Independent recognition matters in cybersecurity, and it matters a lot to us. It shows how security products perform when they’re tested against in-the-wild threats, using lab environments designed to reflect what people actually face in the real world.
In 2025, Malwarebytes earned awards and recognition from a steady stream of third-party testing labs and industry groups. Here’s what those tests looked like and what they found.
AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation: Real-world malware, real results
Malwarebytes earned another Advanced In-The-Wild badge from AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation in 2025, continuing a run of accolades.
In November, AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation tested 244 real-world malware samples across 14 cybersecurity products. Malwarebytes Premium Security detected every single one. On top of that, it removed threats with an average remediation time of 2.18 seconds—nearly 12 seconds faster than the industry average.
That result also marked our third Excellent badge in 2025, following earlier tests in July and September.
Earlier in the year, Malwarebytes Premium Security was also named Product of the Year for the third consecutive year, after it blocked 100% of in-the-wild malware samples.
MRG Effitas: Consistent Android protection, proven over time
For the seventh consecutive time, Malwarebytes earned MRG Effitas’ Android 360° Certificate in November, one of the toughest independent tests in mobile security, underscoring the strength and reliability of Malwarebytes Mobile Security.
MRG Effitas conducted in-depth testing of Android antivirus apps using real-world scenarios, combining in-the-wild malware with benign samples to assess detection gaps and weaknesses.
Our mobile protection received the highest marks, achieving a near-perfect detection rate in MRG Effitas’ rigorous lab testing, reaffirming what our customers already know: Malwarebytes stops threats before they can cause harm.
PCMag Readers’ Choice Awards: Multiple category wins
Not all validation comes from labs. In PCMag’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, Malwarebytes topped three award categories based on reader feedback: Best PC Security Suite, Best Android Antivirus, and Best iOS/iPadOS Antivirus.
A Digital Trends 2025 Recommended Product
Malwarebytes for Windows earned a Digital Trends 2025 Recommended Product designation, with reviewers highlighting its ease of use, fast and effective customer support, and strong value for money.
CNET: Best Malware Removal Service 2025
CNET named Malwarebytes the Best Malware Removal Service 2025 after testing setup, features, design, and performance. The review highlighted standout capabilities, including top-tier malware removal and comprehensive Browser Guard web protection.
AV Comparatives Stalkerware Test: 100% detection rate
In collaboration with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), AV-Comparatives tested 13 Android security solutions against 17 stalkerware-type apps—software often used for covert surveillance and abuse.
Only a few products handled detection and alerting responsibly. Malwarebytes was the only solution to achieve a 100% detection rate in the September 2025 test.
What we learned from a year of testing
All these results highlight our mission to reimagine security and protect people and data across all devices and platforms.
Recent innovations like Malwarebytes Scam Guard for Mobile and Windows Tools for PC set new standards for privacy and affordable protection, enhanced by AI-powered features like Trusted Advisor, your built-in personal digital health hub available on all platforms.
We’re grateful to the independent organizations that continue to test our products and to the users who trust Malwarebytes every day.
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