Number: IRCNE2015072572
Date: 2015/07/18
According to “zdnet”, Malwarebytes has released a new anti-malware and adware tool designed to combat the rising number of infections on Mac systems.
Announced on Wednesday, the new Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac is free software developed to find and remove malware, adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).As the cyberattack landscape changes, security companies need to consider operating systems beyond Windows when developing solutions.
In addition to the release of the new malware cleaner, the firm also announced the acquisition of AdwareMedic, an app created for the quick cleanup of Mac systems. The tool has been downloaded almost three million times to combat threats including ad injections, junkware, unwanted toolbars and browser hijacking.
Thomas Reed, AdwareMedic creator and owner, will join the company as Director of Mac Offerings to lead Malwarebytes' team of Mac developers and researchers, who are attempting to stay ahead of the curve in a changing threat landscape.
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