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In the video, the presenter tests the effectiveness of Windows Defender against the 100 most recently reported malware sites using an automated script. Windows Defender achieves an 89% detection rate, marking a significant improvement from earlier Windows versions. Despite some malware successfully executing and minor system issues, the overall security performance is satisfactory. After an infection, additional tools like Hitman Pro and Malwarebytes are used to ensure cleanup, with only a few residual threats detected, highlighting the importance of cloud-delivered protection.
The video proceeds to compare antivirus software, concluding that Windows Defender provides sufficient protection for the average user. A test with Malwarebytes, now featuring real-time protection, displays superior performance by blocking all 100 tested malicious URLs post-configuration adjustments. The video ends with a segment on CrowdSec, an open-source intrusion detection system, explaining its features, usage through terminal commands, and benefits for devices and networks. The presenter promotes CrowdSec for its community-driven support and encourages viewers to explore it further.
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In this part of the video, the presenter tests the effectiveness of Windows Defender against the 100 most recently reported malware sites. They run an automated Python script to download and execute these malware links and observe the results. While some malware files execute successfully, Windows Defender detects and blocks a significant number, keeping the system operational. The detection rate is 89%, showcasing a substantial improvement compared to earlier tests without antivirus protection, highlighting advancements from previous Windows versions like XP. Despite some operational lag and minor issues, the overall security performance is satisfactory.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the state of their computer system after an infection and the steps taken to address it. They highlight the importance of using Windows Defender, which detected several threats, including the Cobalt Strike and Luma Stealer malware. The presenter emphasizes the necessity of cloud-delivered protection for optimal security. After running scans with additional tools like Hitman Pro and Malwarebytes, only a few pieces of malware were found, indicating successful detection and removal. However, there was an IP logger detected, suggesting some potential information theft during the malware’s brief activity. Overall, the presenter notes the system’s improved security with antivirus protection compared to scenarios without it.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses antivirus software performance, citing that some products provide better results. They examined whether an average user can rely on Windows without needing additional antivirus software and concluded that it meets the threshold of sufficient protection. They then tested Malwarebytes, now with real-time protection capabilities, against 100 malicious URLs. Although Malwarebytes initially blocked many threats, the test was interrupted due to its detection of a script. After adjusting settings to exclude Python, Malwarebytes successfully blocked all 100 URLs, demonstrating cleanliness in detection compared to Windows Defender. The presenter invites viewers to subscribe for further detailed tests and share their thoughts on antivirus effectiveness. The video ends with a sponsorship segment promoting CrowdSec, an open-source community-based intrusion detection system, outlining its features and benefits for protecting devices and networks.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the installation and use of CrowdSec. By opening a terminal, users can execute commands such as “cscli scenarios list” to view all active scenarios on the system. The CrowdSec console allows for managing alerts and bouncers like Windows Firewall. The platform also includes extensive documentation for its tools and offers community-driven support and extensibility. Viewers are encouraged to check out CrowdSec using the link in the description, especially those working in security operations centers or network management. The speaker thanks the viewers and appreciates the support from CrowdSec, a long-time sponsor of the channel.