Agreed "K" is a magnificent choice but if someone already has another AV on their system, then the "K" Anti Ransom Tool is not a bad backup
Q&A What dedicated Anti-Ransomware software to use?
- Thread starter Willians
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- Aug 5, 2012
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AppCheck AntiRansomware PRO edition, with enhanced capabilities versus the free edition.
www.checkmal.com
The PRO version has this feature enabled:
Automatic Remediation: Automatically block and remediate when ransomware behavior is detected.
Product Introduction - CheckMAL
AppCheck is the only solution providing proactive defense from unknown ransomware threats based on Context-Awareness Ransomware Behavior engine.
The PRO version has this feature enabled:
Automatic Remediation: Automatically block and remediate when ransomware behavior is detected.
- May 4, 2018
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Also on topic but away from dedicated software(s) to stop Ransomware, a backup solution is the key point to protecting yourself, however I'll add that prevention is better than a cure. Most AV (paid/free) & their subsequent suites would be more than enough to protect yourself from the main ransomware families, but I think with anything you do online you should use common sense when using the web.
My mantra online has always been "If it's too good to be true, it normally is.", following from this as well just have logical browsing habits, don't open up PDF, docx or other file formats from people you don't know, do not enter websites that look dodgy, out of place, spelling mistakes etc. A home user is less than likely to get a ransomware outbreak if they adopt sensible browsing habits/procedures.
As the OP did state ONLY about a dedicated Ransomware program, I would still suggest Checkmal Appcheck Anti-ransomware Free or Paid, but this alone will NOT stop a ransomware infection. In my opinion I do not think this type of software is really needed.
Just backup your data weekly or daily, update everything (PatchMyPC if needed), update/patch your OS, have a firewall and AV, adequate browser security, and in theory you should be ok from infection.
~LDogg
My mantra online has always been "If it's too good to be true, it normally is.", following from this as well just have logical browsing habits, don't open up PDF, docx or other file formats from people you don't know, do not enter websites that look dodgy, out of place, spelling mistakes etc. A home user is less than likely to get a ransomware outbreak if they adopt sensible browsing habits/procedures.
As the OP did state ONLY about a dedicated Ransomware program, I would still suggest Checkmal Appcheck Anti-ransomware Free or Paid, but this alone will NOT stop a ransomware infection. In my opinion I do not think this type of software is really needed.
Just backup your data weekly or daily, update everything (PatchMyPC if needed), update/patch your OS, have a firewall and AV, adequate browser security, and in theory you should be ok from infection.
~LDogg
Wow...
Guys, you guys are really cool, really. Thank you all so much for the tips ... I will probably use Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool's. Or else, I will use the complete suite again.
Guys, you guys are really cool, really. Thank you all so much for the tips ... I will probably use Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool's. Or else, I will use the complete suite again.
alakazam
Level 7
- Mar 25, 2014
- 314
It's a tie between Malwarebytes' and ZoneAlarm's anti-ransomware software.
- Nov 17, 2016
- 1,262
How did this thread go on without Appcheck and Ransomoff?
- May 4, 2018
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I had a ransomware telling me it had encrypted all my files etc luckily I browse with sandboxie , exited website sandbox and ransomware gone . Cruel sister in exhaustive tests concluded free comodo and sandboxie passed all tests owing to sandboxes.
I also have Kaspersky but note it recently failed a ransomware test on MalwareTips. Imaging & backup important and also if in very rare cases ransomware escapes the sandbox.
I also have Kaspersky but note it recently failed a ransomware test on MalwareTips. Imaging & backup important and also if in very rare cases ransomware escapes the sandbox.
- Apr 17, 2020
- 428
Hmmm.. .I don't see a free version on their page.
- Apr 17, 2020
- 428
I have been researching and seems that Appcheck by Checkmal and Kaspersky anti ransomware are the best, but anyone seen any recent full tests with checkmal?
Voodoshield and Acronis active protection, and backup: cloud and external ,
- Jan 9, 2020
- 2,103
Why not use Windows internal protection?
- Aug 4, 2016
- 1,418
I don't use any specific Ransomware software, on this PC I run KIS and HMP.A which I'm counting on doing a reasonable job, I also keep documents of importance & private only on external drives & are easy to access - Multiple external backups of video, music & photographs are imperative for me
- Apr 17, 2020
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I was just saying this on another topic post that I can not use the anti exploit browser protection because if HyperV is on I get conflict with my android emulator.
(*Update) I was confused about this and it is not the anti exploit browser settings, it is the isolated browser (virtualization) that I can not run.
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- May 29, 2018
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MegenM
Level 2
- Jun 8, 2020
- 81
I use Bitdefender for complete protection. It also has a dedicated Ransomware protection module.
- Apr 17, 2020
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- Mar 29, 2018
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For anyone that may have missed it, there is this test of Kaspersky Antiransomware:
malwaretips.com
Q&A - NeuShield
Anyone tried the latest version of this? It states that it is low impact on system. Anyone tried or tested it? Or others that may be the best third party stand alone ransomware shield that is free? I know of Kasperskys but don't like the idea that you HAVE to join KSN...
malwaretips.com
- Sep 13, 2018
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Controlled Folder Access is ON and I'm trying to stick with it, I really am. But I feel like it's slowly becoming like a Swiss Cheese with all the apps and services let thru in order for even Windows things to WORK.
Latest example? Allowing a svchost thru so that XBox game bar can access my hardware and then simply record. It seems CFA is process-agnostic obviously, but when does all this whitelisting get to the point where you're like--"forget it"? I'm not there yet but I've had to allow a bit much so far.
If anyone can offer a rough comparison of whitelisting efforts between Controlled Folder Access and a third party counterpart, I think that would be a very valuable thing.
- Apr 17, 2020
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Yes I watched the protection videos and on the word of advice from @cruelsister I am using it now!For anyone that may have missed it, there is this test of Kaspersky Antiransomware:
Q&A - NeuShield
Anyone tried the latest version of this? It states that it is low impact on system. Anyone tried or tested it? Or others that may be the best third party stand alone ransomware shield that is free? I know of Kasperskys but don't like the idea that you HAVE to join KSN...
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