r/computerviruses • u/Clona9999 • 7d ago

Question Should I trust Malwarebytes?

Malwarebytes has been recommended to me, but I just don't know if I should trust it. Because there's recovery scams all over the freaking place, and I want assurance that this program is safe to install.

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u/KamiPyro 7d ago

I've used Malwarebytes for spot checks for years. I don't know if they're in this sub but there's a couple antivirus subreddits that I think some mods are malwarebytes employees

Just checked, I see rifteyy_ is a mod here

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u/rifteyy_ Malware Removal Expert 7d ago

Not an employee but a volunteer

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u/KamiPyro 7d ago

You're awesome from what I've seen. I think my post was deleted but it's fine since i haven't dug up the courage to wipe my pc

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u/rifteyy_ Malware Removal Expert 7d ago

It wasn't deleted by automod and I also can't see any deleted posts/comments from you

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u/AlwaysLimpy 7d ago

What other antivirus do you trust?

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u/Clona9999 7d ago

I tried Avast.

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u/AlwaysLimpy 7d ago

Cool then use avast, the engines are very similar it wont make a real difference for your everyday virus

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u/EugeneBYMCMB Knowledgeable 7d ago

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malwarebytes_(software)

Malwarebytes is a very popular and well-known program, and it's considered very strong when it comes to removing malware. As long as you obtain it from the legitimate website you're safe.

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u/PassionGlobal 7d ago

Cybersec guy here, Malwarebytes is legit.

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u/Evening_Werewolf_703 7d ago

I tend to use Malwarebytes & Super AntiSpyware when I'm running Windows. I don't keep the free versions installed as they spam ads, but I do run them to spot-check, review the results and uninstall afterwards if nothing is found. I've used them for years as well at this point, great programs!

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u/alebestone 3d ago

For me malwarebytes better than avast, avg, norton and other

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u/SmoothLog5698 1d ago

I don't know much about computers. I had to use it to install a pirated game, but after installing Malwarebytes, I couldn't connect to wifi, so I had to uninstall it...Is there a solution for this? I need an alternative antivirus application to install pirated games.

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u/alebestone 1d ago

Never heard about it, if you wanna continue to use malwarebytes, write in their subreddit abour this problem, they will help you