Help. Ransomware attack not detected by AV
We just got attacked. Suddenly files are being duplicated with an ,HTML file that says the files are being encrypted with a 256 k encryption that we won't be able to break. It seems that some...
View ArticleA good article today about Webroot Anti-Virus
Just read a really in-depth review and discussion about Webroot Endpoint Security. If you're looking for a good AV solution, I'd give this a read. We've been using it for a few years now and...
View ArticleTeslacrypt
Found this last night. JS.TeslaCrypt.Gen Wasn't detected on local machine but made it's way to a backup.I deleted the backup, when I ran a malware report I still have a still infected status on the...
View ArticleAnalyzing PDF files for Malware
How do you go about analyzing a PDF for Malware? Do you just scan with your antivirus and if it says no threats found you are ok with opening the file? Or do you have a tool which will dig into the...
View ArticleDo you except .7z files to come through your smtp Virus scanner ?
I use a Watchguard and its SMTP proxy to scan incoming emails and by default have always blocked files with a .7z extension. Can i trust this extension as long as a scan the incoming files ?
View ArticleWhich antivirus,antimalware,temp cleanup protection do you recommend for SMB ?
We are SMB with 30 users. All windows workstations.Currently using Vipre Business software for antivirus.Once or twice a year we have 1-2 PC's which get hit with malware and at that time Viprecannot...
View ArticleCylance Protect vs TrendMicro
Anyone with knowledge of the two please give me your input. We are currently contemplating changing our endpoint protection within our environment. These 2 seem to be the front runner. Thanks!
View ArticleBitdefender Gravity Zone - Policy for servers
Hello Spiceheads,We are using Bitdefender Gravity Zone and I'm pretty happy with it.What I would like to do is to get it installed onto our servers to protect them. I will be very careful with Exchange...
View ArticleRandsomeware protection
HiWhile I have very good protection for our data and servers, I am more concerned about our end users PC's and the impact it would have on IT Staff having to restoreimages or rebuild PC's in entire...
View ArticleVirus Attack
Dear Sir,I am facing problem of .locky virus. My complete Microsoft Office data have encrypted with locky extention. Please help me regarding virus.Regards:Usman Ghani
View ArticleDo you use Microsoft Windows Defender along with other AV solutions ?
Do you use Microsoft Windows Defender software as well along with any 3rd party AV softwares you have installed ( Symantec,vipre,webroot,mcafee,ESET,Kasper...etc) ?How good is Microsoft Windows...
View ArticleKaspersky Upgrade Fails due to 360 Program
I'm in the process of applying the MR2 update to my Kaspersky protected workstations. All went according to plan except for one workstation. It is complaining about conflicting software 360 antivirus...
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Anyone have a honeypot ready?
User calls and says he has something unexpected on his screen and asks me to come take a look at it.Said he opened up "Chrome", default page lands on "Google".he types"youtube" in the address bar.........
View Article90-second Video: CylancePROTECT vs. Dridex
In this quick demonstration, we are pitting Dridex, a big-news piece of malware hitting networks worldwide, against CylancePROTECT. What is Dridex? Well, I turned to Webopedia for the best answer on...
View ArticleBaltimore and Washington MedStar facilities hit by Locky yesterday
Latest ransomeware attack affecting DC metro area and Baltimore MedStar Health locations since...
View ArticleEmsisoft Anti-Malware Reviews?
Anybody have any input on Emsisoft Anti-Malware? I see the crew at bleeping computer speak highly of it, but wonder if anyone in a business has tried to implement? Thanks
View ArticleHave my users become zombies?
We got hit with a variant of the Locky Virus yesterday. Two users - localized to just their PCs.The one user calls me up. Starts the tirade about how our email server infected her computer. We also...
View ArticleLOCKY virus
*sigh* Here we go again, folks. Yesterday my network got hit with the LOCKY crypto-virus. Thankfully, it was only a single user trying to open a bad attachment, and because of how I do backups I lost...
View ArticleAnyone tried Cylance Protect anti virus / anti malware
Anyone using this? Am looking into this product and curious how it going.This looks like an excellent product especially against the likes of crypto.
View ArticleRansomware prevention/protection on Terminal servers.
well my question is there are alot of anti ransomware tools but do they work on terminal servers aswell ?? i need a anti ransomware tool that works on terminal server as on normal...
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