Windows 10: Ransomware Warning

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Do I still need to run the |Malwarebytes ant-virus free edition ?
I suppose so, but just want to make sure.

 

I had to much trouble running Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomeware so I uninstalled it. I'm going to wait for a few more updates than I'll try it again. Until than I have my backups if I need them.

 

Yes, I have the paid version and I did not touch any settings in it.
The anti-ransome and anti-exploit both run well with the regular MBAM.

 

What trouble did you have ?
I installed it and there is nothing to do, no setting at all to change.

 

It blocked my Office 365 install. I had to reinstall Office to get it working again.

 

MB Antiransomware is in beta. Running beta anti anything on beta system is usually not a good thing to do.

But we are all living on the Edge here. *Biggrin

If you have problems, you can try Cryptoprevent.

 

I knew was beta when I installed it. I only installed it for testing. I will be testing it again after a few updates.

 

I have discovered thee methods that offer much more protection than any anti-malware program ever has in the past.

1. I run Firefox browser with Adblock Plus add-on installed. The difference in webpages without all the advertising is amazing. In addition since the ads containing malware never load, no malware problems!

2. Be extremely careful when clicking OK or I Accept or even cancel. If it is a pop-up window in a browser, look for the little X that closes the window. If you can't find a little X that closes the windows, then Cntrl-Alt-Del and kill the browser process from task manager.

3. Also, when installing programs/apps, always select the custom or advanced install option, even if you want the default program installed. Many times the undesired extra programs get installed because the user did not opt out or deselect them by not choosing the advanced or custom install option. And make sure the EULA (license agreement) that you are agreeing to is for the actual program that you want to install and not some included unwanted program bundled with it.

Finally, if you do catch browser based malware, most of it can be eradicated with a good hard drive cleaning with CCleaner and windows built-in disk cleanup.

I have seen many instances of malware slipping right by the anti-malware programs because the user inadvertently clicked accept to install the malware.

 

Of course, I understood it. You know, that when it is out of beta it will be included in Malwarebytes Antimalware, but not for free.

 

There is a link to test file, which is not dangerous somewhere in Malwarebytes forum.

 

In response to your #3, I use this for the sneaky one's :
Unchecky - Keeps your checkboxes clear

Proof it works.

 

Thanks, I have found some links to live ransomware specimen at malware domain lists. *Nerd

 

I wouldn't touch that with a mile long stick. Obviously, you like to live on the Edge. *chuckle

 

I'm using the life time paid version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware so if they do I'm ready. I haven't checked lately, They may have fixed the false positive with Office 365.

 

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