Malwarebytes Offers US College Students 2 Years of Free Antivirus Protection
Malwarebytes is offering U.S. college students two years of free Premium Security software covering up to three devices. Eligible students must be 18 or older and have a .edu or .college email address. After the free period, users can continue with a limited free version or a paid subscription.
- ▪Malwarebytes' Student Protection Program provides two years of free Premium Security for up to three devices.
- ▪The program is limited to U.S. college and university students aged 18 or older who can verify a .edu or .college email address.
- ▪The Premium Security tier includes real-time malware, ransomware, phishing protection, and ad blocking.
- ▪After the two-year term, users may switch to a limited free version lacking real-time protection or purchase a $60 per year subscription.
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Tech > Services & Software > Antivirus 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. Antuan Goodwin Senior Writer, Electrified Cars Antuan has nearly 20 years of expertise and experience testing hundreds of cars, including electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen, and traditional combustion vehicles. Read full bio Antuan Goodwin Senior Writer, Electrified Cars Read full bio August 3, 2026, 7:43 pm ET 2 min read Malwarebytes built its reputation on malware removal before expanding into a full antivirus suite.
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