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by abrowne 2130 days ago
> Malwarebytes […] installs with root privileges, runs on boot and cannot be ever closed, despite the fact that it is only an on-demand scanner. I've written to them to request an explanation, and did not get any response.

Because they try to up-sell you their paid option, which scans automatically for you, with a 30-day trial.