Malwarebytes, a prominent name in real-time cyber protection, has unveiled a new partnership initiative designed to equip financial institutions, HR benefit providers, and internet service providers with a suite of user-friendly personal security, privacy, and identity solutions. This strategic move comes in response to the troubling increase in online fraud, with recent FTC reports indicating that one in three individuals experienced financial losses amounting to .5 billion over the past year.
Program Overview
Oren Arar, VP of Business Development at Malwarebytes, emphasized the urgency of this initiative, stating, “Malwarebytes’ new partnership program is a direct response to the alarming surge in cybercrime impacting consumers around the globe. By partnering with us, organizations can enhance their own security posture while delivering essential protection their customers and employees need to stay safe in today’s digital landscape.” This program represents a proactive approach to mitigating the financial repercussions associated with online fraud.
The partnership program features AI-powered consumer security solutions designed to protect devices from a variety of threats, including viruses, ransomware, infostealers, and spyware. Organizations can select from a diverse portfolio of options tailored to meet their specific needs, ensuring flexibility and adaptability within their existing frameworks.
Plan Specifics
Partners have the opportunity to choose from Malwarebytes’ extensive range of solutions, which encompass all types of devices—from mobile phones to desktop computers. Alternatively, they can develop a custom, co-branded solution that seamlessly integrates into their ecosystem. Key benefits of the program include:
- Comprehensive Personal Cybersecurity Platform: Offers holistic protection for consumers covering devices, network traffic, and personal data. Features include real-time threat detection and blocking, a privacy VPN for secure browsing, and identity monitoring with alerts.
- Advanced Mobile Security: Streamlined mobile-to-mobile integration options cater to consumers who predominantly engage with digital content on handheld devices.
- Turnkey Integration: Multiple deployment models are available, including flexible API integrations, opt-in services, and automated license key provisioning.
- Trusted and Loved: Malwarebytes enjoys the trust of millions globally and has established partnerships with innovative companies like eero to provide extensive user protection.
Mike Jude, Research Director for Endpoint Security at IDC, noted the growing consumer demand for comprehensive protection. “Consumers want a complete package to protect their devices, data, and identity,” he remarked. “Malwarebytes has evolved its portfolio to be a holistic provider against today’s AI- and online-powered threats.” He encourages potential partners to leverage Malwarebytes’ stellar reputation and solutions to deliver accessible security, privacy, and identity protection.
Collaboration with eero
Among the first to join the Malwarebytes program is eero, which integrates Malwarebytes Premium Security into its eero Plus subscription service. This collaboration enhances eero subscribers’ experience by providing advanced online security, parental controls, and additional features such as eero Internet Backup.
Mark Sieglock, GM and Head of Software Services at eero, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We love teaming up with Malwarebytes. They have a deep understanding of cybersecurity and an incredible offering. eero Plus offers subscribers peace of mind with a variety of amazing security features, including Malwarebytes Premium Security for malware and antivirus protection.”
For organizations interested in exploring this partnership program, further details can be found at malwarebytes.com/partners/strategic. Additionally, Malwarebytes offers opportunities for collaboration through its affiliate and computer repair shop programs, as well as the ThreatDown Channel Partner Program for resellers and managed service providers aiming to combat cyber threats with innovative corporate solutions.
