Avast Beta 17.5.2299

Rednose · 2017-06-12T20:19:45.000Z

Guys, just to clear things up

Ransomware Shield doesn’t detect - or protect you from Ransomware.
That is what Web -, Mail -, File System - and Behaviour shields do, and is the same for Avast Free and Paid.

Ransomware Shield walls off ( protect ) selected folders from unwanted modification by Ransomware, or other apps.
You can select protected folders, block or allow apps, and change protected file types.

That is also why I think Ransomware Shield is not the right name for this feature.

Greetz, Red.

Rednose · 2017-06-12T20:37:13.000Z

To the Team :

Imo Ransomware Shield should be added to Status monitoring :

Avast - Settings - General - Status monitoring.

Greetz, Red.

Patrick2 · 2017-06-12T20:59:53.000Z

While I don’t agree Ransomware shield isn’t in Free edition, but if it just walls off some folders to prevent modification then I guess can live with that, and be happy and feel still protected with my Avast Free edition. Actually testing the latest beta on my Windows 10 System for first time after image backup, as well as my Little Windows 7 Atom PC

Of course my Documents, Video, Music, and Downloads aren’t even in the Default location, but on other drive, so likely there I’m pretty safe from Ransomware, as I expect if I did come across ransomware it would look in the default locations, unless I’m wrong on that

Of course I backup weekly, new image every month

Been using Avast since 2006, almost got tempted to switch back to Defender recently after reading another forum around the web where someone asked Avast Free or Defender, and a lot of the comments was like Defender, and Malwarebytes 3 all you need, Avast is intrusive and bloated these days, I don’t feel it’s bloated or too intrusive myself, I just didn’t comment in that forum as probably would’ve started a war lol

Keep up the good work Avast Developers

RejZoR · 2017-06-12T22:34:51.000Z

Antiransomware feature should be also in Free version, but limited to Photos and Documents only where IS/Premier would allow you to protect any folder you want. This way you still give some basic protection, but not all of it.

Rednose · 2017-06-12T22:47:35.000Z

RejZoR post:31:

Antiransomware feature should be also in Free version, but limited to Photos and Documents only where IS/Premier would allow you to protect any folder you want. This way you still give some basic protection, but not all of it.

Interesting suggestion Boris, that I can support

Greetz, Red.

Patrick2 · 2017-06-12T23:38:49.000Z

That’s a good idea, Photo and Document protection in Free version i’d support that as well

cristianojgm · 2017-06-12T23:47:38.000Z

RejZoR post:31:

Antiransomware feature should be also in Free version, but limited to Photos and Documents only where IS/Premier would allow you to protect any folder you want. This way you still give some basic protection, but not all of it.

good idea.

Asyn · 2017-06-13T07:46:00.000Z

Passwords is still listed twice. (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=1398898)

system · 2017-06-13T11:28:41.000Z

RejZoR post:31:

Antiransomware feature should be also in Free version, but limited to Photos and Documents only where IS/Premier would allow you to protect any folder you want. This way you still give some basic protection, but not all of it.

That would be nice.

NON · 2017-06-13T13:16:28.000Z

There is a problem with the layout of notification toaster and localization, see attached image.
One of the text string is too long, resulting overlap into other texts.

Rednose · 2017-06-13T14:05:02.000Z

Asyn post:35:

Passwords is still listed twice. (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=1398898)

Confirmed.

Greetz, Red.

Lord_Ami · 2017-06-13T16:09:20.000Z

I have something odd to report. I can’t say for sure, but seems automatic updating is broken for me?
I remember the same thing happened 2 days ago or was it yesterday. Database was based on 9th of June when I opened updater and updated it.

Today same thing - it’s already 13th and my database was 11-0

Could it have something to do with the fact that I set update interval to 180 minutes? I’ll surely observe this closely for next days. FYI, computer has been running for many many hours straight and has been restarted daily.

EDIT:

Log:
2017-06-09 15:25:44 AR2DEV: Stop 1
2017-06-09 15:26:23 AVAVER: 17.5.2298 AR2: 170606 defs: 17060808
2017-06-09 15:36:08 AR2CFG: 170518
2017-06-09 15:36:08 AR2DEV: Start 1 Driver: 170525  BETA
2017-06-09 16:58:44 AR2DEV: Stop 1
2017-06-09 16:58:44 AVAVER: 17.5.2298 AR2: 170608 defs: 17060900
2017-06-09 16:58:44 AR2CFG: 170608
2017-06-09 16:58:44 AR2DEV: Start 1 Driver: 170525  BETA
2017-06-09 17:00:29 AVAVER: 17.5.2298 AR2: 170608 defs: 17060900
2017-06-09 17:00:29 AR2CFG: 170608
2017-06-09 23:36:17 AVAVER: 17.5.2298 AR2: 170608 defs: 17060900
2017-06-09 23:36:17 AR2CFG: 170608
2017-06-12 18:38:49 AR2DEV: Stop 1
2017-06-12 18:38:49 AVAVER: 17.5.2298 AR2: 170609 defs: 17061100
2017-06-12 18:38:49 AR2CFG: 170608
2017-06-12 18:38:49 AR2DEV: Start 1 Driver: 170525  BETA
2017-06-12 18:41:30 AVAVER: 17.5.2299 AR2: 170609 defs: 17061100
2017-06-12 18:41:30 AR2CFG: 170608
2017-06-12 18:41:46 AR2DEV: Stop 1
2017-06-12 18:42:58 AVAVER: 17.5.2299 AR2: 170609 defs: 17061100
2017-06-12 18:44:45 AVAVER: 17.5.2299 AR2: 170609 defs: 17061100
2017-06-12 20:26:04 AR2CFG: 170608
2017-06-12 20:26:04 AR2DEV: Start 1 Driver: 170606  BETA
2017-06-13 19:05:12 AR2DEV: Stop 1
2017-06-13 19:05:13 AVAVER: 17.5.2299 AR2: 170609 defs: 17061202
2017-06-13 19:05:13 AR2CFG: 170608
2017-06-13 19:05:13 AR2DEV: Start 1 Driver: 170606  BETA

