Malwarebytes upgrades Mobile Security to fight daily scam threats

Malwarebytes has revamped its Mobile Security application to combat rising mobile scams, revealing that nearly half of users encounter scams daily. Key features include:

• **Scam Guard**: An AI-powered tool for vetting suspicious messages.
• **Text and Call Protection**: Enhanced filtering for scam messages and caller identification.
• **Digital Footprint Portal**: A scanner revealing exposed personal information.
• **Trusted Advisor**: Provides a Protection Score and security improvement suggestions.
• **Ad Blocking and Junk Cleaner**: Filters ads and cleans unnecessary files to improve performance.

Recent statistics show users feel ill-prepared for increasingly sophisticated AI-driven threats, with millions of unique Android malware strains detected. Malwarebytes emphasizes the need for comprehensive security beyond built-in protections.