The file will be downloaded to your Downloads folder.ģ) Click the Downloads button in the upper right corner of the Safari window (see screenshot below), then double-click on the file name to mount the disk image. Let’s get started:ġ) Point Safari to the Malwarebytes download page.Ģ) Scroll down to Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac, and click on the green “Free Download” button (see image below). Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has been available on the Windows platform since 2008 and has a good reputation for knocking out adware and browser hijacking code. Fortunately, Malwarebytes has released its free Anti-Malware software for Mac OS versions up to and including macOS Sierra, and in today’s tech tip I’ll show how to install and use it.

While viruses are still almost nonexistent on Macs, there is a small and growing problem with Mac adware that can take over Safari or Chrome and cause it to redirect searches, ask you to buy unneeded or fake antivirus apps, or just open a lot of pop-up windows. For years, owners of Windows PCs have had one “feature” that Mac owners have missed out on - malware.

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