I’m pretty sure update from 17060900 to 17061100 was initiated by me.
As was 17061100 to 17061202 (just minutes ago as I made this post).

Rednose · 2017-06-13T19:42:42.000Z

Hi Lord_Ami

No problems with automatic updates in the Beta here.
Virus update history :

https://www.avast.com/virus-update-history

An update interval of 180 minutes can’t be the problem, as you can set it as low as 20 minutes.
Lower update interval settings will be ignored, and executed as 20 minutes intervals afaik.

Have you tried a repair of Avast ?

Greetz, Red.

Lord_Ami · 2017-06-13T19:43:52.000Z

Rednose post:40:

Hi Lord_Ami

No problems with automatic updates in the Beta here.
Virus update history :

https://www.avast.com/virus-update-history

An update interval of 180 minutes can’t be the problem, as you can set it as low as 20 minutes.
Lower interval settings will be ignored and done as 20 minutes intervals afaik.

Have you tried a repair of Avast ?

Greetz, Red.

Yeah I have the same idea about it… settings should not change this. However, it might be one of the possible cause of this “lag” behind updates (read: changing update interval).

Going to repair after checking once more if it auto-updates.

RejZoR · 2017-06-13T20:15:35.000Z

VPS update intervals are irrelevant. We have Streaming Updates which are delivered what, every 3 minutes? It just doesn’t matter anymore for regular VPS updates.

Rednose · 2017-06-13T20:51:00.000Z

RejZoR post:42:

VPS update intervals are irrelevant. We have Streaming Updates which are delivered what, every 3 minutes? It just doesn’t matter anymore for regular VPS updates.

VPS updates are also used to push small software updates.

Greetz, Red.

Lord_Ami · 2017-06-14T17:44:57.000Z

RejZoR post:42:

VPS update intervals are irrelevant. We have Streaming Updates which are delivered what, every 3 minutes? It just doesn’t matter anymore for regular VPS updates.

Could be, could be. I just wanted to share more info on my settings Sometimes it may give developers clue (for example:if changing interval indeed breaks updates). Otherwise I would just “whine” without providing any meaningful information. At least that’s what I think. It’s always good to provide changes you’ve made to the settings.

Anyways, made complete reinstall and now it seems to work.

bob3160 · 2017-06-14T18:28:45.000Z

Lord_Ami post:44:

RejZoR post:42:

VPS update intervals are irrelevant. We have Streaming Updates which are delivered what, every 3 minutes? It just doesn’t matter anymore for regular VPS updates.

Could be, could be. I just wanted to share more info on my settings Sometimes it may give developers clue (for example:if changing interval indeed breaks updates). Otherwise I would just “whine” without providing any meaningful information. At least that’s what I think. It’s always good to provide changes you’ve made to the settings.

Anyways, made complete reinstall and now it seems to work.

Mine is set for 120 and no problems with updates.

Charyb-0 · 2017-06-14T22:05:05.000Z

jan.svoboda post:1:

Hi everyone,

new beta version 17.5.2299 is released.

What’s new:

New Antiransomware feature is now available also for Avast Beta (in IS and Premier editions).

Change in the driver verification process. Please report any issues on secure-boot enabled devices. Especially default installations of Windows 8, 8.1, 10, etc. on tablets, 2in1s and new laptops.

Information about Antiransomware protection:
Antiransomware protection provides next layer of security which protects your selected folders against to unwanted modification. These folders are protected by default: %user%/Documents,
%user%/Pictures.

Install Avast Beta

Prepare a folder for testing - create a new one and add some files into the folder - for example test.doc

Select this folder to be protected: Protection → Ransomware Shield → Show details → Select Strict Mode.

Select “Add folder” and add your folder for testing.

You can change file extensions: “Click on Change protected file types”.

From now this files from this folder are protected against modification. Try to change files, allow and block apps. Turn off whole Antiransomware protection etc…

Try smart mode too:

Protection → Ransomware Shield → Show details → Smart mode.

Remove all blocked apps and allowed apps.

Try to modify files from your test folder. Trusted apps are allowed to modify your files. Trusted apps are commonly used applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Total commander, Notepad) that our antivirus recognizes as safe.

Download links:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=179943.0

Enjoy this beta!
We are looking forward to your feedback.

AVAST Team.

I’m not going to be a happy camper if the same antiransomware protection that is in AIS and Premier doesn’t make it into the Pro version. I have Pro and cannot test it. Not good.

bob3160 · 2017-06-15T13:14:02.000Z

http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1497531597512-62517.png

Since the Ransomware Protection isn’t available in the free version of Avast, why is it installed ???
Is there any reason not to uninstall this component ???

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