Watch Webroot in Action Against Several Types of RansomWare

Thanks greekguy, but:
 
  
No Private Testing Discussions.
"We do not condone private malware testing by end-users.  This is never a good idea, and in some areas it's actually illegal.  The whole point of antivirus software is to not get infected, and unfortunately when somebody sets a bad example, there will always be others who are influenced into following the same path.  It's not something we want to allow to be encouraged."
 
The reality is that it requires a very talented professional to so this safely, otherwise there exists huge risks of damage not only to your own computer but also a risk of releasing the malware to others. The average user is simply not safe in attempting this, yet discussion regarding it would encourage others to try it, with potential disasterous results.
 
Think of it like a beginner PC tech working from home with no real training or experience. How often have we heard stories of a PC being brought to the 'kid next door' to be worked on with disastrous results? Plenty!
 
We always advise that general users never attempt hardware repair on their own due to the risks, and the same holds true here.
 
This Forum, provided by Webroot, is designed with the average user in mind, to help them with day to day problems using the software, just as many PC troubleshooting forums sponsored by the PC manufacturers do not go into the technical areas of hardware repair.
 
We therefore are asking you to remove any references regarding the testing of malware and refrain from doing so in the future. But we are also happy to answer any questions, that conform to these guidelines. If you have some specific details of malware tests that you wish to present and/or query with Webroot then this is best done directly rather than here, and can be accomplished by Opening a Support Ticket, which will most probably be passed to one of Webroot's professional Threat Researchers for review & progressing.
 
Thank you for your understanding and co-operation in this matter.
 
I might be wrong but I can't see any value in discussing some un-accredited tester's findings.
 
 

Hi greekguy
 
Welcome to the Community Forums.
 
We do appreciate you effort and intent to be supportive but as Dermot has quite correctly pointed out we have a set of guidelines that we need to adhere to.
 
Regards, Baldrick

 
There was no intent on my part to break any rules. Sorry about that.
 
But, it was reassuring to watch as Webroot prevented the various types of RansonmWare from locking up the computer.
 
Good job Webroot!
 
 

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There was no intent on my part to break any rules. Sorry about that.
 
But, it was reassuring to watch as Webroot prevented the various types of RansonmWare from locking up the computer.
 
Good job Webroot!
 
 

No worries!  No one thought you were trying to break rules LOL, we just have to point it out (nicely) when it happens.
 
Personally, I am REALLY glad to know that WSA is making a good showing on that......   😉

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I ususally don't give YouTube testers any attantion, but here is a good video that shows Webroot going up against several types of RansomWare.
 
< link removed as it references a Testing Discussion which is contrary to Community Guidelines >  Baldrick
 
 
I'd like to hear comments about this video from Webroot's tech experts.
 
 

You want to see the real info see this video from Webroot! https://community.webroot.com/t5/Techie/Webroot-Webinar-Evolution-of-Encrypting-Ransomware-Oct-23-2014/td-p/152171
 
Cheers,
 
Daniel 😉

Hi Triple H (fellow Canadian),
 
I watched that presentation in real-time last Thursday. It was very informative, but its one shortcoming was it lacked a hand-on demonstration showing Webroot in action against ransomware that was trying to lock and/or encrypt a computer.
 
The deleted video contained in my original post clearly demonstrates how Webroot reacts to protect your computer from RansomWare that is being executed as you are watching. As a matter of fact, this video can easily be included as part of the BrightTalk presentation because it reinforces and demonstates several of the claims being made in the slides.
 
GO LEAFS!!!!

Well that's the only video's that we can show on the Community there are many others from that Channel and believe me the Webroot Threat Researchers test many new variants and Tyler said they are staying on top of it!  Go Royals Go! Go Leafs Go!
 
Cheers,
 
Daniel ;)
 

 
 

In respect of WSA's performance against Ransomware, I was very impressed by MRG's comment in their latest test publication, if I may quote:
 
"In other internal tests, we have found that Webroot SecureAnywhere was in fact able to undo the encryption performed by some ransomware"
 
Pretty good 😉