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

[Aura]

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

Probably because of this part.

When we launch Malwarebytes 3.0, we are confident that you can finally replace your traditional antivirus, thanks to our innovative and layered approach to preventing malware infections using a healthy combination of proactive and signature-less technologies. While signatures are still effective against threats like potentially unwanted programs, the majority of our malware detection events already come from our signature-less technologies like our Anti-Exploit and Anti-Ransomware; that trend will only continue to grow.

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

 

[RoboMan]

Probably because of this part.



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

Yeah, i read that. Doesn't sound like anything we haven't seen yet lol.. Thanks for the quote anyways.

 

[Aura]

I guess they call it "next generation" because they are trying to rely on technologies other than signature-based detections, which is considered "traditional". At this point, behavior module, cloud analysis, sandboxing, etc. could all be considered next generation even though they have been around for a while.

 

[tim one]

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

Next Gen antivirus has to stop next-gen attacks: memory-based, PowerShell, script-based, obfuscated malware, then next gen malware.
Here's the challenge, if MalwareBytes can do something new and effective, then that's the time.

 

[ForgottenSeer 55474]

I would be very sad the day anti malware becomes AV,what shall i do without malwarebytes anti malwarePremium

 

[Ink]

I would be very sad the day anti malware becomes AV,what shall i do without malwarebytes anti malwarePremium

Anti-Malware and Antivirus are terms used, doesn't make them any different (with exceptions). Emisosoft Anti-Malware is an Antivirus software. Malwarebytes 3.0 will incorporate MBAM Premium and other products, it's an Antivirus.

 

[jamescv7]

@carsten ibsen: Did you know that MBAM and Emsisoft can be also a companion product? , So no worries at all if you want to install it.

You are benefiting more protection at all.

 

[TheJokerz]

Awesome! I cannot wait until it get released!

 

[mlnevese]

Is anyone testing it against new malware to know how effective this next release actually is?

 

[In2an3_PpG]

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

I'm also interested to see if anyone has testing this out yet.

 

[HarborFront]

Is anyone testing it against new malware to know how effective this next release actually is?

Well...for the new version it's worth a re-test. I believe it will be the same as testing the MalwareBytes AntiMalware but just at a faster speed.

It's also good to re-test its anti-ransomware component since the last test when it was in beta

 

[ForgottenSeer 55474]

hello again,but i will allways be a Bitdefender Client

 

[mlnevese]

Can you still use it with other security solutions? I deactivated all real time protection just in case.

 

[Aura]

Yes you can.

Can I still run Malwarebytes alongside my Symantec or McAfee?
Certainly! We built Malwarebytes 3.0 to be compatible with all major antivirus software, even Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials.

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

There might be issues if you run it alongside HMP.A however (pbust stated so in the Malwarebytes 3.0 thread over at Wilders). If you experience any incompatibilities with Malwarebytes 3.0 and your other security products, you should report them on Malwarebytes Forums directly so the team can take a look at it.

Malwarebytes 3.0 Beta - Malwarebytes Forums

 

[Aura]

On a side note, a good question was answered by pbust in the thread below:

Detect virus files?

Basically, what will Malwarebytes 3.0 do against "virus"?

 

[TheJokerz]

I have been using it along side sophos at work, and so far there has not been any conflicts!

 

[JB007]

Hello,
Does anyone know if there is a scheduled release date for the stable version ?

 

[Aura]

There's no ETA for the stable release as far as I know (nothing has been announced on the Malwarebytes Forums).

 

[JB007]

There's no ETA for the stable release as far as I know (nothing has been announced on the Malwarebytes Forums).

Thanks @Aura
(now I'm following you)

 

[HarborFront]

Hello,
Does anyone know if there is a scheduled release date for the stable version ?

I believe when their anti-ransomware is stable and final release then this software will also be released then