MCShield v2

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  1. 3x0gR13N

    3x0gR13N Registered Member

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    New, beta version can be found on: http://amf.mycity.rs/mcshield/

    It should be OK to install on top of v1.
     
  2. 3x0gR13N

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    Here's a few screenshots of the (new) UI (the ones on the website are somewhat small)

    mc1.PNG
    mc2.PNG
    mc3.PNG
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  3. ams963

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    thx a lot for the screenshots and the info :thumb:......
     
  4. David2041

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    UI is nice ,but it only protects from usb sticks ? o_O
     
  5. 3x0gR13N

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    It protects you against malware that utilize auto-run to infect systems, be it from USB sticks, mem cards, ext. HDs or even local HDs.
     
  6. David2041

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    thx, then it will be useful :)
     
  7. Victek

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    Does it "vaccinate" usb drives when they are inserted for the first time, like (for instance) Panda USB Vaccine to disable auto-run?
     
  8. 3x0gR13N

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    No...:)
     
  9. whitedragon551

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    Disable autorun within Windows. Problem solved for every device plugged in and no unnecessary software.
     
  10. 3x0gR13N

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    Unless you're using the software to properly* disinfect infected media for other people to use and not fret if they will accidentally double click an infected "folder". :)

    (properly=better than regular AVs)
     
  11. whitedragon551

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    Thats fantastic and all, but that assumes you dont run a real time antivirus. A "proper" USB vaccinate program will do no better than an antivirus in preventing infected folders, files, etc. to run from outside sources.
     
  12. 3x0gR13N

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    If AVs would be perfect, then yes. In some cases it would be better to have an app that focuses solely on threats from removable drives, than an AV which tries to stretch itself to protect all infection vectors.
    But, whatever does the job for you, it's fine. :)
     
  13. kupo

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    I installed it yesterday and it doesn't seem to affect my system's performance. Nice! It's useful for some who share their computers with family members that insert usb drives, like me, lol.
     
  14. 3x0gR13N

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    Beta 2
    http://amf.mycity.rs/mcshield/downloads.html

     
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    Final version released..!!

    It's indeed a nice software. The representatives are nice and responsive. Tested and reviewed this software and using it replacing No Autorun.
     
  16. Victek

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    Can you give any examples of AVs that are "stretching" themselves in order to protect removable drives? Can you say in what cases it would be better to have an app that focuses solely on threats from removable drives?
     
  17. 3x0gR13N

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    Simply because majority of AVs don't bother with proper cleanup of the infected USB stick (I'm not talking about protecting the PC itself): they don't reset folder permissions, they don't reset "(super) hidden" status of folders, they leave references in autorun.inf. etc.
    For ex., malware hides all files and folders on USB drives and places executable files that are named the same as the original/hidden files, while retaining the original icon (executable file masking as a folder/picture/document). Once the AV detects and removes the offending executables, it doesn't unhide the folders/files back and then users scream how their AV deleted legit files off their USB stick.

    No one can state any definitive comparisons between AVs and MCS because tests on removable drive borne threats haven't been performed to my knowledge.
    MCS is created by people who run malware removal forums, they're basing the necessity of the application on data they're seeing across multiple malware removal forums (where people get re-infected regularly despite running updated AVs), so it does have some real-world use/benefit.
     
  18. Victek

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    Thanks for the informative reply. So, are you saying that usb flash drives are a unique subset and not handled properly by AV? When AV removes an infection from C: isn't resetting permissions and un-hiding folders that were hidden by malware part of the cleanup? Isn't the cleanup based on the detected malware and not on the location of the infected media? In effect why does it matter what drive letter the infected drive has?
     
  19. 3x0gR13N

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    When AVs perform disinfection they mostly look at specific resources in the system itself, namely autostart registry keys/folders/.ini's and misc. things like Hosts file and BHOs associated with the malicious file or containing malicious entries.
    Resetting permissions/properties of folders on removable drives (and on non-removable as well) isn't a part of the procedure.
    (far be it that I've tried this with every AV, but most of them have the above behavior)
     
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    I can confirm the above findings. Stuxnet often hides folders and create folder links pointing to malicious executable. I have tested with a number of antimalware that cleans that worm but do not unhide the folders. I had to use manual tricks for unhiding.
    Will MCS help me in that?
     
  21. 3x0gR13N

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    Scanner>"Always unhide items on flash drives" should work, even if the drive isn't detected as infected.
    (it does unhide by default when the drive is infected)
     
  22. Victek

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    Very helpful, thanks!
     
  23. sg09

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    Really liking the software... Much better than any similar software. Updates regularly. I wonder how many members are using this.
     
  24. Doraemon

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    Hey mate, the downloads page of your site says "Program Feauters" instead of "Program Features".

    BTW it's a great program and very recommended! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
     
  25. majoMo

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    Nice app.. Adviced for who are sharing always usb drives with others (family, friends,co-workers).

    It does a slight work and is useful.
     
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