Malwarebytes Software Download
Security software is one of the most impersonated categories on the web, because a fake security installer gets administrator rights without argument. This page is a short verification routine you can apply to any Windows download, not only this one.
Verify before you run
- Download only from the vendor's own domain, typed into the address bar.
- Check Properties → Digital Signatures for a valid publisher signature.
- Confirm the file is a single .exe and not a "download assistant".
- Scan the file with the security tool already on the PC.
- Keep the installer until the first successful scan, then delete it.
Where fake downloads come from
- Search ads on brand keywords pointing at lookalike domains
- Aggregator portals that wrap real installers in their own bundler
- Cracked or "pre-activated" builds distributed on forums and file hosts
- Pop-ups claiming the PC is already infected and offering an immediate fix
If you already ran a suspicious installer
Disconnect from the network, run a threat scan with rootkit scanning enabled, then follow the virus removal process. Change passwords from a different device once the PC is clean.
Frequently asked questions
Do you host the Malwarebytes installer?
No. This is an independent information site; we link to the vendor and explain how to verify what you download.
How can I tell a fake installer from the real one?
The digital signature is the reliable test. A valid signature naming Malwarebytes Inc. is hard to fake; a missing or broken one is disqualifying.
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.