RiskWare.DontStealOurSoftware

Short bio

The detection RiskWare.DontStealOurSoftware catches tools or versions of our product that would enable users to use the paid version of the product without paying for it.

Type and source of infection

The detection RiskWare.DontStealOurSoftware  is used against tools that enable this theft and “cracked” versions of Malwarebytes.
The detected tools and cracks can often be found on shady websites that will not hesitate to bundle them with PUPs, adware, or even malware. Using “customized” versions of our software may result in a false sense of security.

Protection

Malwarebytes protects users from RiskWare.DontStealOurSoftware by using real-time protection.

Malwarebytes blocks RiskWare.DontStealOurSoftware

Remediation

Malwarebytes can detect and remove RiskWare.DontStealOurSoftware without further user interaction.

1. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop.
2. Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
3. Then click Finish.
4. Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu.
5. If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure.
6. When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected.
7. Restart your computer when prompted to do so.

Please download a legitimate version from our website to do this.