New: MBAM's own cloud backup plan

[PC Ops]

Just ran into an article about Malwarebytes Secure Backup. Thought I'd share. Anyone seen it yet? Thoughts?

 

[Larry Sabo]

It's be nice if they told you prices without having to provide your e-mail address. Many potential customers will will see that as an invitation to be spammed.

 

[ComputerRepairTech]

I saw this on their blog:
Basic – $29.95/year
•50 GB
•Unlimited Devices

Standard – $59.95/year
•100 GB
•Unlimited Devices

Premium – $119.95/year (our best offer)
•200 GB
•Unlimited Devices

 

[Xander]

I beta tested. One thing I didn't like was that you had to pick whether or not you wanted to pre-encrypt when you created your account. You couldn't turn it on later if you changed your mind.

 

[Larry Sabo]

I saw this on their blog:...

Thanks, ComputerRepairTech. Those are definitely attractive.

 

[JustInspired]

Wonder if they will introduce a reseller option. Also will it alert on failed backups?

 

[PC Ops]

I think they might be somewhat expensive. Compared to Sugarsync, Dropbox & Box anyways. Given, although these are all cloud backup services, they don't provide the level of security Malwarebytes does. But is it worth it? Better put: does an end user think it's worth the cost? Does the extra layer of security make Malwarebytes' cloud service stand out from all the others?

Seems they only provide Malwarebytes Secure Backup for home users while I think SMB (rather small than medium) would be an excellent target as well.

Nevertheless, I like it

Edit: Xander has a good point though.

 

[callthatgirl]

me likey.

Testing it now. Then checking into reselling it. I can bundle the heck out of this package.

 

[uprighttech]

Wonder if they will introduce a reseller option. Also will it alert on failed backups?

Screenshot on their website shows an option to email at end of backup. I assume it emails no matter the status. Didn't look like there was an option to just email on failure.

 

[numnutz]

Looks interesting good selling point to scan for malware before backup. Says powered by SOS so I guess it's not totally there own solution.

 

[callthatgirl]

SOS has bugged me for years to sign up, I was die hard dedicated to mozy. But will flip for the right package. The install and set up was way faster than Mozy too.

 

[sys-eng]

I want to know where the backup data is stored. Often times, "cloud" is just a way of disguising the location because if you knew your data was going to be stored in certain countries, you would avoid it.

 

[PC Ops]

I want to know where the backup data is stored. Often times, "cloud" is just a way of disguising the location because if you knew your data was going to be stored in certain countries, you would avoid it.

In the FAQ section they mention the following concerning the location:

Your data is being stored in a U.S.-based SSAE 16 (SOC 1) certified data center. Security features include:

• Manned 24-hour security and video surveillance
• Proximity security badge access
• State-of-the-art smoke and fire suppression
• Temperature controlled environment systems
• Seismically-braced construction
• Redundant backup power systems

 

[sys-eng]

http://www.bitsdujour.com/ had the 100-GB plan for half price yesterday for a 12-month subscription.

 

[ajgyomber]

Those prices are incredibly cheap. I charge that per month for managed backup services. Even if you break it down cost per Gigabyte -- it seems as though their backend is using something like Amazon Glacier or they are expecting individuals not to use the full amount offered by the plans.

 

[TechLady]

Aaaaaand buh bye:

Malwarebytes Secure Backup to be discontinued
Malwarebytes has chosen to discontinue sale of Malwarebytes Secure Backup subscriptions, effective June 1, 2015. This affects existing Malwarebytes Secure Backup subscribers like you.

While this is not an easy decision to make, we have determined that focusing on the continued evolution of our award-winning security products is in the best interests of both Malwarebytes and our customers.

What this means to you
Support for Existing Subscribers

• Malwarebytes will continue to provide service and support for Malwarebytes Secure Backup for the remainder of your subscription period.
• Malwarebytes will send emails to you at 30 days prior to the end of your subscription to remind you that your subscription is coming to an end.
• After your subscription expires, any of your data, which will remain securely encrypted, that remains on our servers will be overwritten at some point.
• This has no effect on subscriptions or licenses for any other Malwarebytes product.

Have questions? We have answers in our End of Life FAQ. It is available at: https://support.malwarebytes.org/customer/portal/topics/802695-end-of-life-faq/articles?b_id=6441

Renewals for Existing Subscribers

• If your subscription was recently renewed, you may continue to use Malwarebytes Secure Backup for the duration of your subscription.
• The last day that you can auto-renew your Secure Backup subscription is July 31, 2015.
• This has no effect on subscriptions or licenses for any other Malwarebytes product.

New Product Purchases

• New Malwarebytes Secure Backup subscriptions are no longer available, effective June 1, 2015.
• This has no effect on subscriptions or licenses for any other Malwarebytes product.

Users of Free Trial

• Because no new Malwarebytes Secure Backup subscriptions are available, your ability to evaluate Malwarebytes Secure Backup will terminate at the end of your free trial period.
• After your subscription expires, any of your data, which will remain securely encrypted, that remains on our servers will be overwritten at some point.
• This has no effect on subscriptions or licenses for any other Malwarebytes product.

While we are discontinuing sales and renewals of Malwarebytes Secure Backup, we will continue to stand behind the product for the duration of your subscription. We hope that Malwarebytes Secure Backup has been of value to you, and we thank you for your understanding and support!

Thank you,
the Malwarebytes team

 

[cypress]

Ouch, sucks to hear about that. Never really did embrace it.