Serious Discussion iDefender

Hello,
it seems an interesting software to me but except for the official website iDefender | HIPS & EDR , GitHub Releases · wecooperate/iDefender and this thread I haven't found other infos on the web such as reviews, tests, users' opinions, even if the first release is dated January 31, 2022. Surely a updated test would help to evaluate it but the lack of previous infos is rather weird.
 
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NormanF said:
iDefender completely uses the standard kernel API recommended by Microsoft to implement its functions
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iDefender states "enabling enhanced kernel defense provides better protection, especially against advanced threats like code injection".
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As it uses the standard kernel api recommended by MS, would MSD "core isolation" prevent code injection too?
 
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I just noticed that GitHub webpage GitHub - wecooperate/iDefender: iDefender - The Infinite Potential Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) & Real-time Endpoint Detection and Response for Home doesn't have a "Issues" tab as it usually happens on GitHub. It's not mandatory, but it would still be helpful to know if iDefender's users have had any issues or were posting some questions to the developer/s.
Since the official website already exists, the GitHub webpage without the "Issues" tab is almost useless, in my opinion.
The lack of information does not encourage me to install the Free version or subscribe to the Pro version, here it is the comparison between Free and Pro iDefender | HIPS & EDR
Furthermore most iDefender features, neither Free or Pro, aren't explained in detail. I'm not a expert so I don't understand what they do. The developer/s could make a PDF manual available for download, if a manual does exist.
 
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For better or worse, i kind of like the thought and ideas that the DEV put into this one. I often wish the Free versions weren't so limited in scope/features though. Guess i am still old hat from early Windows Software Developer days and Donationware was the prime driver supporting such efforts. I found myself donating more in a gesture of gratefulness much more than being confronted with a static price. Perhaps the recreation of it all and the surprise when the DEV was overwhelmed by the support and never ill equipped to continue their invention. An excitement about their work.
 
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:sleep: : don't trust any secure whatsoever for your OS, without an inssurance behind it, especially those who say they are open source

developper : do you have an inssurance ? Before we test or use your software ? your soft is unknown in the world an you don't comply with the Law on your website : iDefender | HIPS & EDR
as i can see it from today.

please be advise, i am not here to harm you, just to act as i always do.
 
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To coin a recent phrase. This is getting somewhat interesting. Just run a couple of my own basic innoculous actions to preview iDefender.
I always practice these with sector editor since it drops a sys driver file in the Drivers folder. I would imagine as aforementioned by another topic member, that a full local custom ruleset can bring it some useful granularity. Will leave it to the hammer testers for an acid test of this version. Of course it demands Pro version to even export rules so......................

Rather incomplete and IMO beta yet. As also mentioned no reviews around anyplace. Judging from the origins another perhaps WiseVectorStopX knockoff again of sorts only to disappear like china softs are famous for. Yes a form of HIPS although rulesets offer it some pinpoint detections but the FREE version all but kills it off. Especially withholding template event logs. Not a decisive way to promote for a solid market acceptability eventually. Looks nice and has some prevents in place.

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EASTER said:
I often wish the Free versions weren't so limited in scope/features though
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As the Free version is limited in features they could at least allow a free 30-days period trial for evaluating the Pro version. I agree with you that isn't the best way to promote a pretty unknown product. Currently I wonder who could subscribe for it without further and possibly detailed infos about this software. It's a pity because it could have some potential, maybe.
 
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I see this program already geared beyond home users and/or small business unless they can prove otherwise. Remember the china HIPS EQSysSecure? It was super granular and easily custom configurable and was a strong third party contender. An innovation of sorts. Out the window it went without warning.

More recently was one even @cruelsister took a half hearted interest in with WiseVector StopX. Even a rep or dev was a MalwareTips member and kept the forum updated a good while. Then just as it was seemingly making effective strides, especially & strongly defeating Ransomware etc. Out the window that China program went too. Kaputt!
 
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Updated to 5.1.1
  • Added a one-month free trial of the Pro version.
  • Added support for real-time protection for Anti-virus.
  • Anti-virus now supports file deletion.
  • Fixed the issue where custom real-time protection was ineffective.
  • Optimized some built-in rules.
 
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EASTER said:
I see this program already geared beyond home users and/or small business unless they can prove otherwise. Remember the china HIPS EQSysSecure? It was super granular and easily custom configurable and was a strong third party contender. An innovation of sorts. Out the window it went without warning.

More recently was one even @cruelsister took a half hearted interest in with WiseVector StopX. Even a rep or dev was a MalwareTips member and kept the forum updated a good while. Then just as it was seemingly making effective strides, especially & strongly defeating Ransomware etc. Out the window that China program went too. Kaputt!
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As far as I know, both EQ and WiseVector attempted to commercialize but ultimately failed. Endpoint security products require substantial investment, and without proper commercial support, it is difficult for such products to sustain development. It is extremely challenging to develop and market commercial consumer software in China.
iDefender has the fastest iteration speed I have ever seen, with rapid updates in recent years. However, whether it can achieve sustainable development remains uncertain at this stage.
 
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I just noticed that the "Issues" webpage, unlike some days ago, is now available on iDefender GitHub wecooperate/iDefender
In closed issues all posts, except 3 of them, are in Chinese language, though. :) Not really a problem with a good online translator, of course.
However it's a good starting point to make questions to the developer, if it's needed, to report problems or suggest improvements. Browsing through the posts I saw that he was quick in replying.
 
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Updated to 5.1.2
  • Fixed the issue where the Ransomware Detection rule was ineffective.
  • Added a feature toggle: Allows disabling the antivirus component.
  • Import and export rules are available for limited-time free use.
 
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