ProSecurity v1.26 released! [as of Jan 08, 2007]

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  1. TECHWG

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    I guess i cant see the wood for the trees! i had completely forgotten the advanced tab :oops:
     
    TECHWG, Nov 21, 2006
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  2. PSDeveloper

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    I'm sorry, but maybe the name is not very good so it confused you.

    Tcp Incoming = Tcp incoming connection
    Tcp Outgoing = Tcp outgoing connection

    This means if user set Tcp incoming to "Block", and set Tcp outgoing to "Allow", this means this application can't accept incoming connections. But this application can connect to network still.
     
    PSDeveloper, Nov 21, 2006
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  3. Stem

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    Well there is a problem on my installation(from all PS installations),.. as if I select "block inbound TCP" for my browser, my connection is lost.

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    I have re-checked,.. as I do on every installation of PS,... if I select to block inbound TCP for firefox,... then no Browsing is possible. If your intention with this was to only block inbound connection (TCP SYN) packets, then there is a conflict/bug/problem, in which case I must review the installation, as a conflict that disables the correct running/filtering for PS, may affect my firewall. This for me is not good news, as I will now not run PS on an internet PC, untill I can find this conflict.
     
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  4. Stem

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    To recheck on this: I have restored from image of XP (updates to 17 nov 06). This as no firewall installation (this is my test PC behind packet filter firewalled gateway), On installation of PS and setting of my browser within PS to block inbound TCP allow outbound TCP,.. I am unable to connect to the internet. This is not filtering TCP on this setup,.. this is simply blocking ALL inbound TCP


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    Could a user of PS please check on this. Set the network access (in PS) for your browser to "block inbound TCP" then try to connect to the internet (make sure first, that you have disconnected from the internet (fully closed your browser) after changing the rules for your browser within PS,...)
     
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    Stem, Nov 21, 2006
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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    Thanks for your testing, I have replied here: http://www.proactive-hips.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1164090300/0
     
    PSDeveloper, Nov 21, 2006
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  6. Stem

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    Thanks for checking,

    I do not use IE (I will setup again to check with this browser),.. When I block FF for inbound, I notice that the only alert given is for loopback,... other connection attempts have no popup (for returned packets). But still no browsing is possible

    I will re-install, and re-check for all other browsers.

    Could you try FF(firefox) to see if there is a possible problem due to loopback (blocking the initial loopback (inbound) connection may stop further connection by FF)

    Edit,
    I have checked with IE, and all o.k.,..... so it is a problem with FF. As this is now a bug report, I will continue this at the PS forum.
     
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    Stem, Nov 21, 2006
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  7. PSDeveloper

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    Thanks for your reply! PS manages loopback connections too, so after you set "incoming" to block, while firefox try to connect to a loopback address, PS blocked it.

    I can access our forum, please try to connect to our forum again if you can't access forum still, please let me know. Thanks!
    http://www.proactive-hips.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1164090300
     
    PSDeveloper, Nov 21, 2006
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  8. Stem

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    Yes, PS blocks the loopback for FF, but it also blocks all other inbound when the "block inbound TCP" for firefox is set,.. have you run firefox to check on this?
     
    Stem, Nov 21, 2006
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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    prosecurity is the best i have yet seen- its similar to process guard + regdefend+ssm - where is the developer from? ukraine? czech republic maybe?
     
    chrome_sturmen, Nov 21, 2006
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  10. PSDeveloper

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    yes, I tested FF just now, FF has a loopback connection, it connect to 127.0.0.1: 1935:
    Direction:Incoming Protocol:TCP Remote Address:127.0.0.1: 1935
     
    PSDeveloper, Nov 21, 2006
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  11. Stem

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    I would personally not agree with this,... the protection within PS is very good,... but not to the extent as you try to infer. (a simple example would be access to windows services/ LSP )
     
    Stem, Nov 21, 2006
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  12. Stem

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    Could you connect to the internet with FF with the settings mentioned? (block TCP inbound for FF)
    (loopback will use any port available)
     
    Stem, Nov 21, 2006
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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    Thanks for your praise! I'm very glad you like it so much!
     
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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    No, I can't. it's because PS block FF from TCP inbound accessing.
     
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  15. Stem

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    So this is a bug/problem with PS/firefox (or a problem with PS/loopback)
     
    Stem, Nov 21, 2006
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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    The network function has no problem on its work.
     
    PSDeveloper, Nov 21, 2006
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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    Do you have any timeline in mind for this? As the app asking for hooks that freezes is easy blocked by other apps.
     
    starfish_001, Nov 21, 2006
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  18. TECHWG

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    WOW what a dialog going on :D i think this problem might take a little while, but it would be nice to have this fixed. Stem i also have this FF issue.

    and to the guy who asked the creator of ProSecurity is Chinese
     
    TECHWG, Nov 21, 2006
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  19. TECHWG

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    What do you mean? the delay before you can click buttons on the warning screen ?
     
    TECHWG, Nov 21, 2006
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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]


    No I mean sometimes when I block things in PS the whole system freezes (This has happened with leechget) and will not clear until a reboot or more common that some applications stop responding until killed (note tab lite used for testing)

    if I block the same thing in PG, SSM or even outpost (if network) no problem
     
    starfish_001, Nov 21, 2006
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  21. TECHWG

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    ok i get ya now. This is the exact same problem i had today several times. Jie is working on it as we speak. We will see how long it takes him to fix :)
     
    TECHWG, Nov 21, 2006
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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    Stem: thx for the clarification.

    The freeware version does not has the TCP blocking feature does it?
     
    Kees1958, Nov 21, 2006
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  23. TECHWG

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    i believe freeware does include network protection in ProSecurity
     
    TECHWG, Nov 21, 2006
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  24. TECHWG

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    if all goes well, the fixed driver will be given in a temporary update utility of some sort to replace the driver, to save you reinstalling IF all goes well. but as i understand with the next few week(s) i think we will see new features or abilities by PS. I am not sure what they all are. But i know they will be very nice.
     
    TECHWG, Nov 21, 2006
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  25. Stem

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    Re: ProSecurity free edition released(and a minor update: v1.22.1)[HIPS Software]

    But firefox will always attempt a loopback when started,.. PS is simply blocking this and any other TCP inbound. So from this, if I was using IE, and an inbound TCP connection/scan was made, then IE would be simply blocked from any/all other inbound untill re-started?.
     
    Stem, Nov 21, 2006
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