Crystal Security 3.5

[Kardo Kristal]

If it is the cloud that checks the files when you go to analyze them, then yes. Before it just said "unknown" and didn't even bother to queue up. Now it seems to work within 3 seconds so I'm happy with it. Been running it for about 2 hours now and there still hasn't been any problems with files being flagged as unknown. Probably just had a conflict with a firewall. Working well with Bitdefender's firewall and AV only conflicted with it due to maxed out Virus Control/Intrustion Prevention.

Thank you for the feedback. @OokamiCreed

Glad to hear that it works well now and your issue is solved.

Regards,
Kardo

 

[LabZero]

Another update, another improvement thanks !!!

 

[Malware1]

"Purge whitelist" doesn't work at all. Nothing happens.

 

[Kardo Kristal]

"Purge whitelist" doesn't work at all. Nothing happens.

@Malware1 Just tested and it works here. I copied safe file to Desktop. Then deleted file and then purged whitelist.

Regards,
Kardo

 

[Malware1]

@Malware1 Just tested and it works here. I copied safe file to Desktop. Then deleted file and then purged whitelist.

Regards,
Kardo

Heur detection also doesn't work anymore here.
But it seems it's only me having issues with CS (and I always had them)...

 

[Malware1]

It also crashed about 10 times, it said the logs were saved, but I can't find them.
Is C:\Users\x\appdata\Roaming\Crystal Security\3.5 Beta\Logs the correct directory?
(BTW, it's not beta anymore. The directory should be renamed, remember about changing it in the message)

 

[Kardo Kristal]

@Malware1 Thanks for the feedback.

It also crashed about 10 times, it said the logs were saved, but I can't find them.
Is C:\Users\x\appdata\Roaming\Crystal Security\3.5 Beta\Logs the correct directory?

In some cases error log is not saved. Will be fixed. Directory is correct.

(BTW, it's not beta anymore. The directory should be renamed, remember about changing it in the message)

Okay.

Regards,
Kardo

 

[Kardo Kristal]

Interesting article: The CozyDuke, the last Russian APT group

Kaspersky Lab discovered another APT group dubbed CozyDuke which is believed to have hacked the US Department of State and the White House.

It is interesting because Crystal Security was mentioned (quote from the source):

Once compromised the targeted system, the malware checks for the presence of defense solutions from principal security vendors, including Kaspersky, Avira, Comodo, Crystal Security, Dr. Web and Sophos.

Is it possible that this malware also searches for Crystal Security program (e.g. to avoid detection)?

Full article

PS. @bitbizket Thank you for the article.

Regards,
Kardo

 

[Dani Santos]

Interesting article: The CozyDuke, the last Russian APT group

Kaspersky Lab discovered another APT group dubbed CozyDuke which is believed to have hacked the US Department of State and the White House.

It is interesting because Crystal Security was mentioned (quote from the source):

Once compromised the targeted system, the malware checks for the presence of defense solutions from principal security vendors, including Kaspersky, Avira, Comodo, Crystal Security, Dr. Web and Sophos.

Is it possible that this malware also searches for Crystal Security program (e.g. to avoid detection)?

Full article

PS. @bitbizket Thank you for the article.

Regards,
Kardo

Well that is not good for the crystal security's users, but congrats your product is getting noticed

 

[yigido]

Interesting article: The CozyDuke, the last Russian APT group

Kaspersky Lab discovered another APT group dubbed CozyDuke which is believed to have hacked the US Department of State and the White House.

It is interesting because Crystal Security was mentioned (quote from the source):

Once compromised the targeted system, the malware checks for the presence of defense solutions from principal security vendors, including Kaspersky, Avira, Comodo, Crystal Security, Dr. Web and Sophos.

Is it possible that this malware also searches for Crystal Security program (e.g. to avoid detection)?

Full article

PS. @bitbizket Thank you for the article.

Regards,
Kardo

I think, it is good news. Because malwares wants to by-pass Crystal, it means other vendors are easy prey but Crystal

In order to elude defense solutions, the components of the CozyDuke executable are signed with fake Intel and AMD digital certificates.

Aim is by-passing ,default deny architecture, the trusted vendors with Intel & AMD certificates.

 

[Sr. Normal]

Every day Crystal Security is a bit bigger.

 

[Alex BK]

This project should get more consideration because it's a solid security solution.
@Kardo Kristal you should really start to get this thing to the next level, like implementing a paid product. I'd bet that some big company will make an offer to buy the project but you are the one that truly knows how much struggle and hard work is involved in this project, so don't throw it away for a few bucks if the chance arises. I wish you the best and I really hope that Crystal Security will get bigger and bigger.

 

[Kardo Kristal]

Well that is not good for the crystal security's users, but congrats your product is getting noticed

Thanks. @Dani Santos

I think, it is good news. Because malwares wants to by-pass Crystal, it means other vendors are easy prey but Crystal

@yigido Thank you.

Every day Crystal Security is a bit bigger.

@Sr. Normal Thank you for the kind words.

This project should get more consideration because it's a solid security solution.
@Kardo Kristal you should really start to get this thing to the next level, like implementing a paid product. I'd bet that some big company will make an offer to buy the project but you are the one that truly knows how much struggle and hard work is involved in this project, so don't throw it away for a few bucks if the chance arises. I wish you the best and I really hope that Crystal Security will get bigger and bigger.

@Alex BK Thank you for the support. I am glad you like it.

Regards,
Kardo

 

[Kardo Kristal]

Hello,

Crystal Security 3.5.0.129 released

Changelog

• Improved "Settings" section
• Improved Error logs
• Added "Purge" to "Overview"
• Fixed several reported bugs
• Updated data location

Two different types of downloads

Download installer version of Crystal Security 3.5.0.129
Download portable version of Crystal Security 3.5.0.129

Looking forward to your feedback.

Regards,
Kardo

 

[frogboy]

I was a bit hesitant at first but i have grown to really like your software. Cheers @Kardo Kristal

 

[Malware1]

I will send it to whitelisting

 

[Ink]

Well that is not good for the crystal security's users, but congrats your product is getting noticed

How is it not good for Crystal Security users?

 

[Kardo Kristal]

I was a bit hesitant at first but i have grown to really like your software. Cheers @Kardo Kristal

@frogboy Thanks. I am glad you like it.

I will send it to whitelisting

@Malware1 Thanks bro.

Regards,
Kardo

 

[Dani Santos]

How is it not good for Crystal Security users?

If malware removes crystal securuty when it is installed then it will reduce the protection of its users.

 

[Malware1]

If malware removes crystal securuty when it is installed then it will reduce the protection of its users.

I think the malware is simply not going to work at all when CS is detected.