Malwarebytes earns another Top Product award in independent testing

Every few months, Malwarebytes gets a chance to test its mettle against real-world threats in an independent laboratory setting. And the latest round of results gives us plenty to celebrate. Malwarebytes earned a perfect 18 out of 18 and received another Top Product award from AV-TEST. We also achieved Level 1 Certification from MRG Effitas, and we stopped 100% of threats before they could run in the two latest tests from AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation. AV-TEST Windows Consumer Security Product Test With 18 out of 18 points in AV-TEST’s latest Windows Consumer Security Product Test, Malwarebytes nabbed the organization’s Top Product award for the July/August test cycle. AV-TEST evaluates security products across three key areas: protection against malware, impact on device performance, and the frequency of false positives. Products need at least 17.5 out of 18 points to earn AV-TEST’s Top Product award, and Malwarebytes received full marks across the board. Since we first began participating in the test in 2018, we’ve secured the Top Product award more than a dozen times. MRG Effitas Consumer Assessment Malwarebytes also received a Level 1 Certification in MRG Effitas’ July 2026 Consumer Assessment & Certification Programme, which tested eight security products against malware, phishing, and false positives. The malware test used 300 live, in-the-wild samples, including Trojans, spyware, ransomware, backdoors, malicious scripts, and financial malware. Malwarebytes blocked every one of them, stopping 99% before they had the chance to run, and the remaining 1% after they began behaving maliciously. Our product also generated zero false positives across 100 legitimate apps and blocked all five live phishing sites included in the test. Malwarebytes was one of just two products to earn Level 1 Certification, the highest level awarded in the assessment. AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation Advanced In-the-Wild Malware Test Meanwhile, the results from AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation’s Advanced In-the-Wild Malware Test brought more good news: Malwarebytes keeps getting better at stopping threats before they can run. As part of the test, AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation uses threats circulating online and delivers them in ways designed to replicate how people encounter attacks in the real world. During both the May and July 2026 tests, Malwarebytes stopped 100% of threats before they could run. These latest results join a growing list of honors, including a Best of CNET award and ZDNET’s Editor’s Choice award. Independent testing helps keep us sharp. We’re proud to see our work recognized, and even prouder to keep delivering the top-notch protection our customers have come to rely on. “One of the best cybersecurity suites on the planet.” According to CNET. Read their review →