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Malwarebytes Premium Security Review
Unlike its popular free edition, which lacks real-time protection, Malwarebytes Premium Security is a full-fledged antivirus utility that captures malware on demand, on schedule, and on launch.
Malwarebytes Premium Security for Mac Review
Malwarebytes Premium Security for Mac scans for active malware and uses real-time detection to prevent infestation. It has a good reputation, though hard data showing its effectiveness is scarce.
Malwarebytes Free Review
Malwarebytes Free has a reputation as the go-to solution for persistent malware infections, though it didn’t fully live up to that reputation in our latest testing.
Sorry Parents, Your Kids Think Your Online Habits Are Cringe
Both parents and children worry about online privacy and security, but they have varying views over what to do about it, according to a study from 1Password and Malwarebytes.
Malwarebytes Hit by SolarWinds Hackers, But Only Internal Emails Were Accessed
The antivirus provider says it examined its production systems for possible signs of tampering, but found nothing. 'Our software remains safe to use,' Malwarebytes adds.
Malwarebytes Enters VPN Market Using WireGuard Protocol
To stand out from the rest of the pack, Malwarebytes has decided to use the newer WireGuard protocol in its VPN product, Malwarebytes Privacy, which is currently available for Windows computers.
Malwarebytes Report: Mac Threats Up 400 Percent
The company's '2020 State of Malware' report shows Mac jumping ahead of Windows when it comes to average number of threats; consumer threat detections are down overall, but business threats are way up.
Readers' Choice Awards 2020: Antivirus & Security Suite Software
Protect your PC (and yourself) with the best brands of security software, as picked by thousands of PCMag readers.
FTC Blocks US Company From Selling 'Stalkerware' Apps
The three apps—MobileSpy, PhoneSheriff and TeenShield—were marketed as products to monitor the smartphone activities of children or employees. But the FTC claims the same apps can be used to spy on unsuspecting users, including people's spouses.
Ransomware Attacks on Businesses Are Skyrocketing
The ransomware attacks are also largely targeting machines in the US, which accounted for 53 percent of Malwarebytes's ransomware detections. The good news is that ransomware attacks on consumers have gone down.
Europol Dismantles Global Cybercrime Network
The network attempted to steal over $100 million using the GozNym malware from more than 41,000 victims, most of which were business and financial institutions.
Browser-Based Cryptocurrency Mining Sees Big Dip
In the wake of Coinhive's demise, Malwarebytes has seen far fewer attempts to mine cryptocurrencies via people's internet browsing sessions. 'We went from tens of millions of blocks to an estimated two million per day,' one researcher says.
How IT Can Defend Against Ransomware
Paying your way out of a ransomware attack can be a viable option, but this route is not only expensive, it's dangerous. A better strategy is to build a successful defense and response plan. Here's how.
Business Choice Awards 2019: Security Software
We asked PCMag readers to pick their anti-malware and antivirus tools of choice for the office, and their top picks probably won't surprise you.
Is Cryptocurrency Mining an Antidote to Ransomware?
Security experts see a dip in ransomware amidst a rise of cryptocurrency mining attacks.
Ohio Man Charged With Creating 'Fruitfly' Mac Malware
According to the US Department of Justice, the scheme — orchestrated by Phillip Durachinsky, 28, of North Royalton, Ohio — went on for 13 years.
After WannaCry, Should You Worry About Ransomware?
Modern encrypting ransomware mostly targets businesses, because of their deep pockets. How worried should you be about protecting your own computers?
Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware Beta Review
Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware Beta watches program behavior to thwart any ransomware that gets past your existing antivirus. This lightweight, free utility makes a great addition to your security arsenal.
Researchers ID Decades-Old 'Fruitfly' Mac Malware
It uses antiquated code, possibly to decrease chances of detection.
Live in Las Vegas? Don't Get Duped by Ransomware
Las Vegas saw 300 times more detections than No. 10 Fort Wayne, Indiana.
