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| − | '''Malwarebytes''' is an | + | {{Software |
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| + | |logo=Malwarebytes Logo (2016).svg.png | ||
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| + | |caption= | ||
| + | |class=Security | ||
| + | |type=Anti-malware | ||
| + | |creator= | ||
| + | |developer=Malwarebytes Corporation | ||
| + | |released=January 2006 | ||
| + | |version= | ||
| + | |development= | ||
| + | |languages= | ||
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| + | |license=Proprietary: | ||
| + | *Personal: Freeware | ||
| + | *Commercial: Paid premium license | ||
| + | |website=[https://www.malwarebytes.com Malwarebytes.com] | ||
| + | |OS=Windows (XP and later), macOS (10.9 and later), and Android (4.1 and later) | ||
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| + | }} | ||
| + | '''Malwarebytes''' is an anti-malware program, available in both free and paid versions. It is designed primarily to operate alongside an anti-virus program. However, the paid version also includes an anti-virus module.<ref name="pcworld1">http://www.pcworld.com/article/254738/malwarebytes_anti_malware_free.html</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Advantages== | ||
| + | *Designed to detect harder-to-find [[malware]] | ||
| + | *Multiple scanning modes | ||
| + | *Single-file or directory scanner (available from the context menu) | ||
| + | *Frequent updates, from their own lab | ||
| + | *Works alongside other anti-malware software<ref name="filehippo">http://filehippo.com/download_malwarebytes_anti_malware</ref> | ||
| + | *File/program white-listing<ref name="filehippo"/> | ||
| + | *Relatively high detection rate of new malware<ref name="pcworld1"/> | ||
| + | *"Chameleon" feature, allowing the software to run even when malware attempts to block it<ref name="pcworld1"/> | ||
| + | *Command-line scan triggering<ref name="filehippo"/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Disadvantages== | ||
| + | *Free version does not offer realtime guard | ||
| + | *Is not always sufficient as a primary defense (and is not designed to be)<ref name="pcworld1"/> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In 2004, Marcin Kleczynski picked up some malware on his computer, and had a hard time removing it, even though he was using paid anti-[[computer virus|virus]] software. He decided to do something about it, and did just that. <ref>https://www.malwarebytes.org/company</ref> | + | In 2004, Marcin Kleczynski picked up some malware on his computer, and had a hard time removing it, even though he was using paid anti-[[computer virus|virus]] software. He decided to do something about it, and did just that.<ref name="malwarebytes.org">https://www.malwarebytes.org/company</ref> |
==Company Management== | ==Company Management== | ||
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| Rebecca Kline || Chief Marketing Officer | | Rebecca Kline || Chief Marketing Officer | ||
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| − | | Mark Patton | + | | Mark Patton || VP of Engineering |
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Fernando Francisco || VP of Corporate Development & Strategy | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Pedro Bustamante || VP of Technology | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | | Doug Folden || VP of People |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | | + | | Justin Dolly || Chief Security Officer & CIO<ref name="malwarebytes.org"/> |
|} | |} | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
| − | == | + | ==External links== |
| − | + | * [https://www.malwarebytes.org Malwarebytes Home] | |
| − | + | [[Category:Anti-Malware]] | |
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Latest revision as of 14:25, September 5, 2017
| Malwarebytes | |
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| About | |
| Classification | Security |
| Type | Anti-malware |
| Developer(s) | Malwarebytes Corporation |
| First Release | January 2006 |
| License | Proprietary:
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| Website | Malwarebytes.com
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| Requirements | |
| OS | Windows (XP and later), macOS (10.9 and later), and Android (4.1 and later) |
Malwarebytes is an anti-malware program, available in both free and paid versions. It is designed primarily to operate alongside an anti-virus program. However, the paid version also includes an anti-virus module.[1]
Advantages
- Designed to detect harder-to-find malware
- Multiple scanning modes
- Single-file or directory scanner (available from the context menu)
- Frequent updates, from their own lab
- Works alongside other anti-malware software[2]
- File/program white-listing[2]
- Relatively high detection rate of new malware[1]
- "Chameleon" feature, allowing the software to run even when malware attempts to block it[1]
- Command-line scan triggering[2]
Disadvantages
- Free version does not offer realtime guard
- Is not always sufficient as a primary defense (and is not designed to be)[1]
History
In 2004, Marcin Kleczynski picked up some malware on his computer, and had a hard time removing it, even though he was using paid anti-virus software. He decided to do something about it, and did just that.[3]
Company Management
| Marcin Kleczynski | Chief Executive Officer |
| Mark Harris | Chief Financial Officer |
| Bruce Harrison | VP of Research |
| Thomas Miller | SVP of Sales |
| Rebecca Kline | Chief Marketing Officer |
| Mark Patton | VP of Engineering |
| Fernando Francisco | VP of Corporate Development & Strategy |
| Pedro Bustamante | VP of Technology |
| Doug Folden | VP of People |
| Justin Dolly | Chief Security Officer & CIO[3] |