Malwarebytes: Malware Removal and Free Tier Guide
Malwarebytes focuses on malware removal and layered protection. It works alongside your main antivirus or as a standalone option. This guide explains what Malwarebytes offers and when to use it.
Removal and prevention
Malwarebytes is often used to clean existing infections (on-demand scan) and as a second layer of defense (real-time protection in paid versions). The free tier allows manual scans; paid adds real-time protection and other features. Many users run Malwarebytes alongside another antivirus for extra security. It's a good choice if you've had an infection and want a dedicated removal tool, or if you want layered protection. For our full comparison, see Antivirus Software.