Has anyone used Malwarebytes or anything similar to protect Mac from virus etc

While malware isn't as prevalent on OS X, annoying browser hijackers and adware are. I recommend getting adwaremedic and a free antivirus (like Sophos or avast) and running scans once in awhile. I also work in the computer repair sector and I have seen many virus ridden macs. Mostly its browser hijackers and adware like Genieo (Do not install Genieo) nothing to major, but as a safety net an antivirus and adwaremedic is probably all you need to clean up your mac and others.

Well said Zakabog. It is truly humorous to see so many fools believing their Mac is perfectly safe from viruses and Malware. More and more Mac OS is being attacked. The world is changing people. Wake up to it.

Just as an update for those interested (yes, we all have personal opinions as seen in this thread), there is now an OSX version:

https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/mac/

Just for the record the Mac version of Malwarebytes is thomas_r's AdwareMedic app. It was bought by Malwarebytes from him recently and he will be maintaining it.

Yes, I just used it to remove some rather persistent BHO adware. It found 4 or 5 threats and removed them all, it took about 5 mins max. All back to normal now.

Background:

I had Safari on a brand new purchased mac mini with all the latest software updates (Yosemite, safari, everything else) and my browser was getting hijacked to display "Mackeeper" software, and various other adware. The most annoying part was that it kept playing Audio/ Audio visual at max volume with ads to clean my mac, etc.

I had previously performed all recommended steps for removal, I had no extensions, nothing iffy in my settings, it was even doing this in Safe mode from what I recall. I did a complete operating system re-install, all to no effect. I would recommend using it, as it worked for me.

Also, I somewhat disagree with the people above who said to just update to the latest software this will keep you protected. Well, maybe it MIGHT but I wouldn't rely on that and it certainly didn't REMOVE any of the adware that infected my system.

Cudos to thomas_r

Cheers,

i eye

Thanks, I'm glad I was able to help!

Hmmm, just saw this come in on a Wired news item...

http://www.wired.com/2015/08/researchers-create-first-firmware-worm-attacks-macs /?mbid=nl_8315

pokey b wrote:

Hmmm, just saw this come in on a Wired news item...

Don't read the Wired piece... according to folks who are already familiar with this research, that Wired article was horribly botched. Wait for better, more accurate interpretations after Thursday's Black Hat talk by the researchers in question.

It does seem like it's only a matter of time till the creeps decide to focus on OS X.

Yes, it's been 'only a matter of time' since about 1995...

Very true, and life goes on. It's certainly the mode I've been using since buying my 128K Mac. Haven't been attacked in all that time, but I guess I have my "glass half empty" days now and then.

The question was about anyone having used Malwarebytes.

My answer is "Yes I have used it and it helped me greatly."

I finally used etresoft and then malwarebytes as a last resort before I traded in my core i7 iMac with 8 gb ram. it was taking 3-4 minutes to boot up and I stared at a spinning dick constantly. Uninstalling apps, running disk warrior, reinstalling Yosemite ... nothing helped.

Malwarebytes saved me!

I am back to editing film clips and doing other useful stuff on my iMac and have no need to upgrade to a thunderbolt (Although I will probably manufacture a reason pretty soon anyway)

I have no relationship with either company.

I find it curious that in this answer and in many other help forums, most responses don't answer the question at all, but just share an opinion.

(But then again, I am a recovering engineer, and I often take questions too literally.)

My son has an iPad mini and he has a problem with it always having windows opening and closing, looks like someone is typing on it when they aren't, music files start playing, etc.

It is almost like someone is using it while we are just holding it in our hands. It is almost like it is possessed!! I am wondering if it is a virus or malware or if it is a wiring problem. Is there an APP to check out if it is a virus or malware?

Is the iPad jailbroken?

No it is definitely NOT jailbroken. That was the first thing I checked but I can't understand why it is acting this way.