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Is Sensei able to block Malware?
almodovaris:
What you don't understand is that it blocks malware through IP blocklist, websites blacklist and suspicious internet activity. It does not decrypt your SSL/TLS communications, maybe that is scheduled for future versions.
So, it is not meant to replace your antivirus and antimalware, but only act as an internet filter against known sources of malware (like websites and IPs).
What home users use it for: blocking ads, phishing websites and porn.
What schools and businesses use it for: blocking unwanted websites (NSFW, scams and time wasters).
If you want a comparison: it is like Quad9 on steroids. Another comparison: ASUS AiProtection on steroids.
So, yeah, it does not detect Eicar because it isn't a virus scanner. It only blocks network and internet traffic which is characteristic to malware.
jclendineng:
--- Quote from: guenti_r on October 04, 2021, 08:23:34 am ---Already opened a Ticket.
Wondering why no Eicar was detected (incl. HTTP (without -S!)
Evaluating Sensei for my home and maybe (if the Malware-Detection works as adviced(!)) for our customers.
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I explained above, but if thats what you need sensei is not for you. Thats not how av/malware detection works...I would hire a new infosec team if thats their idea of protection! Sensei is a *ip* based filtering service and works very well for that. If you need something for a business, you should go to an enterprise platform, especially if you need an sslv. There are whole sslv appliances dedicated to decrypting and scanning traffic, and as stated above, you need a common cert on all machines scanned. Thats basic networking. Also you should never use http in a home OR enterprise setting! if the site you are going to doesnt auto redirect to https, block it. Look into untangleNG, it contains a sslv app that would work for home-small business.
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