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Tag: Malwarebytes for Mac
How does macOS protect against malware?
Mac users often are told that “Macs don’t get viruses.” This is not really true, of course. Macs can and do…
Mac App Store apps are stealing user data
There is a concerning trend lately in the Mac App Store. Several security researchers have independently found different apps that are…
Mac malware targets cryptomining users
Last week, a security researcher named Remco Verhoef announced the discovery of a new piece of Mac malware being distributed on…
CyberByte steals Malwarebytes’ intellectual property
At Malwarebytes, we frequently examine apps for detection as Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs). These are programs that exhibit a wide variety…
A week in security (August 21 – August 27)
In our blog posts, we announced the introduction of, and explained the necessity for, real-time protection for our Mac and Android…
Solution Corner: Malwarebytes for Mac
Mac users have been told for years: Macs don’t get viruses. Even Apple said so, in their famous Get a Mac…
Mac security facts and fallacies
There are many Mac security myths circulating among users. So how can you tell if the advice you’re reading is fact…