There is a vast amount of email messages containing ransomware and, despite my previous email, some of you have still opened the offending emails. Luckily we have been able to delete the ransomeware before it has done too much damage. However, we can only retrieve your data if it was backed up! So make sure you back up everything that is important to you. We strongly advise that you purchase the business version of Malwarebytes and there are good discounts for a three year licence. I know you all have Anti-virus and below is my explanation on the difference between the two packages.
What is the difference between Anti-virus packages and Anti-malware.
Anti-virus usually deals with the older, more established threats such as Trojans, viruses, and worms. Anti-malware, by contrast, typically focuses on newer stuff, such as polymorphic malware and malware delivered by zero-day exploits. Anti-virus protects users from lingering, predictable-yet-still-dangerous malware. Anti-malware protects users from the latest, currently in the wild, and even more dangerous threats. In addition, anti-malware typically updates its rules faster than anti-virus, meaning that it’s the best protection against new malware you might encounter while surfing the net. By contrast, anti-virus is best at crushing malware you might contract from a traditional source, like a USB or an email attachment.
If anti-virus and anti-malware were dances, antivirus would be the waltz and anti-malware would be hip-hop.
So which one should you choose?
No one tool can catch everything, which is why security experts recommend a layered approach.
Your best bet is to continue to use an anti-virus programme such as Kaspersky or Bitdefender to catch the classic threats and Malwarebytes, for the newer, more advanced dangers. You needn’t worry about the impact of running two real-time scanners at the same time on your machine’s performance, most anti-malware software is lightweight, easy-to-run, and designed to work alongside anti-virus.
Do not be a victim.
- Do not open any attachments on emails from unknown recipients
- Never link on a link that asks you to enable macros
- Do back up your data daily so we can restore it if you become infected
- Take any PC/laptop off the network if you think it may be infected and call the service department
- Buy the Malwarebytes business package to protect your data and give you peace of mind
Malwarebyte’s End Point Security Suite for Business contains two software packages. Anti-malware actively scans and detects malware & ransomware before it can infect you and removes it. Anti-Exploit shields browsers and software programmes from attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in their code. For more information and pricing please contact either june@yousystems.co.uk or adam@yousystems.co.uk
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