Malwarebytes Browser Guard extension

Security at a glance

Some riskSafety score 82/10041 findings

Describes the Firefox listing; other stores are scanned separately and can score differently. Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Firefox listing ID: malwarebytes

Permissions (18)

  • Communicate with desktop apps
  • Manage downloads
  • View open tabs

Frequently asked questions

Is Malwarebytes Browser Guard safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Malwarebytes Browser Guard at 82/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Malwarebytes Browser Guard require?

Malwarebytes Browser Guard requests 18 permissions. The most significant: Communicate with desktop apps, Manage downloads, View open tabs. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Malwarebytes Browser Guard?

Malwarebytes Browser Guard is published by Malwarebytes. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.