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Malwarebytes

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Malwarebytes is an all-in-one cybersecurity software offering antivirus, anti-malware, VPN, and scam detection for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices. Plans serve individuals, families, and small businesses, backed by a 60-day money-back guarantee.

Santa Clara, California Checked July 22, 2026

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Pricing5 options

Subscription plans are priced per year (listed as '[ List Price ] /yr'), with the entry ti

Free Virus Scanner available as a free download

paid tier called Malwarebytes Premium off

Free download available

Free, real-time scam detection for iOS and Android.

Platforms

iOS and AndroidWindows and iOSiOS, Android, desktop, and laptop

API accessNot public

FoundedNot disclosed by source

AvailabilityWeb / remote

LicenseProprietary

Best suited to

Source-backed fit

Individuals seeking all-in-one antivirus and anti-malware protection… Families needing multi-device security coverage Small businesses looking for affordable Teams protection Sole proprietors wanting single-device or small-scale coverage Offers plans targeted at Individual, Family, Small business, and Sole… Individual consumer users (with separate small business protection offered…

Decision support

Common questions and adoption checks

5 sourced answers

Short answers to the questions buyers and builders commonly ask about Malwarebytes. Each answer cites the shared ledger below, where every source is listed once.

01What does Malwarebytes help with?

All-in-one cybersecurity software providing antivirus, anti-malware, VPN, and scam detecti · Free virus scanner that scans and removes viruses and malware from the user's device · Detects and removes viruses and other cyber threats across supported platforms · Scans, detects, and removes viruses and malware

All-in-One Protection: Antivirus, VPN & Scam Guard | Best Antivirus

Ledger citation[1] malwarebytes.com

02Who is Malwarebytes intended for?

Offers plans targeted at Individual, Family, Small business, and Sole proprietor customers · Individual consumer users (with separate small business protection offered via a 'Teams' o · Provides small business protection via a Teams plan · Small businesses (via Teams)

Offers plans targeted at Individual, Family, Small business, and Sole proprietor customers.

Ledger citation[1] malwarebytes.com

03What pricing information is available for Malwarebytes?

Subscription plans are priced per year (listed as '[ List Price ] /yr'), with the entry ti · Free Virus Scanner available as a free download; paid tier called Malwarebytes Premium off · Free download available · Free, real-time scam detecti

Offers plans targeted at Individual, Family, Small business, and Sole proprietor customers.

Ledger citation[1] malwarebytes.com

04Does Malwarebytes document API access?

No public API access is listed in the recorded profile sources.

Ledger citation[1] malwarebytes.com

05What integrations does Malwarebytes document?

Managed Service Provider (MSP) Program for partner delivery

Consumers and small businesses (including via MSP partners and Teams plan)

Ledger citation[4] malwarebytes.com/blog/threats

Decision guide

Capabilities and operating fit

Cybersecurity

This profile connects the jobs Malwarebytes is described as handling with its delivery model, access options and the subjects used to match it to related products in this directory.

Common use cases

Scanning and removing viruses and malware from infected PCs, Macs, and mobile devices
Detecting scam texts, phishing links, fake shipping alerts, dating scams, job scams, and r
Conducting Android privacy audits to identify apps that track location or monitor calls
Blocking intrusive ads in Safari and filtering suspicious texts on iOS
Verifying suspicious emails, URLs, numbers, and images on demand
Identifying and remediating malware infections indicated by symptoms such as pop-ups, freq

Topics mapped

All-in-one cybersecurity software providing antivirus, anti-malware, VPN, and scam detecti Android privacy audit that identifies apps tracking location, monitoring calls, or incurri Anti-malware Antivirus software Cybersecurity Detects and removes viruses and other cyber threats across supported platforms First-party researched Free virus scanner that scans and removes viruses and malware from the user's device

