• Familiar browser interface
  
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• CleanWeb
  
  CleanWeb is our most popular feature included in every single one of our subscription packages. Works as an adblocker! It will block ads and malicious links on your browser before they can harm you. With CleanWeb enabled, the browser will show fewer ads, and fewer trackers will work. Not to mention you will be protected from some phishing attempts and malware! (Available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows).
   
  
  
  
   
  Surfshark CleanWeb: an Adblock VPN designed to block ads and malware!
   
  • Block ads & malware before they can load
    
  • Save mobile data & boost browsing speed
    
  • Avoid phishing attempts
    
   
  
  More Information about Surfshark's CleanWeb HERE
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
• Bypasser™
  
  
  Surfshark's Bypasser™ is an innovative tool that allows you to control your connectivity by choosing what applications or websites to route via VPN and vice versa. It is Surfshark's - split tunneling bypass!
  
  Bypasser™ has two options:
   
  • Bypass VPN blocks selected applications and websites from using the VPN connection. 
    
    
  • Reverse Bypasser (route via VPN) is an alternative, allowing only the chosen applications and websites to use the VPN connection. Reverse Bypasser (route via VPN) Reverse Bypasser allows you to select apps that will go only through the VPN tunnel. All other apps will see your real IP address. (Available on Android, Windows).
    
   
  
  More Information on Surfshark Bypasser™ HERE
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
• Pause VPN
  
  Pause VPN is a new Surfshark VPN feature. Surfshark provides a "button" on your connection screen that puts your VPN on hold. You can choose to pause the connection for 5 minutes, 30 minutes, or 2 hours. The VPN connection will automatically resume once the selected time period ends.
  
  Once activated, it allows your entire internet traffic to skip the VPN protection (the encryption and private tunneling) for a certain amount of time. What Pause VPN doesn’t do is disconnect you from the VPN. 
  
  You could look at it like Bypasser™ (a feature that skips VPN protection for selected apps and sites -- https://surfshark.com/features/split-tunneling) for your entire connection. But instead of specific apps or websites skipping the VPN, it pauses the protection for a limited time.
   
  
  More Information on Surfshark Pause VPN feature HERE
   
  
  Surfshark Pause VPN!
  
  
  
   
  
  
• KillSwitch
  
  Kill Switch is a smart feature on the Surfshark apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. It turns off your internet connection if the VPN connection unexpectedly drops, protecting your data and location from exposure until you're reconnected. If you unexpectedly disconnect from Surfshark, KillSwitch will ensure that no sensitive data gets out by cutting off the internet connection until you reconnect to a Surfshark VPN server. Turn it on if you want to take extended security measures. (Available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows).
   
  
  More Information on Surfshark VPN Kill Switch HERE
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
• Camouflage mode
  
  Camouflage mode, or also called Obfuscation, is one of many Surfshark features that makes your connectivity look like a regular internet connection from the outside by removing any VPN traces on your connection. This mode also does not affect your security in any way and even enhances it. Camouflage mode automatically runs when you connect to our servers using OpenVPN (UDP or TCP) protocols. You will find an option to change the protocol in the Settings menu of the Surfshark application. Camouflage mode makes your connection look like regular browsing traffic. It assures that even your internet provider can’t tell that you’re using a VPN. Stay private, always. (Available on Android, Windows, iOS, macOS, Linux).
   
  
  What is Camouflage mode?
  
  
  
• Override GPS location.
  
  Almost all Android phones have a GPS function. A VPN itself does not cover GPS location tracking, but Surfshark's Override GPS location feature allows you to match your GPS signal to the Surfshark server's location that you are connected to. (Available on Android).
   
  
  How to change your GPS location?
  
  Most smartphones nowadays have a GPS function that allows finding your exact location. This function is often used by applications that require your physical location to provide the service or some specific features. 
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
• NoBorders
  
  NoBorders is a Surfshark feature that allows you to use our VPN through network restrictions. If our app detects that someone’s trying to restrict your network (like your school’s firewall or internet provider) it will automatically activate NoBorders mode. This will give you a list of servers (and will connect you to the closest one automatically) that work best under network restrictions like geo-blocking or government censorship.
  
  NoBorders allows Surfshark users to bypass restrictive regions (countries such as China, Russia, or UAE have huge network restriction) with no issues. When Surfshark app detects any kind of restrictions on your network, NoBorders automatically enables (turns-ON) , which gives you a selected list of servers that perform the best under such network restrictions. 
  
  Normally, NoBorders mode will turn on automatically whenever needed. (Available on Android, Windows, macOS, iOS).
   
