Free BitDefender Anti-Ransomware for Windows

Published on November 15, 2015 By DrJBHL In Personal Computing

So, I don’t have to explain what ransomware is…

Download this fella, install it (it’ll appear in the systray). Click on the green wheel to cofigure the program’s general settings. Then click on the “Immunization” slider and turn it to the “On” position. Done.

So…what does it do? It does not allow executable files from %appdata% and %startup% to run.

Your computer will now be protected against CryptoWall and CTB-Locker ransomware.

Other steps to take against ransomeware: here.

Download site for Anti-Ransomeware (CryptoWall Vaccine): here.

Source:

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/bitdefender-anti-ransomware-windows

Comments (Page 2)

DrJBHL

on Nov 15, 2015

JC -

1. herdprotect is on the net...you dl a small file then th site scans your machine. It isn't an antiviral.

2. EMET is a mitigator...if you get a virus, it limits damage by rules it sets up. Again, not an antiviral.

3. anti-ransomware isn't an antiviral either...all I'm suggesting is a layered defense.

JuniorCrooks

on Nov 15, 2015

DrJBHL

reply 16

JC -

1. herdprotect is on the net...you dl a small file then th site scans your machine. It isn't an antiviral.

2. EMET is a mitigator...if you get a virus, it limits damage by rules it sets up. Again, not an antiviral.

3. anti-ransomware isn't an antiviral either...all I'm suggesting is a layered defense.

I have never used those or even heard of them so that is why I asked. Thanks for the info.

ElanaAhova

on Nov 15, 2015

DrJBHL

reply 6

Quoting DaveBax,

reply 5

Thanks for the heads up.

No need for me to look around for the good stuff. That is what I pay you for.

In case you forget... 1-800-BUX-4DOC. Bookmark it. Now.

I called that number and the recorded message was 'take two pills and call me back tomorrow afternoon."

Uvah

on Nov 16, 2015

The number work for you? Wow!

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