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Malwarebytes
Developer(s)Marcin Kleczyski
Stable release
1.34 / February 11, 2009 (2009-02-11)
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
TypeAnti-malware
LicenseProprietary (freeware and commercial)
Websitehttp://www.malwarebytes.org/

Malwarebytes Corporation, founded in 2004, specializes in software applications for the removal of and protection from malware.[1][2] Their flagship product, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, is availble as shareware. The freeware version includes on-demand malware detection and disinfection, while the paid-for version adds real-time malware protection.

Company information

Malwarebytes was founded in 2004 by CEO Marcin Klyecynski. As of March 2009, Klyecynski has retained the lease for the malwarebytes.org web-site through October 4, 2010. The Malwarebytes Corporation is located in Champaign, Illinois, and according to DMOZ, 49% of Malwarebytes' traffic comes from the United States.[3] In December 2008, the Malwarebytes Corporation signed a contract with e-commerce solution provider, Cleverbridge, to assist in the purchase requests for their software. Cleverbridge stated:

As one of Download.com’s top ten most popular downloads, Malwarebytes receives more than 250,000 free trial download requests each week, many of which are converted into online sales. To facilitate online order processing from customers throughout the world, Malwarebytes relies on Cleverbridge’s e-commerce platform...

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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) is Malwarebytes' flagship product. It is available in both a free and a paid edition. Both the free and paid-for edition can remove/disinfect trojans, rogue software, browser hijackers, spyware/adware and other malware components.[5] The paid-for version adds real-time protection against malware as well as scheduled scans and updates.

Updates are handled through the online databases MalwareNET™ and RogueNET™. Users can upload infected files of malware to their database, UploadNET™.

Other Products

  • AboutBuster - Specifically designed to detect AboutBlank infections [6]
  • E2TakeOut - Removes the E2Give and PTech spyware infections[7]
  • FileASSASSIN - Unlocks files for deletion[8]
  • Qoofix - Removes Qoologic and variants[9]
  • RegASSASSIN - Resets registry permissions for removal of registry keys[10]
  • RogueRemover (Discontinued) - Integrated with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware; removes rouge security applications such as SpyAxe and WinAntiSpyware[11]
  • StartUpLite - Manages startup applications[12]

Known problems

  • Users claim that MBAM's update and malware scanning components do not operate properly with restricted user privileges on Windows XP.
  • MBAM active protection module of the purchased version does not work on 64 bit edition of Windows. [13] As of February 2009, Microsoft has not released a compatability patch for the Malwarebytes program. [14]

Media Reception

  • CNET cited MBAM being one of the first programs able to disinfect the so-called Antivirus XP 2008 spyware.[15]
  • News organizations have also picked up on MBAM, having mostly positive things to say about program's detection abilities.[16][17][18]
  • Third party sites specializing in computer help, such as Bleeping Computer, have listed MBAM as the preferred method of removing rogue security applications such as Antivirus 2009,[19] as well as Spyware Protect 2009.[20]

References

  1. ^ "Malwarebytes Corporation". malwarebytes.org. Retrieved 2009-01-08.
  2. ^ "Domain Based Research Services". whois.net. October 12, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-08.
  3. ^ "Whois Record for Malwarebytes.org". Domain Tools. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
  4. ^ Fereck, Mercedes. "MALWAREBYTES TURNS TO CLEVERBRIDGE FOR E-COMMERCE MANAGEMENT" (PDF). cleverbridge. Retrieved 2009-03-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Malwarebytes.org". Malwarebytes.org. Retrieved 2009-01-31.
  6. ^ http://www.malwarebytes.org/aboutbuster.php
  7. ^ http://www.malwarebytes.org/e2takeout.php
  8. ^ http://www.malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php
  9. ^ http://www.malwarebytes.org/qoofix.php
  10. ^ http://www.malwarebytes.org/regassassin.php
  11. ^ http://www.malwarebytes.org/rogueremover.php
  12. ^ http://www.malwarebytes.org/startuplite.php
  13. ^ "MalwareBytes Anti Malware". Exodus Technologies. Retrieved 2009-02-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ "Windows Vista Compatibility Center". Microsoft. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
  15. ^ "Take a 'byte' out of malware". The Download Blog. CNET. 2008-09-24. Retrieved 2008-11-27. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Missing pipe in: |first= (help)
  16. ^ Spector, Lincoln (January 7, 2009). "Is it Safe to Just Ignore Windows' Service Packs?". Washington. Retrieved 2009-01-08. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  17. ^ Gibbs, Mark (Jan. 7, 2009). "Malwarebytes finds pesky Trojan". Gearhead. Network World. p. 2. Retrieved 2009-01-08. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  18. ^ Dean, Samuel (October, 20, 2008). "Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Ferrets Out the Hidden Gunk". Web Worker Daily. Retrieved 2009-01-08. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  19. ^ "How to remove Antivirus 2009". bleepingcomputer.com. June 28, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-08. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ "How to remove Spyware Protect 2009 (Uninstall Instructions)". Bleepingcomputer.com. Retrieved 2009-01-31.
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