  
  More Information on Surfshark NoBorders HERE
• Invisible to devices.
  
  This feature allows your device to be "invisible" to other devices on the same network. Therefore, you will be unable to communicate with other devices on the same network, e.g., printers, portable speakers, smart TVs, Chromecasts, etc. However, this feature will come in handy on public networks - where you do not want any other devices on the same network to connect to your device. (Available on Windows, Android).
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Auto-connect
  
  This feature will save you some time because you won't need to open the Surfshark app and click any button to connect to Surfshark servers. 
  
  With "Auto-connect", your device will connect to Surfshark VPN as soon as it finds Wi-Fi or ethernet connection. Note: The "Trusted Network" feature (available in the Surfshark application for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS) cooperates with the "Auto-connect" feature, as trusted networks will only work with auto-connect enabled. Once you enable auto-connect, a "Preference" tab will appear on all devices. There you will be able to add or remove trusted networks. See link below for more information on "Trusted Network".
  
   
  
  How do trusted networks work?
  
  
  
• Start with Windows
  This feature will make the Surfshark app start automatically as soon as you boot your computer, so you do not need to search for it and start manually. (Available on Windows).
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Change Protocol
  Your Surfshark app has an option to change the default protocol. A protocol is a set of rules that negotiates and maintains the connection between your device and the Surfshark VPN server. Almost everything you do online is based on sending and receiving information. Your information has to be divided into small chunks of data (packets) to send it. Protocols determine in what order these packets will be sent, what encryption will protect them, etc. 
  
  Surfshark utilizes the protocols below:
   
  • OpenVPN
    
  • WireGuard®
    
  • IKEv2 / IPsec
    
   
  
  More Information on Surfshark VPN protocols HERE
• Change Data Encryption
  
  An option to change the default encryption cipher is available on the Surfshark app for Androids.  Encryption cipher is an algorithm that encrypts the information that is sent and received to your device. Encryption ensures that your information is encoded, and no one else can read it. (Note: Surfshark VPN uses IKEv2/IPsec, OpenVPN, and WireGuard with the AES-256-GCM algorithm, which is faster than just AES-256.
   
  
  What is VPN encryption and how does it work?
• Static Servers
  
  Surfshark has many different servers in each location. Therefore, if you connect to a New York location, you might get a different IP address each time. However, if you connect to a static server, you will get the same IP each time. (Available on Android, Windows, iOS, macOS).
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
• Multi-Hop servers
  
  Surfshark VPN with it's MultiHop™ allows users to connect via multiple countries at once to take ID protection & footprint masking to a whole other level. Your connection will hop from one server to another, bringing you an extra layer of protection. MultiHop™ is a feature that allows you to route your traffic through several servers at once to take your online security to a whole new level. (Available on Android, Windows, iOS, macOS).
  
  
  Benefits of MultiHop:
   
  • Impedes triangulation
    
    Connecting via two VPN servers makes it very hard to track you by logging VPN use and website access times.
    
    
  • Hides location better
    
    The more servers between you and whoever wants to track you, the harder it is for them to reach you or for data leaks to occur.
    
    
  • Improves privacy
    
    If anyone wants to get to you, they have to breach the VPN server you’re connecting to. That’s twice as hard to do with two VPN servers.
    
    
  • Can speed up connection
    
    You know how the most direct route isn’t always the fastest one? The same thing applies to the internet, so bouncing via two unusual routers might put you on a faster path.
    
   
  
  Double VPN for double the privacy and security_MultiHop
• Small Packets
  
  This feature is available on Android devices only. Whatever you do online, your data is being divided into packets (chunks of information) to send it smoothly. Each packet contains a part of the information that you want to send or receive.  By turning on Small Packets, you will reduce the size of each transmitted packet, which may improve the connection speed and stability. (Available on Android).
   
  
  More Information on Surfshark VPN Features and Settings HERE

• Surfshark One
  
  
  Surfshark One is a complete subscription package, including Surfshark VPN, Surfshark Alert, Surfshark Search, and the all-new Surfshark Antivirus!
  
   
  
  
  
  
  The Surfshark One plan gives you all the same VPN features, and adds Avira-powered antivirus (Surfshark Antivirus), data breach monitoring (Surfshark Alert) and privacy-friendly internet search (Surfshark Search). The Surfshark Antivirus is currently available for Android, Windows, and macOS users, but in the near future, we might expand the availability of the feature to other operating systems as well. The antivirus supports on-demand scans, for instance, but doesn't have any real-time protection, so it's not a substitute for a full antivirus app.
  
