Comments on: Site Advisor 2.0: Haute Secure Launches To Detect and Block Malware http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/ Startup and Technology News Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:22:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: New Generation Adult Sites Roundup http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-2302251 New Generation Adult Sites Roundup Fri, 16 May 2008 23:50:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-2302251 [...] than lead generation tools for more traditional porn sites (and if you are going to visit them, put on some protection first). But it is fascinating to see the industry try anything new to get new money in. Lots of [...] [...] than lead generation tools for more traditional porn sites (and if you are going to visit them, put on some protection first). But it is fascinating to see the industry try anything new to get new money in. Lots of [...]

]]> By: Haute Secure detecta y bloquea el malware antes de llegue a tu PC http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1532792 Haute Secure detecta y bloquea el malware antes de llegue a tu PC Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:39:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1532792 [...] (Vía: TechCrunch) [...] [...] (Vía: TechCrunch) [...]

]]> By: Inetgate http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1496800 Inetgate Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:07:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1496800 Hi Michael-san, At TechCrunch Japanese site, translation of this entry including some wrong link and typos. I wish you check that translation. Hi Michael-san,

At TechCrunch Japanese site, translation of this entry including some wrong link and typos.

I wish you check that translation.

]]> By: steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1494625 steve Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:48:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1494625 Christian, We don't use signatures or definitions because of their shortcomings, which you enumerate very well. On top of that, you probably know some of the lastest rootkit technologies are virtually impossible to find and remove once they install. (like the Srizbi trojan currently circulating). Our solution is based on the premise that real-time prevention is the only way to stay safe from this new generation of attacks. We do this with behavior filtering down at the kernel api level. This is explained in greater detail in our forums in posts from our architects if you would like to learn more. Christian,

We don’t use signatures or definitions because of their shortcomings, which you enumerate very well. On top of that, you probably know some of the lastest rootkit technologies are virtually impossible to find and remove once they install. (like the Srizbi trojan currently circulating). Our solution is based on the premise that real-time prevention is the only way to stay safe from this new generation of attacks. We do this with behavior filtering down at the kernel api level. This is explained in greater detail in our forums in posts from our architects if you would like to learn more.

]]> By: Christian http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1494386 Christian Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:54:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1494386 This is cool, but removal has to be a part of any security solution. Proactive is only proactive once an exploit has occurred, has been identified, and a solution has been distributed. So, I would question a) how long is the turnaround time for a definition, or id of a threat to hit all users of this solution, and b) how many people can be affected during that time? Also, there is a lot of IP gray area with this solution....like tons. This is cool, but removal has to be a part of any security solution. Proactive is only proactive once an exploit has occurred, has been identified, and a solution has been distributed. So, I would question a) how long is the turnaround time for a definition, or id of a threat to hit all users of this solution, and b) how many people can be affected during that time? Also, there is a lot of IP gray area with this solution….like tons.

]]> By: steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1494229 steve Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:16:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1494229 Unbeknownest to many of us, Feedburner is one among many sites being used by the bad guys to distribute malicious code to unsuspecting users who click on those links via feedburner feeds. Haute doesn't block Feedburner, but it does warn you that this is going on and wil block the malicious links if clicked on. Unbeknownest to many of us, Feedburner is one among many sites being used by the bad guys to distribute malicious code to unsuspecting users who click on those links via feedburner feeds. Haute doesn’t block Feedburner, but it does warn you that this is going on and wil block the malicious links if clicked on.

]]> By: share.websitemagazine.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493982 share.websitemagazine.com Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:05:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493982 <strong>Site Advisor 2.0 - Haute Secure Launches To Detect and Block Malware...</strong> Haute Secure launched moments ago: it’s a new browser plugin that the company says will detect and block malware before it has a chance to infect your computer.... Site Advisor 2.0 - Haute Secure Launches To Detect and Block Malware…

Haute Secure launched moments ago: it’s a new browser plugin that the company says will detect and block malware before it has a chance to infect your computer….

]]> By: Haute Secure launch moves browser security front and center in fight against malware — Security Bytes http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493917 Haute Secure launch moves browser security front and center in fight against malware — Security Bytes Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:22:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493917 [...] URLs and can then stop other users from visiting those sites in the future. And, as the folks at TechCrunch point out, Haute Secure analyzes each page individually, not just an entire site, which can make [...] [...] URLs and can then stop other users from visiting those sites in the future. And, as the folks at TechCrunch point out, Haute Secure analyzes each page individually, not just an entire site, which can make [...]

