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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You can find items removed by Real-Time Protection, scheduled scans, or manual scans in the Quarantined items tab. This feature encrypts all files that have been quarantined, making it impossible for those items to run or be detected by other antivirus software. Threats quarantined can either be deleted permanently or restored to their original locations. Items restored […]
Premium subscribers of Malwarebytes for Mac gain access to Malware protection and App block which stops malicious files from executing on your device. Both of these features protect your system in advance, before malicious files can cause damage. The Real-Time Protection card is located at the lower-right side of the program Dashboard. Protection layers The Real-Time Protection […]
The My Account tab in Malwarebytes for Mac allows you to view license key details, version status, and license key expiration date. You can also deactivate or change your license key on this screen. This is useful if you want to transfer a Malwarebytes Premium subscription to a different device. To view this screen, click […]