Clario is a
security software
Computer security software or cybersecurity software is any computer program designed to influence information security. This is often taken in the context of defending computer systems or data, yet can incorporate programs designed specifically ...
development company that offers consumer-facing
digital security
Digital security refers to various ways of protecting a computer's internet account and files from intrusion by an outside user or a hacker.
Computers and the Internet
Internet security involves the protection of a computer's internet account a ...
and privacy applications for use on a range of operating systems including
iOS
iOS (formerly iPhone OS) is a mobile operating system created and developed by Apple Inc. exclusively for its hardware. It is the operating system that powers many of the company's mobile devices, including the iPhone; the term also includes ...
,
Android
Android may refer to:
Science and technology
* Android (robot), a humanoid robot or synthetic organism designed to imitate a human
* Android (operating system), Google's mobile operating system
** Bugdroid, a Google mascot sometimes referred to ...
,
macOS
macOS (; previously OS X and originally Mac OS X) is a Unix operating system developed and marketed by Apple Inc. since 2001. It is the primary operating system for Apple's Mac computers. Within the market of desktop and lapt ...
.
Clario Tech allegedly has more than 800 team members in various worldwide locations, the majority appear to be operating from Ukraine. The workforce consists of software developers, marketing specialists, security researchers and customer support agents. In 2019, the company announced it would invest $30 million during 2020 to develop its cybersecurity products and make them accessible for all.
Products
Clario
Clario security application was officially launched at the
Consumer Electronic Awards in January 2020 in Las Vegas. Clario announced its aim was to offer a new online security product via a user-friendly dashboard, integrating cybersecurity technology with 24/7 human support against digital threats.
The cybersecurity application has been reviewed in various publications including
the Evening Standard who called it the “''Uber of cybersecurity''”.
In response to the
COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The novel virus was first identif ...
, Clario launched a 24/7 IT support hotline for anyone to call if they experienced technology issues while in lockdown. The company’s 600+ team were on hand to respond to any reported issues.
Clario received the
AV-TEST certification in December 2020 and was featured in the honorable mentions list in the Privacy Focused tool nomination as part of the
Product Hunt’s 2020 Golden Kitty Award Winners in 2020.
MacUpdate
MacUpdate is a
Macintosh
The Mac (known as Macintosh until 1999) is a family of personal computers designed and marketed by Apple Inc., Apple Inc. Macs are known for their ease of use and minimalist designs, and are popular among students, creative professionals, and ...
software download website founded in 1997 by Joel Mueller. In 2017, the site was sold to Zeobit, and subsequently was acquired by Clario Tech in 2020.
MacKeeper
MacKeeper
MacKeeper is a cleanup utility for macOS. MacKeeper was developed by ZeoBIT, later acquired by Kromtech, and is currently owned by Clario Tech.
MacKeeper has a troubled and litigious history. Zeobit settled a class action lawsuit accusing them ...
is
utility software that offers system cleaning, privacy features and
antivirus
Antivirus software (abbreviated to AV software), also known as anti-malware, is a computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove malware.
Antivirus software was originally developed to detect and remove computer viruses, hence the name. ...
for macOS. Clario Tech has become the owner of the MacKeeper software since 2019 with aim to accelerate the transformation of MacKeeper.
Clario cybersecurity research
Clario Tech has undertaken numerous pieces of research into cybersecurity trends in 2020 and 2021. These include "Which Company Uses the Most of Your Data?", "The State of Cybercrime in US and UK", "Cybercrime Hotspots".
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References
Antivirus software
Security software