What are PUP's? Are they dangerous?

[DSTM]

I have never had a problem with the free version of MBAM. Works a treat for me.

I had the pro version at one time and dumped it.

[donetao]

After researching this subject,I guess I lucked out. It was good to learn all these things!

https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?/topic/153649-update-v2014072609-entire-system32-quarantined/page-4

It was fixed hours ago, and lived for a maximum of 3 hours. When I saw the first report, I fired off a scan using the same database version. I was unaffected on a scan on one machine, and unaffected with realtime protection running on another. It did not affect all users, although I realize that is of little consolation to those who were affected.

Edited February 7, 2015 by donetao

[donetao]

I have never had a problem with the free version of MBAM. Works a treat for me.

I had the pro version at one time and dumped it.

Hi The way I'm understanding this is it only affected the Premium version.

Great discussion friends! I certainly wasn't aware of any of this. That's was certainly a bad deal for people who were affected.:(:(

[Rich-M]

Thanks for clearing all that up Starbuck and as you know I am one who will definitely back you up on both Mbam issues as well as the scarcity of virus but let's make one point stand out better.

 

Folks all the infections collectively are Malware and a virus as Starbuck said is also technically Malware. We have a tendency to use the word Malware meaning what we used to call Spyware actually.

 

Antivirus programs while they specifically moderate virus and Trojans have always had a certain amount of heuristic ability to remove other than specifically identified infections but rather behavior. The Anti Malware programs never had that in the past as so they typically removed only what they could identify from their definitions. Malwarebytes and Emsisoft more so though do have some heuristic ability as well.

 

With Antivrus programs we were always trying to use one product for everything but as Starbuck points out very little of what we see today are real virus so those products have been trying to further develop their heuristic abilities but unfortunately really are still little or no protection.

 

Donateo my remarks are strictly professional based on my experiences cleaning client computers which I do 52 weeks out of the year and I have noticed Malwarebytes not as effective as it used to be as have many techs I work with. While you are entitled to your opinions on what you see and do, you are not entitled to question what I see and do or demand proof of same though if you would like to come up to Pa and come out in the field with me anytime you want to, I will more than gladly show you what I am talking about. Malwarebytes resellers are leaving that company in droves as I did because just at the time that they raised the price of their product 100%, other products were outperforming them. Would it surprise you to know that the largest Malwarebytes reseller in North America is not only no longer selling Mbam, but is actually representing Emsisoft for North America. He also recently told me he has been signing up Avast resellers also in droves as well lately.

[donetao]

Sorry I have no more comments about MBAM. I have made a promise. Emsisoft and Avast are Anti-Virus programs. That's all I have to say about this subject.The below is a quote from MBAM's staff .

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is not meant to be a replacement for antivirus software. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a complementary but essential program which detects and removes zero-day malware and "Malware in the Wild". This includes malicious programs and files, such as virus droppers, worms, trojans, rootkits, dialers, spyware, and rogue applications that many antivirus programs do not detect or cannot fully remove. That being said, there are many infections that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware does not detect or remove which any antivirus software will, such as file infectors. It is important to note that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware works well and should run alongside antivirus software without conflicts. In some rare instances, exclusions may need to be set for your specific antivirus product to achieve the best possible system performance.

Edited February 7, 2015 by donetao

[Rich-M]

Well that really is not correct donetao about Emsisoft because even the name belies that:

"Emsisoft AntiMalware", is actually the name of the product.

"Emsisoft Antivirus & Anti-Malware, all-in-one.

Cleaning up after malware is hard work.

That’s why you need an anti-malware that’s powerful, but not at the cost of efficiency."

 

- See more at: http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/antimalware/#sthash.tx3iVMkC.dpuf

[donetao]

I'm not having any problems cleaning infected PC's here at Golden Oaks. I basically follow Starbuck's plan with a little variation. I haven't had training with Farbar so I don't use it. If my methods ever fail me, then I'll post here on the malware section and get help from Pete! So far I seem to be getting the job done with these! I'm going to add the the Windows all in one repair CD to my arsenal as suggested by Pete!! I feel like it's important to follow this exact order, other wise you could mess up the removal process. That's just my opinion! I would like to have my seniors register here and let Pete clean their PC's, but that just isn't possible. They could not follow the instructions. If I ever run into some thing that I can't clean up, I'll probably save the data and restore back to factory. I'm trying to get seniors to back up their OS on external drives. A couple of them have gotten external drives and I have helped them back up with Macrium! I'm always ready for any suggestions and help. Some seniors that use Chrome are getting infected by clicking on false up dates from Adobe flash. Adobe will notify you in your tray when a up date is available. These scum bags will try every dirty trick in the book to infect PC's, so be careful what you click on! Even Adobe will try to install the ASK tool bar. JRT will take care of ASK tool bar.

