Saw the review of 'StreamArmor' by Prorootect, and noticed the app has a 'delete stream' function. I've been researching ADS via Google, and most of what turns up is beyond me, so was wondering if anyone here can tell me if there is a good reason to allow any 'hidden alternate data streams' on my PC? My idea is to use StreamArmor to eliminate every ADS that I find. Is there any reason to not do this?
StreamArmor & ADS
- Thread starter Formido
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- Dec 4, 2013
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Hello Formido.
The subject of ADS is fascinating. Here is an excerpt from what I found:
Since this is a little known area (imho) therefore to use & test 'StreamArmor' along with reporting the effects (if any or many) from blocking Windows Alternate Data Streams (ADS) would definitely be something I would be interested in reading and learning more about.
Maybe we can apply the Chicken soup theory, "It couldn't hurt?
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The subject of ADS is fascinating. Here is an excerpt from what I found:
- ADS was created for compatibility with the Mac world, it is not solely used for that purpose. Many applications use ADS to store attributes of a file in them. For example if you make a text document, and right click and go into its properties you will see a summary page. This summary information is attached to the file via ADS.
In summary, think of ADS as hidden files that are attached to the visible ones. The main reason they are so dangerous is that they are not well known, are generally hidden to the user, and that there are few security programs that can recognize them.
Since this is a little known area (imho) therefore to use & test 'StreamArmor' along with reporting the effects (if any or many) from blocking Windows Alternate Data Streams (ADS) would definitely be something I would be interested in reading and learning more about.
Maybe we can apply the Chicken soup theory, "It couldn't hurt?
".- Status
