Malwarebytes (software)
Developer(s) | Malwarebytes Inc. |
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Initial release | January 2006 | (as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware)
Stable release | |
Anti-malware | |
License | Proprietary (Freemium) |
Website | malwarebytes |
Malwarebytes (formerly Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, abbreviated as MBAM) is anti-malware software for Microsoft Windows,[6] macOS, ChromeOS, Android, and iOS that finds and removes malware.[7] Made by Malwarebytes Corporation, it was first released in January 2006. This is available in a free version, which scans for and removes malware when started manually, and a paid version, which additionally provides scheduled scans, real-time protection and a flash-memory scanner.
Overview
Malwarebytes is primarily a scanner that scans and removes malicious software, including
Malwarebytes is available in both a free[needs update] and a paid version.[7] The free version can be run manually by the user when desired, whereas the paid version can perform scheduled scans, automatically scan files when opened, block IP addresses of malicious web sites, and scan only those services, programs and device drivers that are currently in use.
Security vulnerabilities
On February 2, 2016,
Dispute with IObit
On November 2, 2009, Malwarebytes accused IObit, a Chinese company that offers similar products, of incorporating the database of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (and several products from other vendors, which were not named) into its security software IObit Security 360.
See also
References
- ^ "Malwarebytes for Windows – Release History & News". support.malwarebytes.com.
- ^ "Malwarebytes for Mac – Release History & News". support.malwarebytes.com.
- ^ "Malwarebytes for Android & Chrome OS – Release History & News". support.malwarebytes.com.
- ^ "Malwarebytes for Malwarebytes for iOS – Release History & News". support.malwarebytes.com.
- ^ "Antivirus for Windows 11 | Windows Antivirus | Malwarebytes Windows 11". Malwarebytes. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ "10 Best Malware Removal Tools for Windows 10 - Windows Able". windowsable.com. December 18, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ a b Malwarebytes Anti-Malware review at PCworld.com, December 21, 2010, retrieved July 22, 2014
- ^ "Malwarebytes Corporation". MalwareBytes. Retrieved August 18, 2009.
- ^ Neil J. Rubenking (July 6, 2010). "Free Antivirus and Antispyware". PC Magazine. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
- ^ Leyden, John. "Google ninjas go public with security holes in Malwarebytes antivirus". The Register. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ^ Kleczynski, Marcin (February 1, 2016). "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware vulnerability disclosure". Malwarebytes Labs.
- ^ "Malwarebytes Bug Bounty". Retrieved July 6, 2018.
- ^ RubbeR DuckY (psudeonym) (November 2, 2009). "IOBit Steals Malwarebytes' Intellectual Property". Malwarebytes Forums. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ Mills, Elinor (November 3, 2009). "Malwarebytes accuses rival of software theft". CNET. Retrieved February 23, 2022.