Which Product to develop next?

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[Quwen]

Well, I have a few things I'd like to see. However, they may already be mentioned as I do not feel like going through 11 pages of ideas.

  1. File Encryption
Yes, I know that this has already been mentioned, but I'd really like to see it, instead of encrypting an individual file, work like TrueCrypt and be able to make a file-drive OTF encryption. I love TrueCrypt; however, I'm sure that whatever TrueCrypt can do you can do 10x better.
 

  2. Shredder
I currently use Eraser. Again, however, if Heidi can do it you can do it, and probably better.
 

  3. Central Management for your programs.
Every single computer in my company uses your products only, but it's incredibly annoying to have to go through each. and. every. single. frikkin. one. of our computers to do one simple maintenance check.


  4. System Cleaner
Currently use CCleaner, see above comments.

  5. System "Freezer"
Use Deep Freeze, See Above.

  6. Remote File Lock
Like what Trend Micro has. You put all sensitive files in a "Vault" folder on your desktop. Everything is freely accessed unless you lose your laptop. Then all you have to do is log on to comodo.com/remotefilelock, enter your login details you made when you downloaded the program, and lock out the folder so that no one can see your sensitive files.
 

  7. Sandbox
Sandoxie, See Above.


I'm done for now. ^^
 

[securePC]

Thank you comodo for a wonderful firewall.
It did great on the termination and leak tests.
Firewallleaktester.com and Matousec.com  (L)

VPN (virtual private network)
Many PC users are accessing the internet via wireless network. Many of which
are insecure and an open invitation to hackers with the right apparatus.
So why not develop a SSL VPN or even better a AES encrypted VPN software.
I only know of one free SSL VPN (Hotspot shield from anchorfree). I know comodo can
make a better product.
For more info on VPN see http://compnetworking.about.com/od/vpn/g/bldef_vpn.htm

Comodo antivirus
Why not adapt the kaspersky virus engine. It has good detection 99.62%. AOL active virus shield
is using the same engine. 99.62%. Meanwhile comodo anti virus v 1 004 41.02%
virus.gr

Guys let me know what you think?
SecurePC :-)

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Comodo antivirus
Why not adapt the kaspersky virus engine. It has good detection 99.62%. AOL active virus shield
is using the same engine. 99.62%. Meanwhile comodo anti virus v 1 004 41.02%
virus.gr

Guys let me know what you think?

One thing to bear in mind is that virus scan testing sites, like virus.gr, base their testing around a traditional two pronged defense - detection and removal. CAVS adds a third prong - prevention. This does not eliminate the need for a comprehensive detection and removal engine, but it does mean that we are no longer comparing apples to apples, oranges to oranges.

I don't how or if the virus scan testing sites are going to cater for this change in focus, but it does mean that current testing methods are not making full use of the capabilities of CAVS.

Please understand that I'm not saying CAVS is the be-all and end-all of AV apps. None of them are perfect, none can detect everything, none should be trusted 100% and none should be run in isolation on a system (IMHO, you should always have a second AV installed, but only run one in real-time mode).

Cheers,
Ewen :-)

[Someone]

I don't how or if the virus scan testing sites are going to cater for this change in focus, but it does mean that current testing methods are not making full use of the capabilities of CAVS.

Not for AV comparison, at least not in AV-Comparatives. IBK said they compare AV engines, not security solutions.
It's possible that he tests it in a separate part, just not in AV section.

[wilpower]

Excuse me if I'm out of date, but I was hoping COMODO had an anti-spyware program to offer..... or is there one and I don't realize it?
Im sure it would be/will be specifically designed to enhance and increase security for users while using the Internet.
Can anyone (developer/s) help me out?
Thanks kindly.

[Soyabeaner]

Wilpower, CAVS is anti-spyware already.  CAVS = Comodo Anti-ViruSpyware .

[Quwen]

One thing to bear in mind is that virus scan testing sites, like virus.gr, base their testing around a traditional two pronged defense - detection and removal. CAVS adds a third prong - prevention. This does not eliminate the need for a comprehensive detection and removal engine, but it does mean that we are no longer comparing apples to apples, oranges to oranges.

I don't how or if the virus scan testing sites are going to cater for this change in focus, but it does mean that current testing methods are not making full use of the capabilities of CAVS.

Please understand that I'm not saying CAVS is the be-all and end-all of AV apps. None of them are perfect, none can detect everything, none should be trusted 100% and none should be run in isolation on a system (IMHO, you should always have a second AV installed, but only run one in real-time mode).

Cheers,
Ewen :-)

I don't see what would be the problem with adding the KAV engine and adding your prevention layer around it.

It's like saying you need to buy a house with insulation already installed, you can't add insulation after you buy it.

