The short answer
The registry records Malwarebytes Premium Antivirus & Security as a possible interpretation of MALWAREBYTES* SUB. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of MALWAREBYTES* SUB mean?
- MALWAREBYTES * SUB
- Before the asterisk, "MALWAREBYTES" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "SUB" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Why it shows up like this
Unreviewed registry note: A credit card or bank statement charge listed as MALWAREBYTES* SUB originates from Malwarebytes Inc., a well-known cybersecurity firm specializing in anti-malware, anti-ransomware, and antivirus protection software. When users install this security suite on personal computers or mobile devices, they often enroll in an annual licensing plan that includes automatic renewal features by default.
Unreviewed registry note: These yearly renewals typically range from forty-four to sixty dollars for standard editions, while premium bundles featuring privacy virtual private networks cost somewhat more. Because annual billing occurs twelve months after the initial purchase or trial activation, cardholders frequently forget about the recurring agreement, leading to surprise statements when the yearly cycle completes.
Don’t recognize it? You might still
Unreviewed registry note: If the transaction name seems unfamiliar at first glance, consider whether a household member installed the software on a shared family computer. Free trials that required payment information upon signup also convert automatically into paid yearly subscriptions once the trial window expires.
- Unreviewed registry note: An annual Malwarebytes Premium license bought 12 months ago renewed automatically.
- Unreviewed registry note: A 14-day free trial converted to a paid annual subscription.
- Unreviewed registry note: A family member installed Malwarebytes to disinfect an infected computer.
What to do, in order
Unreviewed registry note: Resolving an unexpected security software charge requires following a structured sequence of account verification steps. Access your online management portal using the email address linked to your payment method to locate and disable active renewal settings immediately.
- Sign in to My Account Unreviewed registry note: Open my.malwarebytes.com and log in with your email.
- Review Subscriptions Unreviewed registry note: Click on the Subscriptions tab to view active license keys and auto-renewal dates.
Quick questions
Can I still scan for viruses for free with Malwarebytes?
Unreviewed registry note: The free version of Malwarebytes allows manual virus scanning and malware removal; the paid version adds real-time automatic protection.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Malwarebytes Inc.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- Malwarebytes Billing and Account Support https://support.malwarebytes.com
- CFPB: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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