0:00opening explainer host
A middle-aged man with short, neatly combed grey hair and a fair complexion is positioned centrally in a medium shot, looking directly at the camera. He wears a bright royal blue polo shirt with an open collar. Behind him, a lush green hedge or thick foliage with varying shades of green leaves and some yellow fallen leaves on the ground provides a natural, vibrant background. The lighting is natural and even, suggesting an overcast day or open shade. He speaks articulately, with clear facial expressions. Overlay text in yellow, bold font reads "HOW TO CHECK IF SOMEONE'S". The overall mood is informative and direct.
0:01hacker typing code
A mysterious figure, seen from the back and slightly over the shoulder, is intently focused on two computer monitors displaying lines of code. The dominant colors are deep blues and blacks, creating a dark, tech-noir atmosphere. The screens emit a bright, glowing green and yellow light from the code, illuminating parts of the person's glasses and the surrounding desk area. The background is dark and indistinct, with some faint blue light effects suggesting advanced technology or a digital space. The person is wearing glasses and a dark-colored jacket. Overlay text in yellow, bold font appears, first reading "SPYING ON YOU" and then changing to "ACTUALLY IT'S PRETTY SIMPLE".
0:04host explaining signs
The middle-aged man with short, neatly combed grey hair and a fair complexion is again positioned centrally in a medium shot, looking directly at the camera. He wears the same bright royal blue polo shirt. Behind him, a lush green hedge or thick foliage and a glimpse of a white house provide a natural, vibrant background under a bright, diffused sky. The lighting is natural and even, suggesting an overcast day or open shade. He speaks directly to the audience, his expression earnest. Overlay text in yellow, bold font reads "IF YOU NOTICE ANY OF". The scene feels open and natural.
0:05hands typing phone close up
A close-up shot focuses on a person's fair-skinned hands holding and interacting with a black smartphone. The phone is slightly angled, showing a partially visible screen that is bright but indistinct. The background is a blurred, pristine white surface, possibly a desk, contributing to a clean and focused aesthetic. The lighting is soft and ambient, casting minimal shadows. The hands appear to be typing or swiping on the phone's screen with the thumbs. Overlay text in yellow, bold font first reads "THESE SIGNS", then transitions to "IT'S TIME TO CHECK", and finally "HERE'S WHAT TO LOOK FOR".
0:08phone overheating animation
A close-up, slightly high-angle shot shows a fair-skinned hand holding a black smartphone vertically. The phone's screen displays a colorful grid of app icons against a light, cloud-like background with a digital clock showing "4:11 Wed. December 18". The entire phone and hand are enveloped by a dynamic, animated overlay of flickering orange and yellow flames, visually representing overheating. The background is a dark, indistinct surface. The color palette is vibrant with the screen's colors, contrasted with the intense reds and yellows of the flame animation, creating a sense of alarm. Overlay text in yellow, bold font reads "YOUR PHONE OVERHEATS".
0:10phone battery drains animation
An overhead shot shows two hands holding a black smartphone. The phone's screen is completely black, displaying only a stark white battery icon with a red, empty fill and a small lightning bolt symbol, indicating a critically low battery. The background is a dark, textured surface, possibly asphalt or rough ground, rendered in black and white, creating a stark and somber contrast with the phone. The hands are wearing light-colored, possibly beige, long sleeves. The scene conveys a sense of power loss and urgency. Overlay text in yellow, bold font reads "OR THE BATTERY DRAINS QUICKER THAN USUAL".
0:12host on laptop surprised
A medium shot captures a Caucasian man, appearing to be in his late 50s or early 60s, wearing a royal blue polo shirt and black-rimmed glasses. He is seated at a white desk, looking directly at the camera with a wide-eyed, slightly surprised or concerned expression, his mouth slightly open. His hands are positioned over a silver laptop keyboard, one hand resting on the trackpad. The background features a large, dark-screened television or monitor to the left and a green potted plant to the right, against a neutral light grey wall. The lighting is bright and even. Overlay text in yellow, bold font reads "YOUR PHONE IS SLOWER".
0:14young man suspicious phone
A medium close-up shot of a young East Asian man, appearing to be in his 20s or early 30s, wearing a white button-up shirt and black-rimmed glasses. He is looking intently and suspiciously at a black smartphone he holds in both hands. His eyebrows are furrowed, and his mouth is slightly agape, indicating confusion or worry. The background is a plain, light grey wall, providing a clean, uncluttered setting. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting his concerned expression and the phone. Overlay text in yellow, bold font reads "YOU NOTICE SUSPICIOUS".
0:16host on laptop explaining solution
A medium shot captures the same Caucasian man from previous scenes, wearing a royal blue polo shirt and black-rimmed glasses. He is seated at a white desk, with his hands positioned over a silver laptop keyboard, looking directly at the camera with a reassuring yet serious expression. The background features a large, dark-screened television or monitor to the left and a green potted plant to the right, against a neutral light grey wall. The lighting is bright and even. Overlay text in yellow, bold font first reads "APPS OR POP UPS", then "IF YOU'VE NOTICED", "ANY OF THESE", and finally "HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO".
