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First look at Firewall in Avast Free Antivirus
Avast has made its Firewall feature free to all Avast Products, including Avast Free Antivirus with version 21.7. When Windows built-in basic Firewall protects you, do you really need the Firewall feature that comes with a Third-party... More of this article »
Malwarebytes 4.4.5 for Windows adds Security Advisor
Malwarebytes 4.4.5 added a new feature that shows the Malwarebytes Real-time protection, updates, and Device Scan status on one page in the App. Malwarebytes’ previous update 4.4.4 protects you against Remote Desktop Protocol... More of this article »
Malwarebytes 4.4 introduce Protections for RDP Brute Force attacks and Uninstall
Malwarebytes Corp has released version 4.4 for Malwarebytes for Windows with Tamper Protection, Brute Force Protection features, and other improvements and bug fixes. The new version brings protection against Remote Desktop Protocol... More of this article »
Avast 20.9 shows CyperCapture Notifications in Notification Center
After improving CyberCapture with Avast 20.8, Avast Software has further enhanced the feature in Avast 20.9 on Windows to ensure users can always see the notifications about threats sent to Threat Labs in Action Center. Apart from... More of this article »
Avast Free Antivirus 20.8 comes w/ a Slew of Bug fixes, improvements
In the month of October, Avast Software has released Avast 20.8.2429 and is available for download with some improvements. For instance, Web Shield updated to support for scanning threats in QUIC protocol. Similarly, the way the Cybercapture... More of this article »
Avast Free Antivirus gets ‘Ransomware Shield’ to Protect Your Files from Ransomware
Avast has added ‘Ransomware Shield’ to Avast Free Antivirus 20.5 (Windows) to increase the ransomware protection. Before, Ransomware Sheild is only available in Avast Antivirus Pro and Avast Internet Security products. Yesterday,... More of this article »
You can now run Malwarebytes AdwCleaner from Command Prompt
Malwarebytes AdwCleaner, with version 8.0.6, has received a Command-line interface, in addition to the graphical user interface. What this means is, you can scan and remove adware from your computer by using AdwCleaner without GUI... More of this article »
Fix CVE-2019-13382 Vulnerability in Snagit Old Versions
If you’re using an old version of Techsmith Snagit, you should know ‘local privilege escalation through insecure file move’ vulnerability exists in its Relay Classic Recorder. To fix the vulnerability, either you... More of this article »
AdwCleaner can now detect & delete malicious entries in Hosts file
Malwarebytes has made its Adware cleaner and removal tool, AdwCleaner more deadly and effective against advertising-supported software by adding the ability to scan for malicious entries in the Windows hosts file. The latest version... More of this article »
Malwarebytes 4 gets its First update in 2020
Malwarebytes has released a new component update 1.0.793 for Malwarebytes version 4.0.4.49 and is available for download with 64-bit UI, enhanced Web Protection, miscellaneous UI improvements, and bug fixes. If you’re using Malwarebytes... More of this article »![Image for Malwarebytes 4.0 release adds new Kanata Engine to detect Zero-Hour Threats [Offline Installer]](https://techdows.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Malwarebytes-4.0.4-Premium.jpg)
Malwarebytes 4.0 release adds new Kanata Engine to detect Zero-Hour Threats [Offline Installer]
After testing a few betas, Malwarebytes Corp has released the stable version of Malwarebytes 4.0 for Windows and is available for download. The new version with redesigned UI comes with the “Malwarebytes Kanata” engine... More of this article »
Malwarebytes releases Browser Guard extension for Chrome and Firefox
A year and six months back, Malwarebytes launched a beta version of Browser Extension for Firefox and Chrome, the company after through testing, recently released stable version of extension with new name “Malwarebytes Browser... More of this article »
Malwarebytes 4 gets major UI changes, Beta available for download
The first public beta for the next major version of “Malwarebytes 4” has been released and available for download. The version ships with a new User interface, online installer and a new detection engine. Malwarebytes version... More of this article »
Avast Secure browser new version promises to save memory and extend Battery life
Avast Software released a major update for Chromium-based Avast Secure browser and the version 75.1.1528.101 is now available for download with new features and improvements. Avast Secure Browser now automatically suspends inactive... More of this article »
Malwarebytes releases AdwCleaner 7.4 major version, now detects Preinstalled Software Also
Malwarebytes AdwCleaner, the tool that removes Adware got even better, newly released AdwCleaner v7.4.0 now available with the ability to detect and remove Preinstalled software from new computers. If you’ve brought a branded... More of this article »
Beware! Chrome/Chromium Edge flags downloads as harmful if you turn off this Security Setting
