pop-ups from Malware-Bytes.

[Baitball Blogger]

I'm not convinced yet that it's the result of a PUP. But, I am getting a pop up from Malware bytes that says there's an update to their software and the pop up compels me to start the download. I did purchase the product so this question is probably best handled by someone who has a paid copy.

I did start the process and I had to accept new terms and conditions in order to continue. I read through it and learned that they would be collecting private information and offered a url that they claimed would explain those ts and cs. So I clicked it to review the info.

Basically, it was just a link to the main Malware Bytes website and I wasn't going to sift through the site for the information because I didn't think they would have made it so hard to do if their intentions were good.

So, here I am, asking DUers how to remove the pop-up and still maintain a usable copy of MB.

[hobbit709]

1. If you don't update you won't have a fully functioning version.

The terms and conditions aren't really any different than the ones for previous versions. Or for any other software.

[Baitball Blogger]

3. Thanks for the reassurance.

[Earth Bound Misfit]

2. MBAM recently updated to ver 2.1.6...

To turn off the popup notification open MBAM >> Settings >> Update Settings >> Untick "Check for......"



MBAM EULA: https://www.malwarebytes.org/eula/mbam/

5. Privacy Policy. By entering into this Agreement you agree to the terms of Malwarebytes’ privacy policy, which can be found at www.malwarebytes.org (the “Privacy Policy”). More information concerning what data is collected and used by Malwarebytes and how it is used is available in the Privacy Policy. Without limiting the Privacy Policy, you agree that Malwarebytes may track certain data it obtains from your Computer including data about any malicious software or other threats flagged by the Software, data about your license, data about what version of the Software you are using and what operating conditions it runs under and data concerning your geographic location. This information is collected and used for the purpose of tracking malicious software and other security threats and evaluating and improving Malwarebytes’ products and services. In the event that any user who operates the Software as permitted under this Agreement (including, if you are a business customer, your employees or contractors) makes a complaint or claim based on the tracking or collection of data in accordance with this Section 5, you agree that you are solely responsible for addressing any such complaints or claims.

HTH

[Baitball Blogger]

4. Thank you! I appreciate it!

[Earth Bound Misfit]

5. You're welcome.

You're right the url given isn't very useful, it should give this url (full privacy policy): https://www.malwarebytes.org/privacy/