Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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What is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Simple-to-use, feature-laden security software for protecting computers from all types of malware threats.

Defending a computer against a malicious software infection requires a powerful and reliable solution. An effective program must seek out and neutralize all of the crafty threats created by criminal programmers, disarming viruses, Trojans, and a dizzying array of infectious malware threats that slip past firewalls. Hackers are intent on bringing destruction to operating systems and creating backdoors that give them access to sensitive personal data. Malwarebytes is one of the best-known solutions for these nasty issues. It's a robust security product that installs quickly, configures easily, and settles into the computer to scan every system file, directory, and folder.

The typical viruses of today disguise themselves as critical system files and hide among thousands of other tiny programs, filtering into the root directory of the operating system. They may activate immediately or wait. They disable the computer, open the firewall to other infections, and invisibly transmit passwords and keystrokes back to their creator like tiny robot invaders. At the very least, the computer will be rendered useless, clogged up with adware and intrusive messages; the worst case is total identity theft and a drained bank account. Malwarebytes is an expert hunter of these tiny invaders, rooting out the infection, identifying it to the user in easy-to-understand terms and deleting it before it causes havoc.

As with all of today's anti-malware options, the software is kept up-to-date and informed of new infections by downloading scheduled definition updates from the Internet. This ensures the program is future-proof, always refreshed and ready for the newest and most dangerous infections. The latest iteration of the software package sports a minimal interface designed to keep the same high level of functionality but reduce complexity of operation. There are fewer buttons and tabs to figure out, and fewer confusing settings to adjust. Note that the program consumes memory and processor resources that can substantially slow older computers.

The focus of the software is on simplicity without sacrificing Malwarebytes' impressive reputation for hunting down infections that other antivirus options have been known to miss. The free version distills usage to two modes, a full scan and a quick scan, but the better option is likely the premium version as it includes an invaluable real-time protection mode.

Pros

* Simple interface.

* Constant virus definition updates.

* Easy to install.

* Robust and stable operation.

* Rootkit detection.

* Consistent high scores in detecting various threats.

Cons

* Free version lacks real-time protection feature.

* Active scans slow less powerful computers.

* Only email support available.