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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. | + | '''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 does 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">http://filehippo.com/download_malwarebytes_anti_malware</ref> | ||
| + | *Relatively high detection rate of new malware<ref name="pcworld1">http://www.pcworld.com/article/254738/malwarebytes_anti_malware_free.html</ref> | ||
| + | *"Chameleon" feature, allowing the software to run even when malware attempts to block it<ref name="pcworld1">http://www.pcworld.com/article/254738/malwarebytes_anti_malware_free.html</ref> | ||
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| + | ==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">http://www.pcworld.com/article/254738/malwarebytes_anti_malware_free.html</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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| Pedro Bustamante || VP of Technology<ref>https://www.malwarebytes.org/company</ref> | | Pedro Bustamante || VP of Technology<ref>https://www.malwarebytes.org/company</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | {{reflist | + | {{reflist}} |
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.malwarebytes.org Malwarebytes Home] | * [https://www.malwarebytes.org Malwarebytes Home] | ||
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[[Category:Anti-Malware]] | [[Category:Anti-Malware]] | ||
Revision as of 17:46, March 24, 2017
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 does 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]
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[4] |