UBB.threads PHP Forum Software Community Forums Resources and Customizing How Do I? Install Maldet?

I don't use any malware protection on my site.
My desktop yes.

Now I am not saying it is not a needed security step.
But why is the host suggesting to install it?

And as far as I can tell to install maldet you need ssh to install and use it. So if you don't have ssh then it is useless.