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Malwarebytes develops cybersecurity software. The company specializes in anti-malware and internet security solutions for personal and business use. Its products feature real-time protection, threat detection and removal capabilities.
- Effective malware detection
- User-friendly interface
- Affordable pricing options
- Poor customer service experience
- Difficult uninstallation process
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Reviewed June 1, 2022
I found after changing my credit card that they had been billing us for years. I tried to cancel on their website without results. It did show that I had already cancelled my way of paying by PayPal, but somehow they got hold of the credit card associated with PayPal and kept billing. I thought I had taken care of this. You can't figure out who they are because they bill through a business called CBI*CLEVERBRIDGE INC. I had to go on that website and request a billing review to figure out what was being billed from 7 years ago. They have bilked us out of several hundred dollars.
Reviewed May 17, 2022
This company is no longer what it used to be. We had to cancel our service because we couldn't reactivate our license. Don't even try to CHAT with them, you'll just get their FAKE robot asking you the same questions over and over. You can never talk to someone live. Forget about opening a ticket, they never respond. Even after we cancelled service and DELETED our account, they continue to SPAM us with their e-mails. Look elsewhere for a functional company.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2022
I spend a lot of time on my computers for professional work, personal work, and recreation so I put a great deal of stock in having a good antivirus and security system for them. I have had many different programs in the past including major ones like McAfee (I despise McAfee) and Norton, but I always fell out of love with them for various reasons including price, annoying or less-than-great features, and/or they were just straight-up junk. I finally discovered Malwarebytes a couple months ago during a time when I was briefly without any additional antivirus software and decided I needed something because I was highly suspicious I had some malware on my computer dropping its performance significantly so I downloaded the free Malwarebytes to give it a shot. It wasn't long before I went ahead and bought the premium version for all of my devices and I could not be happier with this program!
Malwarebytes is easy to use and appears to be very well-designed all-around with many impressive features even when compared to top well-known brands. If you are not the most computer-savvy person and looking for something that appears simple to use and largely manages itself then Malwarebytes is great. Additionally, if you are more like me and practically lives on computers it is still great because you also have options to be more involved in its advanced operating settings as well if you choose (if you don't want to do that then you can just leave all the options on default which are all immediately set to the generally recommended settings).
As for the quality of the protection and antivirus capabilities, it is highly effective based on my experience so far. The main selling point for me was the original purpose I got it for which was to scan my computer and remove the malware which was found surprisingly a lot (I'm sort of embarrassed to say...). Not only did it manage to find a shocking amount of malware and successfully remove it all, it also did it quickly and without sapping all of my system's processing power which impressed me. Typically, full system antivirus scanning will plummet your computer's performance for the duration of the scan, but, somehow, Malwarebytes manages to do it without hogging the CPU while still being thorough which I think is incredible. It also easily takes a fraction of the time to do a complete scan compared to many other similar programs.
To top it all off, Malwarebytes also comes with complete real-time protection including web protection, malware protection, ransomware protection, exploit protection, and a general firewall. The real-time protection has worked very well for me and has received excellent marks on testing according to expert reviews I have also read about it. Finally, it also has the nice capability to be integrated seamlessly with Windows Security Center so it can work bilaterally with your OS's built-in security.
I honestly have a hard time coming up with any negatives which is rather surprising for me. While most reviews I have read praises the program's interface highly as being very user-friendly, which I would generally agree, I have gotten mildly frustrated with it a few times when trying to find specific features (then again, I personally like to tinker with programs so that may just be me).
Also with the interface, it at times seems somewhat limited in advanced settings for those who like to customize the security settings in detail but I quickly learned to live with it and I can't complain about its results, regardless. I sometimes wish the interface was a bit more expansive and provided more detailed menus but I can understand it is probably hard for the developers to strike that perfect balance of user-friendly simplicity with advanced custom settings that more advanced users like myself enjoy. It has enough for me to consider reasonable and to be content with what I can customize including more important features like the automatic scanning schedule, permissions, and what it's supposed to do with PUPs when discovered.
