Advice Request How works the restoration of encrypted files ?

[JB007]

Hello,
The new 25 version of Bitdefender did not continue to provide "safe files" protection but there is a possibility to restore the encrypted files.
How works this restoration ? And is it really effective ?

 

[Divine_Barakah]

@Solarquest has been testing BDTS in the hub for some time and may be able to answer your question.

 

[JB007]

Thanks @The Cog in the Machine
I'm waiting for @Solarquest answer.

 

[EndangeredPootis]

I think it takes a snapshot or backs up of your files when it detects they are being modified.

 

[Solarquest]

Thanks @The Cog in the Machine
I'm waiting for @Solarquest answer.

Apparently Bitdefender removed safe files.

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"My Bitdefender contact explained that “less used and timeworn secondary functionalities have been removed…as part of a continuous revision in terms of user needs.” Also dropped are the Safe Files component, which aimed to balk ransomware by banning unauthorized changes to protected files, and the File Vault encryption system. Note that enhanced Ransomware Remediation takes up the slack left by removing Safe Files. In testing, it proved effective."

Bitdefender should automatically upgrade to the new version when available but it still didn't on any of my systems.

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I finally decided to "force" the update and just installed the latest 25 version on my VM and will test it in the next days vs new MW/RW.

 

[JB007]

Apparently Bitdefender removed safe files.

Bitdefender Total Security Review: A Feature-Loaded Security Suite That Protects All Your Devices

Bitdefender Total Security combines a bonanza of security components and bonus features into a single mega-suite that protects Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices.

www.pcmag.com

"My Bitdefender contact explained that “less used and timeworn secondary functionalities have been removed…as part of a continuous revision in terms of user needs.” Also dropped are the Safe Files component, which aimed to balk ransomware by banning unauthorized changes to protected files, and the File Vault encryption system. Note that enhanced Ransomware Remediation takes up the slack left by removing Safe Files. In testing, it proved effective."

Bitdefender should automatically upgrade to the new version when available but it still didn't on any of my systems.

Latest Version of Bitdefender Security Solutions for Windows

Stay informed about the latest version of Bitdefender security software for Windows.

www.bitdefender.com

I finally decided to "force" the update and just installed the latest 25 version on my VM and will test it in the next days vs new MW/RW.

Thanks @Solarquest for your explanations.
I look forward to the results of your tests hoping that the restoration is as effective as the safe files.

 

[Solarquest]

I just run a quick test with few older RW samples and realtime shield disabled: the RW protection&remediation seems to work , at least on documents and picture folder.....files on desktop and downloads were protected but not .exe nor on .lnk files....at the end the DemonWare ransomware defeated Bit and also .zip, .txt, .doc files were encrypted on desktop and in downloads folders (.jpg, and .png were still safe).

 

[JB007]

I just run a quick test with few older RW samples and realtime shield disabled: the RW protection&remediation seems to work , at least on documents and picture folder.....files on desktop and downloads were protected but not .exe nor on .lnk files....at the end the DemonWare ransomware defeated Bit and also .zip, .txt, .doc files were encrypted on desktop and in downloads folders (.jpg, and .png were still safe).

Thanks @Solarquest
Hum, so we can conclude that the new RW protection&remediation is less efficient than the previous "safe files" ?

 

[Solarquest]

Thanks @Solarquest
Hum, so we can conclude that the new RW protection&remediation is less efficient than the previous "safe files" ?

It's too early to say......as of now, considering documents and pictures folder were safe, it looks like it's the same as before, just one new name for the RW protection....but you cannot add additional folders to the "safe" ones.

 

[JB007]

Hello,
I'm wondering what is the conclusion of this thread 2 years later