Security Cadets

It’s been a long time since I last blogged about something useful. I’ve just been snowed under with several projects and training. However I wanted to pause all of that to introduce to you a new product out there in the security world. One I have had the pleasure to test and see grow.

Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware

What is Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware or in a shorter term, MBAM? Well:

“Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware is considered to be the next step in the detection and removal of malware. We compiled a number of new technologies that are designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware can detect and remove malware that even the most well-known Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware applications on the market today cannot.

Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware monitors every process and stops malicious processes before they even start. The Realtime Protection Module uses our advanced heuristic scanning technology which monitors your system to keep it safe and secure. In addition, we have implemented a threats center which will allow you to keep up to date with the latest malware threats.”

… according to Malwarebytes.org who have produced it. So that gives you a pretty good feel for it I hope.

From testing it myself, when it was in the early stage to now, there is a fast improvement. From creating other products, all of the experience gained has certainly been put into use for this application.

A few points I like to raise is the speed of the scans, be it a quick or full scan. It certainly has been programmed correctly this way. Some applications out there who work in a similar fashion have always been bloated and take too long to scan. MBAM doesn’t.

MBAM also includes FileASSASSIN, which is an application that can delete locked malware files on your system. It uses advanced programming techniques to unload modules, close remote handles, and terminate processes to remove the file. However use this with caution as deleting critical system files may cause system errors. We would always suggest to see advice in support forums.

It has all the features like an in-built updater, log files list (useful to have and post on support forums). Along with a quarantine and general settings area. But is all of this just another application that we already have out there? Well yes, but then also no. Yes because generally everyone wants to create one and no because this application is like no other. It is unique in almost every sense. It was designed to be that way.

It’s fast and simple to use, but effective. And a good enough asset to have in removing malware from a system. But note that this alone will not delete every malware out there. By no means can it be like this as the speed of malware that is created is frightening.

Having tested this until it became public a few weeks ago, I can see a bright future for this application, because the main author and the other individuals who contribute, dedicate their time to help others. Probably all in their own time and for free. That alone is beneficial in the success of this program. It has dedicated individuals making it be better and better for the consumer. And be there to beat malware from your system. I can also see this application replacing one or two of the recommended commercial applications we use to remove certain types of malware.

Have you tested this? Want to put your point across about there being another anti-malware application? Then let us know! We strive to put any input you make forward to the author.

Links:- MalwareBytes’ Anti Malware Product Page