Ultimately, I am very satisfied with this product and would recommend it to anyone whether you be an advanced computer user or a much more basic user it will work well for you. That is remarkable in my opinion because I have found most antivirus security programs tend to lean more one way or the other but Malwarebytes seems to be the most accommodating to both sides I have ever seen so far in its design.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2021
I signed up for the 14 day free trial. I neglected to cancel within the 14 days, so I was stuck paying for a year's worth of service. However I did inform them that I was not using the program because it slow down my computer too much. They kept my debit card number and they did an automatic withdrawal every year after I canceled until my debit card expired. After that I get harassed by email demanding that I give them another card number. I’ve written countless times to explain to them I never use the program. I paid for the first year because I was too late Canceling it. And they did not have my permission to continue to charge me every year.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2021
I wanted to use the Malwarebytes Free to perform a scan since I have trusted them in the past for portions of my computer security and often recommended their services to friends and clients (when I was on a Virus Removal team years ago). When I downloaded it this time it defaults to a 14 day trial of the Premium version, which I did not request or want. Their Premium services have previously conflicted with my other security on this computer which is why I downloaded the Free version and not their Premium option.
With a background in marketing and statistics, I am almost certain this is based on market projections that the more people who try the Premium the more will stick with it, which is, of course, how Malwarebytes makes their money allowing them to even provide a Free version. I get that, I respect that. That data has been clear for many years. But making it so that I am forced to have Premium activate at least once when I downloaded the Free version is a deceptive practice. What is worse is that the software has an option to Deactivate Premium, but when I did so the Premium remained active.
Any time a company defaults/forces things I didn't ask for, didn't want, even went out of my way to avoid, I lose some trust. But failing to deactivate when requested, showing that it had been deactivated even though it wasn't, that loses a lot of trust from me. I will be removing the software and can no longer recommend Malwarebytes as I once did. I am very disappointed in the direction they have gone of putting short-term profits above their reputation. This sort of feels like seeing your childhood hero piss on a dog. Is it out right evil, no, but they sure have lost my respect.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2021
Had decent experience with them for two years. Did not want to renew this year because my employer took over all responsibility for security. On day I get my "automatic renewal" notice I notify them of this and indicate I wish to cancel. Oh I can cancel all right, but I am stuck with paying for a year of service I don't need or want. I write customer service and say that these tactics are beneath a reputable company; a reputable company would say, "Thank you for your business," and, "We hope to win it back in the future". Not these slippery people! I hear nothing from them. Serious question: how can you trust a company that uses such tactics with your computer security? Answer: you CAN'T!
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2021
I've email the company on my subscription and no response and by the way - I sent the request twice. You would think they read the messages if this is the option they provide. Awful customer service - don't buy it.
Reviewed July 14, 2021
My computer expert with 10 yrs of good service recommended Malwarebytes for virus protection. Four weeks ago my computer started to act up. At one point I couldn't get into the computer. A guy worked on it for 1hr and said the computer got corrupted! What? How could that be? I have protect against this happening. $550.00 later I wanted to advise Malwarebytes and have not been able to. I found out that this company took $63.96 out of my credit card without my permission or knowledge on June 11, 2021. I am still trying to collect the money with the help my credit card company.
Reviewed June 29, 2021
Today I received an email from them thanking me for "signing up" for service of protecting computers from Malware. They also said that they successfully withdrew the $449 from my bank account. I have never heard of this company nor have I never signed up for any computer protection program. I am in my 80's, exist on my social security benefits and seldom use my computer except to check for email messages.
I want any withdrawn funds remitted back to me and some legal action against them, as I am almost certain that I am not the only computer user that has been sucked into this scam. I would also like to know how or where they got my personal banking info, to prevent other scammers from using my private and personal information. Thank You.

Reviewed June 26, 2021
Very reasonable. Responsible customer service. IT staff in the large agency where I work recommended using it for my laptop working from home. Have for laptop and cellphone. Generates a daily report.
Reviewed June 15, 2021
Malwarebytes was recommended by the person I consider my computer genius, in fact that’s become the name of his company. Malwarebytes is reliable, cost effective - even the premium edition - and comprehensive in its defensive capabilities. No bait and switch from the initial to continuing costs. I am not a guru, but my guru recommended the app.
Reviewed June 14, 2021
Malwarebytes is very good with Mac's and I have never had a problem with viruses. You can set it to scan as often as you want during the day or night. The company has a long history of fighting virus attacks and it very thorough in scanning for new viruses.
