Why Does Malwarebytes Block Good Web Sites?

[Dave U. Random]

In article <Xns9DA5EA5B881BEHHI2948AJD832@69.16.185.247>
Dustin Cook <bughunter.dustin@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Dave U. Random <anonymous@anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in
> news:1967c91560c895a7f4e29d7d17745a1f@anonymitaet-im-inter.net:
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> > In article <Xns9DA57718B54F7HHI2948AJD832@69.16.185.250>
> > Dustin Cook <bughunter.dustin@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Dave U. Random <anonymous@anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in
> >> news:685d83318d217a69c5272c7a407871ce@anonymitaet-im-inter.net:
> >>
> >> > In article <Xns9DA4CD04A31EBHHI2948AJD832@69.16.185.247>
> >> > Dustin Cook <bughunter.dustin@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >> >> At the end of the post it does say that you can add an IP to the
> >> >> ignore
> >> >> >> list, it also includes info about why good sites get blocked.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I do not have any such IP thingy in my version 1.46.
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> Right click the icon in your tray.
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> > Grayed out. But it says nothing about being an IP ignore dingy. It
> >> > merely says, "Add To Ignore List". It never occurred to me it meant
> >> > IPs instead of programs. How to I get this menu choice functional?
> >>
> >> Hmm.. Ahh.. Hold up, you have to re-enable the IP blocking module
> first,
> >> then it should ungrey itself and you can add whatever IPS you don't
> want
> >> it blocking to the don't block list.
> >
> > It is still grayed out when the Website blocking is enabled. But
> > something else is strange. On the protection tab settings, Enable
> > Protection Module is checked but grayed out. I didn't think anything
> > of it in the beginning because it was checked even though grayed out.
> > I've checked all other settings and can find nothing that relates to
> > the protection module, as far as I can determine.
> >
> >
> >> > As far as adding to the ignore list goes, the HELP file says:
> >> >
> >> > "To add items to this list, simply run a scan and click Show
> Results.
> >> > The detection list will appear. Right click on any item you would
> >> > like ignored and click Add to Ignore List."
> >>
> >> That's for programs, and I agree, probably not the easiest user
> friendly
> >> way to do it.
> >>
> >> > Mind you, I ain't arguing with you, I'm just trying to understand
> >> > this darn proggy. It seems very clumsy to me.
> >>
> >> No problem. Hopefully I can help you.
> >>
> >>
> >
> > So, I guess the question is why is the protection module okay in the
> > Website blocking setting, but checked and grayed out under the
> > Protection Tab?
>
> It shouldn't be. Have you gone to the settings menu and made sure IP
> blocking and resident blocker are both enabled?

There is absolutely no reference to IP blocking anywhere in the main
settings menu.

> It may take a few seconds for the icon in the taskbar to update, but when
> they are running, options for them shouldn't be greyed out.
>

I have MBAM on auto update. I don't monkey with it while it is
updating.


Here are the pertinent RIGHT click and LEFT click settings.

Right Click On System Tray Icon:
(All these are enabled.)
Enable Protection
Web Site Blocking
Start With Windows

(Grayed Out)
Add To Ignore List

+++++++++++++++++
(Left Click Main Settings)

Protection Tab Settings Which Are Enabled:
Start protection with Windows
Start file execution blocking when protection module starts
Start malicious website blocking when protection module starts
Show tooltip ballon when malicious website is blocked

Grayed Out But Checked:
Enable protection module
++++++++++++++++++++++++

Nowhere do I see a reference to IP blocking.

It is the paid version 1.46 and totally updated.

Something is goofy.

[~BD~]

"Dave U. Random" <anonymous@anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in message

Dave

Why are you discussing this matter on Usenet instead of on the
Malwarebytes Forums?

--
BD - Just wonderin'!

[Dave U. Random]

In article <gXhWn.1043$vD2.807@news-server.bigpond.net.au>
Pedro Hardhat <choc@icecream.com> wrote:
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> Dave U. Random <anonymous@anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in
> news:e881b15f15c268682a5f12f857880734@anonymitaet-im-inter.net:
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> > I now find that it is blocking MyWayNews.
> >
> > What in the heck is wrong with this program? Which idiot placed so
> > many good sites into it's block list?
> >
> > I have the paid version, and it is updated.
> >
> > This feature is so ridiculous that I had to uncheck Website Blocking
> > on my wife's machine. She wouldn't put up with it another day after
> > it blocked a children's clothes site.
> >
> > Ridiculous!
> >
> >
>
> That would be because the domain is owned by IAC and because the IP range
> hosts the unpopular IAC domains smileycentral, funwebproducts, iwon and
> zwinky.

