Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a popular security application designed to detect and remove malware, adware, spyware, and other malicious software from computers. It's widely used by both home users and IT professionals as either a primary security solution or as a supplementary scanner alongside traditional antivirus software. The application is known for its effective detection of newer threats that traditional antivirus programs might miss, including potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and browser hijackers. Malwarebytes offers both free and premium versions, with the premium version providing real-time protection and automatic updates.
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1 suggestionThe search results focus primarily on Windows versions of Malwarebytes, with references to recent versions like 5.4.0.213 from September 2025. However, the version you have (1.2.6) appears to be quite old and likely discontinued for Mac. Malwarebytes has shifted focus primarily to their Windows products in recent years. For Mac users needing malware protection, I recommend switching to CleanMyMac X or Malware Detector, both of which are actively maintained native Mac applications that provide similar malware scanning and removal capabilities. CleanMyMac X offers broader system maintenance features beyond just malware detection, while Malware Detector focuses specifically on security scanning with regular definition updates.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
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