Malwarebytes was founded and initially released in 2006 as a malware removal and protection tool. Over time, it has expanded into a comprehensive cybersecurity software for personal and business use. The software is designed and developed by Malwarebytes Corporation, an American company headquartered in California, USA. Key Features:
- Multi-layered malware detection to catch most malware threats, earning top scores in hands-on tests.
- Protection against malicious and fraudulent sites, including excellent phishing protection (99% protection rate).
- Behavior-based detection, learning from malware patterns to identify and stop threats in real-time.
- On-demand and on-access malware scans, allowing manual and automatic threat detection and removal.
- Malicious URL blocking to prevent access to harmful websites and protect your online safety.
- Identity theft protection with insurance and recovery assistance in case of personal data compromise.
- Real-time threat prevention to actively monitor and block malicious activity on your devices.
- Comprehensive web protection (VPN available) to safeguard browsing activity and online privacy