People sometimes ask us in the forums if a keygen or software crack is safe to use. Sometimes, these programs do…
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A user’s right to choose: Why Malwarebytes detects Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs): the name says it all. While the programs themselves might have legitimate uses, their vendors often use…
CyberByte steals Malwarebytes’ intellectual property
At Malwarebytes, we frequently examine apps for detection as Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs). These are programs that exhibit a wide variety…
Stolen security logos used to falsely endorse PUPs
To gain the trust of users, many websites and companies feature the logos of reputable firms who endorse their products. Unfortunately,…
A week in security (November 6 – November 12)
After coming out victorious in a case against PUPs, Malwarebytes CEO Marcin Kleczynski has this to say: We fought for our…
Winning the battle against PUPs on your computer and in court
I know very few people, other than lawyers, that get excited about corporate court cases. But, I want to share with…
How to tell if your Mac is infected
There are a lot of reasons Mac users don’t sweat getting infected. One: They’ve got a built-in anti-malware system called XProtect…
Solution Corner: Malwarebytes for Android
People have become increasingly reliant on their mobile devices in recent years. Smartphones and tablets have revolutionized daily life. Unfortunately, such…
Solution Corner: Malwarebytes for Mac
Mac users have been told for years: Macs don’t get viruses. Even Apple said so, in their famous Get a Mac…
Adware the series, part 6
In this series of posts, we will be using the flowchart below to follow the process of determining which adware we are dealing…