Malwarebytes' latest tool protects against ransomware

Posted by $ nickursis 10 years, 1 month ago to Technology
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This might be worth looking into, I haven't had much chance to look into what conflicts it might have with Kaspersky Internet Security, but if it can coexist with current tools, it might be good to use. Just be careful with what you do, as it is Beta, so may cause problems, but there are some Gulchers here who seem pretty savvy about software.

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  • Posted by Timelord 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    It's common for Linux users make comments like that but you guys aren't immune! The bug found in the SSL stack (heartbleed, if my poor memory is right) originated with early versions of the stack - in Unix/Linux. There have been other viruses (or other malware) that targeted Linux.

    Mac users used to be very smug about not even needing anti-virus like we poor, unwashed Windows users. Now if you read the trades you'll see that the majority of new malware is targeting the Mac OS.
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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    True and maybe it would cure it of it's one bad habit of playing popup in the middle of some other project.I'd like to be assured of that before I paid the $$$.
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  • Posted by Timelord 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    A really "good" ransomware product infects the master boot record, having a backup won't help. If you have an uninfected system image it might save you, of that I'm unsure. If so, however, you'd have to delete your boot drive, partition, and volume and use a disk-wiper that will overwrite a bare drive. You must overwrite the MBR. It might be helpful to delete the volume and then recreate it as a GUID volume (not bootable to Windows), then delete that and wipe the drive. I think creating the GUID volume will overwrite the MBR.
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  • Posted by davidmcnab 10 years, 1 month ago
    For the last 14 years, I've been running Linux exclusively.

    What's ransomware? What's a virus? What's malware?
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  • Posted by Timelord 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    I'm not familiar with BitDefender, but Malwarebytes anti-malware and Norton anti-virus are not direct competitors. Norton might have the anti-malware functionality, I don't know for sure cuz I don't like Norton, but Malwarebytes' product is not anti-virus.
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  • Posted by Timelord 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Try going to Malwarebytes' web site and downloading the latest version and then install it yourself - rather than allowing Malwarebytes to upgrade itself. I think you'll be successful.
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  • Posted by Timelord 10 years, 1 month ago
    Neither Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware nor Anti-Exploit will interfere with anti-virus products - because they aren't anti-virus products themselves; they do different stuff.

    Anti-Malware isn't a real-time scanner unless you're paying for Premium, you have to run it manually.

    Anti-Exploit runs as a service and I believe it's monitoring traffic from your Internet connection, but I wouldn't swear to that under oath. It's definitely doing real-time monitoring.

    As you're aware, you cannot run two anti-virus products simultaneously - or more correctly, you can't do that without running into a lot of problems. All the good products will disable your current anti-virus as part of their own installation routine.
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  • Posted by Ben_C 10 years, 1 month ago
    I have Malwarebytes on my computers. I coughed up the money for the premium version (really, not that much) and it has been smooth sailing ever since. Good product.
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  • Posted by $ BLinBalto 10 years, 1 month ago
    Even if this tool works, the bad guys are smart and will come up with a new tool. The cat-and-mouse game will not stop. The best, and only 100% reliable, protection against ransomware attacks is a good backup. There are many tools that make this easy and safe, so if you are not backing up all data on a regular basis then you are taking unnecessary risks.
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  • Posted by Esceptico 10 years, 1 month ago
    I have used Malwarebytes for years and find it catches stuff BitDefender misses. I switched from Norton to BitDefender because Norton was missing so much it gave me a false sense of security. BitDefender says it does not work with Malwarebytes, but my experience is they work find together. I also use CCleaner, and it is good, but it updates so oftenI only update once per month or so.
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  • Posted by edweaver 10 years, 1 month ago
    I have used Malwarebytes for the last year. It downloaded fine but I have been unable to get updates. It keeps saying that I need to be logged in as the administrator to update but I am logged in. Just yesterday sent support an email to try to resolve. Anyone else know a solution?
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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Malwarebytes is really hard to download for some reason. Keep trying it will come thorugh eventually.
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  • Posted by $ nickursis 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Don't know about Avast but I can believe it. CC Pro has a few bells and whistles and is good for some maintenance stuff if you have the need. I was just feeling I would pay the 29 for the use I have had for the last 10 years or so, since it first showed up. Well worth it.
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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Avast turned out to be one big virus on it's own. I'm using Avira now it's doing fine. And I've one other to try if needed recommended by the members here. I also use CC Cleaner and Malwarebytes. I will probably go CC Pro .Not sure yet on Avira. So far none of these are invasive trying to take over my computer. They don't slow things down like Avast which literally ground my computer to a halt I'm talking XT speeds. I had to use Malware and CC to get rid of it along with Webroot but Webroot wanted me to pay another year after I had just paid. So I didn't. Used their window washer for over ten years. Haven't gone near Norton, McAfee or any of those older one's since they went the 'we own you route. they are first things I erase and delete off a new computer. EZ Armor and what was the other one went that route AVG? No experience with Kaspersky....
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  • Posted by $ nickursis 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    I use it every time I run my machine and shutdown, works great and is free of crappy add ons. Has a decent set of other things in it, I also went to the Pro version as I felt the guy should be paid for something I have on every machine and use. I always tell people to get it and use it.
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  • Posted by $ nickursis 10 years, 1 month ago in reply to this comment.
    Thanks, AJ, I am not familiar with them, just in passing. I have had a lot of faith in Kaspersky, it has stood the test of time well, but you never know with changes in tactics and tools if it will hold up.
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  • Posted by $ AJAshinoff 10 years, 1 month ago
    Good product, been using the free version for years (10+ easy). I don't use Kaspersky but its never conflicted with Avast, Norton, or Symantec.
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