Don’t be surprised if certain items aren’t selected by default – these are typically legitimate files (like browser preferences) that have been modified by the infection. Its footprint is small, it’s a synch to use, and it’ll quickly flag up anything that’s sneaked on to your system without you realising it. It’s a simple scan and remove tool, designed to detect various forms of Mac malware and then purge it. Like the free PC version, this initial release offers no real-time protection. PC users have found Malwarebytes Anti-Malware a powerful ally in the fight against malware, and now Mac users are being encouraged to give it a whirl too.
Whether or not you have – or even need – anti-virus software installed on your Mac for day-to-day protection, it still pays to be able to occasionally scan for malware – including less virulent forms such as adware, browser hijackers and potentially unwanted programs. This isn’t true, although the risk is much lower thanks to built-in security measures and the fact the Mac doesn’t get targeted as much as Windows PCs. The common perception of Macs is that they’re practically immune from malicious software.