   
  
  Surfshark One: VPN, Search, Alert, Antivirus – the privacy suite you need
• Introducing "Incogni"
  
  Deleting your data from online databases for you. Incogni contacts data brokers on your behalf with requests to delete the data they have on you, helping you escape the clutches of online marketing. 
   
  
  Introducing Incogni
   
  
  Introducing Incogni: Deleting your data from online databases for you

• Greatly improve your online privacy
  
• Allow your IP address to change within a network without disconnecting you from a VPN
  
• Offer new features that will enhance your privacy
  
• Stabilize and speed up your VPN connection both locally and internationally
  

• IP Rotator (feature) will solve the privacy concerns of having the same IP address when connected to a VPN for a long time. It will periodically change your IP address without disconnecting you from the VPN. You’ll be able to choose how you want your IP address to rotate – in a specific location, country, region, or even globally.
  
  
• IP Randomizer (feature) will hide your browsing patterns. When on, this feature will give your device a new IP address every time you visit a different website (or any other internet resource).
  
  
• Dynamic MultiHop (feature) will allow you to pick your own entry and exit VPN locations in any way you like. Want to connect through Austria to the US and then change it to Singapore? Go for it. They’ll be all part of the same network anyways.
  
  
• Better speeds. Nexus will allow us to connect you to the best performing (most of the time they’re the closest) entry servers and allow you to exit through any location you want. This will solve a lot of the international and local internet speed issues.
  
  
• Better connection. Optimizing connection, network performance, or carrying out maintenance will most times be done without disconnecting you from the VPN. So, you’ll experience more stable connections and will receive better protection from DNS and data packet leaks.
  
  
• Better VPN performance. A network of servers will allow us to route your traffic based on your traffic patterns like streaming, downloading, or browsing. This will improve your connection performance. 
  

• Surfshark VPN for Desktops and Laptops
  • Windows
    
  • macOS
    
  • Linux
    
  
  
  
• Surfshark VPN for Phones and Tablets
  • iOS
    
  • Android
    
  
  
  
• Surfshark VPN Browser Plug-Ins
  • Chrome
    
  • Firefox
    
  • Edge
    
  
  
  
• Surfshark VPN  for Smart TVs
  • FireTV
    
  • Apple TV
    
  • Others (VPN for a smart TV -- VPN solutions for Apple TV, Samsung TV, Fire TV, Roku, Android TV, Chromecast, Nvidia Shield, and others)
    
  
  
  
• Surfshark VPN for Consoles
  • Xbox
    
  • PlayStation (PS4)
    
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  SERVER LOCATIONS
  
  
  1. Enjoy speed, privacy, and security - Surfshark VPN will give you access to 3200+ servers in 95 countries. 
  Surfshark VPN will give you access to 3200+ servers in 95 countries. All of the servers are RAM-only and have at least a single 1Gbps port, so they’re as safe as they’re fast. If you need additional protection, you can use Kill Switch to keep you safe if VPN protection ever goes down, and Camouflage to hide your VPN use. 
  
  2. Fast connection speed - at least a single 1 Gbps port is available on every server while new 10 Gbps ports are added every day.
  
  At least a single 1 Gbps port is available on every server while new 10 Gbps ports are added every day.
  
  3. 100% RAM-only servers - all servers run on the most recent software updates, do not store any data, and are wiped occasionally.
  
  
  4. Protocol support - the whole server network supports secure and trusted Wireguard, IKEv2, and OpenVPN protocols. All protocols support all servers
  
  
  SERVER LIST:
   
  • Europe: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom
    
    
  • The Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Paraguay, United States
    
    
    
  • The Middle East and Africa: Israel, Nigeria, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
    
    
    
  • Asia Pacific: Australia, Azerbaijan, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
    
   
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  Latest Surfshark VPN Builds
   
  • Windows: 4.3.3 (2022-09-05)
    
  • MacOS (AppStore): 4.4.0
    
  • MacOS (DMG): 4.3.0
    
  • iOS: 3.4.2
    
  • Android: 2.8.0.6 (.apk 2.8.0.6)
    
  • Firestick: 2.7.9.9
    
  • Linux GUI: 1.1.0
    
  • Chrome: 3.15.1
    
  • Firefox: 3.15.1
    
  
  
  
  
   
  
  PRICING
  
  
  Surfshark VPN costs 2.49$ a month if you get the 2-year plan. The average price of any VPN is around 3$ per month. If you wish to opt for a monthly subscription, Surfshark costs $12.95 per month. Disclaimer: These prices may vary depending on the currency you use, VAT, and applied coupons.
   
