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'''{{Wplink|Malwarebytes_(software)|Malwarebytes}}''' is an anti-virus software for Microsoft Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, and iOS, developed by '''{{Wplink|Malwarebytes|Malwarebytes Corporation}}'''. It is available in a free version, which scans for and removes malware when started manually, and a paid version, which additionally provides scheduled scans, real-time protection and a scanner. | '''{{Wplink|Malwarebytes_(software)|Malwarebytes}}''' is an anti-virus software for Microsoft Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, and iOS, developed by '''{{Wplink|Malwarebytes|Malwarebytes Corporation}}'''. It is available in a free version, which scans for and removes malware when started manually, and a paid version, which additionally provides scheduled scans, real-time protection and a scanner. | ||
== | ==Consumer impact summary== | ||
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==Incidents== | |||
This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | ||
===Privacy VPN=== | ===Privacy VPN (''2020'')=== | ||
In April of 2020, Malwarebytes Labs introduced their Privacy VPN, emphasizing the importance of using a VPN that respects user privacy:<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 Apr 2020 |title=Introducing Malwarebytes Privacy |url=https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/malwarebytes-news/2020/04/introducing-malwarebytes-privacy |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[Malwarebytes Labs]] |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251226070823/https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/malwarebytes-news/2020/04/introducing-malwarebytes-privacy |archive-date=26 Dec 2025}}</ref><blockquote>One important note we consistently emphasize is that it’s important to choose a VPN that does what it promises and doesn’t abuse your data. To make that choice a little easier, we’ve developed our own VPN that Malwarebytes users can trust to protect your data and privacy every time you go online.</blockquote> | In April of 2020, Malwarebytes Labs introduced their Privacy VPN, emphasizing the importance of using a VPN that respects user privacy:<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 Apr 2020 |title=Introducing Malwarebytes Privacy |url=https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/malwarebytes-news/2020/04/introducing-malwarebytes-privacy |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[Malwarebytes Labs]] |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251226070823/https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/malwarebytes-news/2020/04/introducing-malwarebytes-privacy |archive-date=26 Dec 2025}}</ref><blockquote>One important note we consistently emphasize is that it’s important to choose a VPN that does what it promises and doesn’t abuse your data. To make that choice a little easier, we’ve developed our own VPN that Malwarebytes users can trust to protect your data and privacy every time you go online.</blockquote> | ||
However, Malwarebytes VPN used to be based on Mullvad VPN until June 2025 and various open source tools,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Voisin |first=Julien |date=10 Oct 2021 |title=Malwarebytes' privacy VPN is Mullvad in a shady trenchcoat |url=https://dustri.org/b/malwarebytes-privacy-vpn-is-mullvad-in-a-shady-trenchcoat.html |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[dustri.org]] |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251208201116/https://dustri.org/b/malwarebytes-privacy-vpn-is-mullvad-in-a-shady-trenchcoat.html |archive-date=8 Dec 2025}}</ref> and nothing is properly disclosed on the official website. On Mullvad site, Malwarebytes is mentioned as partner<ref>{{Cite web |title=Partnerships and Resellers |url=https://mullvad.net/en/help/partnerships-and-resellers |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[Mullvad]] |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260127023400/https://mullvad.net/en/help/partnerships-and-resellers |archive-date=27 Jan 2026}}</ref>. The software is based on open source code, used without contributing back: | However, Malwarebytes VPN used to be based on Mullvad VPN until June 2025 and various open source tools,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Voisin |first=Julien |date=10 Oct 2021 |title=Malwarebytes' privacy VPN is Mullvad in a shady trenchcoat |url=https://dustri.org/b/malwarebytes-privacy-vpn-is-mullvad-in-a-shady-trenchcoat.html |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[dustri.org]] |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251208201116/https://dustri.org/b/malwarebytes-privacy-vpn-is-mullvad-in-a-shady-trenchcoat.html |archive-date=8 Dec 2025}}</ref> and nothing is properly disclosed on the official website. On Mullvad site, Malwarebytes is mentioned as partner<ref>{{Cite web |title=Partnerships and Resellers |url=https://mullvad.net/en/help/partnerships-and-resellers |url-status=live |access-date=15 Mar 2025 |website=[[Mullvad]] |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260127023400/https://mullvad.net/en/help/partnerships-and-resellers |archive-date=27 Jan 2026}}</ref>. The software is based on open source code, used without contributing back: | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||