{"id":231093,"date":"2026-06-11T08:27:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T15:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=231093"},"modified":"2026-06-11T08:27:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T15:27:28","slug":"award-winning-protection-se-labs-best-home-anti-malware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mcafee-news\/award-winning-protection-se-labs-best-home-anti-malware\/","title":{"rendered":"McAfee Wins SE Labs&#8217; Highest Honor for Home Anti-Malware Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McAfee\u00a0is proud to be recognized with the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SE Labs Home Anti-Malware Award 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, one of the most respected independent recognitions in consumer cybersecurity.\u00a0This\u00a0marks\u00a0the second year in a row that\u00a0McAfee\u00a0is\u00a0being recognized with\u00a0the Home\u00a0Anti-Malware Award,\u00a0proving\u00a0our\u00a0continued excellence and efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now in its eighth year,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/selabs.uk\/blog\/the-winners-of-the-se-labs-security-awards-2026\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">the SE Labs Awards<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0honor\u00a0cybersecurity\u00a0providers delivering outstanding protection\u00a0across consumer, small business, and enterprise markets.\u00a0And McAfee\u00a0has\u00a0earned top recognition in the Home Anti-Malware category\u00a0two years in a row.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-231094\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Certificate-2026-copy-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Certificate SE Labs Awards\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Certificate-2026-copy-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Certificate-2026-copy-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Certificate-2026-copy-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Certificate-2026-copy-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Certificate-2026-copy-91x129.jpg 91w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Certificate-2026-copy.jpg 1357w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Are the SE Labs Awards?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SE Labs is an independent cybersecurity testing and certification organization. Unlike awards based on self-reported data or marketing claims, SE Labs recognition is grounded in:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continuous public testing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Products are evaluated through ongoing, real-world assessments, not one-time snapshots<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Private assessments<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Winners are also evaluated through confidential testing that mirrors actual threat environments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eight years of credibility<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The SE Labs Awards have built a track record as a trusted benchmark for both consumers and industry professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This makes the\u00a0SE Labs Award a comprehensive measure of real-world security performance, not just lab scores.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What the Home Anti-Malware Award Means<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Home Anti-Malware category specifically recognizes consumer security products that\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0exceptional ability to detect, block, and remedy\u00a0malware threats targeting everyday users.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Winning this award means\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McAfee&#8217;s protection performed at a level SE Labs considers outstanding,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not just effective on paper, but proven against the kind of threats real households face: ransomware, trojans, spyware, phishing-delivered payloads, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simon Edwards, Founder and CEO of SE Labs, offered this comment on the 2026 winners:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;The SE Labs Awards recognises the vendors that are making a real difference in keeping systems secure. Winning an award is a significant achievement. It reflects not only strong product performance in our tests but also the commitment of the teams behind the technology. Congratulations to McAfee on its success.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Independent Validation. Not a Marketing Claim<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There&#8217;s\u00a0an important distinction between a company saying its product is effective and an independent lab proving it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SE Labs\u00a0operates\u00a0separately from the vendors it tests. Its\u00a0methodology\u00a0is transparent, its testing is repeatable, and its results are used by journalists, analysts, and buyers to make real purchasing decisions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When SE Labs names McAfee a winner, that recognition carries the weight of a process that\u00a0can&#8217;t\u00a0be paid for or manufactured.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That&#8217;s\u00a0what makes this award meaningful,\u00a0and what separates it from a badge a company designs for itself.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How McAfee Fights Malware<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Malware today\u00a0doesn&#8217;t\u00a0just arrive as a suspicious download. 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data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0helps detect malicious apps or downloads\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/identity-monitoring\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Identity Monitoring<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0alerts you if your personal info shows up where it should not, so you can act fast\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/personal-data-cleanup\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personal Data Cleanup<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0helps remove your information from sites selling it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><a 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