Nitro Update makes Avast Fast, includes CyberCapture Technology
Nitro Update makes Avast light weight, low on system impact and improves system performance on Windows 10. Avast has released Nitro Update -a major one … [Read more…]
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Avast to launch CyberCapture
Recently we’ve reported Avast to remove NG tech in the future (in the latest beta builds, it has been moved to the cloud) and to … [Read more…]
Download Avira Software Updater
Avira Software Updater is a free application in beta offered by security company Avira to keep your software up to date. Tired of updating … [Read more…]
Windows 10 Anniversary Update to Ship Limited Periodic Scanning Feature
Microsoft’s Malicious software removal tool detects malware on 1 to 2 million PCs, even those running other antivirus software, that tells some malware still … [Read more…]
Avast Pulls NG from its Products
Security Software company Avast has removed the NG technology from the latest beta version of products, which are going to soon officially release to … [Read more…]
Chrome Extension Better History is Malicious, Remove It Immediately
Oh Dear! popular Chrome extension Better History has been caught hijacking user browsers and redirected them to advertised websites pre-set by extension (new) owner. The … [Read more…]
Avast makes SafeZone browser available to free version users as well
Avast SafeZone browser, which till now part of Avast paid products, is now available for free version users as well. Though Chromium-based SafeZone browser … [Read more…]
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.2.1 Update Turns on Context Menu Scan Option
Malwarebytes Corporation has released a new update for their anti-malware product — Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.2.1 — and is available to download. This patched release … [Read more…]
GMER 2.2 adds Windows 10 Support
GMER, the popular anti-rootkit scanner that detects and removes rootkits has been updated to support Windows 10. GMER version 2.2 released yesterday has added … [Read more…]
Mozilla removes YouTube Unblocker add-on from AMO because of malicious behavior
Popular YouTube Unblocker extension hosted on AMO has been blocked and removed by Mozilla. The extension which lets you watch blocked videos on YouTube … [Read more…]
First Look at Kaspersky PC Cleaner Freeware
Kaspersky, a company good at making security products has released a free PC Cleaning tool— Kasperksy Cleaner— in beta and is available to download. … [Read more…]
Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware Beta is now available to download
Malwarebytes Corporation has released the first beta version of Malwarebytes Anti-ransomware and is available to download for testing. Malwarebytes Anti-ransomware uses advanced proactive technology … [Read more…]