--- title: MalwareBytes Gone Crazy Blocking Internet description: If you’re having a problem this morning accessing your email or other network resources or websites, and you’re getting a pop-up saying that sites are being blocked, you may be impacted by a recent MalwareBytes update that is causing similar problems for many people. Update 11:15 Pacific: The issue has been resolved in an update. 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[See instructions for updating Malwarebytes to the latest database.](https://inmotionnet.com/2018/01/update-malwarebytes-issue-fixed/) It should no longer be necessary to disable Website blocking or exit Malwarebytes. While MalwareBytes is working on a fix for this issue, here’s the workaround: It is most likely necessary to expand the notification center area down by the clock by clicking on the ^ arrow: ![](https://www.inmotionnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mbam_expand-1.png?width=244&height=156&name=mbam_expand-1.png) Find the **MalwareBytes** icon: ![](https://www.inmotionnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Messages-Image2147746481-1.jpeg?width=66&height=64&name=Messages-Image2147746481-1.jpeg) and **right click** on it, then click on **Website Blocking** to disable this protection module. ![](https://www.inmotionnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mbam_web_blocking.png?width=448&height=345&name=mbam_web_blocking.png) In the event that disabling Website Blocking doesn’t resolve your issues, try exiting the program completely. Follow the steps above to access the menu and select Exit. ![](https://www.inmotionnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mbam_exit.png?width=416&height=215&name=mbam_exit.png) Finally, click Yes to confirm you want to exit the application: ![](https://www.inmotionnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mbam_exit_yes.png?width=451&height=174&name=mbam_exit_yes.png)   Update 1: Link to resolution. Updated 2: Change to disabling website blocking instead of exiting the application completely. 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