The Google Safe Browsing and Microsoft Defender SmartScreen settings are enabled by default in Google Chrome and Microsoft Chromium Edge browsers to protect users from malicious web sites and dangerous downloads. What happens if you... More of this article »
Google takes on Firefox Monitor (Breach Alerts service) with Chrome Password Checkup Extension
On Safer Internet Day, Google has released Password Checkup extension for Chrome browser and made it available on Chrome Web Store for download. The extension when installed, while signing into website checks your username and password... More of this article »
Chrome to alert when you visit Typo-squatting domains
If you’ve ever reached a site you’re not intended to by typing typo for site URL (these are called typosquatting sites and sometimes in extreme cases these act as Phishing sites as well to steal information from you) and... More of this article »
Avast 19: Here is how to do Schedule Scans
Earlier this month Avast Software has released Avast 19.1 with new Settings and other changes, if you’ve used to Avast 18.x and upgraded to this version, adopting to new Settings is a bit too much to be honest. The new Settings... More of this article »
Malwarebytes releases Component Update 1.0.527 to Fix Windows 7 freezing Issue
Malwarebytes released a new component update 1.0.527 for version 3.6.1 for their anti-malware product to address Windows 7 freezing issue, the update currently can be manually downloaded and installed by clicking ‘Install Application... More of this article »
Avast 19.1 is out in 2019 to bring new Settings, Speed and improvements
After Avast 18.8, Avast Software has released Avast 19.1 in 2019 and is available to download. The new version launched in the new year is first full 64bit Avast version to get released so far and comes with a simplified and modern... More of this article »
Quora says 100 million users data compromised in a security breach
Popular Question and Answer’s site Quora has been hacked, the website’s CEO, Adam D’Angelo announced this news in their blog admitting that approximately 100 million users data may have been compromised. The company... More of this article »![Image for Bing warns Official VLC Player site as dangerous and Microsoft confirms its true [Updated]](https://techdows.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/vlc-is-not-classified-as-suspicious.png)
Bing warns Official VLC Player site as dangerous and Microsoft confirms its true [Updated]
If you now search for VLC player on Bing and hover over the first result, which is from official Videolan website, Microsoft Search engine shows ‘Site might be dangerous’ warning and suggest to choose another result, and... More of this article »Avast Ends Support for Windows XP and Vista
Starting January 1, 2019, Avast/AVG users using antivirus products on Windows XP & Vista will no longer receive new program updates, Avast software says in a blog post, however virus definitions will still be offered continuously... More of this article »
Avast moves Antivirus Advanced Settings to Secret ‘Geek Area’
This is interesting. Avast has kept the most important settings visible and moved the advanced ones in its antivirus into a new section, hidden by default from accessing, they call it as Geek Area. To see the new secret section in... More of this article »
Latest Avast blocks Internet Access and turns off Malwarebytes Web Protection
Latest Avast 18.6.2349 is having all issues such as it blocks access to the internet and its plugin also reported Twitter as harm site and Avast’s Real Site Protection module is deactivating Malwarebytes Web Protection. Luckily,... More of this article »
Avast 18.6: Do Not Disturb Mode replaces Game Mode
Avast Software has released Avast Free Antivirus 18.6.2349 and is available for download. Game Mode in Avast which silences notifications from Windows Update and other apps, including Avast has been replaced with much improved Do Not... More of this article »
Kaspersky Free Antivirus 2019 Download available
Kaspersky Free Antivirus 2019 has been released and available for download. Kaspersky offers basic protection to users with their free version (with Kaspersky Secure Connection), which brings new features such as scripts scanning,... More of this article »
Avast launches Secure Browser, download now
A few months back, Avast has discontinued the distribution of SafeZone browser and promised it will ship a more secure browser soon. The time has come, the successor to Avast SafeZone browser – Avast Secure browser– is... More of this article »
AVG Free Antivirus 2018 v18.1 with Exploit protection
After releasing Avast Free antivirus 2018, Avast software has released AVG Free Antivirus 2018 v18.1, the installer comes without Zen and bring protection against exploits, malicious PE files and Shell code. If you don’t know,... More of this article »
Avast Free Antivirus 17.9 Minor Update released
Avast Software has released bug fixing update for -Avast Free Antivirus 17.9- Avast and is available for download. The update also includes redesigned screens for Shields and Scans in the protection menu and Avast Passwords UI also... More of this article »
