Malwarebytes
Our pick for over 10 years, without a single hack: the reference anti-malware, with the free Browser Guard extension against scam sites. Combine it with VirusTotal for every downloaded file.
- Category
- Anti-malware / Free version
- Custody of funds
- AV-Comparatives 2026: 98.8% protection · AV-TEST: Top Product
- Model
- AV-Comparatives 2026: 98.8% protection · AV-TEST: Top Product
- Cost
- Standard (3 devices): price by country · free scanner
- Conditions
- PC, Mac, Android, iOS. Secure browsing with scam blocker, Plus plan with VPN. Free Browser Guard for Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari. Refunded within 60 days.
- Profile checked on
- October 22, 2026
Points to watch
Ranked below Kaspersky and Bitdefender in lab tests, mainly because of its false alarms (39 at AV-Comparatives): check before deleting a file. The free version scans and cleans, with no real-time protection.
Official sources
Official site: www.malwarebytes.com/fr
In the same category
- Kaspersky : Les meilleurs résultats en laboratoire : 99,8 % de protection avec seulement 3 fausses alertes chez AV-Comparatives.
- Bitdefender : Le plus régulier en laboratoire : protection maximale avec peu de fausses alertes, sur Windows comme sur Mac.
Useful guides
- VirusTotal and good habits: scanning a file or link before opening it : A "beta" game received on Discord, a crypto tool, a wallet update: run every download through VirusTotal before opening it. The method, its limits, and Malwarebytes as extra protection.