Malwarebytes Agent
Universal version latest seen at v5.25.0 · Reported by 486 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (20+):
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Malwarebytes Agent is a background security component that runs as a launch agent on macOS, providing real-time protection and on-demand scanning as part of the Malwarebytes security suite. It monitors system activity for malware, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), and other threats, integrating with the main Malwarebytes application to deliver threat notifications and quarantine actions. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionMalwarebytes Agent is a helper component of the main Malwarebytes security application — there is no separate installation or update process for the agent itself. To get the native Apple Silicon version of the agent, you must update the parent Malwarebytes application to the latest release. Open Malwarebytes on your Mac, check the Help menu for an option to check for updates, or visit the Malwarebytes website to download the latest installer for macOS. The installer will automatically serve the native universal build on M-series Macs, and updating the main application will bring both the UI and the Malwarebytes Agent helper component to native architecture. Real Macs in our community have already been seen running this agent natively, so you can expect the same smooth transition once you update your Malwarebytes installation.
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