What are computer viruses and are they still a threat?

Malwarebytes August 2019 Newsletter, Issue 1 The big stories What are computer viruses and are they still a threat? “Malware” and “computer viruses” are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. You might be surprised to know that computer viruses aren’t really a concern anymore. Keep reading How to get your Equifax money and stay safe doing it Equifax has agreed to a settlement for its 2017 data breach. Before you claim your piece of the settlement, read our tips on what this means, how to get paid, and how to avoid opportunistic scammers. Keep reading FaceApp scares point to larger data collection problems You may have seen it—the app that allows you to age yourself in photos. Some have linked it to the Russian government. Others claim it’s stealing your face and likeness. What’s really going on here? Keep reading Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 investigation shows Russian disinformation campaigns have global reach Five years after Malaysia Airlines 17 was shot of out the sky, we now have a pretty good idea of what happened (Spoiler: It was Russia). Learn how new methods in cybersecurity research helped crack the case. Keep reading What’s new at Malwarebytes Your device, your choice: AdwCleaner now detects preinstalled software It’s your device, shouldn’t you get to decide what’s installed on it? If you agree, we’ve got good news. Learn how Malwarebytes AdwCleaner can help you remove pesky preinstalled software. Keep reading Getting the most out of your Malwarebytes Restore and delete quarantined items in Malwarebytes for Mac Malwarebytes for Mac Premium now offers you the ability to quarantine, restore, and manually delete suspect files. Show those files who’s boss. Learn more Customer love “It means security. I can surf the Internet safely.”” Pirobi Budapest, Hungary “I would not go without MWB so thank you.” Denis M. Thunder Bay, Ontario Protection for you, anywhere, on any device Malwarebytes offers innovative (and free) cybersecurity for your Windows, Mac, Android, Chromebook, and iOS devices. Malwarebytes for Windows Learn more Malwarebytes for Mac Learn more Malwarebytes for Chromebook Learn more Malwarebytes for Android Learn more Malwarebytes for iOS Learn more Quick links Support | Blog | Product guides | Cybersecurity basics Looking for our Techbench program? Click here Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Unsubscribe (c) 2019 Malwarebytes 3979 Freedom Circle, 12th Floor, Santa Clara, CA 95054