Malwarebytes Earns AV‑TEST Top Product Award, Scoring 17.5 / 18 and Perfect In‑the‑Wild Malware Detection
What Happened — Malwarebytes received AV‑TEST’s Top Product award after scoring 17.5 points out of 18 in the March‑April 2026 Windows Consumer Security test. The product also earned Level 1 certification from MRG Effitas (zero false positives, 100 % phishing detection) and a perfect 421 / 421 score in AVLab’s Advanced In‑the‑Wild Malware test.
Why It Matters for Compliance & Audit Readiness
- Independent test scores provide objective evidence that a security vendor meets the effectiveness criteria required by SOC 2 CC6.1 (System Operations) and CC7.1 (Protection of Information).
- Embedding third‑party test results into your vendor‑risk program creates a defensible audit trail and reduces reliance on self‑reported vendor claims.
- Continuous monitoring of such certifications helps maintain “up‑to‑date” evidence for ongoing SOC 2 readiness reviews.
Who Is Affected – Organizations that procure endpoint protection for employees, especially in technology, financial services, healthcare, and other regulated sectors.
Recommended Actions –
- Capture the AV‑TEST, MRG Effitas, and AVLab certificates in your vendor risk repository.
- Map the results to SOC 2 control CC6.1 (System Operations) and CC7.1 (Protection of Information) as part of your vendor‑management assessment.
- Schedule periodic re‑evaluation of the vendor’s test performance to keep evidence current.
Technical Notes – AV‑TEST evaluates malware detection, performance impact, and false‑positive rates; MRG Effitas measures malware block, phishing block, and false‑positive metrics; AVLab delivers real‑world threats in‑the‑wild and measures detection latency (average 0.508 s). Source: Malwarebytes Labs