{“lastseen”:”2026-02-17T16:05:07″,”description”:”Scams aren\u2019t so obvious anymore. They’re well-written, have working grammar, and can lead victims to very convincing branded webpages. Scammers increasingly use AI tools to clone sites and create highly sophisticated scams at scale, so don’t expect to rely on spotting typos anymore! \\n\\nThat\u2019s why we’ve expanded Scam Guard, our free, AI-powered scam detection assistant, to Windows and Mac. Previously mobile-only, Scam Guard helps you quickly figure out whether something you\u2019re looking at is risky, all before you click, reply, or share. \\n\\n## **When something feels off but you\u2019re not sure** what\\n\\nScams show up everywhere: emails, texts, pop-ups, messages, and websites that look legitimate. But when you\u2019re moving fast, it\u2019s easy to slip up. \\n\\nScam Guard is designed for exactly those moments. If you\u2019re unsure about a message or link, you can ask Scam Guard to take a look. It uses AI to analyze the content and give you a clear, fast assessment so you can decide what to do next with more confidence. \\n\\n## **How Scam Guard helps** \\n\\nScam Guard provides a quick reality check just when you need it: \\n\\n * **Real-time threat intelligence:** An AI-powered chat companion backed by decades of Malwarebytes threat intelligence and cybersecurity expertise. Get instant verdicts you can trust, plus clear next steps.\\n * **Comprehensive scam detection:** It flags suspicious messages and links, spots common scam tactics, and explains _why_ something is risky. It covers romance, phishing, financial, text, robocall, and shipping scams, and more.\\n * **Built for where scams start:** Works right on your desktop, where many scams begin. No more wondering, \u201cIs this legit?\u201d With Scam Guard, you get an answer you can trust.\\n * **24\/7 support:** Available around the clock, so you can get help anytime you need it.\\n\\n\\n\\nStop wondering to yourself \u201cIs this legit?\u201d With Scam Guard, you get an answer you can trust. \\n\\n## **Now on desktop, right where scams happen** \\n\\nMany scams target users while they\u2019re on their computers\u2014checking email, browsing the web, or managing accounts. Bringing Scam Guard to Windows and Mac helps where it\u2019s most useful. \\n\\nWhether you\u2019re reviewing an unexpected message, a pop-up that feels urgent, or a deal that sounds a little too good, Scam Guard gives you a smarter way to pause and check before reacting. Here’s how to share a scam with Scam Guard on your computer.\\n\\n## **Extra protection, without extra stress** \\n\\nStaying safe online shouldn\u2019t mean becoming suspicious of everything. It should mean having the right tools when something doesn\u2019t add up. Scam Guard is there to help you slow down, spot warning signs, and avoid costly mistakes. It makes it easier to protect yourself from scams.\\n\\n* * *\\n\\n**We don ‘t just report on scams\u2014we help detect them**\\n\\nCybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. If something looks dodgy to you, check if it’s a scam using Malwarebytes Scam Guard. Submit a screenshot, paste suspicious content, or share a link, text or phone number, and we\u2019ll tell you if it’s a scam or legit. Available with Malwarebytes Premium Security for all your devices, and in the Malwarebytes app for iOS and Android.”,”published”:”2026-02-17T13:50:00″,”modified”:”2026-02-17T13:50:00″,”type”:”malwarebytes”,”title”:”Scam Guard for\u00a0desktop:\u00a0A second set of eyes for suspicious moments”,”source”:””,”references”:””,”id”:”MALWAREBYTES:E4F1EE2497C8BFE3055950034239347B”,”bulletinFamily”:”blog”,”cwe”:null,”cvelist”:[],”sourceData”:””,”sourceHref”:””,”cvss”:{“score”:0,”severity”:”NONE”,”vector”:”NONE”,”version”:”NONE”},”cvss2″:{},”cvss3″:{“version”:””,”vectorString”:””,”baseScore”:0,”baseSeverity”:””,”attackVector”:””,”attackComplexity”:””,”privilegesRequired”:””,”userInteraction”:””,”scope”:””,”confidentialityImpact”:””,”integrityImpact”:””,”availabilityImpact”:””,”cvssV3″:{“version”:””,”vectorString”:””,”baseScore”:0,”baseSeverity”:””,”attackVector”:””,”attackComplexity”:””,”privilegesRequired”:””,”userInteraction”:””,”scope”:””,”confidentialityImpact”:””,”integrityImpact”:””,”availabilityImpact”:””}},”href”:”https:\/\/www.malwarebytes.com\/blog\/product\/2026\/02\/scam-guard-for-desktop-a-second-set-of-eyes-for-suspicious-moments”,”category_name”:”News”,”post_link”:””,”product”:””,”version”:””,”vendor”:””,”ai_description”:””,”ai_severity”:””,”ai_vendor”:””,”ai_product”:””,”ai_version”:””,”ai_score”:0}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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