Ransomware - CryptoWall

Avast Free Antivirus / Premium Security
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Hi Avast team,

May I know whether Avast can detect “Ransomware” or not and make defense ?

It seems the infected ratio raising quickly.

Thanks !

2

Whilst avast does detect various Ransomware it isn’t 100% as these things are continually evolving, so it is a game of catchup.

There are other specific tools geared up especially ransomware - CryptoPrevent comes to mind although I don’t personally use it.

https://www.foolishit.com/cryptoprevent-malware-prevention/

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In addition to what David has already suggested/stated, Anti Ransomware programs “specialize” in Ransomware variants; another one worth mentioning is Malwarebytes Anti Ransomware (beta) which I have been testing, is also available. :slight_smile:
https://forums.malwarebytes.org/forum/172-malwarebytes-anti-ransomware-beta/

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there seems to be a new ransomware that seems impossible to crack - http://www.myce.com/news/new-teslacrypt-ransomware-version-impossible-crack-78889/

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It still is possible with brute-force, but it will take “some” time if you try.

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Not realy. :frowning:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3045206/security/teslacrypt-ransomware-now-impossible-to-crack-researchers-say.html