Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool for Business (Beta)

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  1. 3x0gR13N

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    https://go.kaspersky.com/Anti-ransomware-tool.html

    General information and key features https://forum.kaspersky.com/index.php?showtopic=355273
    KEY FEATURES

    • Freeware and lightweight solution
    • Ransomware detection close to premium business product (KES for Windows)
    • Protection technologies: File AV (KSN based) + System watcher
    • Compatible with 3rd party Endpoint security solutions
    • Most popular client OS support: Win 7-10 (Including Anniversary Update)
    • Email reports on detection to Administrator

    LIMITATIONS

    • No central management (remote silent install, configuration)
    • No technical support (forum support for public beta will be available)
    • Localizations: English only

    Screens:
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    Basically, this free tool contains System Watcher (behavior blocking) and Kaspersky security network.
     
  2. Rasheed187

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    Looks interesting, but why is this not for consumers? And I also wonder how heavily it relies on the cloud. Also, I really freaking hate the spoiler feature!
     
  3. 3x0gR13N

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    They just market it that way. I guess businesses getting more attention than before from ransomware creators lead them to market it to businesses first.

    But there's nothing preventing a regular user from installing it.
     
  4. Okay by using Chrome, I sold my soul to Google, by upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free I sold my soul to Microsoft telemetry. Reading the EULA of Kapersky, by using their free tool I have sold my soul to Kapersky also. But what the heck this is my desktop which I use for business, so who cares?

    On the plus side, it delays the start up of Chrome with only 1/4 of a second, just a little more than MBAE, same as HPMA and a bit less than EMET.

    It monitors Cryptographic API, network, remote and system events. When I recall correctly Kapersky were the first to introduce the term riskware (regular services and features which can be misused by malware), so this might be a nice freebie (see how this holds when @cruelsister throws some nasties at it).

    Thx @3x0gR13N nice find :thumb:
     
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  5. Rasheed187

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    I know how you feel, but I do care. I just don't really trust the big AV companies anymore, who knows what type of data is being transferred from your PC to "the cloud".
     
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    Google, Microsoft, and Kaspersky. I guess, you need more souls to sell...:D
     
  7. haakon

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    Another of Martin's typically useful write-ups...

    http://www.ghacks.net/2016/08/12/kaspersky-anti-ransomware-tool-for-business/
     
  8. Rasheed187

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    OK, so seems it's purely signature based detection?
     
  9. 3x0gR13N

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    No, it's a combination of local behavioral rules + cloud signatures.
     
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    so it's free for personal use?
     
  11. boredog

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    so after the beta we won't have to give all our personal info to download and use for free?

    cool another program for cruel sister to test.
     
  12. boredog

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    says it doesn't interfere with other security software. I don't believe that for one second. especially if you run the programs I do .
    suppose you could always use a firewall and block access to their web sites. but then they don't offer emanual updates to their sigs.
     
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  14. 3x0gR13N

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    Yup.
    The tool requires connection to the cloud for best protection. Since many ransomware also require access to their C&C servers for the encryption key I guess it's understandable.
    Yes.
     
  15. boredog

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    it is just another program that won't install inside quietzone and so I have to pass.
     
  16. Seems to co-exist with Windows Defender nicely on W10AU, had one news item pop-up pushed through the GUI program (which was related to a ransomware article), since (3) days of using it.
     
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  17. Iangh

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    It looks like it is only a year's licence in the Ts&Cs. What happens next year? Have to pay?
     
  18. 3x0gR13N

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    Where does it say that exactly, I can't find it?
    It should "autorenew" when the year is up, like free Antiviruses do.
     
  19. Iangh

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    It was there when I installed yesterday. For the first time ever I scrolled down during the installation instead of blithely checking the agreement box.
     
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    In case you uninstall, don't worry: it stops and waits for a while, so time to make a cup of tea.

    I have just re-installed and am seeing my expected 100Mbps on Speedtest (it's morning here and the kids are at school) so no impact on speed.
     
  22. Hiltihome

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    If this soft works well, it will make a hard time for other (small and big) vendors.

    I haven't tested it yet, but I guess this will be a must have.
     
  23. NWOAbschaum

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    there is a test postet on mt. it does realy well. seems like it is going to be a keeper.
     
  24. Ibrad

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    I am really interested in seeing how this product progresses. I work heavily in the IT departments of local churches and nonprofits and if this remains free for them it would be a great tool for those with small IT departments.

    I am also very interested to see if as it progresses if it keeps comparability with other security products.
     
  25. Iangh

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    In the test on MT tracing is checked (default is unchecked). Is this needed for rollback? If not, who needs/uses it? Does a home user need it checked?
     
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