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Tag: antivirus
IoT forecast: Running antivirus on your smart device?
In 2016, threat actors pulled off a basic but devastating botnet attack that harnessed the power of the Internet of Things…
‘Just tell me how to fix my computer:’ a crash course on malware detection
Malware. You’ve heard the term before, and you know it’s bad for your computer—like a computer virus. Which begs the question:…
Windows 7 is EOL: What next?
End-of-life (EOL) is an expression commonly used by software vendors to indicate that a product or version of a product has…
Fake “Corona Antivirus” distributes BlackNET remote administration tool
Scammers and malware authors are taking advantage of the coronavirus crisis in full swing. We have seen a number of spam…
Singles’ Day deal seekers beware
Originally a day set aside for singles in China to be proud of their singlehood, Singles’ Day has been transformed into…
Mobile Menace Monday: Fake WannaCry Scanner
With all the buzz around the PC ransomware WannaCry, it’s no surprise that a fake antivirus (FakeAV) has emerged on Google Play….
Announcing Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection, a next-generation antivirus replacement for businesses
Six months ago, we announced Malwarebytes 3.0, a next-generation antivirus replacement for home users. Today, I am happy to announce Malwarebytes…
Free antivirus coupon leads to tech support scam
In a previous blog post, we showed how users were redirected to a tech support scam page via a rogue Google…
Announcing Malwarebytes 3.0, a next-generation antivirus replacement
I am thrilled to announce the launch of our next-generation product, Malwarebytes 3.0! This product is built to provide comprehensive protection…