Malwarebytes problem

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by damgreg, Nov 22, 2010.

  1. damgreg

    damgreg Private E-2

    Hi Major Geeks!

    I tried to update definitions on Malewarbytes yesterday and it kept getting hung at about 45-55%, then start over. So I ran a scan and got something trojan:cry.
    I have attached the log.
    Also, tried to find definitions on Malewarebytes site to copy directly, but could not find them.

    Help!:wave

    Thanks in advance. Greg
     

    Attached Files:

  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

  3. damgreg

    damgreg Private E-2

    Thank you.

    After posting I was able to update and run Avast which quarantined some kind of malware problem. Next, I tried to update Malewarebytes again and was successful. I ran a full scan and "no infections".

    It appears that I got it. Two questions, however:

    1) What do you recommend to do with stuff sitting in quarantine? Delete? Leave it there?
    2) Have you got an opinion on Microsoft Security Essentials? I heard it was good. I purchased Avast and yet, even w/ the real-time protection, I still got infected!

    Thanks again. You guys are AWESOME as always!:)

    Greg
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome.

    Remove it once you are sure there were no false detections.

    MSE is okay but I don't think it is that great. Nor do I think it or anything else will totally protect you from all malware. Malware has evolved to more complex levels in the last year or so and protection software is lagging far behind. However, this does not mean you should not have protection software because without it, your troubles could be far worse.
     

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