Re: Opinions on malwarebytes virus cleanup software?

[Richard Hopkins <richard.hopkins () BRISTOL AC UK>]

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We like MalwareBytes, but after seeking clarification from them it=20
transpires that we are not licensed to use it on University owned =
computers.

If you want to do this, you at least need to obtain a "Technician's=20
License" for *each* member of staff who will actually run the software.=20
Quoting from their email...

"The Technician's license would allow a single technician to install, scan,
detect and remove malware from any of your internal computers one at a
time and uninstall when complete. We also include access to an offline
updater to support remote office or non-networked installations.

This license does not provide the real-time protection module, scheduled
scanning or scheduled updates.

The pricing breakout is =C2=A3 75.00 GBP per technician per year and =
discounts
apply on purchases of 25 or more of these licenses."

Oh well, it was good while it lasted (I'm sure it used to be OK for us to=20
use it on University owned systems).

Cheers,

Richard

--On Monday, February 22, 2010 2:39 PM -0600 "McCrary, Barbara"=20
<bmccrary () OGSLP ORG> wrote:

> I don't know what has changed at Malwarebytes, but it has been less
> effective as of late, last 3 or 4 months,  in catching and cleaning some
> of the latest malware.  I am talking about the free version.
> Barbara McCrary
> Chief Information Security Officer
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> From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv on behalf of
> Christianson, Lorrayne K. Sent: Mon 2/22/2010 1:31 PM
> To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
> Subject: Re: [SECURITY] Opinions on malwarebytes virus cleanup software?
>
>
>
> Colleen,
>
> I was just perusing my Educause archive for info on Malwarebytes. It
> looks as though many institutions are using is as we do, mainly to clean
> after an infection. Your response mentioned you were considering
> purchasing the corporate version. Did you go forward with that purchase?
> If so, what feedback can you provide on the success of the full product.
>
> Thank you for your assistance
>
> Lori Christianson
>
> Associate Director, Client Services
>
> University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
>
> 651-962-6286
>
>
>
>
>
> From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv
> [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Colleen Hurd Sent:
> Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:23 PM
> To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
> Subject: Re: [SECURITY] Opinions on malwarebytes virus cleanup software?
>
>
>
> We just recently started using MalwareByte's AntiMalware (MBAM) and have
> found it to be an excellent tool for removing some of the peskiest
> malware, especially the fake antispyware variety.  The free download
> allows full scanning capability with manual updating. Their licensing for
> the free version does not restrict its use in an academic environment,
> subject to standard-type limitations on modifications, etc.
>
>
>
> Since Antivirus products are just not up to the task of preventing many
> of the most prevalent malware infections, we are looking at adding a
> malware protection product to our arsenal.  Given the increasing rate of
> drive-by downloads and the hotbed of Facebook malware activity, we are
> spending way too much time cleaning up after the fact.
>
>
>
> Registering the MBAM product with a purchased license adds real-time
> heuristic protection and automatic updating. I inquired about their
> volume discount pricing for educational/non-profit use, and just received
> a quote yesterday for $1.16/per license/per year based on 800 licenses.
>
>
>
> We also heard from a student today that Dell phone support recommended it
> to her as a good malware solution.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
>
>
> Colleen Hurd
> Network/Help Desk Technician
> Vermont Law School
> 802-831-1354
>
>
>
> > > > Gary Flynn <flynngn () JMU EDU> 12/10/2008 4:59 PM >>>
> Any opinions on this software:
>
> http://www.malwarebytes.org/
>
> Our support staff is recommending it.
>
> --
> Gary Flynn
> Security Engineer
> James Madison University
> www.jmu.edu/computing/security



Richard

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