Removes adware and malware Revives your Mac

Malwarebytes for Mac

Malwarebytes for Mac

  -  86.6 MB  -  Freeware
  • Latest Version

    Malwarebytes 5.8.0 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-0062692.0062692-5.7.1.1804.pkg

  • MD5 Checksum

    206d2cc3954d6ec8252575eae84de464

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.

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 5.8.0
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.