Malwarebytes (software)
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| Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware version 1.35 running under Windows Vista. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware version 1.35 running under Windows Vista. | |
| Developer(s) | Malwarebytes Corporation |
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| Stable release | 1.37
/ May 26, 2009 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Anti-malware |
| License | Proprietary (freeware and commercial) |
| Website | http://www.malwarebytes.org/ |
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (MBAM) is a computer application designed for the removal of and protection from malware.[1][2] MBAM is distributed as shareware. The freeware version includes on-demand malware detection and disinfection, while the paid-for version monitors for threats continuously. It is the flagship product of Malwarebytes Corporation, founded in 2008 and located in Champaign, Illinois.[3]
Company information
Malwarebytes was founded in 2004 by CEO Marcin Kleczynski. As of March 2009, Kleczynski has retained the lease for the malwarebytes.org web-site through October 4, 2010.
In December 2008, the Malwarebytes Corporation signed a contract with e-commerce solution provider, cleverbridge, to assist in the purchase requests for their software. [4]
Reception
CNET cited MBAM being one of the first programs able to disinfect the so-called Antivirus XP 2008 spyware.[5] News organizations have also picked up on MBAM, having mostly positive things to say about program's detection abilities.[6][7][8]
References
- ^ "Malwarebytes Corporation". malwarebytes.org. Retrieved 2009-01-08.
- ^ "Domain Based Research Services". whois.net. October 12, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-08.
- ^ "Malwarebytes.org". Malwarebytes.org. Retrieved 2009-01-31.
- ^ 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) - ^ "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) - ^ 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) - ^ 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) - ^ Dean, Samuel (October, 20, 2008). "Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Ferrets Out the Hidden Gunk". Web Worker Daily. Retrieved 2009-01-08.
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