Are there ad blockers that also protect against malware?

Yes, and in the modern web, they are essential. Ad networks are frequently exploited by cybercriminals to inject malicious scripts into trusted websites (malvertising). By loading a standard ad, your browser can be forced to download trojans or be redirected to phishing portals without your consent.

AdBlock Network's proactive perimeter shielding

Unlike cosmetic extensions that simply hide banners after they've loaded, AdBlock Network prevents the execution of malicious scripts at the root level. Our engine performs asynchronous, read-only requests to multiple independent endpoints to maintain the local firewall's threat database. The Address layer severs the connection to compromised servers before data transmission begins, enforcing a strict Zero-Tracking policy.