Malwarebytes expands protection to ARM-powered Windows devices with ThreatDown product portfolio
Protection for ARM-based architectures will be pivotal to securing critical AI systems from evolving threats.
Malwarebytes is expanding its security solutions to support ARM-based Windows devices in its ThreatDown solutions. This development comes at a time when ARM processors are gaining significant traction in the PC market, with industry experts predicting that 30% of all Windows machines will be ARM-powered by 2026.
“As ARM architecture continues to gain traction across a broad range of devices—from personal computers to cloud servers—ensuring robust security measures for these systems is crucial,” said Bob Shaker, VP Cybersecurity Product and Services, Malwarebytes. “While there may be no known exploits or zero-days against ARM architecture today, we’re ready for the threats that will come tomorrow. Our customers will have the peace of mind to secure their next generation of hardware from the ever-evolving threat landscape.”
Known for their energy-efficient performance, ARM processors are increasingly being used in Windows devices, including Microsoft’s Surface Pro X and Lenovo’s Yoga laptops. The chips offer several advantages over traditional Intel processors, including faster performance, enhanced battery life, and more cost-effective pricing, making them ideal to use in a wide range of devices.
As the number of AI ecosystems relying on ARM’s energy-efficient and scalable processor continues to increase, ARM has positioned itself as a cornerstone in the ongoing AI revolution. Strategic partnerships have allowed ARM to integrate its architecture with NVIDIA’s powerful GPUs and Google’s AI frameworks, leading to performance increases in ML models and more powerful AI processing units. Needless to say, security measures specifically for ARM-based architectures will be pivotal to securing critical AI systems from evolving cyber threats in the future.
To protect the next-generation of AI systems from future attacks, Malwarebytes will support Endpoint Protection and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) on Windows ARM devices in its ThreatDown product portfolio starting early fall (Support for ARM-based Apple devices is already available).
For more information about Malwarebytes ARM support or to get started with ThreatDown endpoint security on your ARM-powered Windows device, contact our sales team today.
