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Anti-Malware

ESET NOD32: A Light Weight, Effective Anti-Virus

January 24, 2010

If you are running Windows, then it’s crucial that you use some type of anti-virus for security. Yes, even for those of you out there that claim you’re careful about what sites you’re on. You should still have some sort of security software installed just in case. I used to be the guy with Symantec’s [...]

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Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware IP Blocking Protection

August 5, 2009

Malwarebytes, the company, behind the popular Anti-Malware program has recently released version 1.40 which includes some additional protection for paying customers. The new IP blocking protection module integrates with the already existing real-time protection module to keep you even safer online. How does the new IP blocking protection work? According to Malwarebytes, “The IP blocking [...]

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WinBlueSoft Removal

June 3, 2009

WinBlueSoft is a fake anti-malware application that uses intentional false positives to convince the user that their system has been compromised and then demands money to remove these false threats. In extreme cases the false threats are actually the very trojans that advertise or even directly install the rogue. You are strongly advised to follow [...]

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Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware Surpasses 1 Billion Infections Removed

April 21, 2009

It has just been brought to my attention that Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (direct download) has officially surpassed 1,000,000,000 infections removed worldwide. This is truly an impressive feat and I would like to personally congratulate the entire (extremely hard working) Malwarebytes team. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware absolutely one of the premier anti-malware applications on the market and now the [...]

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Spyware Protect 2009 Removal

April 10, 2009

Spyware Protect 2009 is a rogue program. It is often installed via Downad.KK/Conficker.C and it will display fake security alerts about threats to your computer. The rogue application will display fake alerts and warnings trying to scare you into purchasing the product to remove infections on your computer that it claims exist. Do not purchase [...]

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Malwarebytes Developer Interview

August 20, 2008

Due to the YouTube 10 minute video limitation the interview had to be separated into two separate videos: I interviewed Bruce Harrison who is a developer at Malwarebytes – the company who created Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware. We discussed computer security for the home user. Below is the list of questions from the interview. 1. What is [...]

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Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware Review

June 20, 2008

Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware is honestly, the most advanced anti-malware application I’ve seen to date. However, while it is advanced and can remove even the toughest malware, the user interface is clean, simple, and easy to navigate and understand. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware is completely free – it will detect and remove infections for free, however, if you want [...]

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