NoVirusThanks OSArmor: An Additional Layer of Defense

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by novirusthanks, Dec 17, 2017.

  1. Sampei Nihira

    Sampei Nihira Registered Member

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    @novirusthanks

    The problems in the video below:

    1) NO icon in the tray before opening GUI.
    2) NO Opening the Configurator.


    http://sendvid.com/7vx21x61

    Hypothesis (Point 2):

    a) Malfunction with FAT32 F.S. ?
    b) Need the NET Framework installed?
     
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  2. Buddel

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    Looks like a false positive:

    Date/Time: 22.12.2017 17:16:10
    Process: [4116]C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe
    Parent: [1140]C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe
    Rule: BlockWindowStyleHiddenPowerShell
    Rule Name: Block "WindowStyle Hidden" on command-line (PowerShell)
    Command Line: C:\WINDOWS\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -NonInteractive -NoProfile -WindowStyle Hidden "& C:\WINDOWS\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Modules\SmbShare\DisableUnusedSmb1.ps1 -Scenario Server"
    Signer:
    Parent Signer: Microsoft Windows Publisher
     
  3. novirusthanks

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    The exclusions will use vars, for example, to exclude cmd.exe with commandline *aaa* and started from explorer.exe:

    [%PROCESS%: C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe] [%PARENT%: C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe] [%CMDLINE%: *aaa*]

    So you can exclude a process also by matching command-line and parent process (useful for cmd.exe, powershell.exe, etc).

    Moreover, we'll add support to create customized rules to block custom processes (for advanced users), using the same rules scheme\vars as exclusions ([%PROCESS%] [%PARENT%] [%CMDLINE%]). So if you need to block a specific process you can write your own rule to block it.

    Should upload the new version tomorrow.

    @Sampei Nihira

    We have reproduced and fixed both issues on XP (tray icon not displayed and failed to open the Configurator).

    Will upload the new version tomorrow, thanks for the video =)

    @Buddel

    What is your OS? Windows 10 Pro?

    @faircot

    Will fix that FP tomorrow, thanks for reporting it.
     
  4. Buddel

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    @novirusthanks OS: Windows 10 Home Premium 32-bit. Hope this helps. If you need more info, please tell me.
     
  5. novirusthanks

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    Thansk for the info. I could reproduce it, will be fixed on the next version :thumb:
     
  6. Buddel

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    Thank you very much. :thumb::thumb::thumb:
     
  7. Tarnak

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    I am assiduously following this thread, and have been downloading all the versions. Just waiting for my preferred version to install, that's all. Then I'll jump in. ;)
     
  8. Buddel

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    Just curious. What is your preferred version?
     
  9. Tarnak

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    The one I don't have to uninstall. :)
     
  10. Buddel

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    Portable? I don't think a portable version is in the works. But it would be great if OSA would install in the Progams folder, not in C:\
     
  11. Krusty

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    It would also be great if it had an auto-update feature built in. ;)
     
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  12. Tarnak

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    I wasn't saying anything about a portable version. Besides, I know from an earlier post, that there can't be one. I do read the posts, you know. Cheers! ;)
     
  13. Buddel

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    Agreed. An auto-update feature would be great.:)
     
  14. Tarnak

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    I am patiently waiting. :)
     
  15. Buddel

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    You're right, yes. Enjoy reading the posts in this thread. And, who knows, maybe you will eventually find a version that meets your demands. Having an additional layer of security doesn't hurt, does it?
     
  16. Tarnak

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    Some times I overdo it, i.e. the layering of security. But, you don't know until you try. ;)
     
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    OS Armor gets better and better :)
    Btw.: Installing into C:\Program Files\ is coming soon:
     
  18. Buddel

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    Same here. Believe me, I do know what you're talking about.:D
     
  19. Buddel

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    You're rigtht, @mood This feature will come soon, and I think we can expect even more exciting feature in the not-too-distant future.
     
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    I asked that, it's in the plan book :thumb:
     
  22. Krusty

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    Yep, I know. I've been reading this thread closely too. :)
     
  23. Buddel

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    I think I'm addicted to reading this thread closely. I really like OSA. It's light-weight, and it's an excellent additional layer of security. If your level of paranoia is slightly above average, this is what you need.;)
     
  24. daman1

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    I wanted to try it on this box but I think I'm over armored now :D
     
  25. Rasheed187

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    Why not also block apps from running explorer.exe and svchost.exe? And what about blocking apps from running browsers like Opera, Firefox and Chrome? That's all unusual and annoying behavior, often used to leak data and to perform process hollowing attacks. But of course browsers should be able to open child browser processes themselves.
     
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