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Webroot Secure Anywhere vs Zero Day Scriptor
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<blockquote data-quote="hjlbx" data-source="post: 395313"><p>Basically the setting in WSA is to disallow any files that are not rated as safe in the Webroot Intelligence Network. I tried using that setting - and it did block a lot of files - but at the same time - it also allowed a lot of Adware, including "Install Monsters" (just like Kaspersky) - since these files are rated as safe in both file rating databases.</p><p></p><p>So, yes, WSA can be used as an anti-executable for Unknown (= not a single WSA user has allowed the file to run). To me that isn't enough protection - because, if there are even only a few users that allow it, then it will be permitted to run. That is also how Kaspersky Security Network functions. Plus, it applies Trusted status to installers from Trusted vendors... really bad news as malware writers fake digital signatures from Trusted vendors all the time.</p><p></p><p>A good combo is WSA + AE (a lot of WSA fanboys use VS).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hjlbx, post: 395313"] Basically the setting in WSA is to disallow any files that are not rated as safe in the Webroot Intelligence Network. I tried using that setting - and it did block a lot of files - but at the same time - it also allowed a lot of Adware, including "Install Monsters" (just like Kaspersky) - since these files are rated as safe in both file rating databases. So, yes, WSA can be used as an anti-executable for Unknown (= not a single WSA user has allowed the file to run). To me that isn't enough protection - because, if there are even only a few users that allow it, then it will be permitted to run. That is also how Kaspersky Security Network functions. Plus, it applies Trusted status to installers from Trusted vendors... really bad news as malware writers fake digital signatures from Trusted vendors all the time. A good combo is WSA + AE (a lot of WSA fanboys use VS). [/QUOTE]
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