IObit Malware Fighter
| Developer | IObit.com |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2004[1] |
| Stable release | |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Size | 39.2 MB[2] |
| Available in | 32[2] languages |
| Type | Anti-malware |
| License | Proprietary software Free edition: Freeware; personal use only |
| Website | www |
IObit Malware Fighter (introduced in 2004) is an anti-malware and anti-virus program for the Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows XP and later). It is designed to remove and protect against malware, including Trojans, rootkits, and ransomware.
Overview
IObit Malware Fighter has a freeware version, which can run alongside the user's existing anti-virus solution. In the paid edition, the product comes with anti-virus protection. As of version 6, released in 2018, the product includes the Bitdefender engine in its commercial version, along with their own anti-malware engine.[3] New features of the latest release include improved user interface, "Safe Box" feature to protect specific folders from unauthorized access, "MBR Guard" that protects from malicious attacks such as GoldenEye/Petya and cryptocurrency mining scripts.[4]
Releases
In 2010, the first beta for IObit Malware Fighter 1.0 was released to the public.[5]
In 2013, IObit Malware Fighter 2 was released. In this version, IObit debuted their "cloud security" component, in which the user can upload a file to the cloud to determine whether it is malicious or not.[6] In 2015, version 3 was released, and then, in 2016, version 4, which added the Bitdefender anti-virus engine in its commercial edition.[7][8]
In 2017, version 5 was released. Among new features was an anti-ransomware component.[9] Version 6 was released in May 2018.[2]
- On CNET's Download.com, IObit Malware Fighter received a 4 out of 5 star editors rating
- On Software.Informer, IObit Malware Fighter 6 receives a 4 out of 5 star editor rating.
- On Softpedia, IObit Malware Fighter receives a 4.5 out of 5 star editor rating from Anca Roman.
- In August 2018, the editor on 2-Viruses gave 3.5 out of 5 star to IObit Malware Fighter and recommend it to users.
See also
References
- ^ Knell, Doug (2018). "Secret #9: Install malware and spyware tools as well to keep Big Brother at Bay". Computer Comprehensive Companion: Over 100 computer tips and Windows tricks your friends, family, and most hated enemies only wish they knew!. Innovasion. p. 40. ISBN 9786163821751 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d e "IObit Malware Fighter" (PDF). IObit.com. 2018-05-08. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ Linas Kiguolis (May 14, 2018). "IObit Malware Fighter 6 Pro review, manual and guides". reviewedbypro.com. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ Maria Baeta (May 11, 2018). "The new IObit Malware Fighter 6 is here: download it for free before everybody else". Softonic.com. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ Martin Brinkmann (December 28, 2010). "IObit Malware Fighter, New Anti-Malware Software". Ghacks. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ Ionut Ilascu (May 21, 2013). "IObit Malware Fighter 2 Stable Released". Softpedia. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Mike Williams (January 21, 2015). "IObit Malware Fighter 3 Free extends browsing protection". betanews.com. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Bogdan Popa (March 7, 2016). "IObit Malware Fighter 4.0 Final Brings Full Support for Windows 10". Softpedia. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Mike Williams (March 3, 2017). "IObit Malware Fighter 5 adds anti-ransomware engine, webcam protection". betanews.com. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
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