Malware Scanner for MacBook Pro

Hi!


I just got a scam email with a PDF, and for some reason, I CLICKED the PDF. Curiosity, maybe? I guess I was thinking I was fine so long as I didn’t actually download it. Which I didn’t. It opened in the browser. Like, a preview.


It was a weirdo document filled with threats and demands for $2000 in exchange for their silence on scandalous acts I didn’t commit.


After the fact, it occurred to me that I should definitely not have clicked the PDF. I have two tech savvy brothers. Both say I’m probably fine, but one suggests I run a scan to make sure my computer wasn’t infected.


I’m terrified to download the wrong thing, though. I’m waiting on my brother’s advice, but I REALLY need to use my laptop tomorrow morning, and I’d like to have this handled before then.


What is a good malware scanner for MacBook Pro, please?

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.1

Posted on Jan 12, 2025 7:27 PM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2025 7:32 PM

Malwarebytes is one of the very few malware scanners that is very often recommended here in the community.

This link will take you right to the source. They have a paid version, but you can start with the free trial version.

Malwarebytes Mac Virus Scan | 2024 Mac Antivirus and Anti-Malware - malwarebytes.com


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Jan 12, 2025 7:33 PM in response to BenedickLeah

"Malware Scanner for MacBook Pro: What is a good malware scanner for MacBook Pro, please?"

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Scan your Mac with Malwarebytes for Mac:

Malwarebytes searches for malware(short for (malicious software) and spyware. Those make your Mac act in a mislead manor. So scan with it, and remove what is found from the quarantine. It is created by longtime users of these forums making it the only reliable Security Software for a Mac. Note that the scam always take just a few seconds to complete.

Downloads:

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
  2. Malwarebytes Uninstaller

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