Have you seen malware that didn't get detected by Kaspersky? If so, what was it called? Etc
Have you seen some malware escape KTS?
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While Kaspersky Total Security (KTS) is highly effective, no antivirus is 100% foolproof. Users have reported instances of malware slipping through, but specific names vary. Always ensure your software is up to date for the best protection.
Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't you some time back go through your installation of Kaspersky disabling modules trying to allow an application and still it kept getting blocked? I believe you were asking how to whitelist it.
You have then seen the degree at which the product protects. Have you been infected recently? Is there a reason for such concern other than riding the fear train provided by the industry in tech news?
Yeah I think it was Cheat Engine. It's been solved since. Anyway I really like Kaspersky and I'm not sure I'll abandon it any time soon. I just don't see a valid alternative.
No I've not been infected in the last 2 years I think. I'm merely asking out of sheer curiosity. I'm not a 'malware hunter' so I don't purposefully run malware.
Hence I'm asking malware hunters if they've ever seen some malware escape KTS detection on a VM?
This is the wrong place to look for that info, as I have stated before in other threads, in order to assess a products full abilities it requires real world testing of true routes of infection, which is something you will not find here. These tests here are good for seeing certain modules at play but do nothing to provide accurate results of a products full abilities. Since many products focus on prevention "pre execution" more so than post execution protections, this above is important to consider.
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OK fine. But does KTS protect from / detect malicious scripts? ps1, py, bat, etc? I've never tested it against scripts. Just asking on the off chance of accidentally downloading malicious scripts from god knows where
Yes KTS protects against Powershell, Python, and Batch files. Behavior based and Heuristic analysis are threat detection techniques used to identify and neutralize such threats.
Keep in mind nothing is 100%.
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Kaspersky provides broad detection and protection against anything that is malicious. As with other premium security systems, Kaspersky offers layered approach.
Layer 1) Malicious website and domain blocking, firewall. Blocks threats where they start — in the browser and on a network level.
Layer 2) Antivirus & preventive measures, such as IDS — uses highly innovative and developed antivirus engine to detect malware. Prevents execution of malicious objects with unfavourable reputation and restricts their access to system resources.
Layer 3) Post-execution layer (last line of defence). Includes behavioural blocking and monitoring, plus blocks connection to known malicious C&C domains to prevent additional malware from being planted on to the system, and data from being exfiltrated.
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Yes, I have seen quite a few times in my own tests as well as other people's test, testing lab's test. Kaspersky is arguably the best AV product, but nothing can guarantee 100% protection. If you're using Kaspersky, stop worrying about the types of malwares it may miss once in a while.
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Only cheat engines. But, in hindsight that was probably intentional and they got whitelisted. Kaspersky, out of all AVs has the best understanding of what tools are used for cheating, cracking and modding and what are not. My guess is because it was everyone's favorite AV during the filesharing/illegal downloading days in the early 2000s.
This is the only explanation I have because mods and cheat engines literally engage in file injection and modifying executable files in memory which their behavior blockers would easily catch. Other than that, unfortunately it also doesn't really care about PUPs and adware or anything that is perceived "malicious" but is easy to uninstall lol.
This is the only explanation I have because mods and cheat engines literally engage in file injection and modifying executable files in memory which their behavior blockers would easily catch. Other than that, unfortunately it also doesn't really care about PUPs and adware or anything that is perceived "malicious" but is easy to uninstall lol.
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If you are paranoid about security, use WHHLight with your KTS. Just turn these ON and keep defaults.
- SRP = ON
- SMARTSCREEN BLOCK = OFF
- WDAC = ON
