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Our New Digs
It’s a beautiful day in our new neighborhood!Moving from a tiny, overly-crowded office to the shiny new Malwarebytes headquarters overlooking downtown San Jose has been pretty sweet, I must say.Though...
View ArticleYesterday’s Database Update Issue
It saddens me to report that at around 3 PM PST yesterday, Malwarebytes released a definitions update that disabled thousands of computers worldwide. Within 8 minutes, the update was pulled from our...
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Step Forward with Malwarebytes Secure Backup
Computer security can be exhausting when you consider all the updates and scans you know you should do every day. Keeping all your data safe – not to mention website blocking, external security...
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Malwarebytes Enterprise Edition 1.2.1 Release
The Malwarebytes Enterprise Edition 1.2.1665 Maintenance Release is now live and ready for download! In addition to the much-needed cosmetic face-lift in our program’s logo and icon, as seen above,...
View ArticleMalwarebytes Anti-Rootkit BETA 1.06
With the newest build of Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit BETA, detecting and removing the nastiest malicious rootkits just became a whole lot better. Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit BETA 1.06 addresses a recent...
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Fake Opera Browser Update Distributes Ransomware
Opera Software, the Norwegian company that makes the Opera browser was hacked on June 19th and released a statement a week later: The hackers breached the company’s network and used one of its...
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Hello Moto, do you really need all this info?
I was reading a fascinating blog entry by Ben Lincoln, a security professional, who in the course some security testing, stumbled onto some very troubling discoveries. It would seem that a significant...
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Android Jelly Bean 4.3 Released, Gets Security Boost
Yesterday, Google unveiled the latest version of it’s renowned Android Operating System at an event in San Francisco. Labeled as a “sweeter version of Jelly Bean”, Android 4.3 comes with a myriad of...
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Malwarebytes Adopts Aggressive PUP Policy
In the past, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has detected only PUPs, or Potentially Unwanted Programs, that were mostly harmful and deceiving. Our users expected more and so we’ve revised our policy to...
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Hacking Cars, Subverting Onboard Computers in Modern Vehicles
There is a fascinating presentation scheduled at Defcon21, by Charlie Miller of Twitter and Chris Valasek of IOACTIVE in regards to “hacking cars” — Miller and Valasek received a grant from DARPA , The...
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Lock – Unlock, Biometrics Failure
I like gadgets, no, scratch that, I LOVE gadgets. With this in mind, I very often find myself an early adopter of technology. If there is a shiny new technological gadget on the horizon, I’m probably...
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Potential dangers for Google Glass, other wearable computers
Wearable computing is a hot topic as of late. From smart watches like the rumored Samsung Galaxy Gear, to augmented reality, what was once the realm of science fiction is rapidly become present day...
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Phishing scam targets Apple users in the midst of big iPhone event
Today is a big day for Apple and their millions of users worldwide who are waiting to hear about the latest features for the new iPhone. The Cupertino-based company was set to unveil what many hope to...
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Why you shouldn’t connect to just any access point
Too often I see people waving their smart phones around trying connecting to any wireless access point. The high cost of cellular data plans and a desire for free internet access will do that to...
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Tango Down, Softango
We have been hearing complaints that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware comes with a bunch of useless stuff. For the sake of thoroughness, I inquired if we had any “bundling” offers. The email reply I received...
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World’s first Bitcoin ATM comes to Canada
Bitcoin, the famous digital currency which has sparked much controversy over the years, is now heading to an ATM near you. The world’s first Bitcoin ATM operated by Nevada-based Robocoin and Canadian...
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Prepare … for Unpacked 2.0
For 18 months, Malwarebytes Unpacked has been bringing readers like you news about the latest cyber threats, in-depth analysis of malware and scams, and advice on keeping yourself safe online. We have...
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Facebook Survey Scam Promotes Nicki Minaj Sextape
Researchers at CyberWarZone found information about a new Facebook scam involving singer Nicki Minaj and a supposed sextape. Facebook scams have been around for a while, and usually advertise...
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Malicious Acquisition vs Moral Development
As much as we want to imagine the cybercrime underground as a dark alley full of sneaky types dressed in ski masks and gloves, the reality is that in many cases, it’s comprised of highly organized...
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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware tops in OPSWAT Antivirus Market Share Report
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free is one of the top user-installed security software worldwide! According to OPSWAT’s January report, MBAM Free is the second most installed product, when those not...
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