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Why is there not many multi-engine antivirus solutions?
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<blockquote data-quote="RoboMan" data-source="post: 867788" data-attributes="member: 53544"><p>Hi [USER=86558]@empleat[/USER]! I believe you're looking at this from the "wrong direction". To start with, static detection "malware engines" are a bit obsolete. They're... let's say the first line of defense; but certainly the less powerful. So one engine is most probably always enough since it's a companion for behaviour blockers, anti-ransomware modules, HIPS, etc.</p><p></p><p>As well, it's not as simple as "multi-engine antivirus". Those engines equip millions of signatures, <strong><u>which need to be placed somewhere</u></strong>.</p><p></p><p>Now, which is the most common location for these to be stored in order to be accessed quick and easy? That's right, RAM. Not a good idea. Else you'd be internet-dependant.</p><p></p><p>Aforementioned, the more engines != best protection. Focus on a suite that gives you a decent engine and mixes it with great modules like BB, Application Control. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite109" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p><u>Some examples:</u></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>ESET</strong>: great signatures, fast to add them, good HIPS and firewall</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Kaspersky</strong>: solid behaviour blocker, Application Control, Ransomware rollback, great signatures</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>BitDefender</strong>: one of the best signatures out there, ransomware remediation, great behaviour blocker</li> </ul><p>If you believe your signatures are not enough, you can always download second opinion scanners (on demand)! As well, you could upload the suspicious files to <a href="https://www.virustotal.com/gui/" target="_blank">VirusTotal</a>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RoboMan, post: 867788, member: 53544"] Hi [USER=86558]@empleat[/USER]! I believe you're looking at this from the "wrong direction". To start with, static detection "malware engines" are a bit obsolete. They're... let's say the first line of defense; but certainly the less powerful. So one engine is most probably always enough since it's a companion for behaviour blockers, anti-ransomware modules, HIPS, etc. As well, it's not as simple as "multi-engine antivirus". Those engines equip millions of signatures, [B][U]which need to be placed somewhere[/U][/B]. Now, which is the most common location for these to be stored in order to be accessed quick and easy? That's right, RAM. Not a good idea. Else you'd be internet-dependant. Aforementioned, the more engines != best protection. Focus on a suite that gives you a decent engine and mixes it with great modules like BB, Application Control. :) [U]Some examples:[/U] [LIST] [*][B]ESET[/B]: great signatures, fast to add them, good HIPS and firewall [*][B]Kaspersky[/B]: solid behaviour blocker, Application Control, Ransomware rollback, great signatures [*][B]BitDefender[/B]: one of the best signatures out there, ransomware remediation, great behaviour blocker [/LIST] If you believe your signatures are not enough, you can always download second opinion scanners (on demand)! As well, you could upload the suspicious files to [URL='https://www.virustotal.com/gui/']VirusTotal[/URL]. [/QUOTE]
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