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Malwarebytes Premium Security review

Lightweight antivirus for PC, Mac, Android and iOS with Browser Guard for in-browser scam and web protection.

By the KeenVerdict research desk · Updated November 10, 2026

Features (40%)
8.0
Ease of use (30%)
9.0
Value (30%)
8.4

Malwarebytes Premium Security is the easy choice for a trader who mainly wants malware gone and scam pages blocked. The Standard plan protects 3 devices on Windows, Mac, Android or iOS against viruses, phishing, exploits, ransomware, Trojans, botnets and spyware, and adds Browser Guard for in-browser scam and web protection, an ad and tracking blocker and data breach notifications. Exploit protection is relevant to crypto users because many stealers arrive through bugs in browsers or downloaded tools rather than obvious attachments. What it lacks is the extra layer some suites put around payments: Malwarebytes does not list a banking browser or firewall, and the VPN only comes with the Plus plan from $79.99 a year. At $59.99 a year for 3 devices, it is priced like Bitdefender's 5-device plan, so you pay a little more per device for the simpler interface. The 60-day money-back guarantee gives time to see if it fits.

Who it is for

Traders who want simple malware cleanup and scam blocking without a large suite.

Price

Standard from $59.99 per year for 3 devices; Plus with VPN from $79.99; 60-day money-back guarantee.

Standard Device security Starts from $59.99/yr. Protects 3 devices
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

  • Protection from viruses, phishing, exploits, ransomware, Trojans, botnets and spyware
  • Browser Guard for in-browser scam and web protection
  • Ad and tracking blocker
  • Data breach notifications
  • Personalized security assessments and advice

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Very short feature list makes setup simple
  • Strength: Exploit protection helps against attacks on browsers and apps
  • Strength: 60-day money-back guarantee
  • Weakness: VPN costs extra in the $79.99 Plus plan
  • Weakness: No banking browser or firewall listed
  • Weakness: Only 3 devices in the Standard plan

Key facts

  • Devices: 3
  • Platforms: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
  • Browser protection: Browser Guard
  • Money-back guarantee: 60 days

Where it ranks

Malwarebytes Premium Security is No. 7 in our Best Antivirus for Crypto Traders verdict.

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