  
  
  
  
  
  30-day money-back guarantee any way you pay:
   
  • Use traditional methods like a credit card, PayPal, Sofort, Google Pay, or Amazon Pay.
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      • Get your money back within 30 days if you’re not happy with your purchase.
        
  
  
  Surfshark also offers a seven-day free trial on macOS, iOS, and Android. To get this, simply download the Surfshark app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, sign up for an account, register your payment method, and start the trial.
  
  Your card will only be charged after seven days unless you choose to cancel. In case you accidentally keep a subscription, you’re still eligible for Surfshark’s 30-day money-back guarantee, so it’s a win-win.
  
   
  
  Surfshark cost and pricing
   
  
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  Download Surfshark VPN HERE
   
  
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  How to set up the Surfshark browser extension on Edge?
   
  
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  Surfshark VPN licenses for this giveaway/contest
   
  
  Surfshark has provided Geeks For Your Information Forum FIVE (5 x 1-year) licenses of Surfshark VPN as Back-to-School Gift 2022 campaign prizes!
  
  
  
  
   
  
  CONTEST RULES
   
  
  Everyone can join in this contest including approved "new members" . 
  Note: 'new members' must have posted in the "Introduction" section HERE to qualify.
  
  1. Please answer the question below.
  
  "Share feedback to Surfshark about Surfshark VPN features and why do you want to win a Surfshark VPN license?"
  
  
  Post your reply as contest entry WITH your social media share.  Please see sample entry below. (Note: Your feedback will be forwarded to Surshark)
   
  
  
  
  
  2. REQUIRED: Please share this giveaway by pasting the quoted text below in your Facebook/Twitter/Google+ Account. Kindly share both links below separately. 
  
  (Share is NOT limited to popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Instagram.) -- Facebook and Twitter is preferred.
   
  

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  Only one entry per member is allowed. Dual entries will both be deleted and user will be banned from giveaway so please be careful.
  
  If there are any questions / concerns pertaining to the giveaway/contest please get in touch with me through PM. Do not post it in this thread. Doing so will merit a warning and ultimately be banned from entering further giveaway/contests.
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  WINNERS WILL RECEIVE
   
  
  Each of the five (5) winners will get one (1-year) license of Surfshark VPN
  
  
   
  
  Winners will be selected via random.org and once posted, winners will only have 5 days to send a PM to claim their prize. 
   
  
  Please include your details (Name / Email) in your PM claim for proper licensing.
  
  
   
  
  NO CONFIRMATION FOR THOSE WITH INSUFFICIENT/INCOMPLETE DETAILS.
   
  
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• Signature analysis
  
  The scans begin with signature analysis that is performed by comparison of file code segments to the known virus signatures. To reduce the size of the signature dictionary, Dr.Web anti-virus solutions use signature checksums instead of complete signature sequences. Checksums uniquely identify signatures, which preserves correctness of virus detection and neutralization. Dr.Web virus databases are composed so that some entries can be used to detect not just specific viruses, but whole classes of threats.
  
  
  
• Origins Tracing
  
  Dr.Web anti-virus solutions use the unique "Origins Tracing" method to detect new and modified viruses that use the known infection mechanisms. In addition to detection of new and modified viruses, the "Origins Tracing" mechanism allows to considerably reduce the number of false triggering of the heuristic analyzer. 
  
  
  
• Execution emulation
  
  The technology of program code emulation is used for detection of polymorphic and encrypted viruses, when the search against checksums cannot be applied directly, or is very difficult to be performed (due to the impossibility of building secure signatures). The method implies simulating the execution of an analyzed code by an emulator. The emulator operates with protected memory area (emulation buffer), in which execution of the analyzed program is modelled instruction by instruction. When the emulator receives a file infected with a polymorphic virus, the result of the emulation is a decrypted virus body, which is then easily determined by searching against signature checksums.
  
  
  
• Heuristic analysis
  
  Dr.Web's heuristic analyzer is based on certain knowledge (heuristics) about certain features (attributes) that might be typical for the virus code itself, and vice versa, that are extremely rare in viruses. Depending on the sum weight of a file (weight coefficient of each attribute), the heuristic analyzer calculates the probability of unknown virus infection. If the threshold is exceeded, the heuristic analyzer generates the conclusion that the analyzed object is probably infected with an unknown virus.
  
  The heuristic analyzer also uses the "FLY-CODE technology", which is a versatile algorithm for extracting files which allows for heuristic assumptions in compressed files (via structural entropy analysis). The technology detects threats by arranging pieces of code; thus, one database entry allows identification of a substantial portion of threats packed with the same polymorphous packager.
  
  
  
• Behavior Analysis
  
  Behavior analysis methods analyze the sequence of actions of all the processes in the system. When the malicious behavior is detected, actions of this program are blocked.
  
