Sandboxie: What do you sandbox, other than your browser?

Discussion in 'sandboxing & virtualization' started by Tyrizian, Jun 29, 2013.

  1. Tyrizian

    Tyrizian Registered Member

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    In my setup, I sandbox my browsers and I sandbox software that I want to test.

    What else could benefit in the sandbox?

    This is currently what I have, but I know I could add more...I'm sure.

    InMySandbox.jpg

    What do you sandbox in yours and why?

    I ask, because this can give me some idea's on how to better utilize Sandboxie.

    Thanks
     
  2. TheKid7

    TheKid7 Registered Member

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    You can sandbox just about any program and some other items:

    1. PDF reader
    2. Media Player
    3. CD/DVD RW/ROM drives
    4. Drive Letters
    5. Downloads folder
     
  3. Tyrizian

    Tyrizian Registered Member

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    I know I can, but am wondering if anyone else does it different than me, and if they do, what configuration do they have in place.

    If I were to add anything from your list, the most important one would be #4

    Do you configure yours for Flash drives and such?

    If so, any special way you like to do it?
     
  4. aladdin

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    Excellent thread! A learning thread for me!

    Best regards,
     
  5. Osaban

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    Only my browsers here (Chrome and IE10), any other situation I find it easier to use Shadow Defender.
     
  6. ams963

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    Any internet accessing app, CD/DVD drive and usb flash drive
     
  7. Joxx

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    Apart from my browser I also have a sandbox called Media that manages the (many) torrent downloads I make.
    I created two forced folders to where Utorrent sends the finished files, I force run my media players (the only programs that can run inside that sandbox) and there's no internet access allowed.
     

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  8. Peter2150

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    I sandbox(Sandboxie) my browsers and outlook all the time. These sandboxes have specific lists of what can run in them and what can access the internet.

    I also have a sandbox with no restrictions on what can run, but with internet access. That way if say I want to sandbox a particular PDF file, I just right click it and run it sandboxed.

    I do not install anything in the sandbox, as it I don't feel it's a test bed. For that I use either FDISR, or a VM machine.

    Pete
     
  9. Carver

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    I can have Thunderbird sandboxed if I suspect it might be infected so I can open it up an read it if necessary..
     
  10. Tyrizian

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    I'm thinking I should add drive letters, and my E-mail client, rather than just browsers and installs.

    Now, I feel like I'm using Sandboxie to it's full potential :thumb:
     
  11. The Red Moon

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    What i love about sandboxie is the fact that the free version is secure and extremely usable and the paid version gives you something which is genuinely useful like the forced folder option etc.

    I think ronen has done an exceptional job with this program and deserves some form of financial reward seeing as he has done so much work with this.:thumb:
     
  12. Peter2150

    Peter2150 Global Moderator

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    Be careful. If you force the c: drive you can lock your self out your system.

    Ask yourself what is point of adding drive letters unless they are CD's or USB drives.

    Pete
     
  13. kjdemuth

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    I only have drive F-Z sandboxed. That should be mostly anything I attach like a USB or portable HD. Anything internet facing gets sandboxed. Download folder is very restricted. Nothing much running in there.
     
  14. Tyrizian

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    I should have been more detailed in my previous post, sorry about that.

    I'm not going to Sandbox my C: Drive, just portable USB Flash Drives is what I meant.
     
  15. Tyrizian

    Tyrizian Registered Member

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    Do you have a particular way that you do this?

    Is it as simple as right clicking on the drive and tell it to "Run Sandboxed", or do you have a configuration in place?

    I haven't sandboxed a drive in Sandboxie yet, which is why I ask.
     
  16. kjdemuth

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    yeah it's configured. Kinda something like this.....Boom!

    [USB]

    Enabled=y
    ConfigLevel=7
    AutoRecover=y
    Template=BlockPorts
    Template=LingerPrograms
    Template=Firefox_Phishing_DirectAccess
    Template=AutoRecoverIgnore
    RecoverFolder=%{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}%
    RecoverFolder=%Personal%
    RecoverFolder=%Favorites%
    RecoverFolder=%Desktop%
    BorderColor=#00FFFF,ttl
    ForceFolder=Z:\
    ForceFolder=Y:\
    ForceFolder=X:\
    ForceFolder=W:\
    ForceFolder=V:\
    ForceFolder=U:\
    ForceFolder=T:\
    ForceFolder=S:\
    ForceFolder=R:\
    ForceFolder=Q:\
    ForceFolder=P:\
    ForceFolder=O:\
    ForceFolder=N:\
    ForceFolder=M:\
    ForceFolder=L:\
    ForceFolder=K:\
    ForceFolder=J:\
    ForceFolder=I:\
    ForceFolder=H:\
    ForceFolder=G:\
     
  17. Tyrizian

    Tyrizian Registered Member

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    Sweet, thank you very much...This will definitely help, I appreciate it :thumb:
     
  18. bo elam

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    I sandbox just about every program or file that I run in my computers. Each sandbox is tailored according to the program or the purpose for which it was created. This are the sandboxes that I am using in my XP, they cover pretty much everything that I do when I use the XP.

    Bo
     

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  19. The Red Moon

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    Rather than doing that would it not be far better to just use something like shadow defender or returnil...:)
     
  20. bo elam

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    In my USB drives sandbox, all programs are allowed to run and none is allowed to have internet access. The sandbox is set to delete on closing and personal folders and files are blocked from being accessed by programs running in the sandbox. Thats it for that one.

    Bo
     
  21. bo elam

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    Personally, I love SD or any of the other LV programs that I used in the past but for me, they are great for trying programs or trying changes in the PC. I don't use them for security.

    Bo
     
  22. Tyrizian

    Tyrizian Registered Member

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    Ok, I added my USB Drive letters to "Forced Folders" and this is the config I get...

    [USB]

    Enabled=y
    ConfigLevel=7
    AutoRecover=y
    Template=AutoRecoverIgnore
    Template=Firefox_Phishing_DirectAccess
    Template=LingerPrograms
    Template=BlockPorts
    RecoverFolder=%Desktop%
    RecoverFolder=%Favorites%
    RecoverFolder=%Personal%
    RecoverFolder=%{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}%
    BorderColor=#00FFFF,ttl
    ForceFolder=I:\
    ForceFolder=H:\

    So far, I am very pleased how well this is working.
     
  23. Tyrizian

    Tyrizian Registered Member

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    I added my drive letters, but what is your config for the above? I would like to restrict internet access as well, for those USB Drives.
     
  24. bo elam

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    Go to Sandbox settings>Restrictions>Internet access, select "All programs can access the internet" and click remove, apply.

    Bo
     
  25. Tyrizian

    Tyrizian Registered Member

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    Thank you very much, shows how much I explore through the options hahaha :D

    I think this worked

    Does this look about right?

    [USB]

    Enabled=y
    ConfigLevel=7
    AutoRecover=y
    Template=AutoRecoverIgnore
    Template=Firefox_Phishing_DirectAccess
    Template=LingerPrograms
    Template=BlockPorts
    RecoverFolder=%Desktop%
    RecoverFolder=%Favorites%
    RecoverFolder=%Personal%
    RecoverFolder=%{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}%
    BorderColor=#00FFFF,ttl
    ForceFolder=I:\
    ForceFolder=H:\
    NotifyInternetAccessDenied=y
     
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