Malwarebytes is a free version Malwarebytes real-time antivirus software that can help you stop browser hijackers as well as other malicious content while browsing the Internet. It also blocks annoying ads and stops cryptocurrency miners in the browser (unwanted cryptocurrency mining) and removes other malicious content.
The extension is simple to use. There aren’t any complicated configurations, and there are very few notifications that disrupt browsing. It’s the very first and only browser extension that can detect and stop tech support scams, which are among the most prevalent online threats. It also speeds up the speed with which websites show, blocks fake trackers that can spy on you and bombard you with unwanted ads, and helps you avoid malware downloads by blocking websites known to contain them.
However, it doesn’t offer the extra features found in other rivals, like firewalls, system tuning tools and a password manager or you could try these out parental controls. It also doesn’t offer multi-year plans, like Bitdefender and Kaspersky. This could save you money over time.