Mac Users Need Malware Protection Too, So Malwarebytes Delivers

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 21 Jul 2015

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac is the security company’s first anti-malware product for Mac (OS X 10.7 Lion or newer).

It can detect and remove a variety of nasties: malware, adware, and PUPs (potentially unwanted programs).

Security company Malwarebytes recently introduced Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac, its first anti-malware solution for Apple’s desktop operating system. It’s capable of detecting and removing malware, adware, as well as potentially unwanted programs.

If you think that you don’t need a product like this one because you have a Mac and Macs don’t have such problems, you’re wrong! Marcin Kleczynski, Malwarebytes CEO, explains:

“It used to be that Mac users were relatively safe from adware and malware. That’s plainly not the case anymore. The bad guys are writing Trojans and ad pop-ups for the Mac,” said Marcin Kleczynski. “So in keeping with our vision that everyone has the right to a malware-free existence, we’re offering a free Mac anti-malware product. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac has been built from the ground up for the Mac environment—it’s not just a simple port of our PC product. It’s a natural but unique addition to the Malwarebytes family.”

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac – Main Features
  • Fast scan for threats – it quickly scans your system to find signs for malware, adware, and PUPs.
  • Remove threats – once the scan completes, it displays detailed information on what was found and helps you remove any uncovered threats.
  • Light footprint – it doesn’t take up a lot of space and doesn’t need lots of resources to run.
  • User friendly – it features a user friendly interface that is very easy to use.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac version 1.0 is currently available as a consumer download.
Malwarebytes will unveil versions for small businesses and enterprises, sometime this fall.

“We’ve had repeated requests from our customers and community for malware protection on the Mac, and are now proud to unveil the first version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac,” said Chad Bacher, VP of Products for Malwarebytes. “Our vision is to provide protection across all devices, regardless of type or operating system.”

Additional information on Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac is available here.


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