MALWAREBYTES has been named one of PCMag’s Best Tech Brands for 2026, coming in at number 12 and boasting the highest Net Promoter Score of any brand on the list. The company also secured a 100% score on the first-ever MRG Effitas consumer security product test, with a 100% detection rate for in-the-wild malware and a 100% rate for all phishing samples, and zero false positives. PCMag’s Rubenking praised Malwarebytes, noting, according to PCMag Principal Writer Neil J.
Rubenking, that if antivirus fails you should call Malwarebytes. The piece highlights that Malwarebytes achieved the year’s highest average Net Promoter Score of 83.40. The company emphasises that NPS alone isn’t enough without excellent product reviews, citing assessments from 2025. Malwarebytes Labs concludes by stressing its commitment to protecting users from everyday online threats.