Malware Anti Root Kit

Adwcleaner

Malwarebytes Free

ESET on line scanner

JRT

If I'm not satisfied I scan with Emsisoft Emergency Kit

If you ever see this, I suggest you uninstall your browser and reinstall it. This is a virus and your browser has probably been infected!

Edited February 7, 2015 by donetao

[donetao]

Hi I have no use for CNET sense they started bundling PUP's with their freeware down loads, but you should read this as it's getting a lot of PC's infected!!

PS I'm not trained to remove malware, but I do know a few things about it!!;);)

I'm wondering if we could post this Adobe alert some place where our members would see it

http://www.cnet.com/news/how-to-determine-if-a-flash-update-notification-is-legitimate/

Edited February 7, 2015 by donetao

[DSTM]

When viewing a website video and I am asked to update Flash Player,I go find the video some place else.

Most Videos are posted on multiple sites.:)

[donetao]

Hi @DSTM You don't have to have Adobe flash installed, the way I understand this!! This is what I know!!

The “Flash Player Update” pop-ups happens regardless of the web browser or search engine, and if you are seeing a pop-up from a website saying that a “Flash Player Update” is required, then your computer may be infected with adware or a potentially unwanted program.

This infection is designed specifically to make money. It generates web traffic, collects sales leads for other dubious sites, and will display advertisements and sponsored links within your web browser.

 

“Flash Player Update” pop-up ads are distributed via adware or other malicious programs. Malicious websites, or legitimate websites that have been compromised, may display this pop-up ads within your web browser.

On these infected or compromised websites, cyber criminals will display a pop-up box stating that you need to updated or install a piece of software. If you click on the “Download” or “Click to install now” button, instead of installing an update, you’ll agree to download an adwar or a malicious programs onto your computer.

[donetao]

The “Flash Player Update” link may install on your computer potentially unwanted programs like: toolbars (Babylon Toolbar, Delta Toolbar), adware (Yontoo, DealPly, CouponBuddy) or other forms of malware.

 

You should always pay attention when installing software because often, a software installer includes optional installs, such as this “Flash Player Update” adware. Be very careful what you agree to install.

Always opt for the custom installation and deselect anything that is not familiar, especially optional software that you never wanted to download and install in the first place. It goes without saying that you should not install software that you don’t trust.

[DSTM]

I am not paranoid about a big bad wolf at the door like some.

My security takes care of that and warns me before an infection has a chance.

And if by chance one slips by I nail them before they even wipe their feet on the welcome mat.

[donetao]

I'm not paranoid either! I'm just reporting what I'm finding here at Golden Oaks and hope I'm helping members and guest here on our forum!!

On these infected or compromised websites, cyber criminals will display a pop-up box stating that you need to updated or install a piece of software. If you click on the “Download” or “Click to install now” button, instead of installing an update, you’ll agree to download an adware or a malicious programs onto your computer.

 

“Flash Player Update” pop-up ads are distributed via adware or other malicious programs. Malicious websites, or legitimate websites that have been compromised, may display this pop-up ads within your web browser.

[allheart55 Cindy E]

I don't think it's being paranoid to be aware of what is happening around you.

 

The main thing is, don't click on or accept the download. If you do, you will get malware.

[DSTM]

I don't think it's being paranoid to be aware of what is happening around you.

Of course we have to be vigilant I agree, but not to excess was what I was implying.:)

[Rich-M]

Dougie I get what you are saying as there is a certain paranoia out there which gets really annoying where the user gets so involved with prevention of issues, they don't go anywhere and I agree with you. For the paranoids, let them live with Sandboxie and I don't know how many used this but I beta tested it for a while with a testing company and finally it got to me and I had to bow out of the test because I couldn't stand moving that slowly....I preferred infection to the cure!