Avira Free Antivirus 2018 Offline Installer
Avira Free Antivirus 2018 comes a new user interface and next-generation AI technology. Avira has finally redesigned the user interface for free antivirus in 2018 product of version 17, but the settings UI isn’t changed. Avira... More of this article »
Security Alert : CCleaner 5.33 compromised with malware, remove it immediately
CCleaner 5.33 version released on August 15th has been compromised and contains a malicious backdoor, this was discovered on September 12 by Avast, new parent company of Piriform and released CCleaner 5.34 on the same day. Piriform... More of this article »
Avast discontinues SafeZone browser
Avast is discontinuing the SafeZone browser and will no longer be distributed. SafeZone browser which till now available with Avast, will no longer be installed on your computer when you clean install Avast. Avast says SafeZone... More of this article »
You no longer need to register Avast Free Antivirus
Yes! What you read was right, Avast Free antivirus no longer needs registration and newer versions don’t ask you to register and the older versions of Avast will continue to work even after they’ve expired. Even we’ve... More of this article »
Avast’s Web Shield now blocks Phishing Sites Also
Avast Online Security (AOS) browser extension of Avast warns about Phishing sites, it also scans the websites you’re about to visit and shows reputation ratings and blocks trackers. Web Shield, another crucial component of Avast... More of this article »
Malwarebytes 3.2 Beta available with Memory Improvements and Bug fixes
A new beta version of Malwarebytes 3.2 is available for testing. This beta improves memory usage (this has been mostly discussed topic after the launch of Malwarebytes 3.0) and offers an opt-in setting -‘Beta Application Updates’... More of this article »
Latest Avast 2017 removes Status Monitoring
Status monitoring which was available in Avast and accessible through Settings –which allows to disable individual shields — has been removed in Avast 17.5.2302. Now the dashboard will show the warnings if you’ve... More of this article »PSA: Redirected to chrome-updates.win phishing site? Remove VPN Extensions
Whenever you open a New tab page in Chrome if you’ve been redirected to https://chrome-updates.win/s.html page, without further thinking uninstall or remove the VPN extensions you’ve using. These extensions have been compromised... More of this article »
Malwarebytes 3.1 Free version adds Automatic Monthly Scheduled Scan
Malwarebytes 3 version available till now has only allowed Malwarebytes Premium and trial users to automate scans schedule by clicking ‘schedule scan’ tab in UI. When free users click on it, it has no effect. Few days... More of this article »
KeyScrambler now protects against Keystroke Profiling
The anti-keylogging software, KeyScrambler, has received an update recently, KeyScrambler 3.11 has been released. The update has not only added support for Windows 10 Creators Update, but also offers protects against Keystroke-Profiling,... More of this article »
Malwarebytes 3.0.6 final fixes memory leaks and reduces CPU Usage
Top issues reported by users regarding Malwarebytes 3.0.5 (previously known as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware) have been addressed as the company has released Malwarebytes 3.0.6 after testing the preview version. More than 100 major issues... More of this article »
Latest Avast beta gets behavior shield
Avast has already released AVG Free Antivirus 2017, but it is still beta testing the antivirus product. To the latest, Avast has released a new beta version — Avast 17.1.2283 — by incorporating AVG‘s behavior shield,... More of this article »
Avast releases AVG Free Antivirus 2017
Avast has acquired AVG few months back, today the company released 2017 editions of AVG Antivirus Free, AVG Internet Security and AVG TuneUp. As we covered a few months back, AVG has new UI with Avast engine integrated and the free... More of this article »
New AVG beta based on Avast engine is here
Two months back. Avast has acquired AVG, today they’ve released new AVG antivirus product in beta version by incorporating their engine and some technologies present in Avast antivirus like streaming updates, passive mode, and... More of this article »Firefox 50.0.2 to Patch JavaScript Exploit found in Tor browser
Zero-day vulnerability has found in the Firefox browser, a JavaScript exploit — which consists of one CSS and one HTML file — has been discovered in the Wild and has been used to target Tor browser users now. Firefox security... More of this article »
Malwarebytes 3.0 final released
Today, Malwarebytes Corporation has released a beta of their next generation product, Malwarebytes 3.0, a combination of Anti-Malware, Anti-Exploit, Anti-Ransomware, Website Protection and Remediation technologies. When you install... More of this article »
Vivaldi: Content from unauthenticated sources has been blocked
Vivaldi browser now allows to load insecure content at the users request. Like to Chrome’s ‘This page is trying to load scripts from unauthenticated sources’, Vivaldi blocks insecure content found on an secured site... More of this article »