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Malwarebytes unmasks new Skype phishing scam

Malwarebytes researchers have discovered a new scam being distributed via Microsoft-owned instant messaging service Skype.

The phishing attack manifests as a message from a Skype contact, and claims the user will be able to get a free upgrade to Skype Premium by following a link contained in the message.

Microsoft Tech Support Scams: Why They Thrive

Consumers: Hang up on anyone who cold-calls offering Windows technical support.

To try to get their way, scammers might bring psychological pressure to bear. For example, when Jerome Segura, senior malware research at Malwarebytes, was cold-called by tech support con artists he gave them access to a virtual machine.

The Best Antivirus for 2013

PC Mag named both Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Pro and Free as one of the best of the year. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free also was selected as Editor’s Choice.

Five burning tech questions answered

Kim Komando of The Kim Komando Show answers five burning tech questions including how to remove a stubborn virus: run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

Malwarebytes Secure Backup Launches to Keep Backups Infection Free

Malwarebytes, the company behind the popular Anti-Malware software, announced that it has launched Malwarebytes Secure Backup, the first online backup service that automatically scans files for malware prior to backup.  This important for a couple of reasons, the first major reason being that it will keep you from reinfecting your computer down the road if you restore from a backup.

Malwarebytes Adds Antivirus Scanning to Cloud Backup Software

Left-field antivirus firm Malwarebytes has launched the first ex-beta version of Secure Backup, a cloud security system designed to scan users’ files for infection before storing them in the cloud.

New online backup service scans for malware before saving files

Consumers often look to protect their assets in the event of computer theft, loss or an “incident” that wipes out files and requires a complete restoration.

Malwarebytes takes the wraps of cloud backup offering

Malwarebytes, which has been serving-up on-premise anti-malware for some five years, has announced the general availability of a new, cloud-focused offering.

Malwarebytes adds anti-malware scanning to cloud backup software

Malwarebytes has launched the first ex-beta version of Secure Backup, a cloud security system designed to scan users’ files for infection before storing them in the cloud.

Malwarebytes launches a scan-and-backup service with a secure cloud

Malwarebytes has launched a backup service that includes scanning files for malware. It backs up multiple Windows PCs and Android and Apple iOS devices, with optional encryption to protect your files in the cloud