Imagine, you somehow got Keranger, MacRansom, or another ransomware app. It means that when you browse a compromised web site, the free software will let you download malware, install it, and run. So, every time you open a mail attachment or browse a site, the Premium version of Malwarebytes verifies that they are free from malware. If the free version scans and detects viruses after they get on your Mac, the Premium version stops the malware before the Mac gets injected. In addition, the Premium version comes with real-time verification. Scanning for threats and removing malware is the same in both versions. If you go to the Download page, you can see a table comparing Malwarebytes Free and Premium editions. There are a few negative reviews, and they mention problems with contacting the support.Īnd the majority of reviews mention that they were recommended by Apple tech. Most positive reviews mentioned the cases when the product was able to catch a virus or malware. Since most people usually leave reviews when they extremely happy or extremely unhappy with the product, the rating is impressive. At the moment of writing, there were 123 reviews with an average rating of 4.8. The company displays reviews on its main site. The best thing is it still has a free version. In 2015 Malwarebytes, a software company from California acquired AdwareMedic and rebranded it as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac.

The product was a donationware developed by Thomas Reed. The story of Malwarebytes for Mac started when it was called AdwareMedic. There is also a Windows version, but I have no opinion about it. In this article, I would only cover Malwarebytes for Mac.

While I have never found any malware on those occasions, I do know how Malwarebytes works and can help you decide whether you need it or not and whether it is worth paying for. One thing I learned is that when their tech support suspects a possibility of a virus on your Mac, they usually suggest downloading and running free Malwarebytes. In the past, I contacted Apple multiple times. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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