Security Product Vendors → NEWS..MalwareBytes acquires Junkware Removal Tool

Quote:..Today Malwarebytes announced the hiring of Filipos Mouliatis, otherwise known as thisisu, and the acquisition of his tool Junkware Removal Tool.

JRT is a tool that is designed to remove adware and other potentially unwanted programs from a Windows compuer. This tool is a very popular download at BleepingComputer.com with over 4 million downloads since Filipos began developing it. It will be exciting to see how JRT partnered with Malwarebytes will go even further to protect Windows users from adware and other unwanted programs.

Edit:..From Major Geeks....»www.majorgeeks.com/news/ ··· ool.html

Also mentioned at Wilders....

The folks at Malware Tips announced this as well.
»malwaretips.com/threads/ ··· l.47298/

I'm going to ask why this was not on Twitter -
»twitter.com/malwaretipscom

This is not on Malwarebytes forum yet (other than this unofficial topic):
»forums.malwarebytes.org/ ··· junkware
It's also not in their Security Blog yet, or in their press releases yet.
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Announced by Major Geeks; is this a joke?

it's "News" when Malwarebytes or Thissisu announce it.

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Malwarebytes Acquires Junkware Removal Tool
June 22, 2015
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SAN JOSE, CA – June 22, 2015 – Malwarebytes, the company founded to protect people and businesses from sophisticated malware attacks, today announced the acquisition of Junkware Removal Tool, a security program that searches for and removes potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) such as adware, spyware, and toolbars. The acquisition will integrate its definitions and tactics into the Malwarebytes product line. Junkware Removal Tool owner and developer, Filipos Mouliatis, will also be joining Malwarebytes Labs out of Houston, Texas.
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“Let’s face it, PUPs are a growing problem, and the Junkware Removal Tool is a fantastic addition to strengthen our ability to address them,” said Malwarebytes founder and CEO Marcin Kleczynski. “We’re proud to be integrating this technology. Not only that, Filipos’ creativity and ingenuity are great additions to the Malwarebytes team. With this move and others to come, we’re doubling down on expanding our PUP protections, and our customers will see the benefits very soon.”
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The integration of Junkware Removal Tool within Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will take place over the next few months. The stand-alone JRT program will remain intact for those who wish to use it.
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More @ »press.malwarebytes.org/2 ··· al-tool/
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Speculation over now that it's on Malwarebytes' site.

Marcin has just Tweeted
»twitter.com/mkleczynski/ ··· 26903552

Now its official!!
»forums.malwarebytes.org/ ··· al-tool/