while ublock and malwarebytes browser guard may and do overlap in some areas, they differ in other areas and how they are designed to add security to a browser. To reply to your second question, this is more technical to which my knowledge is even more limited however, I will attempt to objectively explain in general and provide a general overview. It does so through different techniques, including blocking websites and artially blocking and/or disabling features on a website to name two. Moreover, it is not like an 'unwanted toolbar.' It does indeed serve multiple purposes such as protecting and increasing security for the browser (and user.) As you already stated, it is multifunctional in that it (tries to and does) block ads, trackers, malware, pups and scams.

To start, my opinions are non expert on the topics that you asked, but I shall attempt to reply with helpful info and perspectives to your questions.Īpropos of your first question, no, the extension is no like an 'ask toolbar' or related software. Good evening/afternoon/day to you, porteus! While I understand why people don't like Avast/AVG (including myself), is there anything wrong with Malwarebytes? Or is it merely different preferences among users? (Rather off-topic) Some users seem to hate Malwarebytes. Apart from filtering ads, the extension claims to 'Blocks web pages that contain malware, stops in-browser cryptojackers (unwanted cryptocurrency miners), and gives other malicious content the boot.' But I suppose this feature has already been covered by say Windows Defender real-time monitor and perhaps 3rd-party AV like Malwarebytes premium/Emsisoft premium?Ĥ. I already have uBlock Origin, how does Browser Guard's ad-filtering compare with uBlock? Is it necessary to install both add-ons/extensions at the same time on say Chrome/Firefox?ģ. To be fair, the AV industry has gone mad looking for more revenue and it's hard to discern genuine programs from those PUPs.Ģ.

Is the 'free extension' a whitelabel of 'Ask toolbar'-related stuff or some unwanted toolbar like those bundled with AVG/Avast? Or it really serves its purpose? Sorry if this annoys Malwarebytes fans. I came across this recently but would like to know more about it before installation.ġ.

Hi all, some questions regarding Malwarebytes Browser Guard.

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