Does Malwarebytes detect Coinhive?

[Micheal]

Hello I would like to know if Malwarebytes detects Coinhive, I am sorry if this has been asked b4 but I used the search function and although I have seen a few topics talk about it but I am still not sure if this program will be stopped with a Malwarebytes premium account, tnx for your time.

Edit: while i'm at It I have another unrelated question, I normally use a combination of Malwarebytes premium and avast free antivirus, do I still need AV software or can I use only Malwarebytes for protection?

Edited January 31, 2018 by Micheal
Added an unrelated question.

[Maurice Naggar]

Yes it does.  Our program detects a number of cryptocurrency hijacks.

[Micheal]

1 minute ago, Maurice Naggar said:

Yes it does.  Our program detects a number of cryptocurrency hijacks.

Tnx for your quick anwser, I added another question coz I didnt want to start a new topic. 

It I have another unrelated question, I normally use a combination of Malwarebytes premium and avast free antivirus, do I still need AV software or can I use only Malwarebytes for protection?

[Maurice Naggar]

To your original query, also read this article on our Blog about crypto-currency hijackers.  At the end of the original blog post. there is a list of several "miners" we block.

https://blog.malwarebytes.com/security-world/2017/10/why-is-malwarebytes-blocking-coinhive/

 

As to antivirus, the Malwarebytes 3 Premium is a replacement for antivirus.  You can if you wish just have our Premium program.  That said, it is always best practice to have each user of your machine practice safe web, email, pc use all the time.  Follow best safety practices.

Safer practices & malware prevention:
Follow best practices when browsing the Internet, especially on opening links coming from untrusted sources.
First rule of internet safety: slow down & think before you "click".
Free games & free programs are like "candy". We do not accept them from "strangers".

Never open attachments that come with unexpected ( out of the blue ) email no matter how enticing.
Never open attachments from the email itself. Do not double click in the email. Always Save first and then scan with antivirus program.

Never click links without first hovering your mouse over the link and seeing if it is going to an odd address ( one that does not fit or is odd looking or has typos).

 

Pay close attention when installing 3rd-party programs. It is important that you pay attention to the license agreements and installation screens when installing anything off of the Internet. If an installation screen offers you Custom or Advanced installation options, it is a good idea to select these as they will typically disclose what other 3rd party software will also be installed.
Take great care in every stage of the process and every offer screen, and make sure you know what it is you're agreeing to before you click "Next".

Use a Standard user account rather than an administrator-rights account when "surfing" the web.
See more info on Corrine's SecurityGarden Blog http://securitygarden.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_7.html
Dont remove your current login. Just use the new Standard-user-level one for everyday use while on the internet.


Check in at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com 
Windows Update and install any Important Updates offered.

Make certain that Automatic Updates is enabled.
How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525



Check on other update issues as well, by getting, installing and using Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) on a regular basis.
See How to detect vulnerable and out-dated programs using Secunia Personal Software Inspector ( by Flexera)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial174.html

Keep your system and programs up to date. Several programs release security updates on a regular basis to patch vulnerabilities. Keeping your software patched up prevents attackers from being able to exploit them to drop malware.

For other added tips, read "10 easy ways to prevent malware infection"

[Micheal]

Tnx for the reply I will read all this, I am glad Malwarebytes has my back, you guys are great keep up the good work.