Advice Request Using Dedicated Anti-Ransomware Software

[Ink]

If a user employs Default-Deny, then anti-ransomware isn't needed.

Like the warning indicators on your cars' dashboard, computer users like to get warning notification about an attempted malware attacked being blocked.

Default-Deny, Antivirus, Rollback are all flawed without proper Backups (and Recovery)

 

[King Alpha]

Not so long ago, I used both WinAntiRansom and CryptoPrevent. Both are excellent, but I uninstalled them because they're superfluous to my config.

Currently using ZAL, but on-demand.

 

[Duotone]

Tried WAR and MBARW before, not having encountered a Ransomware in the wild I ditched both and stick to my traditional security SBIE and AG which protect me from my own ignorance, in conjunction with HMP.A and ZAL(still haven't decide which one to removed)..

 

[Overkill]

CryptoPrevent

I use other Software/ Methods to protect my system from Ransomware

I use CryptoPrevent along with Virtualization (Sandboxie + Shadow Defender) and Anti-EXE (NVTERP) alongside Zemana which is overkill but I have to live up to my name

 

[CMLew]

On my Laptop 1 : AG + NVT ERP* + SD + S'Boxie; all personal files /folders are kept in External drive. Infected? Just reformat.
On "Chromebook-like" Laptop 2 : BD Free + NVT ERP*
On my sis laptop : BD Free only.
On my Mum's laptop : NVT ERP* + ZAL
On my relative's laptop: EIS/EAM + NVT ERP*

*NVT ERP always in lock-down lode.

So far only EIS/EAM and BD Free were used. Other than that I don't really fancy of using it. NVT ERP is more than enough for me.

 

[LabZero]

I don't use any specific anti ransomware.

I use Avast hardened mode (aggressive) to lockdown my PC and prevent unknown threats.
Zemana Antilogger Premium with Pandora provides excellent additional protection.
I have a solid backup plan and regularly I update my data.

 

[shmu26]

I have tried a number of these solutions, and I usually find that they interfere with something I need to do. By far the worst is MB antiransomware. It is a disaster.
Zemana and HMPA protect you, but also let you live.

 

[NekoHr]

I don't use any specific anti ransomware.

They might be more suited for less experienced users who don't use Sandbox, anitexe, HIPS...

 

[Atlas147]

I sandbox suspicious files, and back up my system regularly. When I test unknown software that could potentially break my system I use Shadow Defender to make sure any changes are reverted on start up.

 

[Axelrod Sven]

I rely on BitDefender 2016 as first line of Defense, Voodoo Shield as second and Zemana AntiLogger+WinAntiRansom as final line of defense. I'm not sure whether to switch from WAR to SBGuard/Kaspersky, but based on the comments here...I'll consider it.

 

[nclr11111]

Using MBARW in my sec config: (nclr11111 Security Config),
but after watching Cruelsis Video of the new MBARW Beta i realize that i can do almost as well w/o it.....
So now the hunt begin for a new (Free) antiransomware to fill it´s place.

 

[Fuzzfas]

I have a paid license for WinAntiransom and i 'd really like to use it, but i can't, because it has a known bug, where if you want to protect something in a hard disk other than C:, it pretends that it does so, but in reality you are completely unprotected.

Since for the devs, this isn't a priority 1 bug (it's not that important if you think you have protection while in reality you have zero), the bug was acknowledged in June 13, but remains unfixed:

http://www.landzdown.com/winantiransom/war-won't-run/15/


So my vote goes to: "
have used one or more of those listed, but not currently (please specify)"

So instead, i use Secure Folders as an alternative.

 

[Andrew999]

I use Kaspersky Anti Ransomware Tool for Business.

 

[askmark]

I use Voodooshield as first line of defense to block the nasties running in the first place, but if they get past that, then Hitman Pro.Alert should stop the exploit, or if it can't, then at least it's Cryptoprotect feature should protect my files. Quite a few shoulds i know, but nothing is 100% certain.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

I like Marks choice's, I too employ the combo of VS & HitManPro Alert
I have found it to be lite on my system and the best config "to date" for those
opting for a signature-less config. I have W.A.R installed as well as SBGuard
but they are not actively running.

 

[Harlequin]

I usually don't keep anything sensitive on my two working machines for too long. All data is stored in 6 unplugged (most of the time) USB hard drives therefore even if it ever happens within 10 minutes max, I can restore my system. I also think that my AV and specially Sandboxie with tight restrictions would be very difficult to bypass, and when I decide to access potentially dangerous websites I usually add Shadow Defender... In the past I used to have all sorts of dedicated software which made my computers prone to conflicts and slowdowns, nowadays I prefer to keep things relatively simple, system speed is my first priority...

 

[jamescv7]

None at all cause my backup software is ready to recover anytime at all.

I will go to the strong program based like SecureAplus, Voodoshield or others

The fully concept of anti-ransomware is so simple that can be ineffective immediately.

 

[Deleted member 2913]

I think its not necessary.

I like to keep it simple & light. So Kaspersky Internet Security, uBlock Origin, Unchecky & AX64/FlashBack. If these fail, external backup is there.

With Kaspersky, you can protect folder/data But haven't tried that.