Malwarebytes: tier (high severity)
Why this matters: Tier restructure combined with deal registration enforcement and rebate/MDF changes directly affects partner economics and qualification.
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Malwarebytes restructured its channel program in November 2025, replacing the previous tiered model with the unified ThreatDown Nexus Partner Program. The new framework adds margin protection rules, enforced deal registration, and expanded MDF and rebate offerings.
What changed
- Launched ThreatDown Nexus Partner Program in November 2025
- Replaced multi-tier structure with a single unified framework
- Introduced new margin protection provisions
- Added enforced deal registration requirements
- Expanded MDF and rebate programs
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