The company behind this site
The domain name invites an obvious question: are we Malwarebytes? We are not. This page explains what kind of organization publishes this site, why it was set up, and how it differs from the software vendor whose products it writes about.
What kind of company this is
malware-bytes.net is run by an independent editorial team focused on Windows security topics. We don't sell antivirus software, we don't operate a support desk for any vendor's product, and we don't have an ownership relationship with Malwarebytes, the company that makes the Windows application we frequently write about.
Why an independent site is useful
Vendor documentation is written to describe a product's features. It's rarely the place to find a plain comparison of Malwarebytes for Windows against the security tools built into the operating system, or an honest note about where the free tier falls short. That's the gap this site tries to fill.
How we're structured
The site is maintained by a small editorial team responsible for research, writing, and corrections. There's no engineering or support arm — because we don't build or sell software, there's nothing to support. Questions about our content go through the contact page; questions about the actual software belong with its maker.
Frequently asked questions
Is malware-bytes.net owned by Malwarebytes?
No. We are an independent publisher with no ownership or licensing relationship with Malwarebytes.
Can I buy software directly from this site?
No. We publish informational content only; we don't sell or distribute security software.
How do I contact the people who write these articles?
Use the contact page — messages go to our editorial team, not to any software vendor.
Malware-Bytes.net is an independent information resource about malware protection for Windows. We are not Malwarebytes, and this site is not the official Malwarebytes website or support channel. Malwarebytes is a trademark of Malwarebytes Inc.