Who says Avast! is poor with new threats?

[TrueIndian]

Hi Lisandro and Pol,

As Steven pointed out,avast! in specific has just more to offer than just being a standalone AV engine on Virustotal.The whole product can detect alot more than what the engine on VT detects.

[Secondmineboy]

I would like to have these cloud features like FileRep and Evo-Gen also on Virustotal.

Just tested some malware in a VM all were analysed by DeepScreen but only 2 were blocked, hopefully this will be better in Avast 2015.

[TrueIndian]

I would like to have these cloud features like FileRep and Evo-Gen also on Virustotal.

I think avast! definately would not want that to happen.Malware boys keep testing their baddies with AV engine's so avast would want to keep the logic of these things in their lab away from wrong hands.

[Secondmineboy]

+1 

[TrueIndian]

Just tested some malware in a VM all were analysed by DeepScreen but only 2 were blocked, hopefully this will be better in Avast 2015.

Yeah mate I know! Evo-gen and filerep detections are better at quick reaction times than proactive check the samples after a 1-2 hours and you will see avast! will alot flag them down.Of course with dyna-gen we will be locked and ready to go. 

[Secondmineboy]

Dont forget DeepScreen

[TrueIndian]

Dont forget DeepScreen

I guess we need to wait for 2015 beta 2 and find out! So far I think you should give a shot to what I told you earlier,execute the samples later on in an hour or two and see the difference.Tell me how it goes

[Secondmineboy]

I do not have the samples anymore but i can redownload the pack.

Its this one: http://malwaretips.com/threads/2014-09-12-117.33290/#post-260588

And yay SSL-Connection errors in the forum.

[TrueIndian]

I do not have the samples anymore but i can redownload the pack.

Its this one: http://malwaretips.com/threads/2014-09-12-117.33290/#post-260588

And yay SSL-Connection errors in the forum.

Yeah I saw that,as I said signatures and other stuff are better at detecting dropped files and then cloud helps in picking new samples in short time.Signature database is great but backend is the key.

[Secondmineboy]

I might record a test video when Avast 2015 Beta 2 is out.

I actually have a G930 Headset now: http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/g930-7-1-wireless-gaming-headset

[Secondmineboy]

4 more files blocked by Evo-Gen, FileRep and DeepScreen now.

The last file is really messing with the VM. Opening and closing applications, Deleting the browser history, minimizing windows etc.

[TrueIndian]

4 more files blocked by Evo-Gen, FileRep and DeepScreen now.

The last file is really messing with the VM. Opening and closing applications, Deleting the browser history, minimizing windows etc.

See that was exactly what i am talking about.That is the quick pickup from backend and then we are always there here to send whats nasty to them   

i am sure avast will pick the nasty guy up eventually in some time.I am sure 2015 version will make a big difference.Keep sending samples despite reaction times.

[Secondmineboy]

I just posted some screenshots and logfiles there http://malwaretips.com/threads/2014-09-12-117.33290/#post-260588

Last post right now.

[TrueIndian]

I think its best you send the missed samples not that backend cant get it but it helps   

[Secondmineboy]

Sending them right now. Got to love our new internet connection

DSL 6000 now, the max you can get here.