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As a simple suite, Malwarebytes Premium Security costs $60 per year. New subscribers can sign up for a two-year package to save $15 ($105 total). Unlike most other antivirus vendors, Malwarebytes bills in monthly installments over a 12-month term, rather than charging the total cost upfront.  For its consumer products, the company offers a 14-day trial, and a 60-day money back guarantee. Single-device plan (3 devices) $60 per year (billed monthly over a 12-month term) Malwarebytes’ plan allows you to spread your device allotment over those running Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and even ChromeO

For most people, we recommend sticking with your operating system’s built-in antivirus. Both Microsoft Defender and XProtect provide effective real-time malware protection. Combined with some common-sense strategies for staying safe online, these tools can protect you from most malware and some other online threats. We recommend AVG for free, multilayered cybersecurity protection. AVG Free Antivirus includes real-time malware protection, easy scan scheduling and helpful device optimization tools. You can also get the AVG Secure Browser for free, which blocks various types of trackers to protec

When you step up from Malwarebytes’ free version to a paid subscription, real-time monitoring for malware, email, web, and select network threats becomes active. (The free plan only scans if you initiate a manual check.) Overall, you’re protected against viruses, ransomware, and other malware, as well as other common attacks like phishing attempts, zero-day exploits on the web and over email, and suspicious apps. Choosing Malwarebytes Premium Security adds on access to the company’s VPN, which Malwarebytes advertises as a no-log service. As premium upgrades go, this one is simplistic—you don’t