That does explain it. But I think blocking entire domains because of
a few sites is really overkill and entirely unproductive. This MBAM
is really a rather crudely done program. It needs a major rethink.

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Dave U. Random" <anonymous@anonymitaet-im-inter.net>


>> That would be because the domain is owned by IAC and because the IP range
>> hosts the unpopular IAC domains smileycentral, funwebproducts, iwon and
>> zwinky.

| That does explain it. But I think blocking entire domains because of
| a few sites is really overkill and entirely unproductive. This MBAM
| is really a rather crudely done program. It needs a major rethink.

What did Steven say when you posted this in the Malwarebytes' forums ?




--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

[Dustin Cook]

Dave U. Random <anonymous@anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in
news:5c1a5973e3c28b611b1184b6ee29a248@anonymitaet-im-inter.net:

> Here are the pertinent RIGHT click and LEFT click settings.
>
> Right Click On System Tray Icon:
> (All these are enabled.)
> Enable Protection
> Web Site Blocking
> Start With Windows

Looks good from here.

> Nowhere do I see a reference to IP blocking.

OOps. it's been reworded in v1.46; "Web site" blocking. My bad.

> It is the paid version 1.46 and totally updated.

As your a paid user, you are entitled to first class support. I'd suggest
you visit the forum and start a thread. Something is amiss with your
program, and I'd rather it was fixed than you run the unnecessary risk of
getting infected with something.


> Something is goofy.

Agreed. Please visit the forum and post back your results.


--
I'm just an ordinary average guy. My friends are all boring, and so am
I. We're just ordinary average guys. We all lead ordinary lives, with
average kids and average wifes. We all go bowling at the bowling lanes;
drink a few beers bowl a few frames. We're just ordinary average guys.

[Dustin Cook]

"~BD~" <Boater_Dave@hotmail.co.uk> wrote in news:i0dbgv$o6i$1@news.eternal-
september.org:

> "Dave U. Random" <anonymous@anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in message
>
> Dave
>
> Why are you discussing this matter on Usenet instead of on the
> Malwarebytes Forums?

Many people do that. Discuss various apps here, and then, if necessary go
and visit the forums. The guys just looking for help.




--
I'm just an ordinary average guy. My friends are all boring, and so am
I. We're just ordinary average guys. We all lead ordinary lives, with
average kids and average wifes. We all go bowling at the bowling lanes;
drink a few beers bowl a few frames. We're just ordinary average guys.

[~BD~]

"Dustin Cook" <bughunter.dustin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9DA6B1B7BFB49HHI2948AJD832@69.16.185.250.. .
> "~BD~" <Boater_Dave@hotmail.co.uk> wrote in
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> september.org:
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>> "Dave U. Random" <anonymous@anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in
>> message
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> Why are you discussing this matter on Usenet instead of on the
>> Malwarebytes Forums?
>
> Many people do that. Discuss various apps here, and then, if necessary
> go
> and visit the forums. The guys just looking for help.

OK

I do think you should admit to him, though, that you once were employed
by Malwarebytes - and explain why they recently dispensed with your
services.

I'm sure others would like to know too.

[Dustin Cook]

"~BD~" <Boater_Dave@hotmail.co.uk> wrote in news:i0dpmb$d49$1
@news.eternal-september.org:

> "Dustin Cook" <bughunter.dustin@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9DA6B1B7BFB49HHI2948AJD832@69.16.185.250.. .
>> "~BD~" <Boater_Dave@hotmail.co.uk> wrote in
>> news:i0dbgv$o6i$1@news.eternal-
>> september.org:
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>>> "Dave U. Random" <anonymous@anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in
>>> message
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> Why are you discussing this matter on Usenet instead of on the
>>> Malwarebytes Forums?
>>
>> Many people do that. Discuss various apps here, and then, if necessary
>> go
>> and visit the forums. The guys just looking for help.
>
> OK


> I do think you should admit to him, though, that you once were employed
> by Malwarebytes - and explain why they recently dispensed with your
> services.

