Is MBAM-mac a real apple anti-virus download or is it malware waiting to trick me?

Regarding taking the advice of an anonymous stranger on the Internet, please be advised that, by self admission, Mr. Davis, as much an anonymous stranger as anyone, has never tested this program, which is he is ever intent on disparaging and warning against, on his own computer, and therefore, by definition, can't possibly know what he is talking about, not at least in any meaningful sense. Besides vague generalities, all the specific information he provides about it is either second hand, irrelevant, misleading or simply false (because based only on its Windows cousin), or from links to posts claiming that it has caused problems--all such posts either thoroughly discredited or highly dubious and unproven.

Furthermore, by not testing this program on his own system, something for which he has adequate skills, but yet which he continues to refuse to do, he is in violation of the Apple Support Communities Terms of Use

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Test your answer. When possible, make sure your Submission works on your own computer before you post it."

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...in lieu of having any direct knowledge of this program, all the specific information he attempts to provide about it is either second hand, irrelevant, misleading or simply false (because based only on its Windows cousin), or from links to posts claiming that it has caused problems--all such posts having been thoroughly examined and discredited, or highly dubious and unproven.

Linc Davis wrote:

You should not use "anti-malware" software even if an Apple Support representative suggests it. Bad advice is bad, no matter what the source.

What is your definition of 'anti-malware' software? Though the name 'Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac (formerly Adwaremedic) might suggest that it may me an anti-malware application. it is not. Clearly the confusion lies on your end due to an apparent lack of understanding what this application actually is. I understand that the wording is not the best but I do urge you to do some investigation before posting inaccurate and confusing information.

Ciao.

O, so this doesn't go completely off track, while it's not a full blown A-V, which Mr. Davis is intent on confusing it with, it does scan for some OS X trojans. It's primary function is adware removal. Besides, so what if it scans for Mac trojans?

WZZZ wrote:

Furthermore, by not testing this program on his own system, something for which he has adequate skills, but yet which he continues to refuse to do, he is in violation of the Apple Support Communities Terms of Use

Considering the number of inaccuracies presented by Linc Davis, upon what foundation do you make this statement? Considering the number of times that I have been forced to issue corrections, those 'skills' may be suspect.at best.

Ciao.

Without actually seeing what the OP has on their browser, and although your acronym conclusion may be correct, it could also be a phishing attack that is attempting to fraudulently use the MBAM association in a devious manner.