Recommendation for a security app to replace MalwareBytes

Had MalwareBytes for years. Had a problem with their customer service. Can anyone recommend an app to replace them?


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Posted on Oct 6, 2026 1:34 PM

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Posted on Oct 6, 2026 1:37 PM

pattyb1085090 wrote:
Had MalwareBytes for years. Had a problem with their customer service. Can anyone recommend an app to replace them?
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Original Title: Security app

Do not install any third party app that claims to protect, clean, manage, etc. The MacOS performs these functions very well. Third party apps may cause problems.

See this user tip: Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community


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Oct 6, 2026 1:37 PM in response to pattyb1085090

pattyb1085090 wrote:
Had MalwareBytes for years. Had a problem with their customer service. Can anyone recommend an app to replace them?
[Re-Titled by Moderator]
Original Title: Security app

Do not install any third party app that claims to protect, clean, manage, etc. The MacOS performs these functions very well. Third party apps may cause problems.

See this user tip: Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community


Oct 6, 2026 3:30 PM in response to pattyb1085090

I am not aware of any replacement for Malwarebytes. It's a good and useful product. Difficulty with customer service? Hard to say what difficulty would cause me to abandon the product.


And as many others will advise, I do not recommend installing any third-party "antivirus" or "cleaner" app. Every such product we know about has caused headaches for uncountable numbers of users and some are no better than malware to begin with.

Recommendation for a security app to replace MalwareBytes

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