Verified capabilities

Recorded integrations

Managed Service Provider (MSP) Program for partner delivery

Intended audiences

Offers plans targeted at Individual, Family, Small business, and Sole proprietor customers Individual consumer users (with separate small business protection offered via a 'Teams' o Provides small business protection via a Teams plan Small businesses (via Teams)Consumers and small businesses (including via MSP partners and Teams plan)Small business protection via a separate Teams product Small business customers (via Teams offering)IT security teams, small business owners, and individuals

Access signals

Pricing model: Subscription plans are priced per year (listed as '[ List Price ] /yr'), with the entry ti · Free Virus Scanner available as a free download; paid tier called Malwarebytes Premium off · Free download available · Free, real-time scam detection for iOS and Android.
API: Not publicly listed
Source links: 14 recorded

Source-backed

Verified facts

Updated July 22, 2026

Each fact points to a recorded source, making it easy to distinguish verified product information from claims that need checking.

Official website

HTTP 200 verified twice

First-party description

All-in-One Protection: Antivirus, VPN & Scam Guard | Best Antivirus

Source-supported facts

All-in-one cybersecurity software for PCs, Macs, and mobile devices · Provides antivirus, anti-malware, VPN, and scam detection · Supports Windows PC, Mac, Android, and iOS

Capability

All-in-one cybersecurity software providing antivirus, anti-malware, VPN, and scam detection across PCs, Macs and mobile devices.

Platform

Supports Windows PCs, Macs, iOS, and Android devices.

Audience

Offers plans targeted at Individual, Family, Small business, and Sole proprietor customers.

Pricing

Subscription plans are priced per year (listed as '[ List Price ] /yr'), with the entry tier protecting 3 devices.

Company

Malwarebytes positions itself as a cybersecurity provider trusted and loved by millions of users.

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Capability

Free virus scanner that scans and removes viruses and malware from the user's device

Capability

Detects and removes viruses and other cyber threats across supported platforms

Platform

Windows PC, Mac, Android, and iOS

Use case

Identifying and remediating malware infections indicated by symptoms such as pop-ups, frequent crashes, mass emails sent in the user's name, sudden password changes, slow performance, and changed homepages

Pricing

Free Virus Scanner available as a free download; paid tier called Malwarebytes Premium offered for advanced virus protection

Audience

Individual consumer users (with separate small business protection offered via a 'Teams' offering)

Pricing

Free download available

Capability

Scans, detects, and removes viruses and malware

Use case

Cleaning viruses and malware from infected Windows PCs and Macs

Capability

Android privacy audit that identifies apps tracking location, monitoring calls, or incurring hidden fees

Capability

iOS Safari ad blocking and text message filtering to ignore suspicious texts

Capability

AI-powered scam detection that checks scam texts, fake shipping alerts, dating and job scams, phishing links, robocalls, and suspicious emails via upload of a screenshot, text, number, or URL.

Platform

Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

Pricing

Free, real-time scam detection for iOS and Android.

Support

24/7 real-time scam advice backed by Malwarebytes experts.

Use case

On-demand verification of suspicious texts, emails, websites, ads, messages, numbers, URLs, or images to determine if they are scams and to receive recommended actions.

Platform

Supports PC, Mac, Android, and iOS

Pricing

Plans divided into Individual, Family, and Small business categories

Pricing

Device coverage tiers: 1 device (Standard), 3 devices (Sole proprietor), 10 devices (Boutique business), 20 devices (Small office)

Support

Free customer support is offered

Pricing

Subscriptions come with a 60-day money back guarantee

Capability

Provides advanced antivirus protection against malware and ransomware, protection from malicious websites and scams, privacy from Wi-Fi snoopers, and a performance boost from an adblocker

Company

Malwarebytes is a global leader in real-time cyber protection

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Capability

Products include Premium security antivirus, Privacy VPN, Identity Theft Protection, Personal Data Remover, Browser Guard, and AdwCleaner

Platform

Mobile security available for iOS and Android

Audience

Provides small business protection via a Teams plan

Capability

Premium security antivirus

Capability

Identity Theft Protection

Capability

Personal Data Remover

Platform

iOS and Android

Audience

Small businesses (via Teams)

Practical capabilities

What it helps with

8 documented areas

A concise view of the jobs, capabilities and integrations described in the recorded product sources.

