Malwarebytes is a free version Malwarebytes real-time antivirus software that helps you stop browser hijackers as well as other harmful content while surfing the Internet. It also blocks annoying advertisements and prevents in-browser cryptojackers (unwanted cryptocurrency miners) and gives other malicious content the boot.

The extension is easy to use, with no complex settings and minimal notifications that get in the way of browsing. It’s the first and only browser extension that identifies and stops scams involving tech support, which are among the most frequent online dangers. It also speeds up how quickly web pages display, blocks fake trackers that can spy on your computer and bombard you with unwelcome ads, and helps you keep malware-related downloads out of your system by blocking websites known to contain them.

It does not include some of the additional features that are found board of directors software comparison in its competitors. This includes a firewall and system tuning tools such as a parental control program, or a password manager. It also doesn’t have multi-year plans, like Bitdefender or Kaspersky, which can save you money in the long run.