0:00text overlay intro The scene opens with a blurred white screen showing faint black text, suggesting a document or webpage. Gradually, the blur resolves to reveal clear black text on a white background, outlining a 'Data removal process'. The text includes a website URL (backgroundalert.com/optout/) and step-by-step instructions for removing personal data, such as searching for a record, clicking 'That's Me', entering an email, and clicking 'Mail Copy of ID'. Below the instructions, a blue button with white text reads 'Remove this and all my data for me'. A bold white text overlay reads 'HOW I PROTECT MY PRIVACY' and then 'DATA REMOVAL EDITION'. The overall tone is informative and instructional, with bright, even lighting.
0:03talking head data assumption A bald, fair-skinned man with a white beard and black-rimmed glasses is framed from the chest up, speaking directly to the camera. He is wearing a dark olive green button-up shirt over a black t-shirt and blue jeans, sitting in a grey office chair. His facial expression is serious and engaged, with his eyebrows slightly raised, indicating emphasis. He holds a small, black notebook in his left hand, occasionally gesturing with his right hand. In the background, two large computer monitors display indistinct information, suggesting an office or workspace setting. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting his face. A white numerical overlay '1' appears on his chest, followed by a text overlay 'I ALWAYS ASSUME MY DATA IS ALREADY OUT THERE SOMEWHERE'.
0:08screen recording public data The scene displays a screen recording of a search result page, likely from a public records or data broker website. Multiple entries for 'John W Smith Jr' and 'John Smith' are visible, showing age (65+), addresses (Calais, ME; Rockland, MA), associated names, email addresses (e.g., @yahoo.com, @aol.com), and options to view phone numbers and addresses. The screen is predominantly white with black text and some blue clickable links. A finger briefly points to the screen content. Below the visible results, a section states 'Powered by Whitepages Premium'. A text overlay, initially 'DON'T' then morphing into 'HOW MANY SITES HAVE THEIR NAME ADDRESS', highlights the critical information. The lighting is bright and uniform, typical of a digital interface.
0:12talking head listed publicly A close-up shot of the man from the previous talking head scene. He is looking directly at the camera with a concerned and slightly surprised expression, eyes wide, emphasizing the severity of the issue he's discussing. He is wearing the same dark olive green shirt over a black t-shirt, and his black-rimmed glasses are prominent. The background remains out of focus, showing the top of computer monitors. A text overlay appears below his face, stating 'LISTED PUBLICLY'. The lighting is consistent, providing clear visibility of his facial features and expression.
0:13talking head malwarebytes intro The man from previous talking head shots is again framed from the chest up, looking directly at the camera. He holds the black notebook in his left hand and gestures with his right. His expression is calm but serious, indicating he is about to introduce a solution. He wears a dark olive green shirt over a black t-shirt. The background is a light-colored wall with blurred computer monitors. A white numerical overlay '2' appears on his chest, followed by the text overlay 'I USE MALWAREBYTES PERSONAL DATA REMOVER'. The lighting is bright and soft.
0:17screen recording malwarebytes scan results A screen recording of a computer monitor shows the Malwarebytes website interface. The top navigation bar includes 'Personal', 'Business', 'Pricing', 'Partners', 'Resources', and 'Support'. Below this, a 'Scan results' section is prominent, displaying three pink boxes: '93 Sites scanned', '85 Profiles located', and '576 Personal details found'. Further down, a blue button reads 'Remove my data for me'. The screen is predominantly white and grey with clear, professional typography. A text overlay initially says 'IT SCANS THE WEB FOR PLACES WHERE', setting up the next visual. The lighting is consistent with a digital screen display.
0:20screen recording data broker list and removal The screen recording continues, now showing a list of '85 Detailed exposure results' with various data broker sites like 'BackgroundAlert', 'FindPeopleSearch', 'PublicRecordsNow', 'PeopleFinders', 'USATrace', and 'USFriendsReunited'. Each entry shows a profile name (e.g., 'John W Smith Jr') and associated location. The list is scrollable. The blue 'Remove my data for me' button is still visible, and a mouse cursor moves towards it, eventually clicking it. As the cursor moves, new text overlays appear: 'LIKE DATA BROKER SITES' and then 'AUTOMATICALLY'. The background is white with blue and grey elements, and the lighting is even. This scene visually demonstrates the automated data removal process.
0:25talking head less exposed data The man from previous talking head shots returns, framed from the chest up, speaking directly to the camera with a confident and reassuring expression. He holds the black notebook in his left hand and gestures with his right, emphasizing his point. He wears the dark olive green shirt over a black t-shirt. The background is a light-colored wall with blurred computer monitors. A text overlay 'LESS EXPOSED DATA' appears at the bottom of the screen. The lighting is soft and even.
0:27phone incoming scam call A close-up shot of a smartphone held in a person's hand, displaying an 'Incoming Call...' screen. The caller ID shows a generic person icon and the word 'SCAM' in red, indicating a fraudulent call. Below, red and green circular buttons for declining and accepting the call are visible. The screen is dark with white and red text, and the phone itself is black with a subtle reflection. The hand holding the phone has light skin. Text overlays appear at the bottom: 'MEANS FEWER SPAM CALLS', 'FEWER TARGETED SCAMS', and 'AND LESS IDENTITY RISK OVERALL', explicitly linking the solution to reduced threats. The lighting is soft, illuminating the phone screen clearly.
0:31phone malwarebytes scan A screen recording of a smartphone held in hands, running a Malwarebytes scan. The app's interface is clean and white, showing a progress bar with an icon that changes from a simple 'up' icon to a spinning green/grey circle. Below the progress, text indicates '0 threats detected', along with 'Apps scanned', 'Files scanned', and 'Scan time'. A blue 'Stop scanning' button is central. As the scan progresses, the numbers for 'Apps scanned' and 'Files scanned' increase rapidly. Eventually, a 'Scan result' screen appears with a green checkmark, confirming 'No threats detected' and stating 'You're all good!'. A text overlay, initially 'MALWAREBYTES', expands to 'MALWAREBYTES ALSO RUNS CONTINUOUS SCANS TO SEE IF ANYTHING NEW POPS UP AGAIN AND REMOVES IT'. The phone itself has a cracked screen, visible around the edges. The lighting is neutral, clearly showing the phone screen.
0:37talking head conclusion The man from previous talking head shots delivers his concluding remarks, framed from the chest up. He maintains direct eye contact with the camera, speaking with a confident and persuasive tone. He occasionally gestures with his hands, at one point holding the black notebook in his left hand and spreading his right hand in an open gesture. He wears the dark olive green shirt over a black t-shirt and blue jeans. The background is a light-colored wall with blurred computer monitors. Text overlays appear: 'I USE IT MYSELF AND RECOMMEND IT TO MY FRIENDS ALL THE TIME', then 'BECAUSE HONESTLY, REMOVING YOUR PERSONAL DATA ONLINE IS ONE OF THE SIMPLEST AND SMARTEST WAYS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF IDENTITY THEFT'. The lighting is bright and even.
0:49end card malwarebytes A static end card featuring the Malwarebytes logo prominently in the center. The logo consists of a stylized blue 'M' followed by 'Malwarebytes®' in blue text on a clean white background. Below the logo, a blue rectangular button with white text reads 'Try Now'. At the very bottom, two smaller icons with text indicate 'Available on the App Store' and 'GET IT ON Google Play'. The overall color palette is white and blue, reflecting brand colors. The lighting is bright and uniform, suitable for a professional advertisement.
