- Apr 1, 2017
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what if that behavior blocker misses that malware?then what? it will reach the internet so having a firewall isn't bad.
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- Sep 28, 2015
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I'd like to second @Umbra's statement. Unless your specific threat model contains outbound connections, there is nothing to worry about really. Even the folks at Emsisoft always recommended EAM over EIS in the past unless it's about a laptop that is regularly connected to foreign Wifi networks. I have to actually commend their honesty, they could have made more $$$ by simply recommending the most expensive option.
Also, while it seems nice to have one do-it-all application from a user standpoint, it's not always the best decision. I don't trust Microsoft with their AV efforts, because they're OS experts and not AV experts (I do have a strong opinion about their expertise when it comes to OS development alone, but that's another story).
I also wouldn't let the barber fix my car or get my hair done in the garage. That is just my personal view, though, yours may differ and that's perfectly fine.
Fact is, there is an abundance of firewall developers with great products out there who you could take up on their offers if you truly desire a proper firewall solution.
Also, while it seems nice to have one do-it-all application from a user standpoint, it's not always the best decision. I don't trust Microsoft with their AV efforts, because they're OS experts and not AV experts (I do have a strong opinion about their expertise when it comes to OS development alone, but that's another story).
I also wouldn't let the barber fix my car or get my hair done in the garage. That is just my personal view, though, yours may differ and that's perfectly fine.
Fact is, there is an abundance of firewall developers with great products out there who you could take up on their offers if you truly desire a proper firewall solution.
- Sep 28, 2015
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Well, I hope you're not seriously thinking that they take that into consideration when it comes down to product features.
N.B.: If you know how to procure illegitimate software you're probably familiar with your .hosts file as well…
- Jul 1, 2017
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Work with other antimalware maybe, a reason I like EAM is that is pretty solid also about cracks.
- Apr 1, 2017
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Lol,they should!not everyone lives in the USA and not everyone can pay 200$ or more per year for his/her software!
Now I don't have any cracked software.
I only had Adobe and some others I just removed them when I installed the win 10.. but with hosts file you can't fix the problem...also am lazy to do that and I need smth easy to use <3
- Jul 1, 2017
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I use the emergency kit, and I found very good.
Host file was the black dot of another antimalware, and the other ones are all vulnerable.
Host file was the black dot of another antimalware, and the other ones are all vulnerable.
- Jun 9, 2013
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I am now running Emsisoft on both my machines. One running EAM and the other EIS but soon to be EAM also next month. Very happy with Emsisofts products.
- Jul 1, 2017
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Is really solid product, I have Zemana on demand right now, but I need more time to see the evolution of VodooShield and reshape the security config.
Everything depends on new updates, or new products. But surely EAM is one I have great respect for, and I will consider it for a layered approach.
Everything depends on new updates, or new products. But surely EAM is one I have great respect for, and I will consider it for a layered approach.
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im on the net since more than 10 years , i lurked on the darknet , a place regular users shouldn't go, and i was never attacked once...so i believe you won't; however if someone has a grudge against you and decide to hire an hacker , the hacker will use better methods than send you malicious packets via your network.
i know the feeling, i was surely the most paranoid user in the forum, and well know for my "fortress system" , also all outbound connections are not malicious.
those are particular cases , if you don't like something to connect , just create a rule either on the security software you use or in Windows FW..
Indeed, but to me if a malware is active on your system , it doesn't matter anymore, your security strategy just failed , so just reformat your system.
- Sep 28, 2015
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Oh, please don't get me wrong. We all have to make do and it's not my place to judge.
I'm just saying that you can't expect a legitimate company to anticipate and tend to that particular need.
- May 8, 2017
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Emsisoft, it's a great av. Great news that Emsisoft has a firewall fortification feature, I like it ! And there is a EAM giveaway on MT, I hope i will win it
- Jul 13, 2014
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People complain too much about this firewall stuff. The windows firewall is more than sufficient. For those who are techies, windows firewall have a lot of tweaks and customization, and advanced settings (some are just too lazy to do a bit of research) , whether you want to block some inbound, outbound connections, or block a software connecting to the internet.
Emsisoft's approach is realistic and correct, protecting the weak spots. If you don't like windows firewall,well, why are you still using windows??
Emsisoft's approach is realistic and correct, protecting the weak spots. If you don't like windows firewall,well, why are you still using windows??
There are two firewall protection philosophies:
1. A firewall is designed to protect the system only from outside intrusion (Windows Firewall)
2. A firewall should also identify and regulate outbound connections (3rd-party firewalls and front-end GUIs for Windows Firewall)
The Emsisoft Behavior Blocker always has alerted to suspicious firewall\port activity. I just cannot remember all the categories. One obvious one is backdoor related activity.
In other words, a user sees only a Behavior Blocker alert, and is completely unaware of the fact that the alert is notifying them of suspicious firewall\port actions.
Instead of guessing, speculating and sowing disinformation about this stuff, why doesn't someone ask Emsisoft staff to explain their Behavior Blocker suspicious activity groups in greater detail on their support forum ?
1. A firewall is designed to protect the system only from outside intrusion (Windows Firewall)
2. A firewall should also identify and regulate outbound connections (3rd-party firewalls and front-end GUIs for Windows Firewall)
The Emsisoft Behavior Blocker always has alerted to suspicious firewall\port activity. I just cannot remember all the categories. One obvious one is backdoor related activity.
In other words, a user sees only a Behavior Blocker alert, and is completely unaware of the fact that the alert is notifying them of suspicious firewall\port actions.
Instead of guessing, speculating and sowing disinformation about this stuff, why doesn't someone ask Emsisoft staff to explain their Behavior Blocker suspicious activity groups in greater detail on their support forum ?
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Question. This new feature only protects settings. How good is that for a Win 7 user
- Apr 24, 2013
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- May 13, 2017
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Where can I find this thing? I wanted to test the firewall and I can not seem to find it. BB auto-allows everything and can not be deleted, so that can not be it.
I consider buying Sphinx Firewall Control, but since Emsisoft cost the same, I might go with it, but it does not seem to do anything firewall related.
Simply put, how to set it up, so I would get this alert?
I consider buying Sphinx Firewall Control, but since Emsisoft cost the same, I might go with it, but it does not seem to do anything firewall related.
Simply put, how to set it up, so I would get this alert?
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- May 13, 2017
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I know, I am talking about Windows Firewall control, which this thread is about, but it does not work as supposed to. Even if I block apps, they are still allowed.
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