  
  
• Dr.Web Process Heuristic
  
  Dr.Web's Process Heuristic behavioral analysis technology protects systems against new dangerous malicious programs that can avoid detection by traditional signature-based and heuristic analyses. Dr.Web Process Heuristic analyses the behavior of each running program in real time. Using the constantly updated Dr.Web cloud service, along with the information on malware behavior, it determines whether the program is dangerous and then takes necessary measures to neutralize the threat. 
  
  
  
• Dr.Web Process Dumper
  
  Dr.Web Process Dumper provides for a comprehensive analysis of packed threats significantly improving the detection of supposedly “new” malicious programs that were added to the Dr.Web virus database before they were concealed by new packers. In addition, this type of analysis eliminates the need to keep adding new entries into the virus database. With this, Dr.Web virus databases are kept small, thus system requirements do not need to be constantly increased. 
  
  
  
• Dr.Web ShellGuard
  
  Dr.Web ShellGuard protects your device against exploits (Exploit Protection). These vulnerabilities (exploits) are used to gain control over a targeted application or the operating system. 
  
  
  
• Injection Protection
  
  "Injection" is a method for introducing (or injecting) malicious code into the processes running on a device. Dr.Web monitors continuously the behavior of all the processes in the system and prevents any attempt to inject the code if Dr.Web considers it to be malicious. The anti-virus program controls the changes that applications make, prohibits changing system and privileged processes. Separately, Dr.Web ensures that malicious code cannot modify the memory of popular browsers, for example, when the user makes a purchases on the internet or make transfers via online banks.
  
  
  
• Ransomware Protection
  
  Ransomware Protection is one of the methods of Behavior Analysis that protects users' files  from cryptoware actions. The component analyzes the behavior of a suspicious process paying particular attention to the processes of file search, reading the files and attempts to modify them. The method for modification of files is also checked. When the malicious behavior is detected, actions of this program are blocked, and the attempts to modify files are prevented.
  
  
  
• Machine learning
  
  Machine learning is used for detecting and neutralizing malicious objects missing from the virus databases without even executing the malicious code. It is detected and neutralized by judging by its features only. Machine learning technology makes the process of updating these features and virus databases automatic. The machine learning method significantly saves the resources of the operating system, since it does not require code execution to detect threats, and dynamic machine learning of the classifier can be carried out without a constant update of the virus databases that is used for signature analysis.
  
  
  
• Cloud-based threat detection technologies
  
  Cloud-based detection methods allow scanning any object (file, application, browser extension, etc.) by its hash value. When analyzed by a hash value, objects are scanned using the existing database and then classified into categories: (i) clean, (ii) suspicious, (iii) malicious, etc. 
  
  Cloud-based threat detection technology optimizes the time of file scanning and saves device resources. The decision on whether the object is malicious is made almost instantly, because it is not the object that is analyzed, but its unique hash value. If there is no connection to the Dr.Web servers, the files are scanned locally, and the cloud scan resumes when the connection is restored. Dr.Web's cloud service collects information from numerous users and quickly updates data on previously unknown threats increasing the effectiveness of device protection.
  

• Anti-virus
  
  Blocks viruses and malware from accessing the protected system and will cure the malignant programs that have already penetrated it. 
  
  
• HTTP monitor
  
  Scans webpages in real time and blocks access to dangerous sites, such as those used for phishing attacks.
  
  
• Anti-spam
  
  Detects spam and other unsolicited messages in any language, with next to zero false positives. 
  
  
• Parental Control  
  
  Blocks access to websites by URL keywords and protects children from exposure to objectionable web content. The “restrict access” feature protects information located on removable data-storage devices and in files and directories from unauthorized access, theft, and deletion. 
  
  
• Firewall  
  
  An impenetrable barrier to hackers attempting to break into the user's system. 
  
  
• Exploit Prevention  
  
  Protects against malicious objects that take advantage of software flaws in popular applications.
  
  
• Ransomware Protection
  
  Trojan-encoder protection based on behavioral rules for programs of this kind. 
  
  
• Data Loss Prevention  
  
  Continuously protects files in user-selected folders from unauthorized tampering or deletion. (Note: Data Loss Prevention is disabled by default). 
  
  
• Privacy 
  
  Blocks the camera and microphone on a device to prevent unauthorized audio and video recordings. 
  
  
• Removable device access control    
  
  Blocks access to removable media: flash-drives and any other USB device, including webcams, cameras and portable media players.
  
  
• Dr.Web Cloud  
  
  Checks URLs on Doctor Web’s server in real time.
  

