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I read that my Apple Computer has no need for a secrity suite such as Malwarebytes because there is no need. True or false ?
iMac 27″, macOS 12.5
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I read that my Apple Computer has no need for a secrity suite such as Malwarebytes because there is no need. True or false ?
iMac 27″, macOS 12.5
"Malwarebytes: I read that my Apple Computer has no need for a secrity suite such as Malwarebytes because there is no need. True or false ?"
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Use of MalwareBytes for Mac
This is software that searches for malware/adware. So, scan with it and then remove what is found. Once removed, uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac. This software has been created by Long Time Users of these Forums. So, that makes it reliable for Macs.
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"Malwarebytes: I read that my Apple Computer has no need for a secrity suite such as Malwarebytes because there is no need. True or false ?"
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Use of MalwareBytes for Mac
This is software that searches for malware/adware. So, scan with it and then remove what is found. Once removed, uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac. This software has been created by Long Time Users of these Forums. So, that makes it reliable for Macs.
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I have and use the Free Scanner version of Malwarebytes on my Mac which is unobtrusive, only used on demand, and trusted to verify my negligent and possibly inadvertent Malware installation. So far it has not detected any threats but it gives me a warm feeling.
I wish I paid more attention to the " warning " issued to me . I was on what I belive was the actual Apple site and suddenly a pop up appeared that said " you have three malwares on your computer , click here to see " . Or close to that . I did not click , but backed out of that page and opened the Apple site again . No such warning this second time . I am mystified.
If you get tricked into installing adware, MalwareBytes can remove them. However, they also install a system modification to scan for other malware which macOS already prevents.
If you are fooled into installing adware, use EtreCheck to remove it instead of MalwareBytes.
It's true if you're careful about where you download software from; avoid getting it from sources other than the Mac App Store or the developer websites.
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