All-in-one protection, trusted by millions.

Why choose individual apps and products when you can have all-in-one cybersecurity, identity, privacy, and device protection in one powerful dashboard? From free to subscription products and features, our mission is to make cybersecurity simple and accessible for everyone, no matter where or how you connect.

Malwarebytes wins PC Mag Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

“According to our readers, there’s  no better security  option  for PCs or mobile devices than Malwarebytes. The software racks up  nearly perfect  scores in categories like reliability, ease of use, spam filtering, and most importantly, antivirus and malware protection.  It’s  also trusted more than any other product in the rankings.”

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Why choose Malwarebytes

We catch what others miss: beyond basic antivirus

Malwarebytes uses behavior-based detection, machine learning, and real-time protection to block ransomware, spyware, Trojans, and zero-day exploits—the kinds of attacks that most antivirus products miss.

All our free and premium all-in-one security solutions include features like Malwarebytes Trusted Advisor and Malwarebytes Digital Footprint Scanner, delivering truly personal cybersecurity that stands apart.

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We have built-in smart solutions for today’s mobile threats

Scam Guard, by Malwarebytes, offers on-demand AI-powered scam advice for on the go support with addressing threats. Scam Guard is included in all plans and is available within Malwarebytes Mobile Security app. Simply upload a text or media for a quick, personalized response. Alongside call protection and text-filtering, Malwarebytes delivers device level mobile security benefits from safe browsing and ad blocking to built-in VPN for secure connections.

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Malwarebytes is lightweight

We scan and protect efficiently. Malwarebytes runs quietly in the background without slowing down your system, making it ideal if you want strong protection without performance trade-offs. We are perfect for gamers and streamers.

Malwarebytes offers cross-platform compatibility

Available for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS, Malwarebytes provides consistent protection across devices, with a unified dashboard.

Malwarebytes keeps it simple

Malwarebytes is easy to install and use. We’re intentionally keeping cybersecurity intuitive. It doesn’t matter to us if you’re a grandparent or a geek. You are entitled to no-fuss protection.

Malwarebytes is affordable

We believe that cyber safety and digital security is a right. We started as a free tool. Today, more than 20 years later, our basic scanner and protection is still free. We keep our subscription prices affordable. We know what it is important to you.

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Malwarebytes stands out among known providers by offering approachable solutions to address complex threats and answer privacy concerns.

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Don’t just take our word for it.

4.6 rating | 21,963 reviews

“I’ve been with Malwarebytes for several years. I have never had a problem with malware or anything else. It is the best system out there. Highly recommended.”

— Thom H.

“There’s nothing to do but to sit back and watch for the report showing what has been stopped.”

— Pat F.

“I like that it offers a full range of protection and has been proven to work. Also, they continue to develop the products as well as the structuring the features based on what the needs are.”

— Richard A.

Our Story

From accidentally infecting his family’s computer while gaming at 14 to building Malwarebytes from his college dorm, Marcin’s journey is rooted in curiosity and a drive to solve problems. Today, he leads the company’s vision to make digital protection accessible to everyone, still fueled by his passion for tech and gaming. Marcin’s hands-on approach and belief in security as a human right continue to shape Malwarebytes’ mission and innovation.

Marcin Kleczynski

CEO and Co-founder

No matter the device, Malwarebytes has you covered.

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Malwarebytes

Personal and Family Premium Security

Shield your devices from viruses, ransomware, Trojans, botnets, spyware, and more with our award-winning antivirus.

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Malwarebytes for Teams

Premium Teams Security

All-in-one cybersecurity suite with built-in VPN, for your business—no IT skills required. Available across all supported devices.

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Privacy VPN

Secure your Wi-Fi and online privacy connection with speeds way faster than traditional VPNs.
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Identity Theft
Protection

Protect your identity with dark web monitoring, credit protection, recovery services, and up to $2 million in identity insurance.

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Browser Guard

Block ads, trackers, pop-ups, and malicious content for a faster, safer, and cleaner browsing experience no matter where you surf the web.

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Personal Data Remover

Delete your info from search results, spam lists, people search sites, data brokers, and more. (available in the US only)

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