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Fake Version of Popular Archiver Site Is Distributing Malware, Taking Over PCs
Watch what you type. The real 7-Zip uses a .org domain, but a .com version is distributing a Trojan, according to antivirus provider Malwarebytes.
Malwarebytes for Teams Review: A Minimalist Small Business Security Suite
Malwarebytes for Teams combines an effective antivirus, a VPN with no bandwidth limits, and priority business-focused support, but it omits many typical suite components.
$59.99/Per Year
Malwarebytes Ultimate Review: A Powerful Security Suite With Identity Theft Protection
Malwarebytes Ultimate is a handy bundle that combines an effective antivirus, a VPN with no bandwidth limits, and a familiar identity protection service, though it doesn't include some other expected security suite components.
Starts at $239.99
Malwarebytes Premium Security Review: Multi-Layered Detection That Eradicates Most Malware
Unlike its popular free edition, which lacks real-time protection, Malwarebytes Premium Security is a full-fledged antivirus utility that captures malware on demand, on schedule, and on launch.
$44.99
Malwarebytes Free Review: A Free Removal Tool for Most Malware
Malwarebytes Free has a reputation as the go-to solution for persistent malware infections, though it isn't intended to be your only line of defense.
Free Download
Malwarebytes Premium Security for Mac Review: Reputable Antivirus Protection for macOS
Malwarebytes Premium Security scans for active malware and uses real-time detection to prevent infestation on your Mac. It has a good reputation, though hard data showing its effectiveness is scarce.
$44.99 Per Year for 1 Device
Malwarebytes vs. McAfee: Which Antivirus Offers Better Protection in 2025?
McAfee has been around forever. Malwarebytes started life as a favorite cleanup tool when other antiviruses failed. How do these two antivirus powerhouses stack up against each other? I've tested both and there’s a winner, but not by a huge margin.
Malwarebytes vs. Norton: Which Antivirus Titan Comes Out on Top?
Malwarebytes earned its stripes cleaning up already-infected PCs, and Norton has been defending systems since the DOS days. Which one leads the charge in 2025? I've tested both and am here to tell you.
Bitdefender vs. Malwarebytes: Which Antivirus Offers Better Protection?
Malwarebytes is best known for its free malware cleanup tool, but its full-featured antivirus software is also worth considering. Here, I compare it with Editors' Choice winner Bitdefender to show you how they compare in features, performance, price, and more.
Trying to Reach Netflix or Microsoft Support? Watch Out for Fake Numbers
These fake Google search results serve up real websites—but with a dangerous twist.
Beware: This Social Security Scam Installs Remote Access Malware on Your PC
The emails prompt you to download a Social Security statement, but clicking will allow malicious actors to install a remote access tool called ScreenConnect.
Sorry Parents, Your Kids Think Your Online Habits Are Cringe
Both parents and children worry about online privacy and security, but they have varying views over what to do about it, according to a study from 1Password and Malwarebytes.
Malwarebytes Hit by SolarWinds Hackers, But Only Internal Emails Were Accessed
The antivirus provider says it examined its production systems for possible signs of tampering, but found nothing. 'Our software remains safe to use,' Malwarebytes adds.
Malwarebytes Enters VPN Market Using WireGuard Protocol
To stand out from the rest of the pack, Malwarebytes has decided to use the newer WireGuard protocol in its VPN product, Malwarebytes Privacy, which is currently available for Windows computers.
Malwarebytes Report: Mac Threats Up 400 Percent
The company's '2020 State of Malware' report shows Mac jumping ahead of Windows when it comes to average number of threats; consumer threat detections are down overall, but business threats are way up.
Readers' Choice Awards 2020: Antivirus & Security Suite Software
Protect your PC (and yourself) with the best brands of security software, as picked by thousands of PCMag readers.
FTC Blocks US Company From Selling 'Stalkerware' Apps
The three apps—MobileSpy, PhoneSheriff and TeenShield—were marketed as products to monitor the smartphone activities of children or employees. But the FTC claims the same apps can be used to spy on unsuspecting users, including people's spouses.
Ransomware Attacks on Businesses Are Skyrocketing
The ransomware attacks are also largely targeting machines in the US, which accounted for 53 percent of Malwarebytes's ransomware detections. The good news is that ransomware attacks on consumers have gone down.
Europol Dismantles Global Cybercrime Network
The network attempted to steal over $100 million using the GozNym malware from more than 41,000 victims, most of which were business and financial institutions.
Browser-Based Cryptocurrency Mining Sees Big Dip
In the wake of Coinhive's demise, Malwarebytes has seen far fewer attempts to mine cryptocurrencies via people's internet browsing sessions. 'We went from tens of millions of blocks to an estimated two million per day,' one researcher says.
