{"id":5711,"date":"2025-08-07T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malwarebytes.com\/press\/?p=5711"},"modified":"2025-07-31T14:03:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T21:03:15","slug":"malwarebytes-awarded-mrg-effitas-android-360-certification-proving-industry-leading-protection-against-modern-mobile-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malwarebytes.com\/press\/2025\/08\/07\/malwarebytes-awarded-mrg-effitas-android-360-certification-proving-industry-leading-protection-against-modern-mobile-threats","title":{"rendered":"Malwarebytes Awarded MRG Effitas Android 360\u00b0 Certification, Proving Industry-leading Protection Against Modern Mobile Threats\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SANTA CLARA, Calif. \u2013 August 7, 2025 \u2013 <\/strong>Malwarebytes Mobile Security achieved the highest results and was awarded the MRG Effitas Android 360\u00b0 Certificate, reaching a near-perfect detection rate in independent lab testing. This distinction underscores Malwarebytes\u2019 ability to prevent mobile threats \u2013 including malware, spyware, trojans and text-based scams \u2013 before they can cause harm.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mobile devices become increasingly central to daily life, they also present new targets for cybercriminals. Nearly half of users encounter mobile scams daily, yet two-thirds of people say, \u201cit\u2019s hard to tell a scam apart from a real thing\u201d. Malwarebytes\u2019 research<\/a> also revealed that over half of victims suffer financial loss or fraud (52%), and more than a quarter (27%) lose access to critical digital assets like accounts, devices or irreplaceable files.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt Malwarebytes, we know that mobile threats are constantly evolving \u2014 and so are we,\u201d said Marcin Kleczynski, Founder and CEO, Malwarebytes. \u201cIndependent certifications like the MRG Effitas 360\u00b0 Certificate aren\u2019t just badges; they\u2019re proof of our relentless focus on security, innovation, and protecting people against today’s threats.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MRG Effitas, a globally recognized security assessment firm, conducts rigorous, real-world malware testing. Its Android 360\u00b0 certification requires a 99% effectiveness rate, making it one of the most challenging benchmarks for mobile protection. They test a variety of real-life scenarios and in-the-wild pieces of malware, like SMS payments, banking trojans and spyware, alongside benign samples to test for false positives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are no participation trophies with this test; it’s a real achievement,\u201d said Chris Pickard, CEO of MRG Effitas. \u201cMalwarebytes mobile security stood out in our real-world scenarios, confirming its ability to stop and block dangerous mobile threats.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malwarebytes is committed to transparency and independent validation, regularly engaging with trusted testing organizations such as MRG Effitas and AVLab to ensure real-world effectiveness. In addition to this certification, Malwarebytes Premium Security recently received the May 2025 AVLab Seal of Excellence for performance in the Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent Mobile Security Updates<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent product enhancements and new features help safeguard and support users as they browse, chat, text and email on their mobile devices.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n