Malwarebytes Offers US College Students 2 Years of Free Antivirus Protection
The security suite’s new Student Protection Program covers three devices for eligible students at US universities.
Malwarebytes, a leading antivirus provider, is extending its Student Protection Program to US college students, offering them two years of free access to its Malwarebytes Premium Security suite. This comprehensive protection covers up to three devices and includes features such as malware and ransomware defense, phishing and scam detection, and ad blocking.
The program is open to students aged 18 or older enrolled in US colleges and universities who can provide a valid .edu or .college email address. Students can verify their eligibility by entering their email address on the Malwarebytes website, where they also have the option to request early access or opt for a 50% student discount if their school is not on the initial list.
The offer is particularly timely, aligning with the back-to-school season when students face a variety of online security risks, such as connecting to new networks and encountering phishing attempts disguised as financial aid notifications or IT alerts. Upon the conclusion of the two-year period, students can either maintain a limited free version or upgrade to a Premium subscription, which costs $60 annually.
Malwarebytes selected the program as an Editors' Choice award winner due to its reliable security capabilities for devices with a limited quantity, and it currently competes with Bitdefender for the Best Antivirus Overall.
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