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Malwarebytes vs Tanium

Malwarebytes sells antivirus, VPN, identity theft protection and scam detection software for personal devices such as computers, tablets and phones. Tanium sells Tanium Atlas, which finds, fixes, and verifies across every endpoint in seconds. CISO Tribune files both under EDR and XDR. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Malwarebytes vs Tanium: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
MalwarebytesMalwarebytes sells antivirus, VPN, identity theft protection and scam detection software for personal devices such as computers, tablets and phones.malwarebytes.comTaniumTanium sells Tanium Atlas, which finds, fixes, and verifies across every endpoint in seconds.tanium.com
What it sells
  • Premium Security[4][5]Antivirus designed to protect personal devices and data in real-time.
  • 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.
  • Identity Theft Protection[4][5]Scans the dark web and other sources for personal information.
  • Mobile Security[4][5][7]Malware detection before installation on Android devices.
  • Android Virus Scan[7]A free Android virus scan for malware, spyware, keyloggers and more.
  • Tanium Asset[15]Real-time inventory of hardware and software assets.
  • Tanium Atlas MCP Server[3]Brings governed, real-time endpoint data into AI clients.
  • Tanium ITX for ServiceNow[16]Unifies IT service, asset and operations management.
  • Tanium Security Operations for ServiceNow[16]Unifies IT, security, and risk teams in ServiceNow.
Categories
Headquarters
Santa Clara, United States[3]Not stated on its pages
Founded
2008[2][4]Not stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • October 5, 2026Malwarebytes launched Scam Link Check, a free web tool that lets anyone check whether a website link is safe before clicking it.[19]
  • July 22, 2026Malwarebytes appointed Michael Weissman to its Board of Directors and hired Joey Klein as Senior Vice President of Product.[20]
  • July 22, 2026Malwarebytes appointed Netspend CEO Michael Weissman to its board.[10]
  • June 3, 2026Malwarebytes launched a free reverse phone check for consumers to identify potential scam numbers.[9]
  • May 6, 2026Malwarebytes appointed Chung Ip as Chief Financial Officer.[18]
  • May 5, 2026Tanium announced Tanium Atlas, an autonomous operating system for IT and security operators.[12]
  • March 24, 2026Tanium unveiled new platform capabilities at RSAC 2026 spanning Security Operations, Exposure Management and Endpoint Management.[11]
  • February 18, 2026Tanium appointed Adam Ostopowich as country manager for Canada while unifying its Canadian sales operations under a single national structure.[24]
  • November 18, 2025Tanium showcased new platform capabilities at its Converge conference covering agentic AI, continuous security, and support for OT and mobile endpoints.[13]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 3, 2026[11]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 3, 2026[14]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
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.From its own pages, Tanium sells mainly to IT operations and asset management teams, and to IT, security and risk teams. Tanium names customers that include a multinational IT services company, a family entertainment and dining company, a Spanish insurer, a digital healthcare solutions provider and an addiction treatment provider. Tanium also describes several products for organizations that use ServiceNow. Tanium describes HuntIQ as designed for security teams.
Last verified
November 9, 2026November 2, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Malwarebytes and Tanium are both filed under EDR and XDR.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Malwarebytes's primary category is EDR and XDR; Tanium's is Endpoint management and application control.
  • Malwarebytes is also filed under MDR and managed SOC and Identity threat detection and response.
  • Malwarebytes lists Premium Security, Browser Guard, Privacy VPN, Identity Theft Protection, Mobile Security and 1 more. Tanium lists Tanium Asset, Tanium Atlas MCP Server, Tanium ITX for ServiceNow and Tanium Security Operations for ServiceNow.
  • Malwarebytes is headquartered in Santa Clara, United States.
  • Malwarebytes was founded in 2008.

What it sells: Malwarebytes

What Premium Security does[4][5]
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.
What Privacy VPN does[4][14]
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.
What Identity Theft Protection does[4][5]
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.
What Mobile Security does[4][5][7]
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.
What Android Virus Scan does[7]
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.

What it sells: Tanium

What Tanium Asset does[15]
Tanium Asset gives IT operations and asset management teams real-time data about their IT assets, regardless of location. Tanium Asset feeds real-time data into common CMDBs, such as ServiceNow.
What Tanium Atlas MCP Server does[3]
The Tanium Atlas MCP Server brings governed, real-time endpoint data into Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot Studio. Tanium says the AI answers from live data and acts only within the user's guardrails.

Questions about Malwarebytes and Tanium

What do Malwarebytes and Tanium sell?
Malwarebytes sells Premium Security, Browser Guard, Privacy VPN, Identity Theft Protection, Mobile Security and 1 more. Tanium sells Tanium Asset, Tanium Atlas MCP Server, Tanium ITX for ServiceNow and Tanium Security Operations for ServiceNow.
Are Malwarebytes and Tanium in the same category?
They share EDR and XDR. Malwarebytes's primary category is EDR and XDR and Tanium's is Endpoint management and application control.
Where are Malwarebytes and Tanium headquartered?
Malwarebytes is headquartered in Santa Clara, United States.
When were Malwarebytes and Tanium founded?
Malwarebytes was founded in 2008.
Who are Malwarebytes and Tanium sold to?
From its own pages, Malwarebytes sells mainly to individuals and families who want to protect personal devices. From its own pages, Tanium sells mainly to IT operations and asset management teams, and to IT, security and risk teams.
What have Malwarebytes and Tanium announced recently?
October 5, 2026: Malwarebytes launched Scam Link Check, a free web tool that lets anyone check whether a website link is safe before clicking it. May 5, 2026: Tanium announced Tanium Atlas, an autonomous operating system for IT and security operators.

About Malwarebytes

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.[7][13]

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.[12]

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.[14][15]

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.[5]

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).[5]

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.[5][7][14]

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][16]

Malwarebytes on the record

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Malwarebytes full record

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

Tanium full record

  1. [1]PlatformTanium · tanium.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Tanium announces 150 million funding investment to bring visibility and control to the edgeTanium · tanium.com · published January 28, 2021 · Tier A
  3. [3]Autonomous IT, endpoint intelligence and control | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Autonomous Endpoint Management Solutions | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Exposure Management | vulnerability monitoring, risk scoring, and integrated remediation | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Tanium Threat Response: Real-Time Endpoint Security | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Autonomous IT for state & local government agencies | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Autonomous IT for educational institutions | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Autonomous IT for manufacturers | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Autonomous IT for healthcare organizations | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Tanium Accelerates Autonomous IT with AI and Security InnovationsTanium · published March 24, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Tanium Introduces Tanium Atlas to Transform IT and Security Operations for the Age of AITanium · published May 5, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Tanium Unveils AI Innovations to Power Autonomous IT and Unstoppable BusinessTanium · published November 18, 2025 · Tier A
  14. [14]Tanium Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & FeaturesG2 · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier C
  15. [15]Tanium Asset | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]ServiceNow | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]Tanium Patch Orchestration for ServiceNow | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  18. [18]Chuck E. Cheese – CEC Entertainment | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  19. [19]NEC | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  20. [20]Caser | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  21. [21]How BIMA went from zero endpoint visibility to full control with Tanium | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  22. [22]Colgate-Palmolive uses Tanium to protect and manage endpoints using real-time data | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  23. [23]How Recovery Centers of America keeps endpoints operational with Tanium | TaniumTanium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  24. [24]Tanium Appoints Adam Ostopowich to Lead Canadian Operations Under a Unified National StructureTanium · published February 18, 2026 · Tier A

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