Malwarebytes Browser Guard Beta
Malwarebytes Browser Guard Beta - Safest and Fastest Web Experience
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- alarms
- downloads
- storage
- tabs
- declarativeNetRequest
- declarativeNetRequestFeedback
- unlimitedStorage
- webRequest
- contextMenus
- nativeMessaging See more
- <all_urls>
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Extension summary
Malwarebytes Browser Guard gives you a safer and faster web browsing experience. It blocks trackers and malicious websites while filtering out annoying ads and other unwanted content like credit card skimmers. In fact, you can browse up to four times faster.
It is the world’s first browser extension that can identify and block new fake tech support scams. And Malwarebytes Browser Guard crushes pop-ups, browser hijackers, and browser lockers with ease. We take on the bad guys, so you don’t have to.
Download Malwarebytes Browser Guard for an awesome online experience now.
What it does for you:
Block ads & load pages faster Speeds up how fast web pages display by blocking ads and other unwanted content, providing a cleaner experience and increased bandwidth.
Puts the hurt on tech support scammers Identifies and stops browser lockers, browser hijackers, and other scare tactics tech support scammers use to con you out of money.
Protects your privacy
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spammy, or outdated.- Blocks ads and trackers effectively
- Lightweight and fast performance
- User feels safer and more protected
- Has unexpected settings for a manifest v3 extension
- Offers essential security features in the free version
- Causes login issues on certain websites
- Cannot disable for specific sites
- Lack of detailed information on blocked items
- Laggy performance compared to the original version
- Needs improvement compared to other extensions like Adguard and Ghostery
- Login issues on NYTimes.com
- Inability to disable the extension for certain sites
- Overall trust in Malwarebytes as a brand
- Competitiveness with other security extensions
User reviews
Liam Michael Jackson (Minn Ba Khaing), 2025-01-07 
Mike Thomsen, 2024-10-31 
Grzegorz Majewski (G. M. Grzesimaj lub Giga), 2024-08-11Extension safety
Risk impact
Malwarebytes Browser Guard Beta requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Malwarebytes Browser Guard Beta. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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