Reviewed June 13, 2021
Malwarebytes is very worth it. Price is reasonable, super easy to install and use. Makes me feel well covered on all websites. Works with Microsoft virus and others. Have been using this over 8 yrs. and it has detected all troubles, blocks. You have control over what any specific site can do. No problems at all.
Reviewed June 12, 2021
I have used the free version for many years. It does what is needed, advises me of viruses and cleans them up. It is quick and appears to be thorough. I am always amazed at how many files I have! It was originally recommended to me by an IT technician at work. I thought that was a good recommendation and it hasn't failed me yet. I haven't upgraded simply because the free version seems to be sufficient for how I use my laptop. If I did more with the laptop, I would consider the upgrade
Reviewed June 11, 2021
Have used this for years in conjunction with Windows antivirus and it has worked well. I have tried others but always return to it. It is resource friendly and does a good job. It updates frequently with definition files and program updates. It plays well with other antivirus programs and is easy to configure. The instances I have contacted support they have been helpful, once sending me a specific fix for virus that it was not picking up.
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2021
I have been loyal for many years and continually pay whatever price they come up with. But, with this outfit, you can search several publications/computer sites and literally end up with a plethora of varying prices. Then when you confront them. DUH? Many other consistent program to deal with...

Reviewed Dec. 21, 2020
I wasted over one hour holding for their customer service reps to pick up the phone. They didn't three times. After holding for three hours and leaving them my number, I was not able to reach a live person. I am shocked there are people making $millions with no one to talk with. What a horrible company for customer service.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2020
I use and am satisfied with Malwarebytes Premium, however, every year at autopay renewal time there are issues. On my Web account it is paid and not expiring until 2021. My application shows the exact opposite-- that there was a problem with renewal, and app is expired with temporary extension. Requests for Malwarebytes to investigate whether there was a problem, or not a problem that were started at end-Nov early-Dec. There was a satisfied receipt sent me, a ticket number was assigned, but the app continued to show notices. Today, which is about 3 weeks later, notices on my desktop changed to I have been downgraded to a FREE version. They have my money-- AND I am downgraded! I am not amused with the poor investigations, lack of listening to customer saying there seemed to be a problem, and having paid for a FREE version of software! Still waiting for them to resolve the problem ticket after weeks!
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2020
We are a small MSP. We Do not resell. We had all our clients buy Malwarebytes for their Networks. In March 2020 malwarebytes invoices to is for clients. Had links clients filled out with their own info - but suddenly ONE client was getting billed for everything = $6k. Instead Of $38. We worked with Kevin ** who simply was disregarding the information we were giving him trying to get our client reimbursed. They refused. We have evidence of what they have done but we have to reimburse our client for that $6k now. We have ceased all business with this company that continually rips people Off by 1) making it so difficult to NOT autorenew their products and 2) How They have completely disregarded our Business issue with them. Stay away!

Reviewed Oct. 8, 2020
Unfortunately I neglected to recheck what Malwarebytes' subscription was after I had decided that I wanted software for 3 computers and was told that everything would be under 1 subscription. So far I'm paying for 3 different subscriptions: 1 for 3 computers and an additional 2 subscriptions for 2 more ghost computers. I'm trying to reduce my subscriptions for only 2 computers but, at least according to their website, they don't refund once you pay. I strongly suggest you do not allow "automatic renewal" and check your notices carefully if you decide to continue with this company. If this isn't taken care of, I'll be looking for a different company.
Reviewed July 6, 2020
This was my latest post to them: I used to use MB all the time, I had even subscribed before. I went to try MB again about a month ago. I started with the trial of course. But I wasn't interested in buying just yet. Then five days before the trial was up, you turned into nagware. Every five minutes, your program would pop up a box telling me to buy your product. It would pop up even over full screened software/games, and it would NOT disappear until I had exited full screen and closed the box. I ly to have it happen again five minutes later. I contacted support, they told me 'sorry, just deal with it for five days.' Uh, no. (And by the way, my friend tried it also, went through the five days of bs, and was still bombarded with popups to buy.)
So I tried to uninstall. It claimed it uninstalled, except it was still there, still sending nagware popups, except I could no longer access the program. I had to install a cleaner to remove your program. Then, as if all that wasn't annoying enough, your support staff/emails WOULD NOT LEAVE ME ALONE. They followed up to see if I needed anything else. That's fine, that's cool, I appreciate it. I told them I had removed the program and needed no further help. Then they followed up again. I told them, "No, I didn't need any help." Then they did it again. I told them I needed no help and to stop emailing me. And again. I told them to LEAVE ME ALONE.
