Malwarebytes is a well-known software program in the world of computer virus removal.
They’ve also offered a paid version from the start, which has evolved over time into a very comprehensive product: web filtering, attack blocking, VPN, firewall, and more.
In this version, Malwarebytes has improved certain features: the VPN is now fully managed by them, and there are some enhancements to the blocking capabilities.
Let’s take a look at that
Interface :
The interface hasn't changed, but it does include a few new features.
Malwarebytes offers a privacy tab with shortcuts to Windows services. I didn't spend much time on it during the test because, to me, it's just a gimmick.
Otherwise, everything is neatly organized by default, but Malwarebytes still doesn't enable the two settings I activated during the test....
Web protection: 10/10
All links have been blocked. The web filter is working flawlessly.
Fake crack : N/A
The sample is too old and the site that distributed it was down.
Skipped.
Malware Pack : 54 out of 126 threats remain
There have been improvements; I’d be lying if I didn’t acknowledge that.
Malwarebytes managed to block most of the traps I set for it.
But (because there’s a but), when it comes to much more insidious attacks (like the worm that flooded the memory) or attacks exploiting highly targeted security vulnerabilities, Malwarebytes isn’t up to the task on its own.
The proof is that we had a worm that flooded the memory, making it impossible to use the machine and ongoing attacks (even though Malwarebytes has blocked some C&C servers) involving memory infection by FatalRat.
As we always say: Malwarebytes alone isn't enough, and in this case, that's absolutely true.
Final scan :
Malwarebytes : 4
NPE : 6
KVRT : 6 (Infection Memory ! )
Final opinion:
Malwarebytes has some significant strengths: It’s lightweight, has excellent web filtering, and a robust database.
It can block many attacks with ease: It has successfully avoided several traps.
However, when faced with highly targeted attacks, Malwarebytes struggles to defend itself, and it shows.
It’s good, but not on its own! It’s best to pair it with another security program.
@nickstar1 request
They’ve also offered a paid version from the start, which has evolved over time into a very comprehensive product: web filtering, attack blocking, VPN, firewall, and more.
In this version, Malwarebytes has improved certain features: the VPN is now fully managed by them, and there are some enhancements to the blocking capabilities.
Let’s take a look at that
Interface :
The interface hasn't changed, but it does include a few new features.
Malwarebytes offers a privacy tab with shortcuts to Windows services. I didn't spend much time on it during the test because, to me, it's just a gimmick.
Otherwise, everything is neatly organized by default, but Malwarebytes still doesn't enable the two settings I activated during the test....
Web protection: 10/10
All links have been blocked. The web filter is working flawlessly.
Fake crack : N/A
The sample is too old and the site that distributed it was down.
Skipped.
Malware Pack : 54 out of 126 threats remain
There have been improvements; I’d be lying if I didn’t acknowledge that.
Malwarebytes managed to block most of the traps I set for it.
But (because there’s a but), when it comes to much more insidious attacks (like the worm that flooded the memory) or attacks exploiting highly targeted security vulnerabilities, Malwarebytes isn’t up to the task on its own.
The proof is that we had a worm that flooded the memory, making it impossible to use the machine and ongoing attacks (even though Malwarebytes has blocked some C&C servers) involving memory infection by FatalRat.
As we always say: Malwarebytes alone isn't enough, and in this case, that's absolutely true.
Final scan :
Malwarebytes : 4
NPE : 6
KVRT : 6 (Infection Memory ! )
Final opinion:
Malwarebytes has some significant strengths: It’s lightweight, has excellent web filtering, and a robust database.
It can block many attacks with ease: It has successfully avoided several traps.
However, when faced with highly targeted attacks, Malwarebytes struggles to defend itself, and it shows.
It’s good, but not on its own! It’s best to pair it with another security program.
@nickstar1 request
