malwarebytes is it safe?

Super_Expert wrote:

Yes it is safe but i would not recommend downloading malwarebytes. Malwarebytes is an anitivirus witch is trusted but on a mac it is not needed it is extremely hard to get a virus on mac so don't waste your time!

Malwarebytes is extremely useful on a Mac. Macs can and do get malware. Not all malware is viruses. It's certainly a better first step that making an appointment at an Apple Store, schlepping your computer there, waiting your turn. And then having the Apple staff download Malwarebytes.

Yes it is safe but i would not recommend downloading malwarebytes. Malwarebytes is an anitivirus witch is trusted but on a mac it is not needed it is extremely hard to get a virus on mac so don't waste your time!

Malwarebytes is a perfectly safe program to use. It is very effective against that wretched MacKeeper program. Many senior members here go out of their way to draw attention to its virtues. Do not be swayed by comments from unknowns.

Apple Support reps use Malwarebytes themselves. It is not an Anti-Virus but rather a malware removal app. Macs are susceptible to malware, mostly adware and some other exploits that are not viruses. Virus is a very specific category of malware that is self-replicating.

Note that the link you've provided is not actually correct... there's no ".com" on the domain name. It should be malwarebytes.com.

Also, be sure you download the Mac version, not the Windows version.

As for why it's not in the App Store, that's because the restrictions placed on App Store apps would neuter its functionality, crippling it beyond any usefulness. Any antivirus in the App Store should be viewed with suspicion. There are a lot of scam apps in there, and those that are legit are still hamstrung by the restrictions.

I have downloaded, installed and run Malwarebytes on my mac mini. I am trying to get rid of Safe Finder in my mac mini. Malwarebytes deleted a lot of stuff that I didn't know I had, but it didn't get rid of Safe Finder. I didn't find any help on the Malwarebytes web site. The below reference given on the web site does not work

https://support.malwarebytes.org/customer/portal/articles/2045716-?b_id=9511

I have installed the latest OS X (10.12.6) but that didn't get rid of Safe Finder.

I am using the free version of Malwarebytes. I will purchase a license, if it works. We should all support efforts to thwart these malware geeks.

I will post again if there is progress.

Owen

SafeFinder is detected by Malwarebytes as OperatorMac at this time, although there are some signs that OperatorMac may actually belong to another family of Mac adware.

After removing a threat like this, you have to fix your browser's home page and search engine settings. Malwarebytes does not do that for you.

I did what you suggest in both Safari and Firefox and it worked.

In browser preferences SafeFinder still shows up as an apparently legit choice for a search engine. I chose Google and that is what I get.

Malwarebytes looks like a great product, but their web site could be more helpful.

Thanks,

Owen Farmer

Yes. It is a safe download.

if you have malware take it to the apple store and they will sort it out with you. If you need more help let me know and i will help you 🙂

When you say Safari will not load can you provide more details.