Yes, that’s right; last year, Malwarebytes bought the only anti-adware app I've ever recommended, rewrote the program, dropped support for and earlier, and then released it under its new tongue-twisting name. Which brings us to the real question, one I've been wondering about since Adware Medic was originally purchased: is it still the clean, ultra-fast, safe, non-intrusive adware detector that I originally praised? Or did Malwarebytes upgrade the app to the point that it's a bloated anti-everything app?

Category: Anti-Spyware. Malwarebytes Anti-MalwareforMac (formerly AdwareMedic) quickly scans your Mac for malware and adware and then lets you remove it with just a few clicks. Additionally, the app offers a wealth of information about how to proceed if you continue to h.

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let me put one issue to rest. Aside from the new name, Malwarebytes has left well enough alone, and capitalized on the work of Thomas Reed, who wrote Adware Medic, and who is now the director of Mac offerings at Malwarebytes. Although not confirmed, it's rumored that Malwarebytes will continue to offer the basic free version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac that I'm reviewing here, along with a planned business version, and a pro version for consumers that will offer some updated features and automation.

• Scan: Scans for malware and adware on your system. • Next Steps: This is a link to Malwarebytes' support page, with instructions for what to do if you need additional help in removing a detected bit of rogueware. It also has information on what do to if Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac didn't find any malware, but you're still experiencing problems. • Get Help: This button simply opens the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac documentation in PDF format. It’s a good read, and I suggest you start with this last button.

If any matches are found, the app will display them. Those that the app can successfully remove will be marked with a checkmark. It's also possible you'll see items listed as malware/adware, but with the checkbox not checked.

This can occur if the item could cause problems if removed. For example, some adware injects itself into browser preference files. Deleting the preference file will remove the malware/adware, but will also cause the browser to reset to its original default conditions.

You may wish to open the browser and write down the preference settings, so you can easily recreate them before you place a check mark on the item for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac to remove.

Step#1: If you are using Safari and you get a warning about malicious software. Stop using the Safari at once close it. Step#2: Go to download and drag the files to trash, which are auto downloaded. Step#3: Now to make sure that these files are deleted, empty your trash. Step#4: If by any means you think that malware app is installed.

You have to delete it. Step#5: Now open Utilities folder and press Command-Shift-U. Step#6: Open Activity Monitor. Step#7: Now close all process. Step#8: Now look for the apps named as, MacDefender, MacSecurity or MacProtector. Step#9: Select the app and Click the Quit Process button. Step#10:Quit Activity Monitor.