Which solution is better for protecting both against ransomware and viruses?

[CalinGhibu]

Which of the below would you implement to combat both ransomware and generic malware?

(knowing the limitations of antivirus when it comes to ransomware protection, and the limitations of specialized anti-ransomware when it comes to protecting against viruses)

 

[HarborFront]

How about a 3rd option in NOT using both? Like the use of HIDS/BB/SRP/SB/AE/Exploit Protection

 

[frogboy]

I would still say a good solid backup solution. Normally prevention is better than the cure but in this case I am not so sure. Just maybe the cure is the better option.

 

[SHvFl]

Don't let them run which is the obvious way. Now how you will achieve that it's a discussion that will have no end and it will be different depending on the users.

Though you want me to pick from your options which are both limited and weird because no 2 products function, operate and share the same features so i will pick the combo option exactly like i do at Mcdonalds.

Ok 3rd answer now that i googled your name and know what you do is that me and many others don't use products that are so limited in scope because at the end you will end up with 1000 programs you have to maintain and hope they play well together. Almost every company on the planet made a anti ransomware products so they can't all sell and statistics of how effective a product will not help. Issue is the average user will not know of these anti ransomware products let alone go and figure out which of the many option it's the one they should get. So at best they go at the industry leaders that they have heard before.

 

[NikolayfromRussia]

I would still say a good solid backup solution. Normally prevention is better than the cure but in this case I am not so sure. Just maybe the cure is the better option.

Hi, frogboy. You have posted the same reply as yesterday in another topic. And I completely agree with you. For me it is the is the best way to stay protected from ransomware/antimalware.... There is no 100 % guarantee that anti-ransomware will protect you against ransomware. The solid backup stored on the external storage devices can ensure that all important information will be in safe place.

 

[shmu26]

Best answer is found in the last line of @SHvFl 's profile: "Default-Deny"

 

[HarborFront]

Don't let them run which is the obvious way. Now how you will achieve that it's a discussion that will have no end and it will be different depending on the users.

Though you want me to pick from your options which are both limited and weird because no 2 products function, operate and share the same features so i will pick the combo option exactly like i do at Mcdonalds.

Ok 3rd answer now that i googled your name and know what you do is that me and many others don't use products that are so limited in scope because at the end you will end up with 1000 programs you have to maintain and hope they play well together. Almost every company on the planet made a anti ransomware products so they can't all sell and statistics of how effective a product will not help. Issue is the average user will not know of these anti ransomware products let alone go and figure out which of the many option it's the one they should get. So at best they go at the industry leaders that they have heard before.

Ho....it won't be using 1000 programs but the RIGHT-LAYERED security system

 

[HarborFront]

I would still say a good solid backup solution. Normally prevention is better than the cure but in this case I am not so sure. Just maybe the cure is the better option.

How are you going to ensure your good solid backup is not infected in the first place?

 

[SHvFl]

Ho....it won't be using 1000 programs but the RIGHT-LAYERED security system

As i said the right layered security solution will be different depending on the user. Just browser security configuration forum and you will see that you rarely find 2 of the same configurations.

 

[frogboy]

How are you going to ensure your good solid backup is not infected in the first place?

Because I have run ransomeware on my main system and restored my system many times with Macrium Reflect to check Not advised for novices. After verifiying the thre backup.

 

[HarborFront]

Because I have run ransomeware on my main system and restored my system many times with Macrium Reflect to check Not advised for novices. After verifiying the thre backup.

How do you know you have not backup a dormant malware in the first place?

Backup/recovery solution has its own problems too

 

[frogboy]

How do you know you have not backup a dormant malware in the first place?

Backup/recovery solution has its own problems too

Mainly because I am not seeing this Redirect Notice or this Redirect Notice

 

[TheMalwareMaster]

@CalinGhibu I voted "specialised anti-ransomware only". I think there is no need of making new products based on antivirus technology now, It's outdated.
If you want a product that protects both from ransomware and generic malware, default-deny or virtualisation are the best, in my opinion (whitelist-based products). But then: with a default-deny or virtualisation, there is no longer need of a specific anti-ransomware component

 

[roger_m]

I didn't vote because there's no appropriate answer for me. I use antivirus software without any anti-ransomware protection or stand alone anti-ransomware software.

However, to combat ransomware and malware, I keep Windows and vulnerable software update and am not click happy. My antivirus is just there as a secondary protection measure. I'd feel quite safe without using any antivirus.

I do not feel the need to use anti-ransomware software.

 

[ForgottenSeer 55474]

Bitdefender or Kaspersky+Zemana or Malwarebytes.

 

[212eta]

The use of HIDS/BB/SRP/SB/AE/Exploit Protection

Spot on!
Better than most traditional AVs.

 

[bribon77]

Virtualization and antiexe .... And then VirusTotal, to know which bug is
And Backups.

 

[Winter Soldier]

In my honest opinion, the ransomware is similar to specialized malware, but always malware it is.
I use Emsisoft AM that is doing a good job, even considering its excellent BB.
I don't feel the need to use a specific antiransomware that might be effective but also create a false sense of security.
My backups and OS images are my best solution against ransomware.

I am 100% sure they are not infected because I have used them many times.

 

[RoboMan]

Trying to answer the question on the most efficient way (the one i think it was meant to) I personally try to avoid using different security softwares if one can guarantee the total protection. For example, when i used WD is used to complement with WFC and VoodooShield. I even added an anti-ransomware at a time. When i migrated to Kaspersky i uninstalled everything else. Fewer programs mean less worries and notifications. It's always great to have one software that can manage it all. Worries about having lots of programs for security are usually related to incompatibility, slow downs, etc.

 

[In2an3_PpG]

How do you know you have not backup a dormant malware in the first place?

Backup/recovery solution has its own problems too

After you have a good backup just remove it from the network. Isolate the backups. Just like any smart company out there would do. Consumers can do the same.