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OK, here is my test request, please! :)

Comodo Firewall "default-allow" setup + Microsoft Defender defaults

Comodo Firewall default-allow setup (tweaks)
There are some more, but the main tweak is:
Auto-Containment: Edit the "Run Virtually" rule and set the "Action" to Run Restricted. On the same window, click "Options" and confirm "Set Restriction Level" is ticked and set to Partially Limited.

I'll send you the configuration file, which you can import under "Configuration." With this setup, Comodo runs unrecognized files/programs on the real system, applying "partially limited" level restrictions. I want to see if the setup can be an effective companion for Microsoft Defender, extending the protection with low impact on usability.
 
Tomorrow : GData
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Saturday: Tencent Endpoint
Monday 28: SiriusLLM
Wednesday 30: Qihoo 360
And then Comodo and eScan if I can place them ;)
 
OK, here is my test request, please! :)

Comodo Firewall "default-allow" setup + Microsoft Defender defaults

Comodo Firewall default-allow setup (tweaks)
There are some more, but the main tweak is:
Auto-Containment: Edit the "Run Virtually" rule and set the "Action" to Run Restricted. On the same window, click "Options" and confirm "Set Restriction Level" is ticked and set to Partially Limited.

I'll send you the configuration file, which you can import under "Configuration." With this setup, Comodo runs unrecognized files/programs on the real system, applying "partially limited" level restrictions. I want to see if the setup can be an effective companion for Microsoft Defender, extending the protection with low impact on usability.
Let's test Comodo independently (excluding Microsoft Defender) to determine the setup's effectiveness alone and as a potential supplement to Microsoft Defender. The (Run Restricted—Partially Limited) setup permits unrecognized files/programs, leading to leftovers on the real system; however, I'm interested in its ability to defend against malware. Can this setup adequately protect the system?

And then Comodo and eScan if I can place them ;)
I've sent you the Comodo config file.
 

I've just tested it: it won't be tested on video.
Why not?
Let me explain.

I installed it (I had to go through Google because it was impossible to create an account - even with Vivaldi) ...
The program is very slow, saturating the entire CPU several times (it uses Web scripts and above all Powershell, totally slowing down the system, even the analysis I tried - unsuccessfully).

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So I downloaded 1 infostealer and 1 CoinMiner - no detection. Note that it opened several processes named “MalwareToast.exe ”, I don't know why.

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So I decided to analyze the files manually.
I realize that it's based on Claude3 (you get 10 scans with the free version) ... already I'm not sure it's legal, but I've had a lot of errors... No analysis worked after a slow upload... (I have fiber)

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I execute, no reaction. The only jerky reaction is to report Ransomware. Lost! CoinMiner is up and running

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I finalize by launching NitroGen and Akira, which I've downloaded.
Akira had no trouble opening all the partitions and encrypting everything.
I stop.

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I like to see a test from Zone Alarm Free Antivirus , maybe compare it with BD free Or another freebie.

I am always objective in my assessments and I am not here to sugar coat.

Check Point Harmony is one world, prevention wise it is a beast, they now introduced their own engine as well based on Yara rules and made a ton of performance enhancements.

ZoneAlarm, despite being based on Check Point is based now on ancient Harmony engines. I emphasise ancient.

I recently decided to try ZoneAlarm Extreme Security again.

Yes, detection and prevention wise it was amazing. It detected trojans that were missed by Trend Micro.

Performance wise it was a disaster. The product got stuck in some loop and the Endpoint Forensics Recorder was drawing 50% CPU forever and ever, until I did a reboot.

Updates-wise, the product hasn’t received a program update in a year now.

ZoneAlarm is nothing like CP Harmony and I can no longer recommend it.
 
I was thinking maybe after K is ending their free plan we could find another free AV that might be worth installing....
Some guys are retrying Sophos home free, because its still active when you made a free home account and it still update to latest versions like sophos home premium , just not that much layers.
 
I was thinking maybe after K is ending their free plan we could find another free AV that might be worth installing....
Some guys are retrying Sophos home free, because its still active when you made a free home account and it still update to latest versions like sophos home premium , just not that much layers.
If the minimum knowledge for avoiding infection is available, MD will be the lightest alternative.
 
I was thinking maybe after K is ending their free plan we could find another free AV that might be worth installing....
Some guys are retrying Sophos home free, because its still active when you made a free home account and it still update to latest versions like sophos home premium , just not that much layers.
Erm to my knowledge, Sophos Home Free wad discontinued quite some time ago…? Have you verified this information that after trial certain features remain, others are blocked? And if yes, then what remains, cuz Sophos Home had some features like the banking protection, cookie removal and so on depreciated. So even the premium version is not really rich on features.
 
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Let's test Comodo independently (excluding Microsoft Defender) to determine the setup's effectiveness alone and as a potential supplement to Microsoft Defender. The (Run Restricted—Partially Limited) setup permits unrecognized files/programs, leading to leftovers on the real system; however, I'm interested in its ability to defend against malware. Can this setup adequately protect the system?

I've sent you the Comodo config file.
Here are the applied CFW "default-allow" settings in the config file.

Configuration: Proactive
HIPS: Disabled
Web Filtering: Disabled
Tasks > Firewall Tasks > Stealth Ports: Block Incoming Connections
Firewall Settings > [Ticked] Do not show popup alerts: Allow Requests
Network Zones > [Ticked] Do not show popup alerts and treat location as: Public
Containment Settings:
[Unticked] Do not virtualize access to the specified files/folders
[Unticked] Enable automatic startup for services installed in the container
[Ticked] Do not show privilege elevation alerts: Run inside the Container
Auto-Containment > Run Virtually: [Edited]:
Action: Run Restricted
Options > Set Restriction Level: Partially Limited
File Rating Settings: [Ticked] Do not show popup alerts
VirusScope:
[Ticked] Do not show popup alerts
[Unticked] Monitor only the applications in the container
 
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