Malwarebytes Press Center http://press.malwarebytes.org Press Resources and Releases Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:13:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 INTERVIEW: Malwarebytes CEO talks new threats and how they’re getting “nastier” http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/06/19/interview-malwarebytes-ceo-talks-new-threats-and-how-theyre-getting-nastier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interview-malwarebytes-ceo-talks-new-threats-and-how-theyre-getting-nastier http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/06/19/interview-malwarebytes-ceo-talks-new-threats-and-how-theyre-getting-nastier/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:13:21 +0000 Cecile Nguyen http://press.malwarebytes.org/?p=329

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Marcin Kleczynski founded Malwarebytes in 2006 when he infected his parent’s computer. Finding traditional anti-virus software ineffective, Kleczynski began writing his own anti-virus code before eventually creating a fully-fledged anti-malware product. Now, as the company launches its first backup product, he talks partnerships, educating consumers and keeping agile as the fight moves to new frontiers.

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]]> Marcin Kleczynski founded Malwarebytes in 2006 when he infected his parent’s computer. Finding traditional anti-virus software ineffective, Kleczynski began writing his own anti-virus code before eventually creating a fully-fledged anti-malware product. Now, as the company launches its first backup product, he talks partnerships, educating consumers and keeping agile as the fight moves to new frontiers.

]]> http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/06/19/interview-malwarebytes-ceo-talks-new-threats-and-how-theyre-getting-nastier/feed/ 0 Spiels From “Them Below” http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/06/18/spiels-from-them-below/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spiels-from-them-below http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/06/18/spiels-from-them-below/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:57:26 +0000 Cecile Nguyen http://press.malwarebytes.org/?p=326

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Our very own Adam Kujawa was a guest columnist on Gizmodo UK and talked about state-sponsored malware.

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]]> Our very own Adam Kujawa was a guest columnist on Gizmodo UK and talked about state-sponsored malware.

]]> http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/06/18/spiels-from-them-below/feed/ 0 Malwarebytes to launch Android security app by end of the year http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/06/14/malwarebytes-to-launch-android-security-app-by-end-of-the-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=malwarebytes-to-launch-android-security-app-by-end-of-the-year http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/06/14/malwarebytes-to-launch-android-security-app-by-end-of-the-year/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:15:41 +0000 Cecile Nguyen http://press.malwarebytes.org/?p=325

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The firm’s chief executive Marcin Kleczynski unveiled the firm’s plans in an interview with V3, confirming that the app will be a launch point for a wider push into the enterprise security market. He added that the recent increase in the number of Android tablets and smartphones being used for business purposes has finally made...

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]]> The firm’s chief executive Marcin Kleczynski unveiled the firm’s plans in an interview with V3, confirming that the app will be a launch point for a wider push into the enterprise security market. He added that the recent increase in the number of Android tablets and smartphones being used for business purposes has finally made the market valuable enough to be worth entering.

]]> http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/06/14/malwarebytes-to-launch-android-security-app-by-end-of-the-year/feed/ 0 3 Lessons From Layered Defense’s Missed Attacks http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/05/31/3-lessons-from-layered-defenses-missed-attacks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-lessons-from-layered-defenses-missed-attacks http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/05/31/3-lessons-from-layered-defenses-missed-attacks/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 18:52:55 +0000 Cecile Nguyen http://press.malwarebytes.org/?p=322

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Companies should look for products that take different approaches to security to best lock down their systems. Pairing antivirus software with a product that uses virtual containers is one example. Malwarebytes and Immunet typically approach malware detection in a different way than other AV companies and so are frequently used as companion programs.

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]]> Companies should look for products that take different approaches to security to best lock down their systems. Pairing antivirus software with a product that uses virtual containers is one example. Malwarebytes and Immunet typically approach malware detection in a different way than other AV companies and so are frequently used as companion programs.

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A woman who fell victim to a £64,000 online scam.

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Malwarebytes researcher Jerome Segura has recently analyzed a typical ATM/POS malware sample that sends the collected card information via FTP to a remote server, where the criminals can peruse the stolen information.

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]]> Malwarebytes researcher Jerome Segura has recently analyzed a typical ATM/POS malware sample that sends the collected card information via FTP to a remote server, where the criminals can peruse the stolen information.

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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.

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]]> 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.

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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.

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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.

]]> http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/05/13/microsoft-tech-support-scams-why-they-thrive/feed/ 0 The Best Antivirus for 2013 http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/05/10/the-best-antivirus-for-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-antivirus-for-2013 http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/05/10/the-best-antivirus-for-2013/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 17:04:33 +0000 Cecile Nguyen http://press.malwarebytes.org/?p=313

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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.

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]]> 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.

]]> http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/05/10/the-best-antivirus-for-2013/feed/ 0 Five burning tech questions answered http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/05/09/five-burning-tech-questions-answered/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-burning-tech-questions-answered http://press.malwarebytes.org/2013/05/09/five-burning-tech-questions-answered/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 20:20:56 +0000 Cecile Nguyen http://press.malwarebytes.org/?p=311

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

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

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