[securePC]

I don't see what would be the problem with adding the KAV engine and adding your prevention layer around it.

It's like saying you need to buy a house with insulation already installed, you can't add insulation after you buy it.

I agree. An outstanding antivirus software must have all 3 features, prevention, detection and removal.
For detection and removal, I dont see any commercial product out there superior to KAV.
Look who else decides to use Kav's engine , Zonealarm antivirus.

Ewen said CAVS adds a third prong - prevention. How is CAVS Heuristics detection different or supervior to the others i.e Nod 32?
 

[Soyabeaner]

CAVS has HIPS, which is a different ball game than heuristics (an advanced form of a blacklist based on behavioral analysis on viruses and such).  Please open a new thread should you wish to continue this topic.

[LUSHER]

One thing to bear in mind is that virus scan testing sites, like virus.gr, base their testing around a traditional two pronged defense - detection and removal.

Cheers,
Ewen :-)

Virus.gr tests removal?? That's news to me... lol

From Virus.gr

"Why is this test different from all the others (e.g. pc magazines' antivirus tests)

This test was made by the only Greek virus collector, known as VirusP, webmaster of www.virus.gr, whose collection consists of approximately 315,000 virus samples (crc32 different files) and is one of the biggest virus collections worldwide. On the contrary, all other greek tests' database never exceeds the 6,000 virus samples, while internationally most tests' database doesn't exceed the 20,000 virus samples. So, if you take under consideration the number of both antivirus programs tested and unique virus samples used, you will understand that, statistically speaking, the results of the test would not be too different even if we used 95% of all computer viruses ever made."

So you telling me Virus.gr infects themselves with 315,000 samples? I think not.

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I actually meant that most virus test sites base their testing for products whose main aims are detection and removal. Sorry if I wasn't clearer.

ewen :-)

[666]

We want to start getting feedback from our users about which products, in the field of security and trust, you would like to see us develop next?

thanks
Melih

What about a free, open source operating system which (unlike Linux) is capable of running each and every Windows application ever made, including each and every hardware driver?

Unlike Windows, the Comodo OS should not be compromised for commercial reasons. No web browser incestuously integrated into the operating system, no unknown components listening to inbound traffic, no Active X with system-wide privileges, no "unchecked buffers," and every app that might go online is clearly labeled as such. The built-in help file lists each and every component that might communicate with the world outside, and tells in plain english why it goes online, what it does online, how to stop it from going online, and the consequences of allowing or blocking it.


EDIT:

I see that this idea has already been brought up,somewhere halfway in this thread. So let me think of something slightly more original...



What about an antivirus app that can use virus definition lists from other programs?

No AV program catches them all. Not even Kaspersky. But if you could combine all the virus signatures from other apps, you'd get very close to a catch-all anti-malware program.

And not just viri. Same for adware, spyware and malware in general.

Hitman Pro is a good start, but it's still just a common interface for a bunch of different programs. A single program that combines the definitions from other apps is way more efficient.


Next on the wishlist: a Windows emulator for Linux that actually works. Saves you the trouble of building an entire new OS from scratch. And when your programmers are finished with that they can start on a Mac emulator.

[LUSHER]

I don't see what would be the problem with adding the KAV engine and adding your prevention layer around it.

It's like saying you need to buy a house with insulation already installed, you can't add insulation after you buy it.

How much does it cost to license KAV's engine.... You don't think they are going to give it away cheap do you?

Truecrypt is perfectly serviable unless you want to encrypt your boot drive, but really a lot of people here seem to be suggesting crazy ideas for free stuff that already exist, just on some crazy faith that "comodo has all the answers and will definitely do it better".

What about an antivirus app that can use virus definition lists from other programs?

And you think comodo won't get sued doing it ?

What about a free, open source operating system which (unlike Linux) is capable of running each and every Windows application ever made, including each and every hardware driver?

How about one that makes coffee and has your baby too while you are at it.

Come on guys, they are coders, not gods...

[666]

What about an antivirus app that can use virus definition lists from other programs?

And you think comodo won't get sued doing it ?

Sued for what?

The virus definition lists are downloaded and used by the end user. If the list belongs to a paid antivirus app, the user would still need to pay to get access to whatever server dishes out the list.

A virus definition list is a file in a specific format. Everyone is free to make competing software capable of reading the same file format, just like everyone is free to create an app that reads data from your iPod without having to run iTunes, or to create an alternative PDF reader to compete with the bloatware from Adobe.

Building an antivirus app capable of reading different virus list formats doesn't violate any patents or copyrights.

[Someone]

That file is proprietary. Free software is a different ball game. Check www.gnu.org for a definition.
Remember, people pay for KAV, and they pay for the updates too.

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