Does anybody notice that the web browser Safari is out of control of the web engine of avast Home Edition.
It is a HUGE security BACKDOOR. It is never screened. I hope that the issue will be handled ASAP.
It is a alert comment, to my best knowledge.
Or something's wrong with my observation, let me know.
The web shield doesn't monitor All browsers there is an approved list of browsers, this is commonly the most popular stable browsers and somehow I don't think that Safari for windows (in beta) will be included.
Don't ask what is included, I haven't got any idea and there is nowhere to check, I have been banging on about being able to see what browsers are supported, but all I have got is a flat forehead and headache.
You could try editing the C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\Data\avast4.ini file using notepad or a text editor. Add the line OptinProcess=executableFileName.exe to the [WebScanner] section, where executableFileName.exe is the name of your browser executable file.
[WebScanner]
OptinProcess=DEpE-executableFileName.exe
However being beta this may cause stability issues and this is why there is a list of approved browsers (wherever and whatever is in it)
Thanks DavidR.
It's really a simple patch effective job. It works.
But Can I ask one more ?
Is the normal behavior of the response to block sites throwing out a page saying it is ~~~ ?
Browser Safari , however, does do a different thing - Asking id and password.
I am just curious about that. As far as I know, avast home ed. passes through a packet to DNS and then block the next packet, at the same time showing the warning page. I haven't check the Safari case though.
In addition, It is a off-topic issue. I have a file infected with a "Trojan.Downloader.Zlob-545"
The file is a "hutx_4052.exe" But Avast has no sign of whether it is virus-infected or not.
It seems probably a false positive warning, I think.
Any tips ?
I really appreciate your kind comment and reply.
Have a good day.