Malware Defender - New HIPS from China

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  1. EASTER

    EASTER Registered Member

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    I'm excited finally that more developers are seeing the usefullness of pure HIPS enough to realize there definitely is a viable market for them, and the better they fashion them, the more security customers can enjoy from these type efforts. Plus, constructive competition is a very healthy benefit for all concerned.

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  2. blacknight

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    Quote, I've always thought that it needs to have a dedicated HIPS program, developped as HIPS and different from HIPS functions of the av/fw. I have KIS, but I use it as av/fw, and I have SSM as HIPS.
     
  3. xiaolin

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    MD may cause high CPU usage when starts. It need to initialize the process list, and verifying file signatues. Users may have better experience than initializing the process list when using it.
     
  4. LoneWolf

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    One interesting thing happened since installing Malware Defender, I had an unexpected reboot when I went to scan a file with DrWeb, never happened with DrWeb before. Maybe a fluke, maybe a conflict. I'll see if it happens again. Weird cause before that happened I scanned a folder with alot more files inside without a hitch.
     
  5. ruinebabine

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    Is it possible to "permanently" close a process' window?

    I.e. shut down a window and instantly close it each & every next opening try (similar to Window module in SSM).
     
  6. LoneWolf

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    Is this what you mean?
    Process/ General / Execute permission / deny
     

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    In SSM, I'd use this feature to get rid of this kind of window (or with similar Antivir's nagging sub-window):

    M-D_2.png

    Is it possible with MD?


    EDIT: I did not find a way to accomplish this, but I do like the feel of Malware Defender and am thinking of buying a license.

    The only glich I had, playing with it for some hours, was a big system freezing to the point I had to hard reboot the pc. It happend after its opened window stop responding and while MD was in learning mode.
     
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  8. bellgamin

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    @ruinebabine-- Would you mind deleting that big white block of nothing at the bottom of your post? Please.
     
  9. ruinebabine

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    done.
     
  10. xiaolin

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    MD do not support such feature.
     
  11. xiaolin

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    Malware Defender 1.1.1 is released.

    The new version is available for download at http://www.torchsoft.com/download/md_setup.exe

    What's new?
    - Added multiple selection support to process manager and kernel module manager.
    - Improved protection against broadcasting messages.
    - Fixed a bug when executing actions from multiple threads of same process. The program will ask user even if a rule is created.
    - Fixed bugs in file reading protection.
    - Fixed a crash bug in the process manager.
    - Fixed a bug when handling registry rules.
    - Fixed a bug when deleting files.
    - Fixed a bug when all protection is disabled. New processes will be suspended in some cases.
    - Decreased the size of installer by changing the NSIS compressor.
    - Minor improvements and fixes.

    Known issue:
    MD may cause Process Monitor to freeze when file reading protection is enabled. If you are using Process Monitor, please do not log file reading events, and do not set read permission of file rules to DENY or ASK.
     
  12. LoneWolf

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    xiaolin,
    Install new version over top of of older version (beta) or is it best to uninstall old version first?
    Thanks.
     
  13. jmonge

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    i installed over the old one but dissable first and no problems:thumb:
     
  14. demoneye

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    hi xiaolin and welcome in here !!!:thumb:
    MD is great and very powerfull if u dig in to it ... nice work so far on it mate.!!


    there is some thing look very "ugly" or in bad order and i am talking on the
    "rules" ruler .

    take alook at the "application rules" and see its not all in the right place.
    i think litle cosmetic can do the trick there

    cheers:D
     
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  15. xiaolin

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    Could you describe the problem in more detail? Thanks :)
     
  16. xiaolin

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    Malware Defender 1.1.2 is released

    What's new?
    - Fixed a bug may cause BSOD when handling very long file paths.

    Sorry for the bug!:oops:
     
  17. demoneye

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    yes sure its simple , when i open the "application rules" (under label rules")
    its shown also "trusted application" "blocked application" both are as root + lots of program names listed under.

    maybe u can take "trusted application" "blocked application" to main root not under "application rules" ? it will make view and understand more easy

    cheers
     
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  18. LoneWolf

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    Thanks, did the same. Installed fine. :thumb:
     
  19. bellgamin

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    I have a similar concern. For example, I would like to see a list of "trusted" applications. So I click on the Trusted Group, but... NO list.:(
     
  20. xiaolin

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    Thanks!

    If you add apps to the group, there will be a '+' ahead of the group name.

    The application groups actually are application rules, moving to main root is not suitable.
     
  21. nick s

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    I exchanged some emails with Xiaolin on this subject. The folder-less apps that are listed are not trusted apps. These apps have special permissions beyond being allowed to execute. It's up to the user to populate the Trusted folder. So far, I have not seen the need to do so.

    I agree that the application tree needs works. One improvement, for me, would be to add a folder/category for all child applications. Child apps only have permission to execute and are not listed in the basic "special permissions" view. You have to dig to find them (by taking a look at the child apps listed under the properties for parent apps like explorer.exe and svchost.exe.)

    Nick
     
  22. xiaolin

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    I will improve the UI of rule manager in v1.2.
     
  23. jmonge

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    yourwelcome.
     
  24. EASTER

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    Keep up the nice effort on this HIPS. I been saying all along the global internet community needs a few more entries in this pure HIPS field, and it stirs excitement as well as anticipation because HIPS, carefully and thoughtfully designed, is a fantastic deterrent against forced intrusions and makes a huge difference when it comes to Windows security. It's a welcome relief you've taken up this special field, and with the expert scrutiny your program will receive right here from members, it's a sure bet your HIPS will sharpen even beyond your own expectations as well as ours.

    Another welcome and thanks for listening and all you do to try to fine tune it to most everyone's expectations.

    Regards EASTER
     
  25. demoneye

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    cool , looking forward this :thumb: btw awesome appz , :cool:
     
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