theweav Posted October 8, 2017 ID:1170949 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Does MB3.2 protect against opening an infected email? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pondus Posted October 8, 2017 ID:1170960 Share Posted October 8, 2017 It depends on the infection type / attached file type Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweav Posted October 8, 2017 Author ID:1170964 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Ok. I have noticed that some antivirus programs, like Norton, claim Email Protection. I just assumed that emails were scanned for all infections. Obviously I don't know much about this. I would like to feel that I'm completely covered. I'm still recovering from a ransomware attack and trying to figure out what all I actually need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pondus Posted October 8, 2017 ID:1170968 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Malwarebytes is not a antivirus so does not target all file types Explained here by David Lipman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweav Posted October 9, 2017 Author ID:1170973 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Thanks for the reply. So I guess this means I will have to have at least two programs to protect my computer. I just saw this ad online: Malwarebytes - Official Site https://www.malwarebytes.com Malwarebytes protects you against malware, ransomware, and other advanced online threats that have made antivirus obsolete and ineffective. Download · Malwarebytes Premium · Products · Malwarebytes Pro Trial · Business Solutions · Services Does this mean that I don't need an antivirus program with Malwarebytes Premium? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthos Posted October 9, 2017 ID:1170981 Share Posted October 9, 2017 2 hours ago, theweav said: Does this mean that I don't need an antivirus program with Malwarebytes Premium? I use AV with MB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweav Posted October 9, 2017 Author ID:1170984 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Thanks for the reply. So I guess this means I will have to have at least two programs to protect my computer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweav Posted October 9, 2017 Author ID:1170985 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I've been using the dreaded Advanced Systemcare Ultimate for years. Norton has Security Plus which combines Antivirus and Ransomware. I'm going to look into that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pondus Posted October 9, 2017 ID:1171006 Share Posted October 9, 2017 3 hours ago, theweav said: I've been using the dreaded Advanced Systemcare Ultimate for years. Norton has Security Plus which combines Antivirus and Ransomware. I'm going to look into that. Advanced System care from IObit, you may want to read this >> https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/29681-iobit-steals-malwarebytes-intellectual-property/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheThornWithin Posted October 9, 2017 ID:1171094 Share Posted October 9, 2017 20 hours ago, theweav said: Does MB3.2 protect against opening an infected email? THESE DAYS YOU CANNOT BECOME "INFECTED" JUST BY OPENING AN EMAIL MESSAGE. Why do you need protection? Don't click links in suspicious email messages. Don't open attachments in suspicious email messages. MOST IMPORTANT: Don't open suspicious email messages. Just delete them. Get a message from a friend with an attachment or link? Call them and ask if they sent it. If in doubt - throw it out. https://askleo.com/can-really-get-malware-just-looking-email/ https://www.howtogeek.com/135546/htg-explains-why-you-cant-get-infected-just-by-opening-an-email-and-when-you-can/ https://www.us-cert.gov/publications/virus-basics#email Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweav Posted October 9, 2017 Author ID:1171166 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Ok Thorn, I get it. Some antivirus programs include it, so I was wondering if I needed it. I regularly get scam emails that look legit, from people I have accounts with, and after reading carefully I realize they are bogus. These folks are getting really good at their game. Thanks for your input. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheThornWithin Posted October 9, 2017 ID:1171197 Share Posted October 9, 2017 1 hour ago, theweav said: Ok Thorn, I get it. Some antivirus programs include it, so I was wondering if I needed it. I regularly get scam emails that look legit, from people I have accounts with, and after reading carefully I realize they are bogus. These folks are getting really good at their game. Thanks for your input. You are going to get yourself into trouble because you are relying on programs like your anti-virus or Malwarebytes to protect you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daman1 Posted October 9, 2017 ID:1171255 Share Posted October 9, 2017 5 hours ago, theweav said: Ok Thorn, I get it. Some antivirus programs include it, so I was wondering if I needed it. I regularly get scam emails that look legit, from people I have accounts with, and after reading carefully I realize they are bogus. These folks are getting really good at their game. Thanks for your input. Yes, yes do run a name brand AV along side MBAM 3.0, together you will be well covered! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweav Posted October 10, 2017 Author ID:1171283 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Thanks daman1. I'm going to get on with my life now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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