said yes and no other program that would do this to try it out with.

    Silly question to some perhaps but my view is that there is no such thing as a silly question if you have the slightest doubt. ;)

    Cheers




    Baldrick :D
     
  20. Baldrick

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    Hi Joe

    Apologies for the bombardment...hope that you are well?

    Have sent you by PM a Scan log of an Edge detection which I believe to be an FP...when running the latest version of GMER (v1.0.15.14827). As I trust this Rootkit detection program I Trusted it but I suspect that something has changed with the program as I noted a considerable reduction in the size of the executable for the last time I installed & ran it.

    Let us know what you think!

    Regards

    Baldrick :D
     
  21. PrevxHelp

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    Fixed the GMER FP :) It was flagged because it dropped a randomly named driver into the temporary directory which acted upon system structures.... hard to NOT determine that as malicious heuristically :)
     
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    The MBR modification warning doesn't work exactly like the other warnings (and we're going to be changing this soon). Clicking Trust Always will trust that copy of the MBR to enter the system but it won't allow Acronis to continue to make the change to the MBR if it changes it to something different in the future.

    We will be making the MBR warning more logical by having "Trust Changes" instead of "Trust Always" - hope that helps! :)
     
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    i have malwarebytes and prevx edge heuristics on high;) is that good i dont have any antivirus just prevx and malwarebytes real time on:)in wife's pc thanks
     
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    its better then havin just say norton, you could even do with just Edge but along with MBAM its a killer
     
  25. Baldrick

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    Hi Joe

    Thanks for the clarification. I was just worried that accepting these changes by Acronis would allow other by other programs...which is not the cae. I think that the proposed change in the message will clarify exactly what Edge is proposing/recommending, etc.,

    Nice one! :D
     
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