#MalwarebytesBrowserGuard

2024-02-12

Interesting note: #malwarebytesbrowserguard overwrites window.print with it's own custom code.
This code detects when print has been called "too many times".
I am unclear under what conditions this function is overwritten, as it is not on all websites and not consistent with what websites it is enabled.

Code: iam-py-test.github.io/security

Warning page from Malwarebytes Browser Guard:
"Website blocked due to a suspicious amount of print requests
Website Blocked: iam-py-test.github.io

v2.6.17 | Heuristics: a suspicious amount of print requests
Malwarebytes Browser Guard blocked this page because it may contain malicious activity.
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We strongly recommend you do not continue. You may be putting your safety at risk by visiting this site. For more information, visit  Malwarebytes Support."
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2023-12-19

#malwarebytesbrowserguard allegedly causes anti-blocker on YouTube even when it's adblocking component is disabled.
If you have anti-blocker on YouTube, completely disable Malwarebytes Browser Guard and test using only your content blocker.

2023-10-14

#malwarebytesbrowserguard users: The "Ads/Trackers" blocking feature is known to conflict with uBlock Origin.
I would recommend disabling that feature. The malware blocking shouldn't not cause any problems.
In general, do not use more than one ad/content blocker.

Also, if you are investigating an issue with YouTube, be sure to *completely* disable Malwarebytes Browser Guard as it may bizarrely cause problems even with the ad/tracker blocking disabled.

Client Info

Server: https://mastodon.social
Version: 2025.07
Repository: https://github.com/cyevgeniy/lmst