Announcing Beta of Malwarebytes 3.0, a Next-Generation Antivirus Replacement

[Duotone]

This applies to lifetime licenses as well. The MB3 installer will pick up your MBAM2x license and automatically apply it in MB3. including lifetime licenses.

Malwarebytes 3.0 Beta

Lifetime license users will mostly benefit from MBAM v3, if only they would apply some kind of whitelisting or Ai then in can truly be called a next-gen IMO.

 

[DardiM]

Hello @DardiM
Can you explain to me, if possible in French what means exactly "We will grandfather in existing customers at their current price" ?
Because for me "grandfather" = "grand-père" ?
Thanks
Merci beaucoup

@Fritz answered before I see you post
I asked myself the same before I find (not with google translator, that seems to only return "grand-père") that grandfather is also a verb, by Americanism

Spoiler: definition

Grandfather (as a verb)
A grandfather clause is a provision in a law or contract that allows old rules to continue to apply in certain situations. The term originated in the U.S. during the late 19th century, when conservative lawmakers seeking to enact restrictive voting laws were forced to make exceptions for young people whose grandfathers had had full voting rights before the Civil War. This is the origin of the verb grandfather, which means to exempt from new rules or restrictions (a person or thing predating the new rules or restrictions). It is often followed by in.

The problem in their sentence "...at their current price"
=> for a lifetime licence, I will only be sure once someone confirm.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

@Fritz answered before I see you post
I asked myself the same before I find (not with google translator, that seems to only return "grand-père") that grandfather is also a verb, by Americanism

Spoiler: definition

Grandfather (as a verb)
A grandfather clause is a provision in a law or contract that allows old rules to continue to apply in certain situations. The term originated in the U.S. during the late 19th century, when conservative lawmakers seeking to enact restrictive voting laws were forced to make exceptions for young people whose grandfathers had had full voting rights before the Civil War. This is the origin of the verb grandfather, which means to exempt from new rules or restrictions (a person or thing predating the new rules or restrictions). It is often followed by in.

The problem in their sentence "...at their current price"
=> for a lifetime licence, I don't know if it is taken into account.

I don't think they will sell Lifetime licenses with v3. the Lifetime licenses were
from before they went to subscriptions. I have and mine for a few years now,
Since 2005 I think
Man I'm getting old

 

[DardiM]

I don't think they will sell Lifetime licenses with v3. the Lifetime licenses were
from before they went to subscriptions. I have and mine for a few years now.
Man I'm getting old

Yes but my interrogation is : if we have got a lifetime licence (that still work with current version af MBAM even if it is now under subscription only), will MBAM 3.0 works with it ?

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

I posted that my Lifetime activated it after a fresh install, does anyone
read a full thread ?
If you have a lifetime key you will be upgraded, if not you have to buy it again.

 

[JB007]

@Fritz answered before I see you post
I asked myself the same before I find (not with google translator, that seems to only return "grand-père") that grandfather is also a verb, by Americanism

Spoiler: definition

Grandfather (as a verb)
A grandfather clause is a provision in a law or contract that allows old rules to continue to apply in certain situations. The term originated in the U.S. during the late 19th century, when conservative lawmakers seeking to enact restrictive voting laws were forced to make exceptions for young people whose grandfathers had had full voting rights before the Civil War. This is the origin of the verb grandfather, which means to exempt from new rules or restrictions (a person or thing predating the new rules or restrictions). It is often followed by in.

The problem in their sentence "...at their current price"
=> for a lifetime licence, I will only be sure once someone confirm.

Thanks @DardiM
Ah Google translate is so accurate

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

It was on page 2 DardIM

I think Lifetime key holders will receive the upgrade free.
I have a lifetime key and it activated fine from a fresh install.
First SS is New UI
Second SS is Activated

The original post on page 2 has Screen Shots too.

 

[DardiM]

I posted that my Lifetime activated it after a fresh install, does anyone
read a full thread ?
If you have a lifetime key you will be upgraded, if not you have to buy it again.

Sorry, missed this one

Have you made some tests ? I made a quick test only, with 11_11_2016 samples, it left all the scripts and .doc.

Spoiler: example

90.js => payload downloaded and run (only a UAC alert), MBAM blocked each attempt to contact remote IP (a loop for the prompt => spam , lol O-o), but not detected / blocked the file (last known cerber)

(I like the GUI)

 

[jamescv7]

A brave move for Malwarebytes.

Hopefully they will apply all efforts, cause people nowadays are in search for some uncommon but effective product.

1) Malwarebytes Anti-Ransom should formulate more effective against ransomware cause it's an easy for bypass.
2) Incorporate pulse updates and active cloud for intensive analysis.
3) Why not incorporate a BB? Since MBAM is already an AV and they are aware on signature-less concept.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

Sorry, missed this one

Have you made some test ? I made a quick test only, with 11_11_2016 samples, it left all the scripts and .doc
(I like the GUI)

I have not had a chance to test it's effectiveness yet. I was thinking Safe1st would have one up very soon.

 

[Aura]

Yes but my interrogation is : if we have got a lifetime licence (that still work with current version af MBAM even if it is now under subscription only), will MBAM 3.0 works with it ?

Yes, it will.

 

[Fritz]

Actually, I wonder if it's the smartest move to transform into a full-blown AV solution. They grew a nice market share out of the niche besides existing AV customers. Many potential customers might now think "ah meh I already got an AV, thanks, but no, thanks". Well, at least it seems they made it compatible with existing solutions. Looking forward to seeing how it plays out for them.

 

[Azure]

Problem is, what about antivirus products that already exploit protection, you should never use more than one. I use it with Kaspersky, so not good.

I asked Pbust/ZeroVulnLab about possibly conflict with some programs.

Here is his replies
Malwarebytes 3.0 Beta
Malwarebytes 3.0 Beta

 

[askmark]

This all sounds very good on paper but has anyone actually tested it's effectiveness against zero day malware/ransomware?

 

[Ana_Filiz]

Looks nice, I will test it when the release appears. Now is premature to draw a pertinent conclusion.

 

[Malware Man]

This seems very interesting. I literally forgot about my lifetime license until I read this article.

Hopefully it turns into an amazing product so I can switch to it.

 

[DJ Panda]

Well I think I'm going to set Zemana off for awhile and check Malwarebytes again

 

[HarborFront]

There are still many unsolved issues with this beta, here

Malwarebytes 3.0 Beta - Known Issues

I have HMPA and I have disabled the BadUSB (causes BSOD when terminating a USB stick) and the keyboard encryption (to avoid conflict with Zemana AntiLogger) features. If I'll to disable HMPA's anti-exploit feature too to avoid conflict with MalwareBytes then I might as well not use HMPA.

Hope they can get around the conflict with HMPA without disabling its (Malwarebytes) anti-exploit feature

 

[askmark]

There are still many unsolved issues with this beta, here

Malwarebytes 3.0 Beta - Known Issues

I have HMPA and I have disabled the BadUSB (causes BSOD when terminating a USB stick) and the keyboard encryption (to avoid conflict with Zemana AntiLogger) features. If I'll to disable HMPA's anti-exploit feature too to avoid conflict with MalwareBytes then I might as well not use HMPA.

Hope they can get around the conflict with HMPA without disabling its (Malwarebytes) anti-exploit feature

Thanks for the info. I'm a HMP.A user as well so will have to wait until these incompatibilities are resolved before trying this. Shame as I have a lifetime licence.

 

[RoboMan]

What makes this new MalwareBytes product a "next-generation" antivirus? Do they auto assign that name because of combining all this modules?