Use case

Scanning and removing viruses and malware from infected PCs, Macs, and mobile devices

Use case

Detecting scam texts, phishing links, fake shipping alerts, dating scams, job scams, and r

Use case

Conducting Android privacy audits to identify apps that track location or monitor calls

Use case

Blocking intrusive ads in Safari and filtering suspicious texts on iOS

Use case

Verifying suspicious emails, URLs, numbers, and images on demand

Use case

Identifying and remediating malware infections indicated by symptoms such as pop-ups, freq

Use case

Cleaning viruses and malware from infected Windows PCs and Macs

Use case

On-demand verification of suspicious texts, emails, websites, ads, messages, numbers, URLs

Availability

Where it runs and where to get it

Source checked

Documented product formats, platforms and official distribution destinations. Availability can vary by region and plan.

Cost / license

Platforms

Supports Windows PCs, Macs, iOS, and Android devices.Windows PC, Mac, Android, and iOSAvailable on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.Supports PC, Mac, Android, and iOSMobile security available for iOS and AndroidiOS and AndroidMobile security for iOS and AndroidiOS and Android (mobile security supported)Mobile security is offered for iOS and Android.Windows and iOSiOS, Android, desktop, and laptop

Implementation details

Adoption notes

DeploymentNot disclosed by source

LicenseNot disclosed by source

Model supportNot disclosed by source

Data controlDoes not sell user data to third parties

Learning curveIntermediate

Primary use casesScanning and removing viruses and malware from infected PCs, Macs, and mobile devices, Detecting scam texts, phishing links, fake shipping alerts, dating scams, job scams, and r, Conducting Android privacy audits to identify apps that track location or monitor calls, Blocking intrusive ads in Safari and filtering suspicious texts on iOS, Verifying suspicious emails, URLs, numbers, and images on demand, Identifying and remediating malware infections indicated by symptoms such as pop-ups, freq, Cleaning viruses and malware from infected Windows PCs and Macs, On-demand verification of suspicious texts, emails, websites, ads, messages, numbers, URLs, Monitors a user's digital footprint to alert them of identity fraud and personal informati

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Evolution and major updates

Malwarebytes timeline

A concise history of software releases and material product changes. Events appear only when a dated source supports what changed.

Research in progress

Scheduled for research

Building a reliable release history.

This profile is being checked for dated releases and material product changes. Nothing appears here until the exact date and event can be verified from a recorded source.

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Citation ledger

Recorded sources

14 unique pages

Facts, answers, structured details, milestones and primary resource links cite this shared ledger. Each external page appears once; release tags from the same GitHub project are grouped under one release history.

1malwarebytes.com 10 facts · 4 answers · Official site
2malwarebytes.com/legal/privacy-policy 8 facts · Security
3malwarebytes.com/blog/category/podcast 7 facts · Official site
4malwarebytes.com/blog/threats 6 facts · 1 answer · Official site
5malwarebytes.com/pricing 6 facts · Pricing
6malwarebytes.com/solutions/dark-web-monitoring 6 facts · Official site
7malwarebytes.com/solutions/ransomware-protection 6 facts · Official site
8malwarebytes.com/solutions/trojan-scanner 6 facts · Official site
9malwarebytes.com/solutions/virus-scanner 6 facts · Official site
10malwarebytes.com/blog 5 facts · Official site
11malwarebytes.com/press 5 facts · Official site
12malwarebytes.com/pricing/special-offers 5 facts · Pricing
13malwarebytes.com/solutions/free-antivirus 5 facts · Official site
14malwarebytes.com/solutions/scam-guard 5 facts · Official site

Research status84 substantive facts · 14 source pages · quality score 95/100