What does Malwarebytes sell?

Malwarebytes sells Premium Security, Browser Guard, Privacy VPN, Identity Theft Protection, Mobile Security and Android Virus Scan. Premium Security: Antivirus designed to protect personal devices and data in real-time. Browser Guard: Blocks unwanted and unsafe content while browsing. Privacy VPN: A VPN for staying secure and private on Wi-Fi or hotspots. Identity Theft Protection: Scans the dark web and other sources for personal information.

Who does Malwarebytes fit?

From its own pages, Malwarebytes sells mainly to individuals and families who want to protect personal devices. Its pages also reference security for personal and business devices and for a team's devices. Malwarebytes offers protection for Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android, and iOS devices.

How does CISO Tribune file Malwarebytes?

CISO Tribune files Malwarebytes under EDR and XDR, with MDR and managed SOC and Identity threat detection and response as secondary categories.

Where is Malwarebytes headquartered?

Malwarebytes is headquartered in Santa Clara, United States.

When was Malwarebytes founded?

Malwarebytes was founded in 2008.

Company record · security vendor

Malwarebytes

Where Malwarebytes appears on the record (109)

Every page on CISO Tribune and its network that carries this company, 109 in all.

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MDR and managed SOC vendors · category
Identity threat detection and response vendors · category
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What the company sells

Malwarebytes sells antivirus, VPN, identity theft protection and scam detection software for personal devices such as computers, tablets and phones. Malwarebytes says its all-in-one cybersecurity protects people from malware, viruses, scams and other online threats. Malwarebytes offers protection for Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android, and iOS devices.

Malwarebytes Premium Security is an antivirus solution designed to protect personal devices and data in real-time. Malwarebytes says Premium Security stops sophisticated cyber threats that traditional antivirus tools often miss. Malwarebytes says Malwarebytes Premium finds threats on 40% of devices that already have another antivirus installed. The free version of Malwarebytes lets people scan and remove threats from a device, but it does not give ongoing real-time threat protection like Malwarebytes Premium does.

Malwarebytes Browser Guard blocks unwanted and unsafe content. Malwarebytes Privacy VPN helps people stay secure and private when using Wi-Fi or hotspots. Malwarebytes Privacy VPN can be used on iPhones and iPads, as well as Android, Windows, and Mac. Malwarebytes Privacy is a no-log VPN that never tracks, stores, or shares any of your network data. Malwarebytes Privacy uses the WireGuard® VPN protocol. Malwarebytes Privacy has 400+ servers in 30+ countries.

Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection scans the dark web and other sources for personal information. Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection provides live agent-supported identity recovery, credit monitoring, and reporting, backed by up to $2 million in identity theft insurance. Single-device Ultimate plans include Individual Identity Theft Protection for one adult. Multi-device Ultimate plans include Family Identity Theft Protection coverage for up to two adults and ten kids. All Ultimate plans include a Personal Data Remover for one individual.

Scam Guard is integrated in Malwarebytes Premium Security for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Browser Guard. Scam Guard detects in seconds whether a suspicious text, email, website, ad, or message is concerning. Malwarebytes states that Scam Guard queries are stored locally for 30 days. Malwarebytes is a supporting member of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA).

Malwarebytes Mobile Security detects before installation some of the most harmful malware, including trojans, spyware and ransomware. Malwarebytes Mobile Security is free to download on both Google Play and the App store. Malwarebytes for iOS can block calls from known and suspected scammers. Call Protection identifies calls from a list of known scammers. Text Message Filtering identifies suspicious texts and sends them to a junk tab in the Messages app. Ad Blocking stops Safari from loading ads and blocks ad trackers. Web Protection blocks websites that contain ransomware, phishing scams, and other online threats when used with Safari.

Malwarebytes’ CEO Marcin Kleczynski created the first version of the Malwarebytes virus scanner after downloading a free game with malware. Marcin founded Malwarebytes in 2004 after accidentally downloading malware on his family computer. Malwarebytes is free to download on Windows, Mac, Android, and IOS devices. Malwarebytes offers a 60-day money back guarantee on all annual plans.^{[1][5][6][7][12][13][14][15][16]}

Categories: EDR and XDR (primary category)
MDR and managed SOC
Identity threat detection and response
Compare Malwarebytes with companies in the same category
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States^[3]
Founded: 2008^[2][4]
Ownership: Not established from our sources
CISO on record: Not yet on our record. Send a verified source
Website: malwarebytes.com

Products and services

Product names as the company writes them; what each does, in our words, from the company's own product pages. Never how well it does it.

Premium Security^[4][5]
Antivirus designed to protect personal devices and data in real-time.
Malwarebytes Premium Security is an antivirus solution designed to protect personal devices and data in real-time. Malwarebytes says Premium Security stops sophisticated cyber threats that traditional antivirus tools often miss.
Browser Guard^[4][5]
Blocks unwanted and unsafe content while browsing.
Privacy VPN^[4][14]
A VPN for staying secure and private on Wi-Fi or hotspots.
Malwarebytes Privacy VPN helps people stay secure and private when using Wi-Fi or hotspots. Malwarebytes Privacy VPN can be used on iPhones and iPads, as well as Android, Windows, and Mac. Malwarebytes Privacy is a no-log VPN that never tracks, stores, or shares any of your network data.
Identity Theft Protection^[4][5]
Scans the dark web and other sources for personal information.
Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection scans the dark web and other sources for personal information. It provides live agent-supported identity recovery, credit monitoring, and reporting, backed by up to $2 million in identity theft insurance.
Mobile Security^[4][5][7]
Malware detection before installation on Android devices.
Malwarebytes Mobile Security detects before installation some of the most harmful malware, including trojans, spyware and ransomware. Malwarebytes Mobile Security is free to download on both Google Play and the App store.
Android Virus Scan^[7]
A free Android virus scan for malware, spyware, keyloggers and more.
Malwarebytes offers a free Android virus scan to protect a phone from hackers and cyber threats like malware, spyware, keyloggers and more. Malwarebytes alerts people before they install and run potentially harmful software or apps on an Android device.