]]> By: Concrete Stain http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493890 Concrete Stain Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:59:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493890 - create a loyal customer base and things happen / you dont have to sell something right out the door.. - that is so - brick and mortar thinking.... - create a loyal customer base and things happen / you dont have to sell something right out the door..

- that is so - brick and mortar thinking….

]]> By: Haute Secure detecta y bloquea el malware antes de llegue a tu PC · Seguridad http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493834 Haute Secure detecta y bloquea el malware antes de llegue a tu PC · Seguridad Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:24:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493834 [...] (Vía: TechCrunch) [...] [...] (Vía: TechCrunch) [...]

]]> By: maleksh http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493201 maleksh Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:07:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493201 oops it blocked feedburner! oops it blocked feedburner!

]]> By: Tips Dr.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493197 Tips Dr.com Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:04:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493197 <strong>Windows Security Bulletins and Security News...</strong> Lots and lots of computer security related news recently, the IE and Firefox brouhaha concerning a high security risk with how IE handles a “firefoxurl://” URI (uniform resource identifier), Haute Secure blocks malware, Microsoft security b... Windows Security Bulletins and Security News…

Lots and lots of computer security related news recently, the IE and Firefox brouhaha concerning a high security risk with how IE handles a “firefoxurl://” URI (uniform resource identifier), Haute Secure blocks malware, Microsoft security b…

]]> By: maleksh http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493139 maleksh Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:57:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493139 and what is their business model since they sell nothing? and what is their business model since they sell nothing?

]]> By: steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493043 steve Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:41:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493043 Hey David M. -- You'd think (or hope) your current anti virus/malware app would keep you safe while browsing but unfortunately they do not--really at all. <a href="http://news.com.com/Is+an+antivirus+gap+looming/2010-7348_3-6195322.html?tag=nefd.pop ">"This article has a great explanation"</a> The truth is that most have built businesses around removal. Unfortunately, removal is too late to protect you and that assumes it can be found, which today is a challenge. For instance, there is a root kit out right now that once its on your PC, the chances of finding it <a href="http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/07/05/Mpack-installs-ultrainvisible-Trojan_1.html ">"are almost zero"</a>. It was distributed through compromised web pages and ads to thousands of unsuspecting users. This is why we founded Haute--to prevent these attacks from affecting users. Hey David M. — You’d think (or hope) your current anti virus/malware app would keep you safe while browsing but unfortunately they do not–really at all. “This article has a great explanation” The truth is that most have built businesses around removal. Unfortunately, removal is too late to protect you and that assumes it can be found, which today is a challenge. For instance, there is a root kit out right now that once its on your PC, the chances of finding it “are almost zero”. It was distributed through compromised web pages and ads to thousands of unsuspecting users. This is why we founded Haute–to prevent these attacks from affecting users.

]]> By: steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493011 steve Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:17:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493011 Allen - ya, parsing would not work for all the reasons you point out. The install is really a kernel level driver so it resides low in Windows--low enough to catch root kits and the like and keep the latency unnoticeable. its hooks a number of processes and watches them for malicious behavior. more on how it works <a href="http://community.hautesecure.com/forums/t/29.aspx" rel="nofollow">"here"</a>. Catherine- Unfortunately, the only way to ensure to ensure that the install is not compromised by malware is to start fresh, which requires a re-boot. A pain indeed, but necessary (but you don't have to do it immediately). -Steve Allen - ya, parsing would not work for all the reasons you point out. The install is really a kernel level driver so it resides low in Windows–low enough to catch root kits and the like and keep the latency unnoticeable. its hooks a number of processes and watches them for malicious behavior. more on how it works “here”.

Catherine- Unfortunately, the only way to ensure to ensure that the install is not compromised by malware is to start fresh, which requires a re-boot. A pain indeed, but necessary (but you don’t have to do it immediately). -Steve

]]> By: Vijay Teach Me http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493003 Vijay Teach Me Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:13:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1493003 This is really sweet, Couple of hours ago my home machine had a message that we successfully downloaded and updated the security patch from microsoft and restarted the machine. Vijay This is really sweet, Couple of hours ago my home machine had a message that we successfully downloaded and updated the security patch from microsoft and restarted the machine.

