NOTICE – On May 4 2020, Malwarebytes for Mac version 3.9.32 reached its End of Life. For more information, see Malwarebytes for Mac version 3 End of Life notice. For the latest version of this support article, see Scan your device with Malwarebytes for Mac. Scanning your computer helps detect and remove malware, viruses, trojans, and other potentially unwanted […]
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Malware Protection and App Block features in Malwarebytes Premium for Mac v3
NOTICE – On May 4 2020, Malwarebytes for Mac version 3.9.32 reached its End of Life. For more information, see Malwarebytes for Mac version 3 End of Life notice. For the latest version of this support article, see Real-Time Protection in Malwarebytes for Mac. There are two Real-Time Protection features added with the release of Malwarebytes Premium for Mac […]
Why Malwarebytes scans so fast on Mac devices
We are often asked why Malwarebytes on Mac scans the device faster than a Windows device. The reason is that Malwarebytes performs what’s called a “quick scan.” Rather than scanning the entire hard drive for files that are known to only be installed in specific locations, the scanner targets only items in those specific locations. […]
Activity log in Malwarebytes for Mac
Malwarebytes for Mac saves records of events that occur in the program. To view these list of activities, click the Detection History card, then click the Activity log tab. The Activity log screen displays different kinds of records which you can sort with the bottom-left filter. These event kinds are: Scans Quarantine Licensing Configuration Updates Notifications Miscellaneous You can […]
System requirements for Malwarebytes for Mac
This article lists minimum system requirements for Malwarebytes for Mac. These requirements do not factor other functions your device is responsible for. System requirements Operating System: Minimum macOS® Sierra 10.12 Security & Privacy: Allow apps to be downloaded from the Mac App Store and identified developers (default settings) An active internet connection Firewall access requirements If […]
Upgrade to the latest version of Malwarebytes for Mac
We recommend you check for updates periodically to ensure you are running the latest version of Malwarebytes. This article guides you through the process to check for Malwarebytes updates and download the latest version on Mac devices. Upgrade to the latest Malwarebytes version Open Malwarebytes. Click the Malwarebytes menu in the menu bar, then choose Check For Updates… When the download completes, click Install […]
Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac
To uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac, simply uninstall the program through Mac’s Help menu. Open Malwarebytes for Mac. If you have multiple apps open, make sure Malwarebytes is the one selected. At the top of your Mac screen, click Help, then click Uninstall Malwarebytes. A prompt appears with the following message: “This will completely remove the Malwarebytes software. Are […]
Uninstall and reinstall Malwarebytes for Mac
You can download our uninstall tool to remove Malwarebytes software from your Mac computer, then automatically reinstall the program. This includes Malwarebytes for Mac, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, and any Malwarebytes Business products. This does not include Malwarebytes Privacy. You must have a minimum Mac OSX 10.10 Yosemite to run this tool. Click HERE to download the tool. In your Downloads folder, locate MB-Mac-Uninstall-Reinstall. Double-click it […]
Schedule a scan in Malwarebytes for Mac
To create a scheduled scan in Malwarebytes for Mac, you must have purchased a Premium subscription and activated the subscription in the application. Add or configure Scheduled scans in Malwarebytes on Mac device Open Malwarebytes for Mac. At the top-right of the program, click the cog icon to open Settings. At the top of the Settings […]
Scan your device with Malwarebytes for Mac
Scanning your computer helps detect and remove malware, viruses, trojans, and other potentially unwanted items. If you have Malwarebytes on a Mac device, we recommend scanning your computer at least once a week, even if you have Real-Time Protection turned On. Scan with Malwarebytes for Mac With Malwarebytes for Mac, you can run a Threat […]