Malwarebytes is a popular antivirus program that provides free and premium versions of its software. The latter has an option known as Web Protection which helps users protect themselves from malware and other online threats by stopping them instantly when they attempt to attack. However, many users have reported that the Web Protection feature turns itself off for no reason. If this occurs to you, follow these steps to get it working again:
If you’re unable fix the problem with malwarebytes web protection by changing your browser or changing the settings, you might want to consider using System Restore to return to an earlier time when the issue did not occur. This can be accomplished by right-clicking on the executable, and then choosing “Properties”. Click the “Compatibility tab” and then select the “Run this application as an administrator” option.
Malwarebytes Web Protection identifies and blocks online scams, including browser lockers and other scam techniques that scammers from tech support employ to extort cash from unsuspecting victims. It also blocks third party trackers that analyze online activity and use this information to target ads. In addition, it stops malware from installing cryptocurrency miners, and gives other malware the boot. If you’re not sure if this security suite is right for your needs, you can request 60 days of a refund, which is more than the 30 day guarantee offered by a majority of competitors.