Do what now? My employment with malwarebytes has nothing to do with the
assistance I offered BD. I wasn't trying to sell the guy a copy or
anything, he's already a paid user. I have no reason to explain anything
specific about malwarebytes, the software, my employment or anything else
thats covered under a non disclosure agreement. Sorry BD, but the non
disclosure prevents me from doing anything more than answer simple
questions related to how to use the program.

Your efforts to get information your not entitled too, not withstanding.




--
I'm just an ordinary average guy. My friends are all boring, and so am
I. We're just ordinary average guys. We all lead ordinary lives, with
average kids and average wifes. We all go bowling at the bowling lanes;
drink a few beers bowl a few frames. We're just ordinary average guys.

[Dave U. Random]

In article <Xns9DA6BBA022BCEHHI2948AJD832@69.16.185.247>
Dustin Cook <bughunter.dustin@gmail.com> wrote:
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> "~BD~" <Boater_Dave@hotmail.co.uk> wrote in news:i0dpmb$d49$1
> @news.eternal-september.org:
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> > "Dustin Cook" <bughunter.dustin@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:Xns9DA6B1B7BFB49HHI2948AJD832@69.16.185.250.. .
> >> "~BD~" <Boater_Dave@hotmail.co.uk> wrote in
> >> news:i0dbgv$o6i$1@news.eternal-
> >> september.org:
> >>
> >>> "Dave U. Random" <anonymous@anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in
> >>> message
> >>>
> >>> Dave
> >>>
> >>> Why are you discussing this matter on Usenet instead of on the
> >>> Malwarebytes Forums?
> >>
> >> Many people do that. Discuss various apps here, and then, if necessary
> >> go
> >> and visit the forums. The guys just looking for help.
> >
> > OK
>
>
> > I do think you should admit to him, though, that you once were employed
> > by Malwarebytes - and explain why they recently dispensed with your
> > services.
>
> Do what now? My employment with malwarebytes has nothing to do with the
> assistance I offered BD. I wasn't trying to sell the guy a copy or
> anything, he's already a paid user. I have no reason to explain anything
> specific about malwarebytes, the software, my employment or anything else
> thats covered under a non disclosure agreement. Sorry BD, but the non
> disclosure prevents me from doing anything more than answer simple
> questions related to how to use the program.
>
> Your efforts to get information your not entitled too, not withstanding.
>

First of all, let me explain why I keep this thread whole in my posts
without editing. Someone out there might also have the problem, and
I've seen a figure somewhere that only somewhere under 5% of the
people using Usenet post anything at all. As far as I'm concerned,
even though they might have the problem, too, they won't post. One of
the reasons the vast majority of people won't post is because of
immature *******s who are gutless ****s in real life, but are
insulting tough guys on the Web and Usenet. I have had the one you
responded to killfiled for some time. I guess I could global filter
to eliminate messages with the idiots I have killfiled by Author
alone, but I really don't care. They have no idea how crippled they
show their emotional health to be. They also have no idea how
freak'n stupid they appear to the rest of the Usenet world. In
short, they aren't worth the time to go beyond simple Author
filtering.

Regarding my problem with MBAM, I will take it to the forum, because
something simply doesn't make sense with this problem. Let me add
that I have uninstalled and reinstalled the program a few times,
thinking maybe that might cure it. It doesn't. That uninstalling
included a careful manual search of the registry each time and
removing any mention of the program.

Thanks for trying to help. It's nice to have gotten answered by
someone with some patience and some maturity.

[Peter Foldes]

BD

You are Trolling and Instigating as usual. Then you wonder why you get banned from
everywhere

--
Peter

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"~BD~" <Boater_Dave@hotmail.co.uk> wrote in message
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> "Dustin Cook" <bughunter.dustin@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>> "~BD~" <Boater_Dave@hotmail.co.uk> wrote in news:i0dbgv$o6i$1@news.eternal-
>> september.org:
>>
>>> "Dave U. Random" <anonymous@anonymitaet-im-inter.net> wrote in message
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> Why are you discussing this matter on Usenet instead of on the
>>> Malwarebytes Forums?
>>
>> Many people do that. Discuss various apps here, and then, if necessary go
>> and visit the forums. The guys just looking for help.
>
> OK
>
> I do think you should admit to him, though, that you once were employed by
> Malwarebytes - and explain why they recently dispensed with your services.
>
> I'm sure others would like to know too.
>