TPSC Challenge Ep1 | The Test | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

In this episode, the test results of the security combination of Sophos Komodo, Google Chrome, and Avera browser safety plugin are analyzed.

Key Insights

• 🍻 The browser safety plugin performed well in blocking threats during the link test, except for one redirected link.
• ⌛ Sophos demonstrated effective detection and disinfection abilities during the scan, but the scan and removal times were longer.
• 😘 The malware samples consisted mostly of adware, with a lower detection rate, and the security combination showed limited success in preventing infections.
• 🥺 Second opinion scanners detected minor PUP and a Trojan during the scan, highlighting the importance of using multiple security tools.

Transcript

TP SC challenge episode 1 the test if you haven't watched the first part of this episode you can do so using the card on the top right hand corner of the screen for the rest of us who have been eagerly waiting for the results without further ado let's get started as you can see this is the same system we do have Sophos Komodo and Google Chrome inst... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: Did the browser safety plugin perform well in blocking threats during the link test?

Yes, the plugin successfully blocked most of the threats, with only one redirected link causing potential malware download. Sophos real-time protection cleaned the threat.

Q: How effective was Sophos in detecting and removing malware during the scan?

Sophos detected and disinfected many files, but some items were left undetected. The thorough scan and disinfection process contributed to longer scan and removal times.

Q: What types of malware were executed during the test?

The executed malware samples mostly consisted of adware, which had a lower detection rate. Some more elaborate samples were also included to test the detection capabilities of the security combination.

Q: How did the second opinion scanners perform in detecting threats?

The second opinion scanners detected minor potentially unwanted programs (PUP) and a Trojan. One scanner flagged a Japanese news application as malware, which was successfully removed.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The link test showed that the browser safety plugin blocked all threats, except for one that was cleaned by Sophos real-time protection.

• A right-click scan with Sophos detected and disinfected many files, but some items were left undetected.

• Execution of malware samples resulted in limited success, with adware being the most common, while second opinion scanners detected minor PUP and a Trojan.