New: PlaceboAV (LOL!)

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by TonyKlein, May 18, 2008.

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  1. HURST

    HURST Registered Member

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    this has been one funny thread... but I have a serious question... does windows Security Centre recognize this as an AV?
     
  2. Franklin

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    Funny thing is I agree with the Placebo article.:D
     
  3. 19monty64

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    Any screen-shotso_O Do they have a suiteo_O
     
  4. Marcelo

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    How long until someone complains about false positives or missed infected files? :D
     
  5. De Hollander

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    Are there any tweaks to reduce resource usage o_O
     
  6. HURST

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    While this is one good laugh, I can think of one real use for this (if it works...)

    MSN messenger won't allow me to send exe's because I don't have a resident AV, so I must rar them. This is a pain for me and the receiver. If it is recognized as an AV, I could avoid that. I'll give it a try...
     
  7. MikeNash

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    I tested this against our whitelist. We did not detect any false positives. Very impressive.

    I wonder if they have an OEM program. :D
     
  8. Marcelo

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    Amazing!. I'm completly convinced. I'll uninstall Kaspersky right now:rolleyes:
     
  9. 19monty64

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    It has to be re-installed after every re-booto_O :doubt: But no f/p's is a plus!!! :argh:
     
  10. Oleg

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    PlaceboAV

    Everyone is talking about how great is PlaceboAV it can detect all viruses in the world so i wonder if it is a fact.If so there is will be no need for Anti-Virus products at all.Let uninstall all Anti-Virus products and use this see how long it will take to get your PC infected.
     
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  11. Ro4dRuNn3r

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    ok! :D
    No virus or other bad thing since 5 years here.......
     
  12. dja2k

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    Has AV-Comparatives done a review on this one? It would probably come up on top at 100% detection rate :D.

    dja2k
     
  13. Fajo

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    Nope but I know some AV testers that it honestly probably would.

    But would it rank up there with Dr. Web. who knows =P
     
  14. Nizarawi

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    a screenshot for any detection of placeboav !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  15. JRViejo

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    Wow! I can't believe I came across this thread. I just downloaded PlaceboAV and its 56 KB footprint is simply amazing! Written in 100% pure Assembly language, it sure does a wonderful job, at 0% CPU load, with the fastest scanning time of any AV out there today! :thumb:

    To those who have been screaming for a screenshot, here it is:
     

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  16. s4u

    s4u Registered Member

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    But does it really find some test malware?
     
  17. doktornotor

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    Of course not, that'd be a bug! :D
     
  18. Fajo

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    No..
    You just buy the pro version.. it pops up from time to time saying it found something and did nothing about it. :ninja: just as advertised.
     
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