• 1. SpIDer Guard
  
  SpIDer Guard scans processes and files on their launch and creation and detects any malicious activity. The file system monitor (SpIDer Guard) protects the user's computer in real time and prevents infection. SpIDer Guard automatically launches upon Windows startup and scans file when they are opened, run/launched, or edited. SpIDer Guard constantly resides in memory. By default, SpIDer Guard loads automatically when Windows starts and cannot be unloaded during the current Windows session. By default, SpIDer Guard performs scan using heuristic analysis. If this option is disabled, SpIDer Guard will use signature analysis only. Anti-rootkit component included in Dr.Web provides options for background scanning of the operating system for complex threats and curing of detected active infections when necessary.
  
  
  
  
  
• 2. Dr.Web Firewall
  
  Dr.Web Firewall protects the user's computer from unauthorized access and prevents leak of vital data through networks. It monitors connection attempts and data transfer and helps the user block unwanted or suspicious connections both on network and application levels. By default, firewall does not automatically create rules for known applications. Regardless of the operation mode selected, events are logged.
  
  
  Firewall Operation Modes:
  
   
  • Allow connections for trusted applications
    
    All trusted applications are allowed to access network resources, including the internet. Among trusted applications are system applications, applications with Microsoft certificate, and applications with a valid digital signature. Rules for such applications are not displayed in the rule list. For other applications, firewall prompts the user to allow or block once the unknown connection manually, as well as create a new rule for it. 
    
    
  • Allow unknown connections
    
    This mode allows all unknown applications for which filtering rules have not been set to access network resources, including the internet. No notification on access attempt is displayed by firewall log. 
    
    
  • Interactive learning mode
    
    Here the user has total control over firewall reaction to the detection of unknown connections. When an application or operating system attempts to connect to a network, the firewall checks whether filtering rules have been created for the application. If no filtering rules have been set, the user is prompted to select a temporary solution or create a rule to be applied each time this type of connection is detected. 
    
    
  • Block unknown connections
    
    Here the firewall automatically blocks all unknown connections to network resources, including the internet. 
    
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  Application level filtering helps the user control access of various applications and processes to network resources as well as enable or disable applications to run other processes. The user can create rules for both system and user applications. User can also modify application filter rule sets by creating new rules, editing existing ones, or deleting those that are no longer needed. Each application is explicitly identified by the path to its executable file firewall uses the "SYSTEM" name to indicate the rule set applied to the operating system kernel (the system process for which there is no unique executable file).
  
  
  
  
• 3. Scanner
  
  The Scanner component performs anti-virus scan of the computer. Scanner checks boot sectors, memories, and both separate files and objects enclosed within complex structures (archives,  containers, or email attachments). Dr.Web uses all detection methods during computer scan. (re: Dr.Web Detection Technology"). On detection of a malicious object, "Scanner" only informs the user about the threat. Report on all infected or suspicious objects is displayed in the table where the user can select a necessary action. The user can apply default actions to all detected threats or select the necessary action to certain objects.
  
   
  
  
  
  
  The default settings are optimal for most cases. However, if necessary, the user can modify the suggested actions in the "Scanner" settings window. 
  
  Note: The user can specify a "custom action" for each detected threat after the scan is completed, but common reaction for a particular threat type should be configured before the scanning process starts.
  
  
  Scan mode:
   
  • Express item to scan only critical Windows objects.
     
    • Scanner checks the following items:
      
    • Boot sectors of all disks
      
    • Random access memory
      
    • Boot disk root folder
      
    • Windows system folder
      
    • User documents folder
      
    • Temporary files
      
    • System restore points
      
    • Presence of rootkits (if the process is run with administrative privileges)
      
    
    
  • Full to scan all files on logical drives and removable media. 
    
    In this mode, random access memory and all hard drives (including boot sectors of all disks) are scanned. Moreover, "Scanner" runs a check for rootkits.
    
    
  • Custom item to scan only selected objects.
    
    In this mode, the user can scan any files or folders and such objects as random access memory, boot sectors, and so on.
    
  
  
  
  
  
• 4. SpIDer Gate
  
  SpIDer Gate internet monitor automatically scans incoming HTTP traffic and blocks malicious objects HTTP is used by browsers, download managers, and other applications which work with the internet. SpIDer Gate automatically launches on Windows startup and resides in memory. SpIDer Gate can check data transmitted over cryptographic protocols, such as HTTPS SpIDer Gate scans traffic over the HTTP, XMPP (Jabber), and TLS (SSL) protocols. For that, enable the Scan encrypted traffic option in the Network section. By default, SpIDer Gate filters non-recommended websites and websites known as "infection sources". SpIDer Gate will block access to the websites known as infection or malware sources except the list of websites excluded from scan. The information on such websites is also obtained from real-time data stored on Dr.Web cloud service. 
  
