What makes Malwarebytes different from other anti-malware programs?

Is Malwarebytes an antivirus replacement?

Malwarebytes Free is not an effective replacement for a traditional antivirus because it does not offer real-time protection.

What are the main differences between Malwarebytes Free and Premium?

Malwarebytes Premium also comes with a online window guard not found in the free version.

As of writing, Premium costs $39.99 for an annual subscription.

This is a powerful, complete defense that blocks ransomware, and not a simple decryption tool.

So you’re protected from tomorrow’s “Ransomware Attack!”

Protects you from fake and infected websites

Detects and prevents contact with fake websites and malicious links.

You are proactively protected from downloading malware, hacking attempts, and infected advertising.

Worried about wandering into a “bad” Internet neighborhood?

Now you don’t have to be.

Scans faster, scans smarter

Lightning-fast Hyper Scan mode targets only the threats that are currently active.

Run a scan in the background while you boot up your favorite game.

It’s done by the time you’re ready to play.

Spend less time fiddling with your security parameters and more time enjoying your PC.

Improved performance and efficiencyThe new Malwarebytes was designed with your PC’s and performance in mind.

Scans now use 50 percent less CPU resources than before.

What’s New

All new reimagined UI:

Accessibility improvements

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