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Malwarebytes for Mac

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Security Status

  • Latest Version

    Malwarebytes 5.15.2 LATEST

  • Review by

    Michael Reynolds

  • Operating System

    macOS 11.0 Big Sur or later

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Malwarebytes Corp / External Link

  • Filename

    Malwarebytes-Mac-0062692.0062692-5.15.2.3152.pkg

  • MD5 Checksum

    dd1438e6241540da88d40906ab044e5e

Is your Mac running slow? Annoying adware, like pop-ups, or malware could be the problem. Malwarebytes for Mac scans for and removes code that degrades system performance or attacks your system.

Making your Mac, once again, your Mac. What it does for you: Removes adware, such as Genieo, VSearch, and Vidx; Removes malware for Mac, including Trojans; Scans quickly; Simplifies program management through a clean, lean interface.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for macOS scans for and removes code that degrades performance or attacks your system! Proven Malwarebytes technology crushes the growing threat of Mac malware. So you are protected and your machine keeps running silky smooth.

Finally, cybersecurity smart enough for the Mac.



What makes Malwarebytes for Mac different:

Protects you from Mac threats
Detects and removes viruses, ransomware, and other malware in real time with advanced anti-malware technology. Catches dangerous threats automatically, so you’re protected without having to even think about it.

Removes adware and unwanted programs
Crushes adware and potentially unwanted programs that slow your Mac. Your Mac experience will remain clean and pristine.

Scans Mac-fast
Scans the average Mac in under 15 seconds. Run the malware scanner in the background while you boot up your favorite game. It's done by the time you're ready to play.

Light and lean
Only the size of three digital music files. That means more disk space for your movies, music, and apps.

FAQ

What are the symptoms of a virus or malware infection?

If your device has gotten a virus or malware infection, there are some telltale signs, including:
  • Reduced Speed: Your device slows down significantly.
  • Pop-ups: You have started to see a lot of unexpected pop-ups.
  • System crashing: Your system unexpectedly crashes, either by freezing or by giving you a blue screen.
  • Loss of disk space: A lot of your device’s storage has been taken up unexpectedly.
  • Settings changed: Device or browser settings change without you changing them.
  • Files encrypted: Ransomware has locked you out of your files or your entire device.
FREE vs PREMIUM

Malwarebytes Premium offers more advanced features than the Free version, including real-time protection, scheduled scanning, and ransomware protection. Malwarebytes Premium also includes a fast and thorough scan option, while the free version only offers a basic scan.

In contrast, Malwarebytes Free provides basic protection against malware, spyware, and viruses, with limited features. It does not offer real-time protection or scheduled scanning and lacks features such as anti-ransomware protection and website blocking.

Overall, Malwarebytes Premium is a more comprehensive and effective solution for protecting against various online threats, while Malwarebytes Free is a basic tool that provides limited protection against malware.

What are the benefits of Premium Security?
  • Cleans up an already infected computer
  • Protects your documents, financial files from ransomware
  • Protects you from malicious and fake websites
  • Stops malware that degrades computer performance
  • Crushes malware attacks that corrupt your programs
  • Expand your protection to your phones and tablets
Pricing

For personal use, it offers three pricing tiers:

Malwarebytes Free: Basic malware protection, manual scanning, and removal of threats.

Malwarebytes Premium: Real-time protection, automatic updates, scheduled scanning, and ransomware protection. Pricing starts at $3.75/month for one device.

Malwarebytes Premium + Privacy VPN: All the features of Premium plus a VPN for online privacy protection. Pricing starts at $8.33/month for five devices.

For businesses, it offers a range of options, including:

Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection: Advanced endpoint protection for desktops and servers. Pricing is based on the number of endpoints and starts at $39.99/year.

Malwarebytes Endpoint Detection and Response: Real-time threat detection and response for desktops and servers. Pricing is based on the number of endpoints and starts at $479.99/year.

