Malwarebytes 4 (a.k.a. "MWB")
As a security tool. Malwarebytes has proven itself to be the leader of current emerging threat removal. It is currently the 3rd most downloaded anti-malware application on download.com! By purchasing it from our site you will be contributing not only to our efforts to supply you with good security information and advice, but also to the Malwarebytes Malware Database (via shared malware removal statistics).
Malwarebytes is especially adept at detecting and blocking the most current active threats in the wild. It is capable of removing the fake security programs and scanners, fake computer utilities and optimizers, ransomeware, rootkit installers, Bitcoin miners, spyware, Trojans, Adware and Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs).
Malwarebytes is considered to be the next step in the detection and removal of malware. They have compiled a number of new technologies that are designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware. Malwarebytes can detect and remove malware that even the most well-known antivirus software and anti-malware applications on the market today cannot. Malwarebytes monitors every process and stops malicious processes before they even start. The Realtime Protection Module uses an advanced heuristic scanning technology which monitors your system to keep it safe and secure. In addition, Malwarebytes has implemented a threats center which will allow you to keep up to date with the latest malware threats.
Many of the current malcode threats have a useful distribution life of about 24 hours, before being discarded and replaced with altered versions. Malwarebytes is updated multiple times daily to respond to these constantly changing malware threats. The company optimizes the downloaded databases by rotating out defunct definitions and replacing them with new ones, and by merging overlapping rules. Unfortunately, a lot of people who have installed the free version of MBAM forget to check for definition updates and scan for Malware, until it is too late. Registering the program automates this and also prevents most known current malware from installing into your computer, in the first place.
Activating the full "Premium" version unlocks realtime malware protection, which includes malicious website blocking, PUP/PUM detection and blocking, exploit and Ransomware protection, scheduled scanning, and scheduled automated updating. The current price is an annual fee of just $39.99 USD, or equivilant in your currency (+VAT in EU), which gives you free program updates for one full year, on 1 PC.
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Malwarebytes version 4 makes anti-virus programs obsolete!
Once thought of as an accessory security program, Malwarebytes 4 has now stepped up to challenge many standard anti-virus programs with its multi-layered threat detection and blocking technologies. Read on to learn about these new protective layers.
Here is a list of some of the main features and improvements in Malwarebytes 4.
- Protects you from advanced threats
Detects and removes malware in real-time with advanced anti-malware, anti-spyware, and anti-rootkit technology. Scans for the newest and most dangerous threats automatically, so you’re protected without having to even think about it. - Prevents your programs from being used against you
Wraps your browser and software programs in four layers of defense, stopping attacks that use vulnerabilities in those programs to infect your computer. - Anti-ransomware
Protects your files from being encrypted and held for ransom (requires Windows 7 or higher). Stops unknown (zero day) and known ransomware with proprietary next-gen technology that works proactively to shield your files. This is a powerful, comprehensive defense that blocks ransomware, and not a simple decryption tool. So you’re protected from tomorrow’s “Wannacry" Ransomware Attack headlines today. - Protects you from fake and infected websites
Detects and prevents contact with fake websites and malicious links. You are proactively protected from downloading malware, hacking attempts, and infected advertising. Worried about wandering into a “bad” Internet neighborhood? Now you don’t have to be. - Scans faster, scans smarter
Lightning-fast Hyper Scan mode targets only the threats that are currently active. Faster analysis. Still gets results. Run a scan in the background while you boot up your favorite game. It's done by the time you're ready to play. - MWB 4 contains Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit
Anti-Exploit was a stand alone paid program that sold for $24.95 a year. It first became part of MWB 3.0. This module watches for certain behaviors used by malware and blocks the exploit actions before the malware can install or infect system files. - Malwarebytes works with every Microsoft desktop (not server) operating system from Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later, 32-bit only) through Windows 10, 32/64 bit.
- Reasonable subscription rates starting at $39.99 for one year, for one PC. It costs just $10 more per license to cover additional computers under one master license. Two year subscriptions are available at 25% off the one year rates.
