Malwarebytes is a popular antivirus program that provides both free and premium versions of its software. It also has a feature known as Web Protection which helps users remain safe from malware and other online threats, by stopping them immediately when they attempt to attack. Unfortunately, Web Protection has been known to turn itself off without explanation. If this happens to you follow these steps to get it back online:
If you are unable to resolve an issue with Malwarebytes’ Web Protection by altering the settings of your browser or changing the browser, you may consider using System Restore to go back to a period when this issue did not happen. This can be done by right-clicking on the main executable of the program and choosing the “Properties” option. Select the “Compatibility tab” and select the “Run this application as an administrator” option.
Malwarebytes Web Protection identifies and blocks online scams, including browser lockers as well as other scare tactics that scammers using tech support employ to extract money from unsuspecting victims. It also blocks third-party trackers that analyze online activity and use the data to target ads. In addition, it stops malware from installing in-browser cryptocurrency miners, and gives other malware the boot. If you’re unsure whether this security suite is the right one for you, you can avail a 60-day refund, which is a lot longer than the 30-day guarantee offered by many other security suites.