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Malware Removal and Security Tips with Malwarebytes

575 views · Published 14 December 2018 · 27:06 · Indexed 11 October 2026

Channel: Infosec Institute · 2018 · Science & Technology

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Michael Sherwood, senior director of technician services at Malwarebytes, chats with Chris Sienko about Malwarebytes, the group's free malware removal forums and a few other malware-related topics.

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This video covers these questions and more:

- How did you get involved in security? (0:55)
- When did Malwarebytes begin? (2:10)
- What's the difference between anti-virus and anti-malware? (3:05)
- In addition to anti-malware protection, what would be your optimal security stack? (3:55)
- Any Malwarebytes functions that users don't utilize as fully as they should? (4:55)
- What does Malwarebytes offer that's different from others? (7:55)
- Are issues of anti-virus and anti-malware systems "competing" still common? (10:00)
- How did Malwarebytes come up with the idea for free malware removal-forums? (11:05)
- How were the techs in the forum recruited? (13:15)
- Is there a training or supervisory process for these volunteers around malware removal? (14:30)
- What are some of the most common malware-removal problems? (16:35)
- For people wanting to get involved, how much free time and experience is required? (19:05)
- Any holiday advice to avoid people getting hit by malware or to help relatives who have security-related questions? (21:30)
- How can you educate family members about cyber risks? (23:00)
- Any final tips or things on the horizons from Malwarebytes? (25:00)

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