Malwarebytes - Mobile Security

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About this app

Malwarebytes delivers all-in-one mobile security and powerful digital protection against malware, online scams, identity theft, ransomware and more. Combining proactive device security, privacy protection, and powerful antivirus defense, Malwarebytes keeps your Android device fast, safe and optimized.

From banking, insurance, photos, and important files, your phone carries your most personal information. We make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

Malwarebytes is designed for everybody: professionals, families, even first-time smartphone users. No complicated setup. No IT expertise needed. Just easy, smart antivirus protection, removal and Junk cleanup that works. Your phone holds your entire digital life. Protect it with Malwarebytes.

🛡️REAL-TIME MALWARE & ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION & REMOVAL
Malware and security threats are constantly evolving. From trojan horse viruses to spyware to ransomware that locks up your files. If not caught in time, these online threats can steal passwords, access bank accounts, compromise your privacy, and hijack your entire identity.

Malwarebytes antivirus protection stops these threats with:
Automatic app and file scanning: New apps and downloads are checked for malicious code before it runs.
Zero-day threat protection: Detect brand-new malware variants that other antivirus software misses
Ransomware shield: Blocks file-encrypting attacks that lock devices and acts as your first line of defense.

📞 CALL PROTECTION
Tired of spam? Malwarebytes puts you in control.
Flag scam calls and hidden numbers
Block known spam callers automatically
Whitelist trusted contacts and customize alerts

🔐IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION & DARK WEB MONITORING
Your emails, passwords, and personal data may be exposed on the dark web through data breaches.

Malwarebytes helps protect your identity and privacy with:
Digital footprint scanner: Scan dark web databases for exposed emails, passwords, and more sensitive data.
Instant breach alerts: Get notified when your info appears in new leaks and steps to secure accounts.
Identity theft protection: 24/7 monitoring with live-agent support and up to $2 million in identity theft insurance.

🌐 SECURE VPN FOR PRIVATE BROWSING & ONLINE PRIVACY
Incognito can only do so much. Public Wi-Fi can expose your data to hackers.

Malwarebytes VPN helps protect your online privacy with:
Secure browsing on public Wi-Fi: Hide your IP address from trackers.
Third-party audited no-logs policy: We don't track, store, or sell your browsing data.
AES-256 encryption with WireGuard: Lightning-fast security across 62+ countries.

📵AI-POWERED SCAM PROTECTION
Online scams are getting smarter, from fake package texts to trusted brand impersonation.

Malwarebytes Scam Guard flags:
Phishing messages: fake delivery alerts, bank scams, etc.
Malicious links: Real-time scanning of URLs in texts, emails, and messaging apps
Evolving scams: Brand impersonation, AI-generated scams, social engineering attacks, and malware threats

🧹DEVICE OPTIMIZATION
Malwarebytes keeps your phone fast and clean with:
Smart junk cleaner: Clean out junk and other unnecessary files.
Storage analyzer: See what’s consuming space and what can be safely removed.
One tap cleanup: Free up space in seconds.

⚡SIMPLE, POWERFUL PROTECTION
Advanced antivirus, mobile security and privacy protection don't have to mean clutter.
Clean dashboard: Security at a glance with color-coded indicators
Lightweight performance: Minimal battery drain, even on older Android devices
Set-it-and-forget-it protection: Antivirus scanning happens in the background

WHY MILLIONS TRUST MALWAREBYTES
✓ All-in-One Mobile Protection
✓ Proactive Device Security
✓ AI-Powered Antivirus Protection
✓ 4 Million Daily Threats Blocked

Enjoy a FREE 7-day trial of advanced features that offer 24/7 protection

Malwarebytes requires Android 10 or later and uses the AccessibilityService API to detect and protect against malicious apps and scams.
Android Malware Protection, Antivirus, Scam blocker, Junk Cleaner & VPN
Updated on
6 Nov 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • No data shared with third parties
    Learn more about how developers declare sharing
  • This app may collect these data types
    Personal info, Files and docs and 2 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

657K reviews
Rob Bishop
12 September 2026
Good app, very effective, but could REALLY use one tweak. I've had zero trouble with this app, zero viruses/malware/etc.l since the first issue that made me download it. I pay the $20/yr for automated scanning and whatnot, which I find a reasonable price. The one thing y'all NEED to get together is the text scanning. I get scam text alerts for damn near every single bank/amazon/credit card/whatever automated text. It's incredibly annoying and there really needs to be a safe list function added.
60 people found this review helpful
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Amber Tuggle
19 July 2026
This app is worthless. I can not log-in to my account no matter what I do. I was charged for a subscription, I don't even have or gave permission to do so; with a card that was never provided to them. Watch your Google digital wallets! All this app has done is cause unnecessary stress. Then you go to the link they have provided to voice your concerns, only to get the same results on there; and this time you don't get to chat with a real human, but A.I. so much for customer service!
42 people found this review helpful
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Malwarebytes
17 July 2026
Hi there, thank you for your review. We're sorry the app didn't meet your expectations. We'd really like to understand what went wrong and how your experience could have been better. Please reach out to us through our Help Center at https://help.malwarebytes.com via live chat or support ticket.
Diana C in South Bay
18 July 2026
Have been using the app for years and generally like it. Can't give 5 stars because when I enable text protection it keeps giving me alerts about texts from my credit card companies. Seriously? If a number is in my contacts, clearly I've vetted it and I really don't need to be dealing with extra alerts. Got so annoyed I turned the feature off (no other option is available) and that causes app to warn you about that. At least give us an option to exclude contacts from generating alerts.
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