0:19phone app store download
A close-up shot focuses on a fair-skinned hand interacting with a black smartphone screen. The screen displays the Google Play Store interface for "Malwarebytes Mobile Security", showing "Pending..." status and "Verified by Play Protect". Options to "Cancel" or "Open" are visible, with the "Open" button in grey. Below, "Sponsored. Suggested for you" features other app icons like VPN and Barbora. The hand taps the "Open" button. The background is a blurred, light-colored surface. The lighting is bright and even. Overlay text in yellow, bold font reads "STEP 1: INSTALL THE MALWAREBYTES APP FROM THE APP STORE".
0:23phone scanning apps split screen
The scene begins with a dynamic, mirrored split-screen effect, showing two identical smartphones being held by hands, each displaying the Malwarebytes scanning interface. The screens show a circular scanning progress icon, "0 threats detected", and metrics for "Apps scanned", "Files scanned", and "Scan time". The initial split-screen quickly resolves into a single, slightly wider shot of one black smartphone being held vertically by a fair-skinned hand. The background is a blurred, warm-toned wooden surface. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the screen. Overlay text in yellow, bold font reads "STEP 2: RUN A FREE SECURITY SCAN".
0:26phone scanning results
A close-up shot of a black smartphone screen displaying the Malwarebytes scan results. The screen shows a prominent green checkmark icon with "Scan result" and "No threats detected". Below this, "435 Apps scanned", "15972 Files scanned", and "0m 43s Scan time" are visible, along with the reassuring message "You're all good!". The background is a blurred, warm-toned wooden surface. The lighting is bright and even. The text "THAT FINDS AND REMOVES ANY SPYWARE, MALWARE, OR HIDDEN VIRUSES" appears in yellow, bold font as an overlay, emphasizing the app's functionality.
0:30host talking with phone overlay 1
A medium shot of the host, a Caucasian man in a blue polo shirt, seated on a brown sofa, talking directly to the camera with a confident expression. The background is a plain, light grey wall. A black smartphone with the Malwarebytes app review screen slides into the frame from the right, partially obscuring the host's body. The phone screen displays positive reviews for the "Malwarebytes Mobile Security" app, showing ratings and user comments from the app store. The lighting is bright and even. Overlay text in yellow, bold font reads "MALWAREBYTES IS".
0:32host talking with phone overlay 2
A medium shot of the host, a Caucasian man in a blue polo shirt, seated on a brown sofa. His face is visible, looking directly at the camera with a confident expression, while the rest of his body is partially obscured by a black smartphone displaying the Malwarebytes app review screen. The phone is positioned prominently in the foreground, with the reviews clearly visible, showing positive feedback and five-star ratings. The background is a plain, light grey wall. The lighting is bright and even. Overlay text in yellow, bold font reads "AWARD-WINNING AND TRUSTED BY MILLIONS". The phone is a central visual element here, reinforcing the message.
0:34host talking with phone overlay 3
A medium shot of the host, a Caucasian man in a blue polo shirt, seated on a brown sofa, talking directly to the camera with an enthusiastic and clear expression. The black smartphone, previously showing the app reviews, slides out of the frame to the left, gradually revealing more of the host. The background is a plain, light grey wall. The lighting is bright and even. Overlay text in yellow, bold font reads "IT'S ALSO INCREDIBLY EASY-TO-USE AND ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE SECURITY APPS OUT THERE". His hand gestures become more visible and animated as the phone disappears.
0:38host talking with phone overlay 4
A medium shot of the host, a Caucasian man in a blue polo shirt, seated on a brown sofa, talking directly to the camera. His face is visible, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, while the rest of his body is partially obscured by a black smartphone displaying the Malwarebytes scanning interface. The screen initially shows "1 threat detected" and then updates to show the identified threat as "AV Test App", demonstrating the app's effectiveness. The background is a plain, light grey wall. The lighting is bright and even. Overlay text in yellow, bold font reads "INSTALL MALWAREBYTES TODAY AND KEEP YOUR PHONE SAFE FROM HACKERS".
0:42host face distortion effect
A very rapid, dramatic visual effect applied to the host's face. The host's face, seen in a medium shot, is severely warped and stretched upwards, creating a distorted, almost cartoonish, and unsettling appearance. The black smartphone from the previous scene quickly zips out of frame to the right. The background remains the plain light grey wall. This visual serves as a quick, impactful transition or emphasis, adding a touch of urgency or playful alarm. Overlay text in yellow, bold font reads "SAFE FROM HACKERS".
0:43malwarebytes logo cta
A clean, minimalist white background features the Malwarebytes logo prominently in the center. The logo consists of a stylized blue 'M' shape, followed by the text 'Malwarebytes®' in a matching blue font. Below the logo, a large, dark blue oval button with clear white text reads "Try Now", serving as a call to action. At the very bottom, smaller white text on blue buttons indicates "Available on the App Store" and "GET IT ON Google Play", providing platform availability. The overall color palette is white and blue, conveying professionalism, security, and trust.
