Advice Request Should I use Malwarebytes on ChromeOS?

[Ink]

As more Chromebooks support apps from the Google Play Store (Android), would it be advisable to use Malwarebytes for ChromeOS for less experienced users?


Homepage: Malwarebytes for Chromebook - Chrome OS Security

Note: Malwarebytes for Chromebook is an Android app engineered specifically to protect your Chromebook. Google Play automatically detects if you are viewing this page on an Android device or a Chromebook, and will install the appropriate Malwarebytes product.

Play Store: Malwarebytes Security: Virus Cleaner, Anti-Malware - Apps on Google Play

 

[Threadripper]

They want people to pay for that? Yikes, I'd opt for something else.

 

[Burrito]

Do I need Malwarebytes for ChromeOS for less experienced users?

"Need" > no.

But, Malwarebytes is pretty good with PUPs. It could be helpful.

 

[DeepWeb]

Absolutely not. Android runs in Chrome virtualized through an emulated environment. On top of that each app is sandboxed and Google Play Protect is already scanning all the apps and we are always on the latest security patch. The main idea of most malware is doing damage by having access to other files on a computer. It's impossible for Android malware to break out and on top of that, Android malware reported is hilariously low.

https://source.android.com/security/reports/Google_Android_Security_2018_Report_Final.pdf