Malwarebytes Incident Response: Comprehensive threat hunting and remediation for businesses. Pricing is based on the number of endpoints and starts at $1,499/year.

Alternatives

Norton: A comprehensive antivirus and security software that offers protection against viruses, malware, spyware, and online threats. It includes features such as anti-phishing protection, an advanced firewall, and a password manager.

Avira: A free antivirus app that provides real-time protection against malware and online threats. It also includes features such as system optimization tools and a VPN.

Bitdefender: An AV program that offers multiple layers of protection against viruses, malware, and online threats. It includes features such as anti-phishing protection, parental controls, and a VPN.

PROS
  • Advanced malware detection
  • Achieving outstanding ratings from few reputable antivirus labs
  • Real-time protection
  • User-friendly interface
  • Fast and thorough scanning
  • Multi-platform compatibility
CONS
  • Limited features in the free version
  • Potential conflicts with other antivirus app
Note: Download Malwarebytes for Mac (the free version) and you get a 30-day trial of the premium version with automatic (real-time) virus and malware protection. After 30 days, your trial reverts to a limited disinfection scanner. Buy the premium version now to prevent infection in the first place.

Also Available: Download Malwarebytes for Windows

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What's new in this version:

Malwarebytes 5.15.2
Fixed:
- Fixed a crash causing inconsistency in notifications display


Malwarebytes 5.15.1
Features and improvements:
- Introduced a more streamlined process for activating your subscription through signing in to your Malwarebytes account

Improved Web protection feature:
- Added a See activation instructions link under Web Protection in the Real-Time Protection card that links to our help center article for more detailed instructions on activating Web protection
- Added a Process column in the Web protection tab under Detection history for more detailed information on blocked processes as a result of accessing a malicious domain or IP address
- Clicking on Learn more in Web protection block notifications now redirects you to the Web protection tab within the app

Added two Trusted Advisor recommendations:
- A reminder for Identity Theft Protection customers to activate their subscription
- A prompt encouraging new users to run a free Digital Footprint Scan from the app

- Improved the notifications tab so users can clear all notifications and open notifications settings directly from the notifications tab

Fixed:
- Fixed an issue where Web protection would sometimes block internet access when enabled
- Fixed an issue where the Connection rules blocking badge link on the VPN page led users to General settings instead of VPN settings page
- Fixed animation glitches when opening notifications and navigating between Menu and Notifications tab in the status menu dashboard
- Fixed an issue where the red dot next to the Malwarebytes icon would appear even with no active notifications
- IP addresses and domains can now be copy-pasted directly from Web protection block notifications
- Added missing localizations
- Miscellaneous UI bug fixes and UI improvements


Malwarebytes 5.14.2
Features and improvements:
- Improved app infrastructure


Malwarebytes 5.14.1
Features and improvements
Improved Web protection:
- Added a Web protection history tab under the Detection History card that lists blocked sites and IP addresses
- Added an informational tool tip about Web protection that appears for users that just updated or installed the app
- For more information about Web Protection, see Website blocked notification from Desktop Security on macOS device
- Added a trial expiring modal that reminds users when their trial benefits will expire

Fixed:
- Fixed an internal issue causing the Trusted Advisor Protection score to be calculated incorrectly
- Fixed an issue where the Private IP address did not change in the VPN card after switching to a new server location
- Miscellaneous UI improvements


Malwarebytes 5.13.4
Features and improvements:
- Improved System Extension activation instructions for clearer and more specific guidance when enabling Web Protection and VPN on macOS 15 (Sequoia)

Fixed:
- No issues were fixed in this release


Malwarebytes 5.13.3
Features and improvements:
Improved Trusted Advisor recommendations:
- Added the option to Ignore recommendations
- Added a recommendation to turn on Web protection