- License carry-overs for existing licensees
Do you want simple disinfection or full protection?
While you can still download MWB and use it manually for free, you you are entitled to 14 days of full-featured real-time protection, should you accept that option during the initial installation. This is a great way to test all of the new features and effectiveness of the program. After the 14 days are up, if you don't register it, Malwarebytes 4.0 reverts to a very limited but still free version that will only disinfect your computer after an attack. We recommend the full real-time protection of Malwarebytes 4.0 Premium to prevent infection in the first place.
If you decide to use Malwarebytes manually (free edition) and later on want the real-time protections features, you can upgrade to Premium at any time and paste in your license key to unlock the advanced protection features.
Business computers are at extreme risk from costly targeted Ransomware attacks!
Don't let your business become another victim of cyber extortion via Ransomware that encrypts your valuable data files and holds them hostage. The cost to pay for an extortionist's decryption key (in Bitcoins) far exceeds the cost of protecting your workstations from malware threats before they take hold. Even if you pay, there's no guarantee that the key, if one is even sent, will unlock all your files, or that they won't plant a backdoor and come back for another shot at your money.
Instead of remaining at risk, get world class security that scales as you grow. Malwarebytes Endpoint Security and Breach Remediation provide industry-leading endpoint security against both known and unknown threats. Endpoint Security includes Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, Anti-Exploit, Anti-Ransomware, Mac Remediation and the Endpoint management console.
Business licenses for Malwarebytes Endpoint Security are available on a per-seat basis, with sliding rates as you license more desktops. See The Malwarebytes Business page for the details.
How to purchase and register Malwarebytes (details)
Install the program and try it out, or purchase a license right now. After you have installed the (free version) program you can purchase a license to unlock it by double-clicking on its desktop icon to open the user interface, then click on the "Protection" tab. There is a button labeled "Purchase" on that screen, which takes your default browser to the Malwarebytes Online Store.
After you purchase your license for MWB you will see a download link on the order confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation that contains your customer ID, your registration key code and a download link. Be sure you save a copy of that e-mail on an external drive, in case you need to format or replace your hard drive and reinstall Windows and MWB.
In case you were wondering if there is a free version and a registered version, there is only one version of MWB. The free version contains the locked code of the registered version. When you register the program that code gets unlocked. You can download Malwarebytes using any link or banner on this page. Install it, then register it, following the instructions in the next paragraph.
Entering your registration key
When you purchase MWB you will be asked to enter a valid e-mail address and to re-type it. After your payment goes through the company will send you an e-mail that contains your customer ID and registration key, so be sure you set your email program or filter to allow e-mail from cleverbridge.com and malwarebytes.org. When you receive that email you should note the customer ID, then locate the key code. Use your mouse or keyboard to highlight the entire key (but nothing else) and copy it (Control + Insert, or Control + C). Then, with MWB open, click on the "Protection" tab, then click on the REGISTER button. A box will open where you can type or paste (Control + V) in your ID and the entire key code. Click "Register" at the bottom of the box and the job is done!
You must manually enter your registration code into the program, as described above, in order to register and unlock it.
Save the email containing your registration ID and key! You will need it if you have to reinstall the program. Or, purchase a backup CD or extended download protection.
What if I already have a licensed version of Malwarebytes 3 and want to upgrade to version 4?
Whatever time, if any, you have left on your previous Malwarebytes license will carry over when you upgrade to version 4. When that term is about to expire you will be presented with a renewal notice. If you happen to hold a lifetime license (no longer issued), it will remain a lifetime license when you upgrade. However, lifetime license carryovers only cover one PC. Just download the new version and install it over your existing version. Your existing license terms and settings will transfer over.
Malwarebytes has a support article on their community forums explaining the changes in licensing from lifetime options to subscription based licenses and also the reason for enforcing a limit of one license only covering one pc. Read the article.
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