Malwarebytes, a well-known antivirus program, provides premium and free versions. The latter has an option called Web Protection which helps users remain safe from malware and other online threats, by stopping them instantly when they attempt to attack. Unfortunately, a lot of users have reported that the Web Protection feature turns itself off without explanation. If this occurs to you follow these steps to get it working again:
If you are unable to resolve the issue with Malwarebytes’s Web Protection by changing your browser settings or modifying the browser, you may want to their website use System Restore to go back to a point in time when this issue did not happen. This can be done by right-clicking the main executable of the program and selecting the “Properties” option. Click the “Compatibility tab” and select the “Run this application as an administrator” option.
Malwarebytes Web Protection detects and stops online scams such as browser lockers and scare tactics that are used by tech support scammers to extort money from unwary victims. It also blocks third party trackers that look at online activity and use the data to target advertisements. Finally, it prevents malware from installing cryptocurrency miners, and allows other malware to be kicked out. If you are unsure if this security suite is the right one for your needs, you can request an unconditional 60-day refund. This is more than the 30-day warranty offered by the majority of competitors.