  
  
  
  
• 5. SpIDer Mail 
  
  SpIDer Mail monitors data exchange between any mail clients on the user's computer and mail servers via POP3/SMTP/IMAP4/NNTP protocols, (IMAP4 stands for IMAPv4rev1), detects and neutralizes threats before they are transferred to or from the user's computer thus preventing spread of infection via email. 
  
  SpIDer Mail scans encrypted email traffic and also scans messages for spam using Dr.Web Anti-spam.  SpIDer Mail resides in memory and runs automatically at OS startup. All incoming messages are intercepted and scanned before they are received by mail clients. If no threats are detected, messages are passed on to the email client as if they have been received directly from the server. Similar procedure is applied to outgoing messages before they are sent to a server.
  

• 1. Webcams
  
  Dr.Web Security Space protects the user's privacy by controlling application access to webcams connected to the user's computer. Dr.Web provides the user three (3) operation modes to be applied to all applications:
   
  • Allow
    
    Applications are allowed to access webcams. This option is selected by default.
    
    
  • Block
    
    Applications cannot access webcams.
    
    
  • Ask
    
    Dr.Web prompts the user on every application attempt to access a webcam so as an action is applied (allow or block access). 
    
  
  
  
  
• 2. Data Loss Prevention
  
  Data Loss Prevention feature allows the user to protect content of important folders from being changed by malicious software. With this feature enabled, the user can view and add files to a protected folder, however, any modification or removal of files from this folder is blocked. To allow access to a folder for applications, the user should add necessary applications to exclusions. The user can also restore previously saved copies.
  
  Protected Folders
  
  For each folder, the user can configure application access parameters. User can view and copy the protected folder. He (the user) can also create new elements in this folder. When an application attempts to access the folder, a notification on access blocking will be displayed.
  
  If the user adds a folder to the list of protected folders, a default rule is applied to it. Thus, any modification and removal of the folder content is restricted for all applications, except those from the list of trusted applications.
  
  Data Loss Prevention applies only to local files and folders (physically located on the user's device within the same operating system on which the protection is configured. If the user has several operating systems on the same computer, he (the user) should configure Data Loss Prevention separately on each system. Protection of network files and folders is not possible.
  
  
  
  
• 3. Microphones
  
  Dr.Web Security Space protects the user's privacy by controlling application access to microphones connected to his computer. Dr.Web provides the user three (3) operation modes to be applied to all applications:
   
  • Allow
    
    Applications are allowed to access microphones. This option is selected by default.
    
    
  • Block
    
    Applications cannot access microphones.
    
    
  • Ask
    
    Dr.Web prompts the user on every application attempt to access a microphone so as an action is applied (allow or block access). 
    
  
  
  
• 4. Devices
  
  "Devices" allows the user to configure application access to webcams and microphones connected to his computer, protect important folders, and block access to certain buses and device classes. In the Devices window the user can restrict access to certain devices or buses and configure the list of allowed devices. Note: Device access parameters are applied for all Windows accounts. The "Devices > General parameters" allows the user to enable settings such as:
   
  • Block sending jobs to printers.
    
  • Block data transfer via local networks and the internet.
    
  
  Device blocking parameters
  The function of device blocking allows the user to (i) block one or several device classes on all the buses, and also (ii) block all the devices connected to one or several buses. Device classes are all devices that perform the same functions (e.g., printing devices). Buses are communication subsystems for transferring data between functional units of the computer (for example, the USB).
  
  Allowed Devices
  After the user restrict access to some buses or device classes, he can allow access to certain devices by adding them to the list of allowed devices. The user can also add a certain device to this list if he does not want it to be checked for BadUSB vulnerability. 
  

• 1. Quarantine Manager
  
  Quarantine Manager is an instrument that allows the user to manage isolated files. The quarantine contains files where the malicious objects were detected. Quarantine also stores backup copies of files processed by Dr.Web. With Quarantine Manager, the user can remove, scan again, and restore isolated files.
  
  
• 2. License Manager
  
  This tool allows the user to view all Dr.Web licenses for your computer. He(the user) can also modify the current license, renew it or purchase a new license and activate it.
  
  
• 3. Anti-Virus Network
  
  This tool allows the user to manage Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows, Dr.Web Anti-virus for Windows Servers, or Dr.Web Security Space within one product version on other computers of his network.
  

