Do you run programs without valid digital signatures?

[Littlebits]

Do you run programs without valid digital signatures??

 

[Deleted member 178]

yes after i test-ran them in a virtual environment ^^

 

[Littlebits]

I use a lot of free open-source software and most of them don't have enough funds to digitally sign all of their files but I make sure I get the installers from the developer's site or Softpedia. If I'm in doubt, I will run the installers in Sandboxie and check them with VirusTotal right click menu before installing these to my system.

Thanks.

 

[Malware1]

Yes, I never pay attention to Windows digital file warnings.

 

[Ink]

Yes, only if I know they are safe and if it's something I've downloaded.

Littlebits, you can remove that warning if you unblock it, correct?

 

[Littlebits]

Yes, only if I know they are safe and if it's something I've downloaded.

Littlebits, you can remove that warning if you unblock it, correct?

Yes you can unblock a program and bypass the Windows digital file warnings but UAC will still block it, you will have to approve it.

Of coarse EagleGet setup is a safe program but not digitally signed.

Thanks.

 

[Littlebits]

Yes, I never pay attention to Windows digital file warnings.

Most users who get infections don't pay attention either.

Usually Windows first line of security is ignored by most users.

Thanks.

 

[souhrid]

I depends upon my mood sometimes i take great care and sometimes just ignore it...

 

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

Only If I know it is safe.

 

[Tom172]

Only from I source I know to be trustworthy.

 

[McLovin]

I would have to go with MC, I just run the program. :-/

 

[MrXidus]

My personal 3-3 rule. 3 download websites, 3 ways of checking.

I only download programs that are from FileHippo, Softpedia and MajorGeeks. CNET is avoided like the black plague for its CNET adware installer.

Since not all software developers get their software digitally signed I have a few options at hand, Right click VirusTotal option in Windows Explorer, Anubis, Run unknown program inside VM and use a tracer to monitor what the program does. If it appears safe I'll use it on my main OS.

I collect small helpful utilities for my toolkit USB, They are often very small in file size (<1000kb) and don't have valid signatures, By following the 3-3 rule and by using them personally to know they don't do anything fishy. All goes well.

Since I am in Windows 8 the SmartScreen will often pop up for these little utilities but I allow since I know they're safe.

If you see a weakness in my 3-3 rule let me know what and I will certainly do something about it if needed.

Thanks.

 

 

[Overkill]

Since not all software developers get their software digitally signed I have a few options at hand, Right click VirusTotal option in Windows Explorer, Anubis, Run unknown program inside VM and use a tracer to monitor what the program does. If it appears safe I'll use it on my main OS.

Where can I dl tracer?