Competitors and alternatives

The other companies on our record filed under the same categories, category by category: first those that lead with that category and share more of Malwarebytes's categories, then alphabetical. A list from the record, never a ranking.

On edr and xdr, Malwarebytes competes with SentinelOne, Bitdefender, CrowdStrike, Cynet, Sophos, Broadcom, Fidelis, Kaspersky, Microsoft, Nokia and 23 more.
On mdr and managed soc, Malwarebytes competes with Guardz, Huntress, Blackpoint Cyber, DefenseStorm, Secureworks, Agile Defense, Arctic Wolf, Binary Defense, Critical Start, CyberProof and 54 more.
On identity threat detection and response, Malwarebytes competes with Permiso, Semperis, Silverfort, Guardz, Huntress, SentinelOne, Blackpoint Cyber, CrowdStrike, WatchGuard Technologies, Abnormal AI and 16 more.

What review platforms show

The headline rating and review count each platform showed in public search results on the day we looked, with the link. We do not read or reproduce the reviews, and a rating is the platform's, not ours.

G2 · 4.7 out of 5 · 40 reviews^[11]seen November 3, 2026

References

Every fact above cites one of these by number. Tier A is the company itself, a regulator or a filing; tier B is trade or business press.

[1]threatdown.comMalwarebytes (ThreatDown) · threatdown.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[2]Malwarebytes announces acquisition of leading online privacy company cyrus 301908393Malwarebytes via PR Newswire · prnewswire.com · published August 24, 2023 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[3]CompanyMalwarebytes · malwarebytes.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[4]All-in-One Protection: Antivirus, VPN & Scam Guard | Best AntivirusMalwarebytes · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[5]Scam detector | Real-time free scam detection for iOS and AndroidMalwarebytes · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[6]How to Speed Up Your Computer | MalwarebytesMalwarebytes · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[7]Android Virus Scan | Scan your Android phone for virusesMalwarebytes · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[8]Malwarebytes Appoints Chung Ip as Chief Financial OfficerMalwarebytes · published May 6, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[9]Malwarebytes Launches Free Reverse Phone Check to Help Consumers Identify Potential Scam NumbersMalwarebytes · published June 3, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[10]Malwarebytes Strengthens Consumer Growth Strategy with Appointment of Netspend CEO Michael Weissman to BoardMalwarebytes · published July 22, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[11]Malwarebytes for Teams Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier C
[12]Antivirus with VPN | MalwarebytesMalwarebytes · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[13]Malwarebytes tools & solutionsMalwarebytes · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[14]Ad Blocker for iPhone | Ad Blocker for iOSMalwarebytes · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[15]VPN for crypto | MalwarebytesMalwarebytes · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[16]Antivirus for Gaming | Antivirus for Gaming PCMalwarebytes · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[17]Malwarebytes Brings Real-time Scam Detection and Threat Intelligence to AI Conversations with Claude ConnectorMalwarebytes · published April 29, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[18]Malwarebytes Appoints Chung Ip as Chief Financial OfficerPR Newswire · published May 6, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[19]Malwarebytes Launches Free Scam Link Check So Anyone Can Verify a Link is Safe Before They ClickMalwarebytes · published October 5, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing
[20]Malwarebytes Strengthens Consumer Growth Strategy with Appointment of Netspend CEO Michael Weissman to BoardPR Newswire · published July 22, 2026 · Tier A: the company, a regulator or a filing

Last verified November 9, 2026. Our code found the quoted passage behind each fact on its source page when the fact was recorded, and re-checks every record against its sources each month.

Recorded September 27, 2026, expanded November 3, 2026 from the references above.

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Security leadership

CISO Tribune has not yet recorded who holds the top security seat at Malwarebytes. We add a seat only from a verified source; if you have one, send it to the desk.

Questions CISOs ask about Malwarebytes

What does Malwarebytes sell?: Malwarebytes sells Premium Security, Browser Guard, Privacy VPN, Identity Theft Protection, Mobile Security and Android Virus Scan. Premium Security: Antivirus designed to protect personal devices and data in real-time. Browser Guard: Blocks unwanted and unsafe content while browsing. Privacy VPN: A VPN for staying secure and private on Wi-Fi or hotspots. Identity Theft Protection: Scans the dark web and other sources for personal information.
Who does Malwarebytes fit?: From its own pages, Malwarebytes sells mainly to individuals and families who want to protect personal devices. Its pages also reference security for personal and business devices and for a team's devices. Malwarebytes offers protection for Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android, and iOS devices.
How does CISO Tribune file Malwarebytes?: CISO Tribune files Malwarebytes under EDR and XDR, with MDR and managed SOC and Identity threat detection and response as secondary categories.
Where is Malwarebytes headquartered?: Malwarebytes is headquartered in Santa Clara, United States.
When was Malwarebytes founded?: Malwarebytes was founded in 2008.

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