It's been almost four weeks now of getting emails every few days 'following up', or 'checking in' and/or reminding me that I can buy the full version. I never received an actual response from a person regarding my requests to stop. I have now blacklisted your email. MB used to be amazing. By the community, for the community. I would rather be with Norton than your product by now and they're terrible. I'd rather be infested by viruses than continue dealing with your garbage.
Reviewed April 21, 2020
If you love Drama Then these are the people for you. They have a beef and it's legitimate one with ASC but being very unprofessional about it. If you use ASC they have gone out of their way to go after it. You can can put it on the exclusion list and it just keeps coming. It find the registry items as well. You finally think you have it all under control and it starts hitting your exclusions again. It's very childish for starters to attack a program you know full well is not an issue simply because you have personal problems with them. It's simply unprofessional to make someone that wants to buy your product choose between the two. I'm happy I did not buy it straight out like I did my antivirus and the other software I recently purchased or I would hot about it. I'm just here to warn anyone that wants this and also keep their Advanced SystemCare. There's childish drama they are going to drag you into the middle of going on here.

Reviewed April 4, 2020
Malwarebytes blocks viruses, malware, malicious websites, ransomware, and hackers that traditional antivirus isn't smart enough to stop. When my computer crashed I called HP. They turned me on to Malwarebytes. They have a free version or a premium version w/ real-time protection. I'm actually shocked to see the main ones CR chose here! Not Avast. You chose a few highly advertised anti-software, the same old ones that actually are inferior like Norton, and Mcaffee. At least CR did t choose AVG. : )
Reviewed April 2, 2020
It’s for killing viruses. Yay It worked well enough but I still also use Sophos because Malwarebytes doesn’t do a good full systems diagnostic on all the external drives and time machine volumes. Needs work. For the price.
Reviewed March 28, 2020
I've been using Malwarebytes on my computers for about 10 years. I spend most of my time on the web doing research, streaming videos, playing games, etc. I do spend some time on what I would call "questionable" websites streaming movies and broadcast television shows. Malwarebytes always prevents a site containing Malware from loading. In the 10 years I've been using the program (I have three lifetime subscriptions), I have never been infected with a Virus, Trojan, Worm, Ransomware, Malvertising, Spyware, or Adware. I do occasionally run deeper scans with freeware like Tdsskiller, but have never found any infections.
Reviewed March 27, 2020
It seems to work, pretty well. When I first started using it, seems like I was getting more viruses, but I also now use McAfee. And between the two of them no viruses. Between the two of them, I am pretty satisfied. But malware bytes free version, not as good, and bugs you to get sub.
Reviewed March 23, 2020
It is the best anti virus software in the industry, have had McAfee, and it is the worst, Norton anti virus is full of glitches, had to restore my computer Windows 10 OS several times! Kaspersky wouldn't even let me install other programs. CS is a long wait, with bad solutions from them.
Reviewed March 22, 2020
Malwarebytes is a Mac specific software of high esteem. Malwarebytes is easy to install, inexpensive, efficient and effective. Most of my friends and consultants use it for all their devices. iOS and desktop available. Easily downloaded from the Apple store or direct from Malwarebytes.
Reviewed March 21, 2020
Malwarebytes seems to work without slowing down my computer. Very little effort is needed to use this software. I had malware on my computer that was unable to be removed by ClamXAV, and Malwarebytes did remove it.
Reviewed March 20, 2020
I've been using Malwarebytes for a long time. I can't even remember when I started using it. I've never had a problem with my computer's ever. It's scans for problems every morning and I usually see a message that says nothing was found. I don't really do a lot of weird surfing on the internet but if I happen to go on a site that's it's not good for my computer it will block it. I remember a phone call a couple of years ago, from a guy who said that something was on my laptop that could allow someone to take over my computer, and he supposedly wanted access to help me. I said no, that was not possible, and he kept calling after I would hang up on him. Finally he seemed so angry, and said he was going to take over my computer. Anyway it never happened. I'm not at all worried. Malwarebytes is the best.
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