• 1.Ransomware Protection
  
  Ransomware Protection allows detection of processes that attempt to encrypt user's files using known algorithm that defines processes as a security threat. Ransomware is one of these processes. When entering a computer, such malicious programs block access to user data and then demand ransom for decryption. They are considered among the most common malicious programs and cause great annual losses both to companies and ordinary users. The most common way of getting infected are bulk emails containing malicious files or a link to malware.
  
  
• 2. Exploit Prevention
  
  The Exploit Prevention component allows the user to block malicious programs that use vulnerabilities of well-known applications. To determine whether an object is malicious, the component uses also the data from Dr.Web cloud service.
  
  
  
• 3. Behavior Analysis
  
  The Behavior Analysis component allows the user to configure Dr.Web reaction on third-party application actions that may result in infecting your computer, e.g., attempts to modify the HOSTS file or to change the critically important system registry keys. Behavior Analysis component blocks automatic changing of system objects, if such modification explicitly signifies a malicious attempt to harm the operating system. Behavior analysis protects the system against previously unknown malicious programs that can avoid detection by traditional signature-based and heuristic analyses. To determine whether an application is malicious, the component uses the real-time data from Dr.Web cloud service.
  

• Internet
  
  Configures access to internet resources. The tab allows the "Admin" to restrict users from visiting unwanted websites (pages on violence, gambling, etc.) or allow access "only" to certain websites. 
  
  
• Time
  
  Configures access to the computer and the internet and set "time limits" on use of the computer and the internet. The "Admin" can set selected time and days of the week for all users. 
  
  
• Files and Folders
  
  Configures access the to file system and allows the "Admin" to restrict access to certain files or folders (on local drives and removable media).
  

• 1. Websites
  
  The user can configure list of websites access to which is allowed regardless of the SpIDer Gate HTTP traffic scan parameters. If the "Block non-recommended websites" option is enabled in SpIDer Gate parameters, the user can allow access to "specific" websites by adding them to the exclusion list. Access to the websites on the list is allowed, however the websites are still scanned for viruses.
  
  
• 2. Applications
  
  The user can specify a list of programs and processes which activity will be excluded from scanning by the file monitor SpIDer Guard, the internet monitor SpIDer Gate, and the mail anti-virus SpIDer Mail. The objects that are changed as a result of the activity of these applications are excluded.
  
  
• 3. Files and Folders
  
  The user can manage the list of files and folders to be excluded from system anti-virus scans by the SpIDer Guard and Scanner components. He (the user) can also exclude Dr.Web quarantine folders, working folders of some programs, temporary files (paging file), and so on.
  
  
• 4. Anti-Spam
  
  The user can configure lists of senders whose messages will be excluded from spam scan.
  

Quote:Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web has updated the module Dr.Web Anti-rootkit API, API 12.6.20.202206241 in Dr.Web anti-virus applications. The updated products include:
 

• Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite 12.0;
  • Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite 13.0;
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Issues resolved:
 

• A defect causing the application Veeam Backup & Replication to be blocked while a backup was being created;
  • A compatibility issue between the Docker application and Dr.Web that occurred on machines running Windows Server Core.
    

Quote:Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web has introduced minor upgrades to further boost its applications' security.

The changes affect Dr.Web Thunderstorm Cloud Client SDK 12.0.25.07082 in Dr.Web Security Space 12.0, Dr.Web Anti-virus 12.0, Dr.Web Anti-virus 12.0 for Windows Servers, and Dr.Web AV-Desk 13.0's subscription-based Dr.Web Anti-virus software.

Meanwhile, Dr.Web Mesh Client 12.5.3.202207070 has been updated in Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite 13.0 and Dr.Web AV-Desk 13.0’s subscription-based Dr.Web Anti-virus software.

Dr.Web ES Service 12.12.1.07265 and Dr.Web ES Update Helper 1.0.4.07260 have been made current in Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite 12.0 and 13.0, and Dr.Web AV-Desk 13.0’s subscription-based Dr.Web Anti-virus software.

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• Exit (exit application) 
  

• Press and hold the left mouse button over the target icon. 
  
  
  
• Move the target icon with the mouse over an item supported by the Hunter mode (a Desktop shortcut, an icon in the system tray, opened window, etc.). While doing so, a tooltip is shown with information about the application you would select if you released the button. 
  
  
  
• After moving the icon over the desired item, release the left mouse button and a menu will appear. 
  
  
  
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• Deployment Image Servicing and Management
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• Creating a System Restore Point before each uninstallation 
  
• Full Registry backup before each uninstallation 
  
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• Improved – Dark mode themes
  
• Improved – Quick Uninstall feature
  
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• Fixed minor bugs
  
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