Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes provides antivirus, VPN and identity protection software for individuals and businesses.
- Categories
- Endpoint protection and antivirus, Identity threat detection and response, Mobile security
- Based in
- Santa Clara, United States
- Founded
- 2004
- Ownership
- Private
About Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes sells cybersecurity and privacy software to individuals, families and small businesses. Its plans cover device security, online privacy and identity protection. The company offers antivirus, a VPN, a browser extension and scam detection tools. It also provides identity theft monitoring with insurance and a personal data remover. Customers can choose from individual, family or small business plans, with prices and device limits varying by tier. The company was founded after its CEO removed a virus from his family computer with help from an online forum. That community spirit still guides the firm. Malwarebytes says its software detects risks early and stops them quickly. It reports blocking millions of pieces of malware, malicious websites, ransomware attacks and exploits in a recent 30-day period. The company is based in Santa Clara, California, and has offices and remote employees worldwide.
Products
- Malwarebytes Premium SecurityAn antivirus solution that protects personal devices and data in real time.
- Malwarebytes Browser GuardA browser extension that blocks unwanted and unsafe content and can detect tech support scams.
- Malwarebytes Privacy VPNA VPN that adds protection and privacy when using Wi-Fi or hotspots.
- Malwarebytes Identity Theft ProtectionA service that scans for personal information and offers identity recovery, credit monitoring and insurance.
- Malwarebytes Scam GuardAn AI-powered tool that checks links, texts, emails and screenshots for scams and gives advice.
- Malwarebytes Mobile SecurityA mobile app that guards data privacy and protection on the go.
Ownership and deals
- Malwarebytes acquired AzireVPNReport on Malwarebytes buying AzireVPN (opens in a new tab)
- Malwarebytes acquired Cyrus SecurityReport on Malwarebytes buying Cyrus Security (opens in a new tab)
- Raised $100m in private equity fundingInvestor Vector CapitalReport on the Malwarebytes funding round of September 2022 (opens in a new tab)
Acquisitions come from SecurityWeek's monthly M&A round-ups from 2021 onwards, from Cybersecurity Ventures' quarterly M&A reports for 2020, and a few from Wikipedia lists. Funding rounds from 2022 onwards come from Return on Security's weekly Security, Funded newsletter. These are dated to the month. A few deals added from the news are dated to the day. Smaller deals may be missing. Amounts are in US dollars.