Vijay

]]> By: David Mackey http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492965 David Mackey Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:48:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492965 Pretty sweet. I like the idea, though hopefully our anti-malware applications would provide the needed protection against these threats? Pretty sweet. I like the idea, though hopefully our anti-malware applications would provide the needed protection against these threats?

]]> By: cheapstingybargains.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492896 cheapstingybargains.com Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:43:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492896 I guess I'm pretty much a nerd when it comes to my websurfing, but I haven't gotten any "malware" in ages... Guess I'm not doing enough L. Lohan searches :) I guess I’m pretty much a nerd when it comes to my websurfing, but I haven’t gotten any “malware” in ages… Guess I’m not doing enough L. Lohan searches :)

]]> By: How to make more money http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492884 How to make more money Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:32:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492884 How to get pay about $70,000- $200,000 All you have to do is program anti-malware or security programs. Like Google brought postini. we need security companies soo bad How to get pay about $70,000- $200,000

All you have to do is program anti-malware or security programs.
Like Google brought postini.

we need security companies soo bad

]]> By: A Week In the Life of A Redhead http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492881 A Week In the Life of A Redhead Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:30:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492881 Yeah but will it force us in the middle of something to re-boot, stand on our heads and right mouse click all icons to work...?... ;-) Catherine, the redhead Yeah but will it force us in the middle of something to re-boot, stand on our heads and right mouse click all icons to work…?… ;-)
Catherine, the redhead

]]> By: Dan http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492849 Dan Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:03:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492849 No firefox support? Not that it needs it as badly but come on...code faster No firefox support?

Not that it needs it as badly but come on…code faster

]]> By: yodel http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492844 yodel Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:53:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492844 It gives 3 warnings with you visit TechCrunch. One for Eurekster, one for Google syndication and one for Feedburner. It's a browser plugin that gives warning pop-ups in the upper right corner. If the site has a lot of malware, it will give you a splash page telling you not to proceed. It gives 3 warnings with you visit TechCrunch. One for Eurekster, one for Google syndication and one for Feedburner. It’s a browser plugin that gives warning pop-ups in the upper right corner. If the site has a lot of malware, it will give you a splash page telling you not to proceed.

]]> By: Security http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492837 Security Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:46:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492837 There is a possibility that once VISTA is perfected - it may do this automatically and eliminate the need for add-ons. People insist on signing on the computers as Admins. If they would not do this when not necessary, so many problems could be avoided There is a possibility that once VISTA is perfected - it may do this automatically and eliminate the need for add-ons.

People insist on signing on the computers as Admins. If they would not do this when not necessary, so many problems could be avoided

]]> By: Allen Stern http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492807 Allen Stern Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:24:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492807 Hmm - how do they do this - is it parsed as you browse? I can only imagine how slow that is. Or do they use some kind of cache? That would be worthless because the malware'rs will just change it randomly to appear clean. Are there any negatives with using this Michael? Can you expand on "relatively unobtrusive"? I would love to learn more about how they look at pages and how they differ from a spyware/malware/virus already running on a person's pc. Why is this better, etc.? Hmm - how do they do this - is it parsed as you browse? I can only imagine how slow that is. Or do they use some kind of cache? That would be worthless because the malware’rs will just change it randomly to appear clean.

Are there any negatives with using this Michael? Can you expand on “relatively unobtrusive”?

I would love to learn more about how they look at pages and how they differ from a spyware/malware/virus already running on a person’s pc. Why is this better, etc.?

]]> By: Drama 2.0 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492796 Drama 2.0 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:14:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/10/site-advisor-20-haute-secure-launches-to-detect-and-block-malware/#comment-1492796 "And what this has to do with the Zooomr logo? Did i miss something?" Michael's machine must have been infected with the Zooomr malware, which automatically uploads the Zooomr logo anytime you try to post an image on the Internets. Once he installed Haute Secure the problem was resolved. “And what this has to do with the Zooomr logo? Did i miss something?”

Michael’s machine must have been infected with the Zooomr malware, which automatically uploads the Zooomr logo anytime you try to post an image on the Internets. Once he installed Haute Secure the problem was resolved.

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