Improved Web protection:
- Added the ability to add trusted websites to the Allow list directly from a block notification or from the Allow list tab under the Detection History card
- Added the ability to toggle Web protection on or off from the status menu dashboard
- Added a New badge to the Real-Time Protection card on the dashboard to indicate new additions to the real-time protection package
- Migrated the VPN to self-owned servers using AzireVPN infrastructure
- Improved the app UI
- Updated the Browser Guard for Chrome recommendation to clarify that it is for users with Chrome as the primary browser, even if they have other browsers installed
- Renamed the call-to-action button in the Digital footprint scan section to Free scan to communicate the scans are free

Fixed:
- Fixed an issue where the Browser Guard for Chrome recommendation would appear again for users with multiple Chrome profiles and those who installed the extension on a non-primary account
- Fixed an issue where the Web protection toggle would appear grayed out and protection was no longer active after a system reboot
- Added missing localizations
- Miscellaneous UI bug fixes and performance improvements


Malwarebytes 5.12.0
Features and improvements:
- Redesigned the About page for more clarity when displaying your product information and links to our guides, contacting support, and other useful information.
- Added a Beta badge to the About page for users with Beta application updates turned on.

Issues Fixed:
- Fixed an issue where clicking “Allow permission” would not open the System settings to enable permissions for VPN and Web Protection activation.
- Miscellaneous UI bug fixes and performance improvements.


Malwarebytes 5.11.1
Features and improvements:
- Added Web Protection layer to Real-Time Protection to block malicious websites from loading on your desktop. For more information on Web Protection, see Turn on Web Protection in Desktop Security.
- Web Protection is available for licensed and trial users
- Added a Trusted Advisor recommendation that advises Chrome users to install Browser Guard for Chrome for additional web protection

Fixed:
- Fixed additional use cases where the VPN failed to connect and continually loaded
- Added a VPN server flag for Malaysia
- Added missing localizations
- Improved the animation when switching tabs in the Status Menu Dashboard
- Miscellaneous UI bug fixes and performance improvements


Malwarebytes 5.10.0
- Change log not available for this version


Malwarebytes 5.9.0
- Change log not available for this version


Malwarebytes 5.8.0
Features and improvements:
- All notifications now show in the Notifications tab in the status menu dashboard. See this article for more information on using the status menu dashboard
- Notifications settings can now be customized to allow users control over special offers and campaigns
- All existing users who are eligible for a free trial will now see the “Claim 14-day free trial” icon in the left navigation bar
- Trusted Advisor now reminds users to update their macOS to the latest version to keep their devices safer

Fixed:
- Added missing localizations
- Removed red dot from the Malwarebytes icon that appeared when a new app update is available
- Fixed an issue where a Malwarebytes notification navigated users to an outdated article
- Fixed an issue where the last scan date shown on the status menu dashboard was incorrect compared to the Scanner card on the main dashboard
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and UI improvements


Malwarebytes 5.7.1
Features and improvements:
- Reintroduced the Hide application icon setting to the General settings tab at customer request. This setting hides the Malwarebytes icon from view in your Mac menu bar.

Issues fixed:
- Fixed an issue where a new version of the app would automatically install when a user checked for an update and had automatic updates set to off. Now, the app asks you to confirm the update before it installs.


Malwarebytes 5.6.0
Features and improvements:
- From the Malwarebytes icon in your Mac menu header bar, you can view a brand new notifications section for protection alerts and general product updates.
- New Notifications settings page in the app where you can customize your notification settings.
- New scan notification that reminds you to run a scan if none have been run for 30 days.
- Updated the General settings page to match the look and feel of the rest of the app.

Issues fixed:
- Removed a red dot from the Malwarebytes icon in the dock that appeared when your Trusted Advisor score fell below 100%.
- Fixed an issue where new status menu was only partially displayed to licensed users.
- Added country flags for new server locations in our server location list.
- Improved VPN performance.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.


Malwarebytes 5.5.4
Features and improvements:
- Installer compatibility with macOS 15 Sequoia.

Issues fixed:
- Miscellaneous bug fixes.


Malwarebytes 5.5.3
- Fixed a bug that caused unnecessary traffic to Mullvad.net.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and UI improvements.

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