Malwarebytes Premium (opens in new tab) adds real-time protection, URL blocking and an extra layer of ransomware protection.

You can sign up for Malwarebytes' antivirus solutions here (opens in new tab).

There's no URL blocking, no real-time threat detection, but on-demand scanning for malware, spyware and rootkits could make it useful as a 'second opinion' scanner. You can sample the basics of the product anytime with Malwarebytes Free. No firewall (opens in new tab), parental controls, backup or anything else: Malwarebytes is just about the fundamentals, squashing malware (opens in new tab) and blocking access to malicious links. There are no other major security extras, though. Malwarebytes Privacy is currently only available for Windows but the company plans to also release it for Mac, Android, iOS and Chrome OS (which runs on Chromebooks) soon.It claims the latest range is smarter than traditional antivirus (opens in new tab), thanks to layers of technology like anomaly detection, behavior matching and application hardening. However, if you're also looking for a security solution, the company also offers a bundle which includes a one year subscription of Malwarebytes Privacy and Malwarebytes Premium (opens in new tab) for $89.99. Malwarebytes Privacy is available as a yearly subscription for $59.99 and this allows you to use the service on up to five devices. As more and more people are utilizing home networks today, it’s increasingly imperative that we extend security to each and every person – no matter where they are or what network they are using – so that they can protect themselves and exert control over who gets their data, and for what purpose.”

With a single click, Malwarebytes Privacy gives you the power to protect your online privacy by masking your IP address and online activity.

“Today you can’t go online without corporations, advertisers, and hackers trying to eavesdrop on you, and it’s feeling increasingly invasive for consumers.

Chief product officer at Malwarebytes, Akshay Bhargava explained how Malwarebytes Privacy can protect consumers from unwanted tracking online in a press release (opens in new tab), saying:

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