The Finest Hand-Selected Downloads
Individually reviewed & tested
Store News

RansomFree 2.2.5.1

Detect and block ransomware

Rating:
(0)
Operating Systems:
Windows 10, Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8
License:
Freeware
Developer:
Cybereason
Software Cost:
Free
Category
Security
Date Updated:
08 March 2017
Downloads To Date:
1042
Languages:
English
Download Size:
4.35 MB

RansomFree is a free tool which monitors your PC looking for ransomware-like activity, immediately suspending the offending process just as soon as encryption starts.

RansomFree works in part by creating dummy images, Word documents and other media in various locations on your hard drive (we had a couple of randomly-named folders in our Documents folder). Presumably the hope is that if ransomware strikes, it hits these files first, giving time for the program to detect the threat without you losing any data of your own.

Developer Cybereason says the algorithm is based on analysing the behaviour of more than 40 ransomware strains, and because detection is based on actions, not signatures, it's entirely possible it'll block many more.

Setup couldn't be easier. There's nothing to do or configure, just install the program and it runs in the background. The only operational setting is a "Pause for one hour" feature, maybe handy if it conflicts with some other software.

Resource use is limited, too. Our test system gained two background processes which used under 35MB of RAM in total, and a regular but very small amount of CPU and hard drive time (a fraction of a percent).

Verdict:

RansomFree is free, extremely easy to use, and offers what looks like very solid ransomware protection.

This may not last very long. Once ransomware authors are able to look at RansomFree, we suspect they'll quickly be able to find ways around it. Still, even if that happens you'll still be protected from older threats, which is more than enough to justify the download. Check it out.

Your Comments & Opinion

Program interferes with other programs
21 December 2016 07:59, Jack Edward Alexander
On my machine I have SyncBackFree and it is set to backup myDocuments at 5 am every day. This program prevents that from happening as well as a manual back-up. I recommend BitDefender Anti-Ransomeware.
Related Downloads Other Downloads From This Category

Detect viruses and real-time ransomware protection

Trial Software

Protect files and folders from changes

Freeware

Protect your Mac from ransomware

Shareware
43,099,332
Downloads
Secure & Tested Software
6,454
Reviews
Instant Download 24/7
312,745
Members
10+ Years of Service